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Why do "beginner" radios have to be CCR? And why would you want to start a beginner on a DMR radio? Even on analog, most DMR radios are difficult to FPP - which is what a beginner should really be learning. Or if the beginner wants a digital rig, then it should be Fusion or D-Star - which are actually designed for amateur radio and still have full FPP capability - which makes them easier to use! Better to start a beginner on a quality radio that will last, and has better RX than CCR's. And since quality radios usually have less 'features' than CCR's, one has a better chance of mastering a quality radio's full functionality before considering what else to add to their collection.
This guy has no clue. To any beginner I suggest they start by joining their local radio club. Loads of help for almost no cost. Most likely members will invite them to their shack and show them whats it's all about. I've been in Amateur radio since 1968 and have never had a handheld. I have no use for one. I doubt a beginner will have other.
None of those are good for beginners. Cheapo Chinese stuff is a bad idea. There wasn't one single, legitimate manufacturer in the five mentioned. I'd stick with anything from the established makers, such as Yaesu, Icom or Kenwood. Many of those cheap imports have dirty signals with poor harmonic suppression and many other problems. Don't get me started on this, too many problems to list. Plus start newbies on analog only radios. I just got a Yaesu VX-6R which is great and they practically gave it to me at about $260.00 with tax and shipping. If I can't pronounce the name of the maker, I ain't buying it.
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Why do "beginner" radios have to be CCR? And why would you want to start a beginner on a DMR radio? Even on analog, most DMR radios are difficult to FPP - which is what a beginner should really be learning. Or if the beginner wants a digital rig, then it should be Fusion or D-Star - which are actually designed for amateur radio and still have full FPP capability - which makes them easier to use! Better to start a beginner on a quality radio that will last, and has better RX than CCR's. And since quality radios usually have less 'features' than CCR's, one has a better chance of mastering a quality radio's full functionality before considering what else to add to their collection.
the videos on this channel are all AI generated, thats why the recommendations are terrible. the channel owner knows absolutely nothing about radios.
This guy has no clue. To any beginner I suggest they start by joining their local radio club. Loads of help for almost no cost. Most likely members will invite them to their shack and show them whats it's all about. I've been in Amateur radio since 1968 and have never had a handheld. I have no use for one. I doubt a beginner will have other.
None of those are good for beginners. Cheapo Chinese stuff is a bad idea. There wasn't one single, legitimate manufacturer in the five mentioned. I'd stick with anything from the established makers, such as Yaesu, Icom or Kenwood. Many of those cheap imports have dirty signals with poor harmonic suppression and many other problems. Don't get me started on this, too many problems to list. Plus start newbies on analog only radios. I just got a Yaesu VX-6R which is great and they practically gave it to me at about $260.00 with tax and shipping. If I can't pronounce the name of the maker, I ain't buying it.
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this channel is AI generated, the channel owner knows absolutely nothing about radios.