Congrads on passing the test Jennie

Be sure you want an HT instead of a mobile.
A mobile can be easily removed from the car and used as base station (with
an external power supply)

For $300 you can buy both an HT and a mobile and a power supply -- example
HT - ICOM IC-T2H and an ICOM 2100H Mobile

Suggest you go to a local Radio Store in your area -- look at and try out
the various HT's and mobiles and discuss them with the sales people.

Lots of HT Reviews are at URL:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/49

Lots of mobile reviews at URL:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/products/38


The best code practice program is the one that works for you.
Beware of advice that sez -- "this is the best one" as it might have been
for the person who recommended same but just doesn't click with you.

For Morse trainer freebees and demos see URL:
http://ac6v.com/morseprograms.htm

For how to learn the code (varies with the individual) see URL:
http://ac6v.com/morseaids.htm#Learn

Two things that almost all will recommend is:
"Study EVERY day for 20 minutes to a half hour"

AND

"Whatever method you use, try to *hear* the code directly as a letter. IOW,
don't try to translate the sound into dot-dash and translate that into A,
just hear the dot-dash and think A. Easier said than done, but when you
master it your receiving speed will increase dramatically."

The AVERAGE person needs about 30 hours of study and practice on the code to
hit 5 wpm.

Good Luck
--
The Anon Keyboard
I doubt, therefore I might be



"Jennie" wrote in message
...
the technician's test today....Not sure of what type of handheld to buy?
Appreciate any help in selecting my first piece of equipment...

I want a handheld with an antenna, and be able to put up an antenna on
the roof of my car and in my attic...

Under 300 if possible.


What is the best Code training stuff out there?

Thanks