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You said you would be at home 99% of the time. If you don't live close to a repeater, I'd get a base unit for more power and range. If you think you might do HF, get a base. If you are thinking about connecting your radio to the Internet backbone, get a base unit. I much prefer to have a base unit sitting at home in its fixed location. But with a base unit, you'll also need to consider your antenna install. Antennas are fun....and the best part!

If you are close by a repeater, a HT will work and give you the ARES option.

Out of the features you listed, the only one I care about is APRS. Some of the other features mentioned become too computerized or too much modern infrastructure. If the feature relies on the Internet, might as well not use radio.

HF can be overwhelming to get started. I suggest finding a local club and ask if you can use the club radio (or a local HAM might offer). Or go to a HAM event (field day) and participate.

Jake

<blockquote data-quote="snakyjake" data-source="post: 347744" data-attributes="member: 22842">You said you would be at home 99% of the time.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t live close to a repeater, I&#039;d get a base unit for more power and range.&nbsp; If you think you might do HF, get a base.&nbsp; If you are thinking about connecting your radio to the Internet backbone, get a base unit.&nbsp; I much prefer to have a base unit sitting at home in its fixed location.&nbsp; But with a base unit, you&#039;ll also need to consider your antenna install.&nbsp; Antennas are fun....and the best part!&nbsp; If you are close by a repeater, a HT will work and give you the ARES option.Out of the features you listed, the only one I care about is APRS.&nbsp; Some of the other features mentioned become too computerized or too much modern infrastructure.&nbsp; If the feature relies on the Internet, might as well not use radio.HF can be overwhelming to get started.&nbsp; I suggest finding a local club and ask if you can use the club radio (or a local HAM might offer).&nbsp; Or go to a HAM event (field day) and participate.Jake</blockquote>

[QUOTE="snakyjake, post: 347744, member: 22842"] You said you would be at home 99% of the time. If you don't live close to a repeater, I'd get a base unit for more power and range. If you think you might do HF, get a base. If you are thinking about connecting your radio to the Internet backbone, get a base unit. I much prefer to have a base unit sitting at home in its fixed location. But with a base unit, you'll also need to consider your antenna install. Antennas are fun....and the best part! If you are close by a repeater, a HT will work and give you the ARES option. Out of the features you listed, the only one I care about is APRS. Some of the other features mentioned become too computerized or too much modern infrastructure. If the feature relies on the Internet, might as well not use radio. HF can be overwhelming to get started. I suggest finding a local club and ask if you can use the club radio (or a local HAM might offer). Or go to a HAM event (field day) and participate. Jake [/QUOTE]

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