I don't believe I wrote anything hateful. (Pete has his own opinions) I don't wish you gone. I will point out that the company you referenced is NOT a Ham Radio store, but a CB store. So your explanation of why you posted the link is still in question. Most Hams know not to deal with outfits like that, and there are many around.
IF you still wish to persue equipment for Ham Radio be it for you or someone else I suggest you deal with Ham Radio sources. Many advertise here on eHam. The people who work at most of these places are Hams and are willing to get you or whoever, started right. After all if they start you right they will develope a loyal customer base. I don't know of any who will not sell to a non-ham, depending on what you ask for. If you call and ask for an AL-1500 with the 10M done and you can not provide a Ham Call, you may get some resistance, but for beginners gear they are more than willing to help.
Many folks who want to be Hams have posted here and are not usually asked to leave unless they exhibit information that makes the readers think they are up to something no good (such as using Ham Gear on CB or the misnamed "Freeband" [there is no such thing]).
So, if you would like some help, you are welcome here (at least by me). However if you are considering gaining information so you can use Ham gear other than where is was inteded to be used, you can expect much worse posting than those you have seen.
Clint - W5CPT