Part of our Handheld Radios (HTs) guide. I keep pulling up the same four questions on every new radio that lands on the bench: how do I program a repeater, how do I get into VFO mode, how do I adjust power, and how do I scan. Every radio buries these in a different menu…
From a $30 pocket radio to a $700 D-STAR flagship, here’s how six very different handhelds actually compare on features, price, and who each one is really for.
Why the Wouxun UV-9P has become my go-to scanning radio: dual receive, CHIRP compatibility, and where it isn’t the right tool for the job.
Why the Wouxun UV-9G is our family’s go-to GMRS handheld: dual receive, real repeater range, and what to know before you buy one.