Baofeng UV-9R Plus Dual Band Review
The Baofeng UV-9R Plus is a dual-band (2m/70cm) waterproof radio and my favorite cheap Chinese radio despite its flaws. Keep reading to find out why!
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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!
Baofeng BF-X3 plus Tri-Band Review
The Baofeng BF-X3 plus is another model in the UV-9x and BF-A58 family, with two big differences: a claimed significantly larger battery and three working bands. Is that the only difference, and is that really a big step forward? 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.
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?
Yaesu VX-7R Quad-Band Radio Review
The Yaesu VX-7R is a quad-band, feature-rich radio released in 2002 that is still quite popular even though it has been discontinued around 2017. There are a lot of factors that make it as popular as it is today, and why it continued to be produced for 15 years.
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.
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