Baofeng UV-5RM Plus, a better UV-5R, but by how much?
The Baofeng UV-5R is a classic, this UV-5RM Plus builds on that legacy and improves on it for a very minor price bump. Let’s take a look.
Handheld Radios
TidRadio TD-H3 Multi-Band Transceiver Review
The TidRadio TD-H3 is a dual-band transceiver, being able to transmit and receive on 2m and 70cm like the majority of dual-band handheld radios these days. They call it multi-band because (even though technically two is multi) it can also receive on AM at 108-136MHz as well as FM on 50-76MHz, 76-108MHz, 174-350MHz, 350-400MHz, and 470-600MHz. Tidradio has it listed here:
Btech Baofeng BF-F8HP Pro. A better F8HP?
This BF-F8HP Pro is billed as a better F8HP than the original, but is it? Let’s start with it being from Btech, which has a pretty good reputation for selling upscaled Baofeng radios at a premium. These radios are generally better built, have better accessories, and a better manual. They do, however, cost a little more.
Baofeng UV-9R Pro vs Plus, the same radio?
One of my favorite inexpensive radios is the Baofeng UV-9R Plus, is the Baofeng UV-9R Pro basically the same radio? That is what I wanted to find out so let’s take a deep dive into these two radios and see how they compare. Ergonomics I frequently seem to start my reviews with how a radio … Read more
TIDRADIO BL-1 Wireless Bluetooth Radio Programmer Review
I recently received the TIDRADIO BL-1 Bluetooth Wireless Radio Programmer and started to play with it. The idea sounds really nice, replace those programming wires with a simple Bluetooth device that can work just as well. As with most things, how things seem in your mind and the way they play out in real life … Read more
Yaesu FT-4XR vs FT-65R, which is right for you?
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