If you’re looking for an affordable ham radio handheld transceiver (HT) with a durable design and a surprising amount of power and features, the Icom IC-V86 may be a worthy addition to your radio collection. With a chunky, solid construction, up to 7W of radio output, and a loud, punchy speaker with 1500 mW of… Continue reading Icom IC-V86 Review
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Yaesu VX-6R Review
If you’re ready to graduate from single-band radios and dual-band radios to tri-band radios, the Yaesu VX-6R is an excellent choice as your next HT (handheld transceiver). It’s a good choice for both amateurs and professionals, and it’s particularly great for outdoor use due to its weatherproof, durable design. Good Tri-band design – You can… Continue reading Yaesu VX-6R Review
Kenwood TH-K20A Review
If you want a durable, compact, and reliable handheld transceiver (HT) to add to your ham radio collection, the Kenwood TH-K20A is an excellent choice. It may not be as feature-rich as some of its more expensive counterparts, but it’s a great choice for new or intermediate ham radio enthusiasts who don’t want to spend… Continue reading Kenwood TH-K20A Review
Kenwood TH-D74A Review
It’s not cheap, but the Kenwood TH-D74A is a great option for serious ham radio enthusiasts who need wide-band connectivity, a durable design that can hold up to all weather conditions, and unique features like a built-in GPS. If you’re looking for an HT (handheld transceiver) that’s feature-rich and is built to last, you’ll be… Continue reading Kenwood TH-D74A Review
Yaesu FT-2980R Review
If you’re looking for a reliable, sturdy, and powerful ham radio for use on the 2-meter band, the Yaesu FT-2980R is an excellent choice. It combines 80 watts of transmitting power with an ergonomic, durable design, and convenient features like NOAA weather alerts and over 200 memory slots. Good Durable design – The Yaesu FT-2980R… Continue reading Yaesu FT-2980R Review
Yaesu FT-70DR Review
Looking to get a new portable ham radio that combines great features with an attractive price? If so, the Yaesu FT-70DR is probably an excellent choice. It’s compact and provides both FM and C4FM Digital operation, with a unique Automatic Mode Select (AMS) function that switches between these modes automatically. It’s also durable and is… Continue reading Yaesu FT-70DR Review