Good review. I think you missed on the Alternate Mentions in not recommending the Yaesu FT-60R as a tough and very feature rich radio. It's been the gold standard analog FM radio for years. Also in DMR, a super rugged, IP 67 rated radio for basic use would be the TYT UV- 390 plus. At $120.00, it is a great basic DMR radio. No APRS, but if your looking for a great field radio, it's hard to beat, especially at it's price point. It punches well above it's price and will hold up to rough use and water intrusion far better than the others (all depends on your intended use). Thanks for the review, I think many will benefit from it.
Thanks for all that work. I hope you consider the BTech UV-Pro in your next listing. VHF-UHF, GPS, APRS, Bluetooth map integration, Photo sharing by transmission, all for $160.00.
Thanks Jim! Great review, gives me lots to think about as I begin this process.
The 878 and the 168 have become my go to HT'S I don't even mess with any other companies
FT5D
Good review. I think you missed on the Alternate Mentions in not recommending the Yaesu FT-60R as a tough and very feature rich radio. It's been the gold standard analog FM radio for years. Also in DMR, a super rugged, IP 67 rated radio for basic use would be the TYT UV- 390 plus. At $120.00, it is a great basic DMR radio. No APRS, but if your looking for a great field radio, it's hard to beat, especially at it's price point. It punches well above it's price and will hold up to rough use and water intrusion far better than the others (all depends on your intended use). Thanks for the review, I think many will benefit from it.
Thank you!
What’s the difference between the Baofeng BF F8 HP
Pro 8 watt and the Baofeng AR-5RM 10watt radios both have the same features?
The BF HP Pro has on board GPS, that's the biggest difference I am aware of.
There's a difference between Btech and baofeng
Thanks for all that work. I hope you consider the BTech UV-Pro in your next listing. VHF-UHF, GPS, APRS, Bluetooth map integration, Photo sharing by transmission, all for $160.00.
Thise Kenwood are absolutely stupidly overpriced
thereis NO fair price with Japanese radios