Best Handheld Ham Radio 2021 | Best Ham Radio for Beginners – WATCH THIS!
Best Handheld Ham Radio 2021 | Best Ham Radio for Beginners – WATCH THIS!
Today I go through my top 15 Handheld Ham Radios for 2021 – as an update to my Best Handheld of 2020 video, this is a list of both new and existing HTs that I could recommend for a beginner or new ham radio operator, along with explanations of price, features, and they I chose each model.
Links: https://www.livefromthehamshack.tv/2021/09/27/best-handheld-ham-radio-2021
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I have no knowledge in this subject, always been a bit curious. Is there anybody who would be willing to help me understand it?
Im wondering if using my new yeasu ft 65r in my vehicle with a mag. Antenna on the roof would be just as good as buying a nice duel band radio for my truck? I’m thinking just for emergency use.. so i dont need lots of extra options.
The UV5x3 does use the same asc. as the UV5R. But it would ne a good idea to get a tri-band antenna. The 5×3 comes with 2 antennae: 2/.70m and .25m. That can be a pain to switch.
That was a great video. Thank you for taking the time to put that all together.
I noticed one thing. Kenwood wasn’t represented.
Quite possibly Kenwood is more concerned with their car audio line.
Great video! Especially that I’m taking my exam in a few weeks and I need a standard HT that isn’t commercial.
Yaesu FT-4x or Yaesu Ft-65 ?? Thanks.
Thank you very much for taking the time to put this video together it is very much appreciated.
Jason, will you be reviewing mobile radios for 2021, as you did for 2020?
Does the entry TYT rig use the same batteries as the 380/390 DMR uses.
Timestamps for all 15 radios…you’re welcome.
1:14 BAOFENG UV-5R
3:29 TYT THUV88
4:53 BAOFENG UV-82HP
6:28 BTECH UV-5X3
8:09 YAESU FT-4XR
9:43 YAESU FT-65R
11:14 ALINCO DJVX50T
12:02 RADIODDITY GS-5B
14:14 WOUXUN KG-UV8H
16:49 WOUXUN KG-UV9D
18:55 WOUXUN KG-UV9P
20:16 YAESU FT-70DR
22:17 ANYTONE AT-D878UVII PLUS
23:45 YAESU FT5DR
25:39 ICOM ID-52A
Information overload, might just go for the one you said was the best. Looking to start practising for the test soon and hopefully wont take too long to get a license. Wish me luck bro 🙂
Need Help. Inverter noise drowns out radio from my shack on wheels. Can you do a video of Noise interference running off grid.
good video:)
Nice video 🖖 👍
For those of us active in various outdoor activities, those cheap UV-5R based radios make great radios to take places where there’s chance of damaging or losing them. I don’t take my $400 HT when I know it’s going to be beat up in a pack while I’m riding my dirtbike on trails, for example.
What about kenwood and motorola
I was disappointed 😢 that you didn’t mention, the budget friendly $ yet WATERPROOF 🌀, Baofeng UV-9R Plus.
I was with a friend who had a HAM radio about 15 years ago and I asked him about the license and he said "what license". What happens if you do not get a license and who enforces the laws of ham radios?
Thank you for this content. Lots of great info. KN6PWH……73
Thanks!
Which of these let you listen to 2 frequencies at once? Would be nice for satellite work…
Jason, thanks for the video. Did you say the Yaesu FT5D has RX sidebband (Single Sideband) at 24:25? You’re not lying, it’s a mistake right? Or am I …?
The FT60 is one of a few radios that can use an AA case and batteries when you can’t charge batteries. Mine is over 10 years old and still works like new.
Would a baofeng 30$ withe a silicone case not survive a drop on stones? 🤔
The FT70D and some other Yaesu HT use the 1 pin mike port instead of Icom 2 pin type.
I have yaesu FT-4X(r) in Philippines
Ft-4x is not double display and the “double monitoring” is quite odd. Every now and then it switches from a channel to another determined one. That function is crap.
