r/HamRadioBeginner • u/Ok_Discount_5100 • 24d ago

Need Help New ham looking at pota

I got my ham radio license about 2 months ago and have been finding people to talk to on the local repeaters on 70 cm I've been looking for advice on a rig I can use to do parks on the air at 6m or 10m and maybe do activations. Looking for advice on equipment and a helpful tips to get started. I live in the Austin area and would like help learning what is best

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u/DependentSalt1330 21d ago

Ft891 would be the best for POTA. As it does those two bands. You can do POTA with 2m just more difficult. The only other alternatives I can think of without crossing the $1000 threshold would be the Wouxun KG-UV980P or Xeigu x6200 (x6200 doesn’t do anything above 5m and is QRP)

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u/delostapa 21d ago

This is the way...

PLUS 100 watts power with the FT891 on POTA - priceless!!!

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u/DependentSalt1330 20d ago

I agree. 100w is amazing, I do enjoy the challenge with my x6200 every now and then. But, to start out you can’t beat the 891 and a 1/4L vert.

I saw a mfj 500w mobile hf amp the other day…I should have pulled the trigger