Zastone M7 Dual Band Handheld Review
The Zastone M7 is a dual-band (2m/70cm) DMR radio which is probably the most under-rated radio in its class available today. Read the review to find out why!
$50-$100
Yaesu FT-270R 2m Submersible Review
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!
Yaesu FT-4XR Dual Band 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 it worth upgrading from a Baofeng? Read on to find out!
Samcom FPCN30A, a Real Business Radio, or Just Another Baofeng Clone?
I have often wondered about Samcom radios. They are priced significantly higher than a Baofeng with similar capabilities, yet the battery, programming cable, clip, and many other features bear a striking resemblance to all the other Baofeng clones out there. Are they just another clone, or are they worth the price of admission? Let’s find out!
Retevis A1 is a solid iteration that works well
The Retevis A1, to paraphrase Retevis’ literature, is a GPS IP67 waterproof analog amateur two-way radio aimed for use in camping, outdoor exploration, emergency rescue, etc. It is waterproof and dustproof, has a 2200mAh battery, supports Type-C charging, and can receive aviation band frequencies.
Kenwood TH-K20a 2 Meter Radio Review
The Kenwood TH-K20A came into my possession because I have always had a thing for Kenwood. Home stereo, car stereo, MINI-Disc recorders, and yes, ham radios. My first serious ham radio was a Kenwood TH-79, which I dearly loved. So when I saw a K20A for a reasonable amount, I grabbed it.
Wouxun KG-UV6D V2 Dual-Band Radio Review
The Wouxun KG-UV6D V2 is a fairly popular dual-band radio from Wouxun that has been around a while. It shares the same basic layout and looks as the other Wouxun radios released around the same time. In fact, if you ignore the green button on the front labeled RPT, it is really hard to tell the UV6D and UV3D apart from a couple feet away. The question becomes, what is the difference, if any?
JJCC JC-8629 Multi-Band Radio Review
The JJCC JC-8629 is another in a group of recent radios that all claim a large number of bands (in this case, 7), high-power output, a large battery, a full color screen and a bevy of other features, in this case Bluetooth and GPS. All this in a radio slightly bigger than a UV-5R and at a price between $60 and $90. Most fail to live up to the hype, and some fail spectacularly, like my recent review of the Abbree AR-518. Read it if you want a laugh.
Explorer QRZ-1 Dual-band Radio Review.
This Explorer QRZ-1 is an interesting radio as it is based on the TYT TH-UV88. In fact, I can’t find any substantial difference between the two at all, and I am currently using the battery off the TYT on the Explorer. You may also know that the same radio is also sold under the MyEmergencyRadio.com brand as My-EMR1 and I have an article on that radio.
Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual-Band Radio Review
I have always liked the way radios like the Wouxun KG-UV3D look. Something about them just look and feel better to me than a lot of the Baofengs and their clones. But looks aren’t everything.