Just ordered a Wouxun KG-UV8H based on your video, I think that display at night will be nice. Will let you know how it works.
false, apx8000 is best portable for beginning hams. buy once cry once
It’s frustrating that you push the CCRs and their bogus wattage claims, much less suggesting that BTech is a separate company and that it’s offering US-made radios.
Just a suggestion ….. no pressure but I would appreciate it. When next reviewing ham radios that are programmable by one computer, please be sure to mention that it only supports a windows-based platform and not a macOS platform. The vendors do not support macOS. This fact is important to those who have chosen to use apple rather than Microsoft!!!!!
Great reviews. I’m thinking of buying the AnyTone AT-D878UVII PLUS as an Xmas present to myself but I’m still happy with my FT3D and my everyday carry, the Ailunce HD1 GPS which I still think is a good DMR radio for the price and especially with the latest firmware with 200k contacts and DMR APRS.
The Radioddity GD-77 or Baofeng DM1801 running the openGD77/open1801 custom firmware is the entry level digital HT that you missed off your list. R&L has the DM1801 for $65 – a good deal even if you don’t use DMR much.
I recently came across your channel. I’ve been learning a lot. Thank you.
USB charging? YES.
Great video. It’s scary when someone has 4, 5 or even 6+ of the mentioned radios. But as usual, great information and comparison.
Interesting – but like you said a few times – "depends on what you want" –
What handie talkie has the most available broadcast frequency? I was going to get the one you hunt with but it has less available frequencies vs the baefang
Well done Jason! I just purchased the Wouxun KG-UV9D Mate from BTW Radios, based on your review. This radio will replace the other 3 I currently have. I have the Baofeng UV82HP (1st ham radio), Anytone AT 878UV (1st Gen.), and Icom IC-91AD. All of these radios are great, but, I don’t do anything with any digital modes. I like the extra capacity for memory offered with the Wouxun.
Do any of these radios have IP68 dust & waterproof rating please?
Wouxun KG-UV2Q – the output power of this radio is 10 watts! this is true? or is it smaller?
Review motorola ion
Please don’t promote "Better Safe Radio" they are crooks!!!
Why don’t (or could) you link the products that you are describing?
Im looking at the KG-UV9P but also want solar charging capability, any suggestions? Can a USB/Solar charging station work on this type of battery?
I always use Comet Antennas.. Never heard of the Naygoa antenna untill recently.
I used to operate a walk behind 2-stage snow thrower (self-propelled) when I lived in an area that frequently had heavy wet snow. I think it was basically a scaled down version of what you’re using. You may have figured most of this out already, but here’s a few tips for when the snow is exceptionally wet and heavy: take small bites of the snow either by lifting the front end or just taking a fraction of the available width, use a teflon spray on the moving parts that contact the snow (I’ve heard people also used non-stick cooking spray), either way you’ll need frequent re-applications. As I continued to watch your progress I noticed you eventually fully opened the exit chute which helps a great deal. I enjoyed your videos – God Bless you, your family and your business!
I’d be happy with a new HTX-202 , 404 if they weren’t history!
Do you have a video of distances. As in how to judge with radios gather signal from farther. I’m new to ham. Studying for tech license. All I know is that I want a handheld and dual band. Thanks
Jason you outdid yourself on this one!!! Nice choices and rightfully so!!! The only argument I would have is the tri band HT. Baofeng makes the BF-A58S in a tri band (I had one) and it was very good. Not sure if they still make it and the only place I have seen it is fleabay so that may be an issue. The FT-65R is awesome. Still enjoying mine and recommend it to any seasoned or new ham for an HT!!! Might look at the Radioddity radio or the Wouxon in the future. Never have owned either brand but see many using the Wouxon brand. Thanks again for the reviews!!!! I still use my Anytone AT-878UV HT. Don’t see any reason to upgrade as I only put in Canada and USA contacts and still have plenty of room!!! Less than 6 months old too.