You can also rig your mobile radio to some quick connect power connectors of
some kind and use it at home and the truck. You would still need to get a
battery or power supply for it. If not, either of those radios seem fine. I
use a Yeasu VR-2 HT for my base into a attic antenna. No problems working
the local repeaters. I didn't look too close at the mobile but I think the
HT listed is a bit newer and probably has PL tone generation built in. Most
repeaters require tones to turn them on (helps prevent false keying due to
noise). Also, since you do have a mobile (that could be brought into the
house if needed), I'd lean toward the HT. This way you can baby carriage
mobile......

Tom - AC9TS



wrote in message
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I am wanting to get a radio for my bonus room upstairs to use as a
"base station" Money is a concern. (Baby on the way.) COuld a handheld
such as this be hooked to a tower antenna and maybe an external speaker
and be useable?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...6453 111&rd=1

What about this one. How much would a Mike be? Is it too much of a
gamble?


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I am relatively new to ham radio. I have an Icom 2 meter mobile in my
truck.

ANy advice would be appreciated!