[ktw]

ICOM IC-7300 at this time, is the hottest selling radio. So many features and price is around $1000.00 for a used one and $1250.00 for a NEW one! There are several places to purchase one. Just google IC-7300 and you will find them! It covers the entire HF band up to 50 MHz at 100 watts!

[Tom Tetroxide]

What’s your opinion of the ICOM IC-718 HF radio?

I’ve been thinking about buying this one.

[9YearLurker]

But simple and much more affordable handhelds if a full set-up isn’t required—and more popular overall.

[PUGACHEV]

Good luck on your quest. Ham radio is a very interesting hobby. I got my general, and then extra class license about a year before they dropped the code requirement. If you have the knack, learning code is worth the effort. You can literally go farther with it.

You will quickly discover that the radio is probably the lesser cost of setting up your station. You will immediately need a power supply. Then, you'll want a good microphone and headphones. At some point, you'll invest in an antenna tuner. Finally, there is the antenna. Endless amounts of cash can be poured into this, as it makes the biggest difference. I was very. very lucky. I put up three Double Bazooka antennas in an inverted V configuration, and they are outstanding. I have no idea exactly why they are so good for my location, but I can boom into Europe and Scandinavia on 100 watts.