u/AlodarSylmor

I am currently looking to start to study for my license, however in the meantime I am looking for suggestions on a good HAM radio setup, however I do have some problems with where I live and am looking for suggestions on hardware that would allow me to still converse with people all over the world.

The big hurdle is that I live in an Apartment building in downtown Vancouver, so there are lots of other buildings. Although I do have windows, I do not have a balcony which I've heard people can put larger antenna on.

I am VERY new to HAM radios so just looking for guidance on what equipment I should get for say roughly a $1000 US$ budget and if there is a decent workaround for not having a balcony or ability to have an outdoor antenna.