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When I took the technicians exam, they offered the General for free. That came as a bit of a surprise. So just in case, study for both.
Like guns, HAM is only as expensive as you want it to be. I started out with a mobile 2m radio for the Jeep (Yaesu FT-1900R) and a couple cheap Beofeng UV-5R handhelds for local comms. In a nutshell, you pay more the further you want to reach out.
Local clubs are an excellent start and a vast majority of folks are more than happy to mentor.
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