RockyBennett
Newby
Hello All,
This is my first post here at this forum. I am new to the radio hobby and I plan to include a few thing into my desktop set-up. First and foremost, I am interested in CB radios. I have a couple of handhelds CB radios (no mobile radio) but I want a base radio to go with these for around town communications. I am also interested in a nice emergency band scanner. Thus my interest in this particular kit.
My proposed power supply is a
TekPower TP30SWII 30 Amp
(for possible expansion later to power other devices).
My proposed antenna for this unit will be a Patriot Pat12.
So my basic questions;
1. Is this a good radio? And if it is not considered a good radio is there anything else that I can buy on a budget of less than $600 for the radio unit that will include both scanner and CB?
2. Also, would this antenna be a good match for my needs? I want a small and simple to install antenna because I am a senior citizen and I do not have the know-how to do a lot of home handyman work.
If this is important, I live in Belen, NM, about 25 miles South of Albuquerque. My future plans include 2 meter amatuer radio, thus the power supply is eventually intended to power two separate units. Is that feasible?
Thank you in advance for any ideas and or opinions on my proposed plans.
Rocky Bennett
This is my first post here at this forum. I am new to the radio hobby and I plan to include a few thing into my desktop set-up. First and foremost, I am interested in CB radios. I have a couple of handhelds CB radios (no mobile radio) but I want a base radio to go with these for around town communications. I am also interested in a nice emergency band scanner. Thus my interest in this particular kit.
My proposed power supply is a
TekPower TP30SWII 30 Amp
(for possible expansion later to power other devices).
My proposed antenna for this unit will be a Patriot Pat12.
So my basic questions;
1. Is this a good radio? And if it is not considered a good radio is there anything else that I can buy on a budget of less than $600 for the radio unit that will include both scanner and CB?
2. Also, would this antenna be a good match for my needs? I want a small and simple to install antenna because I am a senior citizen and I do not have the know-how to do a lot of home handyman work.
If this is important, I live in Belen, NM, about 25 miles South of Albuquerque. My future plans include 2 meter amatuer radio, thus the power supply is eventually intended to power two separate units. Is that feasible?
Thank you in advance for any ideas and or opinions on my proposed plans.
Rocky Bennett