I've been licensed in the USA since the beginning of 2019 (Extra class since the end of 2021) and have only ever operated on HF. I've been looking into getting a 2-meter rig together. Would you consider the DR-130 a good choice for starting out?
Hi Joseph, It's a small little rig with 50w of power. For mobile use it's great, good build and nice audio. If you choose to go stationary go for dr-135 laso 50w but more rugged. They are great radios and will last you with no problems 10 to 20 years. The EU version goes from 130 to 174mHz. Have fun and hope I could be of help foe your question. 73
@@yo9jnx Thanks for the reply. I pulled the trigger on a DR-130 before I seen your comment. It was cheap enough to go for it. Now I just need to decide on an antenna, and if I just want to purchase one or build one like I normally do.
I've been licensed in the USA since the beginning of 2019 (Extra class since the end of 2021) and have only ever operated on HF. I've been looking into getting a 2-meter rig together. Would you consider the DR-130 a good choice for starting out?
Hi Joseph,
It's a small little rig with 50w of power. For mobile use it's great, good build and nice audio. If you choose to go stationary go for dr-135 laso 50w but more rugged. They are great radios and will last you with no problems 10 to 20 years.
The EU version goes from 130 to 174mHz.
Have fun and hope I could be of help foe your question.
73
@@yo9jnx Thanks for the reply. I pulled the trigger on a DR-130 before I seen your comment. It was cheap enough to go for it. Now I just need to decide on an antenna, and if I just want to purchase one or build one like I normally do.