>>591077>>591079>>591529Just to add on, Baofeng's are fine (I had one,) but you'll get a lot more use out of something like an FT-60r. Dual band, much better scanning/memory functions, and the sound is much richer.
Also, is your dad available to provide advice/old equipment? If not, then Amateur Radio Clubs (ARCs) are great places to get some immersion and ask questions.
