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LoupGarou
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Ok, I assume you already have the license. The question I would as is what capabilities are you looking for it to be able to do? Just analog, or some digital voice modes (DMR, P25...)? Do you want dual band (2M and 70cm, or would you want more capabilities than just those 2)? There are more questions, but to just look into those choices, here is what I use:
For analog, I like the Kenwood TH-F6A. For DMR, I like the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus.
The TH-F6A is an older model, so you will be looking at places like eBay for that one, BUT it does 3 bands (2m, 1.25m(220MHz) and 70cm) VERY well. It is a physically small, but rather robust radio, and it has a receive range from .1MHz to 1,300MHz (1.3GHz), including SSB, so shortwave is not a problem.
The Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus is a commercial radio that handles both Analog and DMR (digital voice) modes very well, and while plastic, is a rather tough radio. I have had mine for about 4 years now and have had no problems with any of them.
There are others, but just remember that there are a FEW digital voice modes out there so you need to do some homework to make sure that the other people that you want to talk to can also use those modes. I do have radios that work the P25, as well as NXDN and D-Star, as well as one Yaesu Fusion radio (don't use much, and gave the other one away).
I can give you a list of others that I would suggest if you want...
For analog, I like the Kenwood TH-F6A. For DMR, I like the Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus.
The TH-F6A is an older model, so you will be looking at places like eBay for that one, BUT it does 3 bands (2m, 1.25m(220MHz) and 70cm) VERY well. It is a physically small, but rather robust radio, and it has a receive range from .1MHz to 1,300MHz (1.3GHz), including SSB, so shortwave is not a problem.
The Anytone AT-D878UVII Plus is a commercial radio that handles both Analog and DMR (digital voice) modes very well, and while plastic, is a rather tough radio. I have had mine for about 4 years now and have had no problems with any of them.
There are others, but just remember that there are a FEW digital voice modes out there so you need to do some homework to make sure that the other people that you want to talk to can also use those modes. I do have radios that work the P25, as well as NXDN and D-Star, as well as one Yaesu Fusion radio (don't use much, and gave the other one away).
I can give you a list of others that I would suggest if you want...
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