u/Ok_Discount_5100

I got my ham radio license about 2 months ago and have been finding people to talk to on the local repeaters on 70 cm I've been looking for advice on a rig I can use to do parks on the air at 6m or 10m and maybe do activations. Looking for advice on equipment and a helpful tips to get started. I live in the Austin area and would like help learning what is best

I have a 2.9 unweighted and a weighted in the mid 3s I am a solar car team founder and waterpolo capitan also are there any good schools with programs to help students who locked in their 2nd 2 years of HS. I am going into my jr. year