[morzh]

I agree. Especially if one starts a hobby and not sure whether or not he will proceed with it past that one special radio his grand gramma left him, I say, wait 'till later to start throwing bucks in gearing up. But when 2nd and 3rd radio are on their way and the wife is still not threatening separation, you might meet the incoming hordes loaded for bear.

Still, today eBay is full of old used analog scopes within $200 range which is CHEAP!!! so maybe instead of one radio less one could get a scope. It's an investment.