Get a Baofeng UV-XR. It's handheld, has a 10-watt - 5watt - 1watt power range, a 4800 maH battery, and can be had for around $50. I've had mine ever since I got my Amateur Extra license (October 2018) and it has never given me a lick of trouble. In addition to the antenna that comes with it, I use a mobile antenna mounted on the housing of my air conditioner in the window of my 2nd floor master bedroom and a Ringo Ranger just inside the same window. I can switch between the two with a switch mounted on my drafting table where I sit when I'm on the radio.
On 4/21/2020 10:28 AM, Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
HF. VHF, UHF? FM, SSB, CW? Power output? Suitable for the blind? You're a bit vague.
On 21 April 2020 at 09:34 Bret Goodfellow deuce2ii@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Friends,
I am using an 8 year old radio, Wouxun KG-UV3D. It’s worked well for my limited use. I’m looking to get a new hand-held radio under $400. Any suggestions on radios not made in China? Suggestions on Chinese radios?
Thanks for your expertise!
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