Jonathan

Evaluate your needs whether HT or mobile or base.

Typically the new licensee purchases a Handi-Talkie (HT) for VHF/UHF, but
later find they are using their first radio mostly in a mobile or at a home
base station. A mobile rig can be easily switched back and forth between the
vehicle and a base location and offers considerable advantages over an HT.

This is not to bad-mouth the HTs, they are great for carrying in your shirt
pocket or belt clip for pedestrian use, public relations activities, and
traveling light. Just be aware of their limitations and intended use. They
certainly can be used for base and mobile applications, but better antennas
and DC power sources are definitely something to consider when you settle in
on an HT.

A mobile radio on the other hand can transmit up to 70 Watts, operates off
of car DC power or a DC power supply at the base location and can use an
antenna which typically is vastly superior to a rubber duck. Operating range
will be considerably greater with the higher power and good antenna. Prices
are about the same. So evaluate your needs and decide which starter radio is
best for you. Many eventually end up with both mobile and HT rigs.



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"Civalo" wrote in message
...
I'm looking at getting my liscence (within the next week) and getting
setup
on 2m band. Anyone know of a good deal on a 2 meter setup? If not, can
anyone recomend a good redio for beginners. I'm a bit of a tech junky,
know a lot about electronics, programming etc. So I'm not too worried
about
ease of operation.

Any info would be great.

Thanks

Jonathan