wabbitlvr wrote:
I am looking at getting a radio and have a few questions that maybe
someone here can help me with. One is, what is a 10 meter radio, two is
what is a good brand for a base station, i.e. texas ranger, and three
is, is a amplifier really needed to get out?

Nah, buy an old icom or kenwood or (insert brand name) For less than
$3-500. I like icom except for changing microphones, they have the relay
and alc output to the amp as rca jacks. Nice touch.