If you can talk or type - you can get on the air, and you do not have to be an electronics or computer whizz-kid to do it.
Transceivers do not need to be expensive. You can buy new equipment if you wish but there is plenty of good second hand equipment available from the retailers, radio rallies or on the E-Bay.
Addresses of the stockists can be found in the radio magazines e.g. 'Monitoring Monthly', 'Practical Wireless', 'RadioUser', and in the RSGB members publication 'RADCOM' which can be viewed at the Radio Club.
Details of the transceivers can be found in 'The Rig Guide RG05' available from Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) on-line Books Shop.
There are aerial configurations to suit any garden, house or loft space. The North Cheshire Radio Club (NCRC) will be pleased to help.
However in order to use the amateur bands it is necessary to be licensed to show that you know how to operate the equipment without causing interference to others. The Foundation licence has been designed to get you on the air as quickly as possible, and is suitable for ages 10 years and upwards.