Alinco DJ-VX50T Review

Do you need a reliable handheld HT? The Alinco DJ-VX50T may be what you need. With a durable design, surprising power, solid features, and a price that’ll leave your wallet happy, it’s a solid choice for any ham looking for a rock-solid HT. In this overview, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about this… Continue reading Alinco DJ-VX50T Review

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Yaesu FTM-200DR Review

The Yaesu FTM-200DR is a brand new VHF/UHF mobile transceiver from Yaesu. It sits right between the FTM-100DR and the FTM-300DR, since it has more features than the FTM-100DR, but lacks the true dual-receive functionality of the FTM-300DR. In this overview, we’ll take a look at this new mobile radio, and help you decide if… Continue reading Yaesu FTM-200DR Review

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Icom ID-52A Review

The Icom ID-52A is a stellar UHF/VHF, and D-STAR handheld transceiver (HT). You’ll pay a pretty penny for it, but it’s a worthy successor to the well-regarded ID-51 series. Let’s get into the details and discuss what you need to know about this radio in our Icom ID-52A overview. Good Fantastic TX and RX performance… Continue reading Icom ID-52A Review

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Icom IC-V80-Sport Review

It’s back! After being briefly discontinued, Icom announced that the Icom IC-V80-Sport was being revived in late 2021. Despite being superseded by the Icom IC-V86, this radio is still one of the most economical, durable, and simple 2-meter band radios on the market. Get all the details in this ham radio overview now. Good Amazingly… Continue reading Icom IC-V80-Sport Review

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Yaesu FTM-6000R Review

The Yaesu FTM-6000R VHF/UHF mobile transceiver came out in October of 2021 as the spiritual successor to the FTM-2900, and it fits the bill nicely. It’s basic and simple, but it has plenty of power and a surprising number of features. Let’s get into the details in this overview of the Yaesu FTM-6000R. Good Up… Continue reading Yaesu FTM-6000R Review

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Icom IC-7851 Review

The Icom IC-7851 is top-of-the-line in every way. If money really is no object for you, you won’t find a better base station for HF and 2-meter ham radio. It’s packed with more features and incredible components than we could talk about in a novel-length review, but we’ll do our best to hit the highlights… Continue reading Icom IC-7851 Review

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Yaesu FT-5DR Review

The Yaesu FT-5DR is a follow-up to the widely successful FT-3DR, and it offers similar specs. It’s less of an “upgrade” and more of a “sidegrade.” Due to the worldwide chip shortage, Yaesu was forced to develop the FT-5DR because they lacked the proper components to build more FT-3DRs. It’s not a must-have for someone… Continue reading Yaesu FT-5DR Review

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Yaesu FT-60R Review

Whether you’re a brand-new ham or you typically use mobile or base station transceivers, the Yaesu FT-60R is a fantastic choice if you want a 70-centimeter and 2-meter band handheld transceiver (HT). It’s barely changed since it was introduced in 2004 – and in this case, that’s a good thing. It combines a low price… Continue reading Yaesu FT-60R Review

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