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ICOM ID-5200A
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ICOM already held the lead for the most user friendly and functional mobile radio setup... and then they went and took it a step further! With just a few tweaks, it's bar none the most useful mobile radio ever made.
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
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The Baofeng UV-5R Mini doesn't just dominate as a compact radio, it's carved out an entirely new category of radio, the sub-compact!
ICOM ID-52 (all)
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A superbly capable handheld with innovative features that users will love in the field, but could use some UI refinement.
Baofeng UV-28+
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RHS Starduster DIY UHF + GMRS Antenna
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ICOM ID-5200A
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ICOM already held the lead for the most user friendly and functional mobile radio setup... and then they went and took it a step further! With just a few tweaks, it's bar none the most useful mobile radio ever made.
N9TAX Dual Band Slim Jim Antenna (VHF/UHF and MURS/GMRS models)
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The N9TAX is an amazing outdoor dual band antenna with exceptional performance.
KB9VBR 2 Meter (VHF) Copper J Pole
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An excellent in price and performance DIY style antenna with proven VHF performance.
Ed Fong DBJ-1 Dual Band Antenna
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Short review summary for listings and SEO.
Tidradio TD-M11
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A surprisingly capable little handheld for FRS/GMRS operation
ICOM ID-52 (all)
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Type
A superbly capable handheld with innovative features that users will love in the field, but could use some UI refinement.
Baofeng UV-21R
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A bland entry into the already long list of Baofeng Radio offerings... we're not sure why you'd get this one over the many other better offerings from Baofeng.
Yaesu FT5-DR
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The Yaesu FT5DR is an exceptionally good touch screen full color handheld with some extreme environment capabilities.
Yaesu VX-6R
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The most robust radio on the market, with a UI that brings back graphic calculator nightmares.
Baofeng UV-28+
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Short review summary for listings and SEO.
Baofeng UV-7B
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The Baofeng UV-7B finds the goldilocks zone of perfect size to quality and capability in the Baofeng lineup.
ICOM ID-5100
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The ICOM-5100 is the mobile radio we will forever judge all other mobile radios against.
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
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Type
The Baofeng UV-5R Mini doesn't just dominate as a compact radio, it's carved out an entirely new category of radio, the sub-compact!
Baofeng UV-22
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A review of the Baofeng UV-22, which is a decent radio but not Baofengs best.
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ICOM ID-5200A
Brand
Type
ICOM already held the lead for the most user friendly and functional mobile radio setup... and then they went and took it a step further! With just a few tweaks, it's bar none the most useful mobile radio ever made.
ICOM ID-5100
Brand
Type
The ICOM-5100 is the mobile radio we will forever judge all other mobile radios against.
ICOM ID-52 (all)
Brand
Type
A superbly capable handheld with innovative features that users will love in the field, but could use some UI refinement.
Baofeng UV-5R Mini
Brand
Type
The Baofeng UV-5R Mini doesn't just dominate as a compact radio, it's carved out an entirely new category of radio, the sub-compact!
N9TAX Dual Band Slim Jim Antenna (VHF/UHF and MURS/GMRS models)
Brand
Type
The N9TAX is an amazing outdoor dual band antenna with exceptional performance.
Baofeng UV-28+
Brand
Type
Short review summary for listings and SEO.
Yaesu FT5-DR
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Type
The Yaesu FT5DR is an exceptionally good touch screen full color handheld with some extreme environment capabilities.
Baofeng UV-7B
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Type
The Baofeng UV-7B finds the goldilocks zone of perfect size to quality and capability in the Baofeng lineup.
RHS Starduster DIY UHF + GMRS Antenna
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Type
Short review summary for listings and SEO.
KB9VBR 2 Meter (VHF) Copper J Pole
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Type
An excellent in price and performance DIY style antenna with proven VHF performance.
Ed Fong DBJ-1 Dual Band Antenna
Brand
Type
Short review summary for listings and SEO.
Tidradio TD-M11
Brand
Type
A surprisingly capable little handheld for FRS/GMRS operation