The Baofeng BF-F9V2+ a probably the second-best UV-5R variant I have ever tested coming in just a tad behind the BF-F8+ Is it another fluke or has Baofeng upped their game? Read on to see! Technically I suppose the Baofeng BF-F9V2+ might be the best-tested radio I have done so far and just not my … Read more
The Alinco DJ-G7T is a very sexy looking tri-band waterproof semi-rugged radio with some good specs, but is it nothing but flash? Read on to find out! Right up front, I want to say if you bought one of these Alinco DJ-G7T radios and are looking for an article telling what a great purchasing decision … Read more
The HTX-202 and HTX-404 will eventually refuse to work and just flash er1 on the screen. This is due to the small coin size battery inside the radio failing. It is a pretty easy and straight-forward repair requiring just a few tools and a new battery. The best place to get a new battery for … Read more
The Baofeng UV-5R5 is an interesting variant on the popular UV-5R. I was not very impressed with its improvements but maybe you will be. Read on to see why! Just from the pictures of the Baofeng UV-5R5 I wanted to try it if for no other reason than I really liked the lime green letters … Read more
The Baofeng GT-5TP is, at least in my opinion, what the UV-82 should have been all along, but never was. But as with most Bofeng radios, they took away almost as much as they added to this radio. The UV-82 was always a larger and more powerful version of the UV-5R, at least on paper. … Read more
The Baofeng BF-F8+ a probably the best UV-5R variant I have ever tested. Is it a fluke or has Baofeng upped their game? Read on to see! There are a lot of radios that are based on the UV-5R in some way. What I mean with the Baofeng BF-F8+ is that it is basically the … Read more
From a quick glance, comparing the Yaesu FT-4XR vs FT-65R they look virtually identical and the specifications look like they are the same as well. The question is, are they the same or is one a better choice? Read on and find out! Since both of these radios are the current offerings from the company … Read more
The Yaesu FT-4XR is Yaesu’s new entry-level Chinese made dual-band radio? How does it compare to other Yaesus and is it worth upgrading from a Baofeng? Read on to find out! Let me start with what the Yaesu FT-4XR is not. It is not something to be compared to higher-end Yaesu radios such as the … Read more
The Diamond SX-400 is a nice desktop power and SWR meter that covers the 140-525MHz range. I use this meter to test all of my handheld radios to see how much power they really put out. Read on to learn more! I have been using Diamond products for about as long as I have been … Read more
The Yaesu FT-270R is the radio I recommend if you need a radio that is weatherproof, virtually indestructible and works as it should every time you grab it. It is my all-time favorite 2m radio. Read on to find out why! Like a lot of hams, I got really into the hobby, then left it … Read more