Hello!
Like other fellow hams had pointed on their answers, you can go for an used 100w comercial transceiver, or get the sBitx and stick to the instructions if you get the kit, or order a fully assembled one.
When you start on HF is better to start with some power (100w) in order to avoid frustration. QRP requires a lot of patience and faith¡ sometimes propagation is the worst possible and you won¡¯t be able to make any contact¡
73¡¯s W5EGM
It would be helpful if you could answer these questions:
??? 1. What mode(s) do you expect to use most (e.g., SSB, CW, digital)?
? ? ? ? ?Just starting in HF so voice,? I am interested in using digital modes and Maybe CW eventuall
??? 2. What power level to you want to use (e.g., QRP, 100W, or more)?
? ? ? ? ?No sure how much I need,? Not wanting to be limited to QRP but figure if I need nore in future I could get amp.? looking for all around starter rig.
??? 3. Will it be an "at home rig" only, or will you also want to do SOTA, POTA, and other off-site activations.
? ? ? ? ?Primarily at home for now,? but may want to do a field day at some point
??? 4. What kind of antenna would you like to deploy.
? ? ? ? ?Don't know something relatively simple to start like a DX Commander.? I have some roof spaceand some suburban yard space.
??? 5. What's your budget? (Disregard if you're not married.)
? ? ? ? ?I was thinking of a 7300 as a starter? radio
