"Tater Schuld" wrote in message
om...
going to get my tech liscence and want to know what a good cheap radio
would be to get. any suggestions?

TenTec Triton 4

Get the TenTec Triton 4 (also known as the Ten Tec
Model 540 and the Model 544 with digital readout)

I have owned/used a Ten-Tec 540 since 1978 and
the only maintenance it's ever needed was a new
dial lamp(s).

Kenwood TS520
Heath SB100
Heath SB101
Drake TR-3
Drake TR-4

Of these radios the Drake TR-4 is the better choice.

STAY AWAY from the other sets as they all use
two or more radio tubes, which are not bad in of
themselves, however they will cost you much $$$
if you need a replacement tube sometime down
the road, assuming you can find one someplace.

The ONLY exception to the rule is if along with the
radio the seller will also provide you with a complet
set of spare tubes. Then and only then would I consider
a "tube/transistor" hybrid set.

Carl