A technician license does not allow HF.

Why a dipole for 2 meters? A quarterwave groundplane is a much better
match then a dipole at 75 ohms and up. Same amount of surface area.

"Daniel J. Morlan" wrote:

I'll be passing my technician test next Saturday, and I'll have about
$400.00 to spend on a first rig. I would be very desirous to start
out with a good older piece of equipment that I can attach a simple
dipole, and start transmitting, but I was wondering if there is a
specific web resource for buying used, older equipment? I'd assume
$400.00 is a decent amount of money to get one's feet wet without
having to buy a small handheld, and talk either on simplex or via
repeaters...

Again, QUITE new to this, with stunningly limited knowledge of buying
used, old gear. Any point in the right direction would be greatly
appreciated.

Regards,

Daniel