[metmom]

One is interested in a starter Ham radio kit that for now will be used as a receiver only at home.

Seems a lot of people are missing the point that this radio would be for listening only.

I too have been considering that it might be good to have alternative ways of getting the news and while ham radio sounds like the option, it sounds very complicated.

I like the idea of getting a receiver only, something with which just to listen for the time being.

If you actually get an answer to that question, could you please ping me?

[OKSooner]

Yes, I will. I'm trying to get simplified answers to three basic questions here... thanks to all who contribute to that end.

I would also add for emphasis, "NO CHINESE NOTHING". For those who understand, no explanation is needed, and for those who don't understand, no explanation will suffice.

But No Chinese Nothing, thanks all.

[Karoo]

My problem, even if just for receiving, is getting an antennae for the mtns

[zeugma]

I like the idea of getting a receiver only, something with which just to listen for the time being.

Understandable. However, if you decide later on that you like to transmit, then you'll be buying another device, and probably won't have a whole lot of use for the receiver. OTOH, just being able to listen in might be 'good enough' for your purposes.