[TenTec] OT: Looking for good starter HF transceiver

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

Guys,

A friend of mine in OKC is a new ham and wants to buy his first HF
transceiver.
He only has $500 to spend including shipping cost, so it is not a question
of what is the best, but rather where can we find a transceiver in good
working order for this money.  

I have already bought him a watt meter and sent him material to build an
antenna.
He's all set there.
Now he needs a reliable transceiver.

Please contact me off list if you know of anything.
Send the email directly to: Rick at DJ0IP.de 

Thanks guys.

73
Rick, DJ0IP