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Well, budget is, of course, somewhat of a concern, but it's not a huge deal. My dilemma is that I want my first radio to be in my Jeep. I can't decide what type to look at. Here's my thinking thus far: An HT is super easy to secure but is highly limited on power. A Mobile is less portable...

Thanks all! I can't wait to get my callsign and a radio. I'm still having a hard time picking a good radio setup to start with.

Well, I took my technician test today. I aced it. Then I decided to take a gander at the General, and to my surprise I passed it too! :thumbup: Can't wait till I get some equipment and get going.

Great info to know. Thanks!

Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it. As soon as I pass my Tech. exam I plan to start preparing for my General. I will hopefully have both in less than a month.

I've now taken over 50 practice tests from each of the following sources (which I got from ARRL.org). AA9PW QRZ e-Ham kb0mga I have scored between 95 and 100 on almost all of them, I haven't failed a single one. I've done it so much that I've begun to memorize the questions, so I see...

At the risk of sounding stupid, what is d-star? Also, what equipment are you selling and would any of it be good for my needs?

Thanks for the link. That is exactly what I'm looking for is communications for when I'm off-roading. I'm not always (and in fact, I'm usually not anywhere near cell towers). I was hoping to spend somewhere in the 500.00 range for my first radio (or less), so something like that ebay auction...

Hello, I'm new to Amateur radio, but I've been wanting to get into it for sometime now. I'm basically looking to do a mobile installation in my Jeep. I will be taking my Technician test in August, and I'm looking for advice on what types of radio would be good for me to get my feet wet. I...

I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'll be taking my technician's exam in August and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about all there is to know in Amateur radio.