We Highly Recommend UHF / VHF Dual Band / Dual Mode (DMR + Analog) HT ~ Transceivers
All radios below are focused on DMR Digital as this is the most popular and fastest growing mode in ham radio today !!!
1. MD-380 ~ UHF / Single Band / Dual Mode (HT) Excellent price and very good quality transceiver.
2. Connect Systems ANYTONE ~ AT-D868UV ~ UHF+VHF / Dual Band / Dual Mode / (HT)
*** Anytone 878 Review by Dave Casler (Episode #208)
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3. HYTERA PD982 ~ IP68 Waterproof – (A brand which has been seeing many converts from MOTOROLLA)
4. Alinco DJ-MD40T * (Ruggedized polycarbonate body)
5. Ailunce HD1 Dual Band DMR* IP67 Waterproof – 10w –136-174 & 400-480MHz & 76-107.95MHz (Receive only)
…..Almost all the operations can be done via radio keypad !!!
7. Vertex eVerge ~ EVX-534 Digital Portable (PRICY, buy there is always a price to pay for high quality)
8. Motorola XPR 7550 UHF Digital Portable Radio ~ IP57 Waterproof ~ Top end Transceiver & VERY EXPENSIVE !!!!
9. TYT MD-UV380-GPS Dual Band DMR – UHF+VHF / Dual Band / Dual Mode / (HT)
Note: There are many more quality HT transceivers on the market to choose from, but the HT’s above are a cross section of the most popular and some of the very high end HT’s to consider. Always do all your homework first before pulling the trigger on any Ham Radio purchase to be assured your transceiver will meet all your needs and personal criteria. Talk to as many Hams as possible with the transceivers you are considering to purchase is always a very wise and prudent thing to do. Jumping on a DMR talk group and making a call out for operators using a HT you are considering is a very quick and dirty way to effectively do your research as hams generally all love any opportunity to talk about their radio gear !!!