For Emergency Communications and More

[Talyn]

No other comms system has resiliency like amateur radio. Here’s how to find the best ham radio for any task.​

Best Ham Radio: For Emergency Communications and More

In an emergency situation, you can't rely on your cell phone. Here are the best ham radio options available for staying on the air.

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[BobT]

I can speak to the FTdx101D. It is worth every penny for the receivers alone.

 

[yotehtr]

I don't currently own a ham radio. But I can get news from other Countries. Without being political and getting my post deleted. I'll just say we are laughed at.

 

[Talyn]

I'm looking at diversifying my comms & getting into the HAM arena after being in SW and FRS and GMRS bands for a long time.

The Btech UV-5X3 looks like a decent general portable.

And looking hard at the Elecraft & the Lab599 models.

Elecraft

Elecraft Hands-On Ham Radio, High-Performance Transceivers and Amplifiers

elecraft.com

Lab599 — Ultra-compact transceiver Lab599 Discovery TX-500

Lab599 — Radio for adventure, extremes, for using in places unattainable before, without compromise between performance and features

lab599.com