What Use Is An F-call?

What use is an F-call? A recurring theme appears to be "What radio do I buy?" I asked another HAM and their breakdown went like this: Basically it's like Macintosh vs. Windows, or vi vs. emacs, or Holden vs. Ford, or Petrol vs. Diesel, or Gin vs. Tonic. Every person you ask will give you a different response. Instead of asking "What radio do I buy?" ask yourself another question: "What do I want to do with my radio?" In answering that question, you'll come across some suitable candidates. With your short-list in hand, do some research, ask other Amateurs and see what your supplier has access to. You'll get a much better outcome and end up with a radio you can use. Soooo, "What do I want to do with my radio?" The obvious response is "Everything!" Well, yes, but if you have a Foundation License, you cannot talk everywhere, you cannot use all modes and you can only use 10 Watts. You might live on a hill with nothing but farmland around, or you might live i