Author: Kevin

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

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

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

The Kenwood TS-990S is the company’s flagship HF + 6-meter base station transceiver. It’s expensive, there’s no doubt about that. But if you demand the very best performance and you’re willing to pay a pretty penny for it, you won’t be disappointed by the TS-990S. Let’s dive into the details in this ham radio overview.… Continue reading Kenwood TS-990S Review

The TS-890S one of Kenwoods’ flagship HF + 50 MHz transceivers. It’s only beaten in features and power by the TS-990S, its “big brother” that’s also thousands of dollars more expensive. It may not be the best option for newcomers. But for hams who dedicate most of their time to the HF + 50 MHz… Continue reading Kenwood TS-890S Review

It’s simple, it’s sturdy, and it’s surprisingly powerful. If you’re looking for an “old-school” radio that doesn’t skimp out on modern features, the Kenwood TS-590SG just may be just what you need. In this overview, we’ll discuss the basics of this base station, and help you decide if it’s right for you. Good Great overall… Continue reading Kenwood TS-590SG Review

The Icom IC-7610 is one of the best HF/50mhz transceivers out there, and it compares favorably to other high-end radios like the Yaesu FTDX 101D. While it’s on the expensive side, it’s packed with all the features you could want for contesting and making long-range QSOs. If you’re an experienced ham looking for a “best-of-the-best”… Continue reading Icom IC-7610 Review

The Icom IC-9700 is not exactly cheap, but it’s an excellent choice for a VHF/UHF radio, especially for hams who also want to dabble in D-STAR and satellite radio. It’s a particularly good upgrade from the Icom IC-7300, since it shares many of its controls and menu elements, while offering enhanced performance and additional features.… Continue reading Icom IC-9700 Review

The Icom IC-718 has been in production for more than two decades, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a workhorse HF transceiver that’s not overloaded with features, and is truly built to last. It’s short on bells and whistles, but it’s sure to provide you with great performance for years – or decades… Continue reading Icom IC-718 Review

The Yaesu FTDX-101D is a high-end radio, and it has a high-end price tag. But for your money, you get a truly incredible set of features, 100W of transmission power (200W for the FTDX-101MP model), and a rock-solid HF + 50Mhz base station that’s sure to last for the years and decades to come. Is… Continue reading Yaesu FTDX-101D Review