HT Reviews

Looking for the right handheld radio? Tired of reviews that give you a lot of “I bought this so it is the best” and very little objective information? Want comparisons of radios between $20 and $400 all at the same place so you can see the real differences? Then you came to the right place!

Baofeng UV-5R5 Dual Band Radio Review
The Baofeng UV-5R5 is an interesting variant on the popular UV-5R. I was not very impressed with its improvements, but
Baofeng GT-5TP Dual Band Radio Review
The Baofeng GT-5TP is, at least in my opinion, what the UV-82 should have been all along, but never was.
Baofeng BF-F8 Plus Dual Band Radio Review
The Baofeng BF-F8 Plus a probably the best UV-5R variant I have ever tested. Is it a fluke or has
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
Yaesu FT-4XR Dual Band 2m/70cm Radio Review
The Yaesu FT-4XR is Yaesu's new entry-level Chinese made dual-band radio? How does it compare to other Yaesus and is
Yaesu FT-270R 2m Submersible Radio Review
The Yaesu FT-270R is the radio I recommend if you need a radio that is weatherproof, virtually indestructible, and works
Kenwood TH-D74A Tri Band 2m/1.25m/70cm Radio Review
The Kenwood TH-D74A is the radio you buy when you want the "one radio to rule them all" and are
Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band 2m/70cm Radio Review
The Baofeng UV-5R is the radio responsible for a renaissance in the handheld radio market. No longer do you have
Baofeng UV-5RA Dual Band 2m/70cm Radio Review
The Baofeng UV-5RA looks a lot like the UV-5R with a facelift. Is it basically the same radio, or have there
Yaesu FT-65R Dual Band 2m/70cm Radio Review
The Yaesu FT-65R is a Chinese made dual-band radio at about half the price of their famous FT-60R. How does
TYT MD-380 70cm DMR Handheld Radio Review
The TYT MD-380 is probably the most famous DMR radio out there, as just about everyone I know of started
Baofeng UV-3R Plus Dual Band Handheld Radio
The Baofeng UV-3R Plus is a small dual-band radio whose design was the predecessor to the ever-popular UV-5R. Is it
Yaesu FT-60R Dual Band 2m/70cm Radio Review
The Yaesu FT-60R is probably the best-selling higher-end dual-band handheld radio ever, and with excellent reasons. Read on to find
Retevis RT22 70cm Budget Handheld Radio
The Retevis RT22 is another ultralight 70cm radio meant to throw in your pocket, purse, or bag without weighing you down.
Baofeng BF-T1 70cm Budget Handheld Radio
The Baofeng BF-T1 is an ultralight 70cm radio meant to throw in your pocket, purse, or bag without weighing you
Arcshell AR-6 70cm Budget Handheld Radio
The Arcshell AR-6 is an upgraded version of their AR-5, itself a close of the Baofeng BF-888s. It is also
Baofeng UV-6R Dual Band Radio Review
The Baofeng UV-6R seemed like it was the replacement for the UV-5R, it is not. In fact, in many ways,
Baofeng UV-82 Dual Band Radio Review
The Baofeng UV-82 is a fairly unremarkable dual-band Chinese radio based on the popular UV-5R, and that is a good
Yaesu FT-70DR Fusion Dual Band Radio Review
The Yaesu FT-70DR is currently the cheapest way to get into Yaesu's Fusion digital radio technology, and a remarkably capable
Baofeng GT-3TP Dual Band Radio Review
The Baofeng GT-3TP was a purchase that I thought for sure would be my new daily carry radio, and wound