If you are going to be on 2 meters -- mostly in a vehicle -- suggest you
consider a mobile radio.
With a quick disconnect you can use it also as a base. Will need a 12V power
supply for base use.

HT's are fine when away from a power source.

Many end up with both a mobile and an HT

Several models are available in Mobiles and HT's -- see eham for opinions
http://www.eham.net/reviews/

My personal choices.
For a mobile I like my ICOM 2100H
For an HT I use the ICOM IC-T2H -- consider the battery shell accessory
which takes 8 AA batteries NIMH or Akaline.

Both are fairly low priced

Good Luck on the Ham test.

--
Lamont Cranston



"Kap" wrote in message
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Can anybody give me ideas or model #s for handhelds.