Will do

Herro

sup

yeah so I'm looking at the website for my local club

Getting into the HAM world can be fun but also expensive

doesn't seem they have classes or anything

Depending on what your goal is

You can self study

they do have a volunteer examiner

there like a online study guide or something?

I guess I could google it

Audible has a good book

was it an easy test?

Yes and no? A few people failed but I don’t think they really studied

It was around 30 questions, not super hard

ok cool

I mean, I'm used to taking tests and shit, sounds like your standard government test

Yeah it’s all radio theory stuff

They’ve changed the test since I took mine but I’d imagine not much

sweet

Got recommendations on antennas?

There are also practice exams online

For bao?

yeah

Nagoya 771 is really good

Been using a abbree or something folding antenna with good success lately

the Baofengs are the cheapest you can go for a halfway decent radio right?

Yup

I wanna be able to buy a few so cheaper is better

They come in 5 packs

yeah

I've seen them in two packs too

That’s what I did and worth it

I only really use 2 of them but the extra batteries and chargers are great

sure

Basically want to keep one in my truck and have another for my plate carrier

few extras for my wife to use in an emergency or whatever

Would suggest running on belt if possible

Probably won't be able to

42.5-Inch Length ABBREE SMA-Female Dual Band 144/430Mhz Foldable CS Tactical Antenna for Baofeng UV-9R UV-XR BF-A58 UV-5S GT-3WP UV-5RWP Waterproof Two Way Radio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V315N3P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q.TdEb9J1PDKE I have this one, run it through my molle on pc

And a cable extension