Quote Originally Posted by .40isthenew.45 View Post
Shouldn't there be a checklist somewhere that says if you have radio A, use antenna B. And oh by the way, here is the contact number for you local club, that speaks english not radio, and will help you get set up without judging you or the equipment you bought?

We help guys with hi-points learn to shoot, before we council them about what to buy next time don't we?
Interesting, and completely valid point.
Most hobbies have “entry level” stuff. Your “maybe I won’t get too into” purchases that will allow you to test, shoot (exposures or projectiles), get out on the water or the road, and then move up and on. Ham does seem to be “grow into stuff” which few grow into.

I know only the most basic functions of my Icom HT, and I have no idea when my license is up for another renewal.