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What are some recommendations for a good, simple, value priced starter HF setup for voice mode?

For the band, I'd like to work mostly in the evenings/night. A multi-band transceiver would be nice, but I presume it will cost a lot more than a single band like 10 meter. If that is the compromise, then I'm okay working local 10m at night to save the money.

For antennas, I need something simple. Something I can start out with, get up and going with minimal frustration. I'd prefer a vertical, or a good non-directional. If it isn't much more money, something mobile work be ideal (something to take camping or to a friend's house).

What I've read about so far...
Radio: Magnum 257 for the transceiver.
Antenna: SuperAntenna MP1 vertical or an inverted dipole (though I don't want to be climbing trees). Not sure on coax vs. ladder; I have coax already in the house.

Other suggestions?

Thanks. Jake.

<blockquote data-quote="snakyjake" data-source="post: 345605" data-attributes="member: 22842">What are some recommendations for a good, simple, value priced starter HF setup for voice mode?&nbsp; For the band, I&#039;d like to work mostly in the evenings/night.&nbsp; A multi-band transceiver would be nice, but I presume it will cost a lot more than a single band like 10 meter.&nbsp; If that is the compromise, then I&#039;m okay working local 10m at night to save the money.For antennas, I need something simple.&nbsp; Something I can start out with, get up and going with minimal frustration.&nbsp; I&#039;d prefer a vertical, or a good non-directional.&nbsp; If it isn&#039;t much more money, something mobile work be ideal (something to take camping or to a friend&#039;s house).What I&#039;ve read about so far...Radio:&nbsp; Magnum 257 for the transceiver.&nbsp; Antenna:&nbsp; SuperAntenna MP1 vertical or an inverted dipole (though I don&#039;t want to be climbing trees).&nbsp; Not sure on coax vs. ladder; I have coax already in the house.Other suggestions?Thanks. Jake.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="snakyjake, post: 345605, member: 22842"] What are some recommendations for a good, simple, value priced starter HF setup for voice mode? For the band, I'd like to work mostly in the evenings/night. A multi-band transceiver would be nice, but I presume it will cost a lot more than a single band like 10 meter. If that is the compromise, then I'm okay working local 10m at night to save the money. For antennas, I need something simple. Something I can start out with, get up and going with minimal frustration. I'd prefer a vertical, or a good non-directional. If it isn't much more money, something mobile work be ideal (something to take camping or to a friend's house). What I've read about so far... Radio: Magnum 257 for the transceiver. Antenna: SuperAntenna MP1 vertical or an inverted dipole (though I don't want to be climbing trees). Not sure on coax vs. ladder; I have coax already in the house. Other suggestions? Thanks. Jake. [/QUOTE]

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