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Best handheld radio? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by Nicarlo@sh.itjust.works to c/amateur_radio@sh.itjust.works

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Hey all,

New here.

I have a pair of Baofeng uv-5r with an extended antenna and they have worked really well for me. Anything better for that size out there?

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[–] AG7LR@lemmy.radio 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Yaesu FT-60 is a good choice if you only want analog FM.

[–] shortwavesurfer@monero.town 1 points 1 year ago

The FT-60 is a tank. An oldie, but a goodie