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    Foundation Amateur Radio Study Guide

    • HamTrain's Foundation Study Guide. Available now on Amazon: (Kindle & Paperback), on Apple Books and now as an Audible Audiobook and Apple Audiobook
    • Basic handheld to get started: Baofeng UV-5R 2m/70cm handheld: £35 (See also: Pre-programmed Baofeng)
    • Listen to the bands on your computer: USB Software Defined Radio Dongle: £20

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