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Both new and used HF radios run the gamut in price and features. There are many quality rigs that can be bought worth the money. What is the right radio? It depends on your particular interests but you will find that most all of the rigs produced over the past 25 years are quite versatile, particularly if they can operate on all modes. Most often, the way you use that radio will be dictated by the accessories connected to it--antennas, computer, keyer and paddle, amongst others--and your interests than by the radio itself.

While low power operation (often considered 5 Watts or less on amateur radio, a.k.a. QRP) has its attraction, a new operator will benefit from more reliable contacts with at least 100 Watts available, which is about the standard output for most radios. Most late models will allow the power to be turned down to QRP or near QRP levels so that can be experienced easily enough as well.

First step is to try to learn as much about amateur radio as you can, get licensed, and then find your niche. Good luck!

<blockquote data-quote="N0NB" data-source="post: 241389" data-attributes="member: 15146">Both new and used HF radios run the gamut in price and features.&nbsp; There are many quality rigs that can be bought worth the money.&nbsp; What is the right radio?&nbsp; It depends on your particular interests but you will find that most all of the rigs produced over the past 25 years are quite versatile, particularly if they can operate on all modes.&nbsp; Most often, the way you use that radio will be dictated by the accessories connected to it--antennas, computer, keyer and paddle, amongst others--and your interests than by the radio itself.While low power operation (often considered 5 Watts or less on amateur radio, a.k.a. QRP) has its attraction, a new operator will benefit from more reliable contacts with at least 100 Watts available, which is about the standard output for most radios.&nbsp; Most late models will allow the power to be turned down to QRP or near QRP levels so that can be experienced easily enough as well.First step is to try to learn as much about amateur radio as you can, get licensed, and then find your niche.&nbsp; Good luck!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="N0NB, post: 241389, member: 15146"] Both new and used HF radios run the gamut in price and features. There are many quality rigs that can be bought worth the money. What is the right radio? It depends on your particular interests but you will find that most all of the rigs produced over the past 25 years are quite versatile, particularly if they can operate on all modes. Most often, the way you use that radio will be dictated by the accessories connected to it--antennas, computer, keyer and paddle, amongst others--and your interests than by the radio itself. While low power operation (often considered 5 Watts or less on amateur radio, a.k.a. QRP) has its attraction, a new operator will benefit from more reliable contacts with at least 100 Watts available, which is about the standard output for most radios. Most late models will allow the power to be turned down to QRP or near QRP levels so that can be experienced easily enough as well. First step is to try to learn as much about amateur radio as you can, get licensed, and then find your niche. Good luck! [/QUOTE]

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