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Retevis RT22 70cm Budget Radio

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The Retevis RT22 is another ultralight 70cm radio meant to throw in your pocket, purse, or bag without weighing you down. How does it stack up to other offerings? Read on and find out!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $0-$50, FRS, Mini, Retevis, USB Leave a comment

Yaesu FT-60R Dual Band Review

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The Yaesu FT-60R is probably the best-selling higher-end dual-band handheld radio ever, and with excellent reasons. Read on to find out why!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $100-$200, ARTS, Rugged, VHF/UHF, Yaesu 2 Comments

Baofeng UV-3R Plus Review

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The Baofeng UV-3R Plus is a small dual-band radio whose design was the predecessor to the ever-popular UV-5R. Is it as impressive a radio for the price as its offspring?

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $0-$50, Baofeng, VHF/UHF Leave a comment

TYT MD-380 70cm DMR Review

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The TYT MD-380 is probably the most famous DMR radio out there, as just about everyone I know of started DMR with this radio. Is it worth its reputation? Read on and find out!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $100-$200, Color Screen, DMR, TYT, UHF 2 Comments

Yaesu FT-65R Dual Band Review

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The Yaesu FT-65R is a Chinese made dual-band radio at about half the price of their famous FT-60R. How does it stack up? Read on to find out!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $100-$200, ARTS, Rugged, VHF/UHF, Yaesu 3 Comments

Baofeng UV-5RA Dual Band Review

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The Baofeng UV-5RA looks a lot like the UV-5R with a facelift. Is it basically the same radio, or have there been improvements? Read on to find out!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $0-$50, Baofeng, VHF/UHF Leave a comment

Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band Review

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The Baofeng UV-5R is the radio responsible for a renaissance in the handheld radio market. No longer do you have to spend hundreds of dollars on a useful amateur radio. Is it worth the hype? Read on!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $0-$50, Baofeng, VHF/UHF 4 Comments

Kenwood TH-D74A Tri Band Review

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The Kenwood TH-D74A is the radio you buy when you want the "one radio to rule them all" and are not afraid to spend the money to get it. Read on to see if it is worth it!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $200+, D-Star, Kenwood, Tri-Band, VHF/UHF 1 Comment

Yaesu FT-270R 2m Submersible Review

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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!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $50-$100, Rugged, VHF, Waterproof, Yaesu Leave a comment

Yaesu FT-4XR Dual Band Review

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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!

Categories Handheld Radios Tags $50-$100, ARTS, VHF/UHF, Yaesu Leave a comment
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