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    For a good starter radio and having that amp, the RCI 2950, magnum 1, or strkyer 955hp would work well. As far as antennas. For a vertical depending on where you live, a good 3 element beam would work well for DX and the Sirio line of antennas like the Sirio 827, 2016, or even the Sirio vector 4000, if you don't have bad weather would be ideal. Anything else and you are looking at way more money.
    For other beam the antennas, there are many, but you would either have to build one or spend some more money.
    Same with the vertical antennas. Shockwave (USA ones), the I10K, and the Mr. Coily, antennas are very nice, but they cost!!
    This goes for most beam antennas other than a 3 Element Yagi, which Sirio makes. As well as a bunch of others I believe. JJD, is way more versed than I am when it comes to antennas. I run a Sirio vector 4000, and it has served me well for what it is. Yes they could use some beefing up, but if you don't live in a bad weather area. They will hold up fine with some minor mods. As far as radios, the ones I listed or even an older cobra 148gtl, or uniden grant would work well for AM/SSB. If AM only get a cobra 29 or similar.
    I use an HF radio myself, but most of my time is spent on SSB.
    Power suppy wise. You'll need a decently large on X and for those I recommend the MegaWatt power supplies. If you plan on running that amp anyway. The MegaWatt S700-12, which are 50A switching supplies. Get 2 of them and parallel them. They have this ability out of the box. Just have to adjust voltages properly so they aren't fighting each other. That or a couple of the MegaWatt S400-12's which are rated at 36A. Google MegaWatt power supplies for more info on those.
    Now as for linear power supplies, you would need at least something like an Astron 70A supply if not larger. And those will cost you a bunch!! The MegaWatt supplies, while being a switching one, are pretty darn clean. I use one of the S400-12'a with my Icom 746 and have never had any noise or hash issues. Many will say the same. Read up on them and you'll see why I say these particular ones.
    Any more info needed, I'm sure others will respond. I think I've given enough to get you started with some research. Have a good day.

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