/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Newfag here. Last week I got a Baofeng and a Rugged Radios headset so I can listen to the FM broadcast at IMSA races. I got a splitter so I can plug in a second radio and scan the team communications. I learned how to use Chirp/Repeaterbook/Radioreference and I am good to go. Any recommendations on upgrading the antenna, especially for FM receiving?

That being said I think this whole amateur radio thing is pretty interesting but the trouble is that is extremely complicated and technical. This isn't a problem per se but it is just hard to know where to get started. I have started studying for the technicians license and that has helped a little but I am still lost.

>>2506886
>Should we add some recommendations for the very beginners to the FAQ?
Yes, this would be helpful. Something similar to the used car decision guid on /o/

>>2506124
>you're missing 99% of what ham has to offer
I am so totally overwhelmed by what CAN be done I don't know where to start! I am not trying to chase satellites or anything but I want to find some equipment that will allow me to figure out what kind of things I find most interesting.

I want to move on to something like the unit linked but maybe of not such questionable origin. I like the waterfall display and the full band RX.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPztHY0