Category: Radios
Yaesu FT-2900R: The Champion Heavyweight
The Yaesu FT-2900R is a 2 meter heavyweight. It's solid, brawn-ish features combine with a hefty 75 watts to provide a powerful RF punch. It's heavy, sure, and it's quite ...
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Icom IC-2300H: Function Meets Form
The ICOM IC-2300H enters the 2 meter, single-band fray as a front-runner. Compared to similar models in its class, the IC-2300H stands just a bit taller, offering a more ...
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Icom IC-V80: Not a Winner
In a world of constantly evolving technology, the Icom V80 exists as a dinosaur among peers. The oversized body, BNC antenna connector, and miniature display screen are ...
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Kenwood TM-281: A Rough and Tumble 2 Meter Mobile
Every brand has to have its own 'base model'--you know, the model with the least amount of 'trim', the bare-bones, the entry level. Well, The TM-281 is Kenwood's 'base model' ...
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Yaesu VX-6R: The Heartiest of Handhelds
1Every once in a while you come across something that just 'works'. The way it fits in your hand, the way it looks and feels, the user-interface--some products simply check all the ...
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Baofeng UV-5R V2+: Sort of Updated, Still Worthwhile
The Baofeng UV-5R V2+ is a slightly grown-up version of the UV-5R, adding a couple of updates to the chassis and the ability to use a larger battery. Bottomline up front: there ...
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Baofeng UV-5R: the Classic Chinese Handheld
My first experience with a Baofeng was soon after receiving my Technician license. A veteran ham had offered to help program my first ever radio, a Wouxun KG-UV8D, and when we ...
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