Amateur radio

[ElementRob86]

Well, finally punched off the exam from a 20+ year to-do list. Passed and feeling good. Going to start with a handheld and work my way to a mobile mounted in the truck.

Does anyone have any experience with TYT handhelds?

I'm not spending an arm and leg for a starter rig, so no budget-bashing. I dont need bells and whistles, just a simple dual or tri band with a removable antenna.

 

[406Camper]

Yaesu FT60R is a bulletproof hand held. About $100ish dollars on Ham Radio Online (Hamradio.com).
TYT TH-UV88 starter kit (with programming cable) was my second choice for $80ish. A friend had a Yeasu FT-60R and programmed it for me for free, winner.
I has worked great on the trails. Clear comms, easy to use.

YAESU FT-60R

144-148 / 430-450 MHz Dual Band Hand Held FM Transceiver - 5 Watts - 1000 Memories - Wideband RX

www.hamradio.com

 

[Captqc]

Well, finally punched off the exam from a 20+ year to-do list. Passed and feeling good. Going to start with a handheld and work my way to a mobile mounted in the truck.

Does anyone have any experience with TYT handhelds?

I'm not spending an arm and leg for a starter rig, so no budget-bashing. I dont need bells and whistles, just a simple dual or tri band with a removable antenna.

Got a TYT UV 8000E, other than it gets hot with prolonged use I really like it.

 

[StormRnr]

I have the FT60. it works just OK inside the car. If you want to go down the rabbit hole of why it only works OK, just read the Elmer comments in this video:
Original link: https://youtu.be/3gyPC2AgIyQ


But if you get an antenna for it that mounts to the OUTSIDE of the vehicle they are great.

-M