Good luck with the exam Daniel, and keep at it.

Your best bet is to find an Elmer in your area to help get you started.
Buying a used rig and not knowing anything about them is a fast way to get
ripped off.

Start with this link:
http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Ham_Radio/Elmers/

Have fun and hope to hear you on the air!
73, Dan

"Daniel J. Morlan" wrote in message
m...
I'll be passing my technician test next Saturday, and I'll have about
$400.00 to spend on a first rig. I would be very desirous to start
out with a good older piece of equipment that I can attach a simple
dipole, and start transmitting, but I was wondering if there is a
specific web resource for buying used, older equipment? I'd assume
$400.00 is a decent amount of money to get one's feet wet without
having to buy a small handheld, and talk either on simplex or via
repeaters...

Again, QUITE new to this, with stunningly limited knowledge of buying
used, old gear. Any point in the right direction would be greatly
appreciated.

Regards,

Daniel


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