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Hello Newbie here!
- Thread starter kazz330
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good starter radio is a cobra 142/2000.. I am new to talking on them and you'll meet some cool people, and some plain out azz's.. word of advise dont get cought up in the drama.. Ignore most of the BS, and have fun with it.. Good meter to check your swr as well as good coax.. I went with the grey as its still cheap, but way better... If you got alot to spend then by all means go with the expensive as possible.. Also talk to your friends and you'd be suprised they may have old cb stuff laying around you can tinker with and learn.... at most have fun with the hobbie.. I am 27 so I am near your age with few complications of our age bracket which is why I got into it 
PS: I am using an old tinma 30A to drive my linear and it works well.. if you decide to run power later on, dont get convenced to buy this big huge amp that will get you introuble (TVI Interfierence ect..) get a little 2 pill [best bang 4 ur buck] and turn it down and you wont be called a mud-duck.. and will be able to play with the big boys should you ever need to get out (Emergency) I have a base at home, and mobile in car... and its fun to talk to whomever is at home Free once all is purchased. The maco antennas are awsome and have good receive, but read instructions carefully as that was my problem when I first installed her
PS: I am using an old tinma 30A to drive my linear and it works well.. if you decide to run power later on, dont get convenced to buy this big huge amp that will get you introuble (TVI Interfierence ect..) get a little 2 pill [best bang 4 ur buck] and turn it down and you wont be called a mud-duck.. and will be able to play with the big boys should you ever need to get out (Emergency) I have a base at home, and mobile in car... and its fun to talk to whomever is at home Free once all is purchased. The maco antennas are awsome and have good receive, but read instructions carefully as that was my problem when I first installed her
