WHAT SHOULD ONE “WATCH OUT FOR” WHEN ORDERING / BUYING AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT?
A – There are some things to avoid, that may be unknown to a person “new” to the Ham Radio Hobby. –* First, be real careful, & generally stay away from buying used equipment, unless you Really know & trust the original owner, & you know exactly what you are getting. For Example, is it really worth taking a chance paying a stranger on the internet or at a flea market $60-$100 or more, for a used HandHeld, when you can get Brand new, 5w Factory sealed & waranteed units (with a fresh, never charged battery),for about $130-160 delivered?? –* WATCH OUT, & Stay Away from the Numerous Radio Dealers that have “Unlisted”, “Unknown”, or High shipping charges when doing internet or Mail order. While Almost any size/quantity order from Our OnLine catalog is Only a Simple, Flat $7.99 total s/h when delivered by standard Ground, (see OnLine Catalog for full details!), many other companies routinely charge $15-35 or More, Per Item or box, in various non refundable Shipping & Handling fees!! It’s ve
