I don’t buy “kids will be discouraged because of the $50”. These kids will easily fork out 1K for the latest “whatever phone” If they really want to get into radio they will. A cheapie Baofeng is $20 with charger, belt clip...Saving $50 will not tempt them to get a big money Icom, Kenwood....A person is in for about $100. Cable costs more per month...more or less.