sloop
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Sorry I did not see your post earlier. I would NEVER recommend anyone (unless you are on the road 24/7) getting an HT for their first radio. I know that there is the appeal of being 'mobile' any time but by the time you get every thing to make it into a base, you could have bought a mobile rig with pwr supply and made an antenna. I suggest that you read "Getting the most from your hand-held transceiver" by Edward Harris, KE4SKY found at Getting the Most from Your Hand-Hand Transciever. (hope the link is still good, if not Google title) Also check out ARRL's book "Radios to Go!" Both are excellent sources of info for the HT user. 73's NC4WX