# Newbie Equipment Thoughts

**URL:** <https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/newbie-equipment-thoughts/20324>\
**Category:** Ask an Elmer\
**Created:** [October 26, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/newbie-equipment-thoughts/20324 "2024-10-26T02:22:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![KJ5IRF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/kj5irf/32/24258_2.png) [@KJ5IRF](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/KJ5IRF)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/newbie-equipment-thoughts/20324/1 "2024-10-26T02:22:33Z")

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I’m retired and completely new to the HAM Radio world and will be testing for my Technician license tomorrow. After I pass it (Happy thoughts, lol), I want to start out with doing POTA and FT8 and I have no Ham equipment yet. After my research this is what I was thinking of purchasing and would appreciate some guidance/thoughts: Xiegu G90, GRA-7350TC antenna with tripod, 30Amp Power Supply, and the Digirig for FT8. Of note I have HOA restrictions and I also RV some during the year, so mobility is important. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![K3UK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/k3uk/32/6700_2.png) [@K3UK](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/K3UK)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/newbie-equipment-thoughts/20324/2 "2024-10-26T17:35:27Z")

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All of that would work well. 30 amp power supply is good but might be overkill for POTA and that radio. A radio with a built in sound chip and USB port makes digital modes easier than using a Digirig, but also costs more.  
Andy K3UK.

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**Author:** ![KQ4SFG](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/kq4sfg/32/8466_2.png) [@KQ4SFG](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/KQ4SFG)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/newbie-equipment-thoughts/20324/3 "2024-10-26T20:18:16Z")

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Yeah, the G90 only needs 8 amps but if you plan on adding the Xiegu (or other brand) amp the extra capacity would be good to have.

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**Author:** ![KJ5IRF](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/kj5irf/32/24258_2.png) [@KJ5IRF](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/KJ5IRF)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/newbie-equipment-thoughts/20324/4 "2024-10-27T02:40:55Z")

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I passed my Tech today and thanks all for the great feedback. I watched some reviews and I got the “THE REEL POTA-ble EFHW ANTENNA” to start with. I was thinking that I may not get a power supply but get a 10ah to 20ah battery with charger that I can use at the house and for POTA/FT8. If I get hooked on the hobby I figured I can build on this. Also I’m going to start working on my General exam now to get it done too. Keep the thoughts and guidance coming!