"Dan" wrote in message

Im getting my shack started and need some input on a good
sturdy mobile for 2 meter. Ive looked at several alinco
ones and like what I see. Also what does everyone think
of the icom v82 ht? Also is a 7 amp power supply enough
to run a mobile?

I have an Icom V82, I have the UHF U82 as well and they're great radios.
The only complaints I have about them are cosmetic; firstly the keypad is
not backlit, so it's hard to see what buttons you're pressing in the dark,
also the keypad is not arranged in the normal layout, the * 0 and # keys
are to the right of the numbers not underneath as with phones and other
equipment. But performance wise they're fine.

Power supplies, 7A is a little small, I'd go for at least 15A. As to
mobile recommendations, I have the Icom IC2725 which is great. The front
panel is removable so you can put the main body under a seat and just clip
the front panel to the dash, but of course if you just want it for the
shack this is less important.

73 Ivor G6URP