Looking for 20 meter mobile n not finding much

[alcahuete]

Truthfully, your budget is just not compatible with HF. It really isn't. You can't even find used gear for the price you're looking to spend. You are very likely just going to have to stick with the 10m radio if your budget is not flexible. I'm honestly not sure there is any other realistic option here.

 

[k9wkj]

really for the dog your chasing a Ubitx would probably work a treat

 

[jhooten]

Even something like a Kenwood TS-50 I'm seeing prices in the $500 range used.

Paid half that for mine two years ago.