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I'm in North Norfolk.

I was thinking about using 2m as the equipment seems to cheaper and widely available.

I'm not sure on the other bands. I know nothing of HAM.

Thanks

Hello,

I've been using my scanner to recieve conversations from a local radio club and I was thinking of getting started in the hobby itself.
I've researched the club and they offer the foundation course, etc.

But before I go any deeper and book a course I was wondering how much it would cost for ...

Hi,

I've heard of people on HAM bands using wire antennas stretched across there fence or roof, I was just wondering why it isnt so popular in CB?

And how would I go about contructing one of these?

Thankyou.

This might sound a silly question, but how do I find someone to talk to?

All I can pick up is farmers, and they dont want to chat to me.

Sorry, for the newb'ish question.

Hi there, have had a couple of old CB sets in the garage for a while and couldnt get them to work. Recently bought a homebase setup hoping to get on the airwaves.
Set up the antenna, swr'd it, earthed it, its a 5/8 wave hi-gain and the radio is a midland 248xl.

Problem is, i cant recieve much, and ...