/diy/ - Do It Yourself

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>buy once cry once
I respect that, I'm kind of the other type. Buy a cheap baofeng, learn its capabilities, and what's around you, then splurge when you know the basics.
> I end up in weird places a lot and I don't wanna get caught with my pants down.
100% agree and it's foolish for anyone not to be a ham for this sole reason. It's a 10 year cell phone contract for $2/yr
> yeah it would be for larperator
I won't bust you for that/ I have a kevlar helmet with ear pro connected to a radio. Maybe I'll take a pic one of these days
>without going past what I actually need
this is where I bust new anons' balls.
>I'm going to get a license and maybe these 2 radios ... what else should I get for my needs
Y'all don't express your needs but ask for more products and others will come along and sell their setup to you which could be night and day.
You're in the ballpark. Ham radio and individual advice requires lots of detail.
>town and county
Case in point. Pic related - if you go too far out you may be pissing in the wind. Depending on terrain, that handheld may only reach 2 miles.
I'd hate for you to burn money on unreasonable expectations.