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31 Mar, 2018
Good for starting out in HAM Radio
1 of 1 found this helpful If someone asks me what radio they should get when they're just getting in to amateur radio, I will tell them this one. It's a low price point for newbies to get practise dialling in and talking to other HAM operators.
With the correct configuration settings, these radios can also communicate with popular/cheap FRS walkie-talkies and marine band radio. I've verified their range - line-of-sight works over 10km, and we got 3.5km on opposite ends of a granite island covered in hills and trees. I ordered a second set for emergency use at the cabin.
The only downside is they are tricky to set up and configure. Keep the manual handy, as well as a search engine to look up terms you aren't familiar with.