The Baofeng UV-28 is a larger radio than the older radios like the UV-5R, but is about the same size as some of the newer ones, such as the 5RM. The most obvious difference between it and the 5RM style radios is that it is much more curved and rounded, whereas the others are blocky. Is the difference purely cosmetic? Let’s take a look.
The Baofeng NA-K6 is the second radio in this design to be reviewed here and sports the same bright orange ring around the volume knob, the same square screen, and the same battery as the K68. In fact, if you squint your eyes a little, one could be forgiven for mistaking one radio for another. Are they the same? Let’s find out.
The Baofeng K68 is one of a new group of radios that are all very similar looking with a large orange power knob on the top and all using the BC-K626 larger battery, There are some other differences and improvements in the group that we will take a look at as well. It is nice to see some new radios that are not just the same-ole same-ole, maybe a little bigger, maybe a larger battery, maybe just a different badge.
The Sangean ATS-909X2 is billed as the “ultimate” radio receiver and while I am not quite sure that is the case, it certainly is at the very top end of the portable multi-band receiver market today. You are going to be hard-pressed to find a radio with better capabilities and features that you can still call portable, for any amount of money.
The Alinco DJ-MD5 is a dual-band (2m/70cm) DMR radio with probably the nicest color LCD screen I have seen on a handheld radio for less than $300.
The Baofeng BF-888s is an inexpensive 70cm radio which is one of the most popular cheap handheld radios in the amateur radio hobby.
The Baofeng DM-5R Plus is a dual-band (2m/70cm) DMR radio based on the venerable UV-5R. It is also, as of this writing, the cheapest way to get into DMR out there at under $60.
The Baofeng UV-9R Plus is a dual-band (2m/70cm) waterproof radio and my favorite cheap Chinese radio despite its flaws. Keep reading to find out why!
The Baofeng UV-9S Tri-Band is a tri-band (2m/1.25m/70cm) radio that comes in standard black or this bright red version. Let’s see how it stacks up with other Baofeng offerings.
The Icom ID-31a is a UHF (70cm) D-STAR radio and currently the least expensive new option for getting into D-STAR digital radio. When talking D-STAR, the least expensive is still expensive, is it worth it? Let’s find out!