Nowadays, you can get into ham radio on the cheap. A handheld radio can be had for less than $30, and licensing is cheap or free depending on where you live. However, like most hobbies, you tend to… ...

Ham radios can be large or small, portable or stationary, mobile, handheld, or any of several configurations. ... An entry-level 5-watt handheld ham radio, however, ...

We'll keep this list simple, suggesting one handheld, mobile, and base station ham radio, depending on your preference. This list was selected based on recommendations from trusted reviewers.

As a new ham, I’m overwhelmed with bells and whistles, but having 12V(13.8V) charging support in a PORTABLE handheld radio seems like an obvious primary feature, not a rare extra.

Product Features. ① BAOFENG UV5R radio: This ham radio handheld has been tested by an FCC accreditted lab and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15B and part ...

Two-way radios fall into one of three types: Citizens’ Band (a.k.a. CBs), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), or ham. They all operate on different frequencies and have varying wattage outputs ...

By using a portable or handheld radio, you can still reach your loved ones within 2-3 kilometers in an open area and 500 meters with an obstruction as long as you are on the same channel. READ MORE: ...