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These are MY favorite HT radios in 2023. See below for links:
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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - 2023, the year of DIRTY RADIOS!
07:02 - Best Sub-$100!
10:55 - Best Upper Middle-Class Radios
14:06 - Best High-End Radios
18:08 - Honorable Mentions
20:58 - What did I miss?
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@radiodave9130 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for your integrity, Josh. A lot of people listen to you and you're right...they should do it right, and we shouldn't accept anything else. 73

@Afro_Cowboy 5 месяцев назад

Agreed. I'm but a casual viewer (the science of it interests me). Your message always comes across as honest and sincere.

@rodneywillissr9489 4 месяца назад

Just ordered a FT-60R, thank you Josh for all the info. Will definitely be taking my tests soon.

@cwo8771 4 месяца назад

Merry Christmas, Josh. Thanks to you and your wife for all great content.

@RCVinyl 5 месяцев назад

Josh, Your videos are absolutely top notch! Thank you for taking the time to review these HT's both individually in other videos and collectively in this one. So very entertaining and informative! 73.

@FSstudios1 4 месяца назад

I stand by my Yaesu VX-6R. Had it since 2012ish. It was my first radio and has still been a favorite

@user-ol5zt9bt9i 4 месяца назад

ID52 and FT5DR, have both lots of fun. Thanks Josh. Have kept my first HH an Icom T90A also go fun very simple.

@BryanWicks 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love my Yaesu radios (FT-60R) and (VX-6R). That said, when I talk to non-hams about EMCOMM and emergency preparedness, I still keep a Baofeng UV-5R within arm’s reach to show them how inexpensive it is to get into the hobby, or at least be able to monitor frequencies that will carry need to know information. Thanks for the video recommendations, and 73 from Southwest Oklahoma! Bryan K5WIX

@The_Koolaid_Control 5 месяцев назад

I have a FT-60R as well, my first radio.

@farmerwayne1404 2 месяца назад

Great stuff, Ty ! Ive had an Icom IC- V86 for several years. Its been a good radio...

@rowdyron4111 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic presentation Josh. Thank you. I still use my Yaesu FT3D.

@frank5596 5 месяцев назад

Josh as always a great video! What makes it great is that you stand your ground and lead from the front. Your advice is priceless!! TY

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Frank!

@thuff3207 5 месяцев назад

Nothing beats the Kenwood TH-D74 so I have 2 because it does more than anything else for me. I do need to get the Wouxun KG-Q10H it is just so useful and with crossband wow. Thank you for showing it.

@KevinGaeke 4 месяца назад

Great video. Bought a FT-60 this year and love it.

@stevenjones3356 4 месяца назад

Great video. Agree with all your choices. Love my FT60 and VX6.

@user-kh5ng5tq3n 5 месяцев назад

Great video, Josh. My icom id-52 is my favorite this year.

@classicalmusicismagic 4 месяца назад

Been a SW geek for 20 years.... watched a video of yours from 2yrs. Ago and immediately ordered a uv-5R baofeng to dip my toes in. Your videos are great, thanks!

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 месяца назад

Great to hear!

@robertwood657 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much!

@daniel85mg 4 месяца назад

Great info, thanks as always for your excellent content! Greetings from southamerica

@SierraWhiskeyHotelRadio 4 месяца назад

Great video! I’m holding out for the TH-D75 I’m going to setup a Lido mount on my wheelchair and do APRS as I trek around the PNW. I wish it was full duplex, but I’ll settle for D-STAR. (I prefer it to DMR as well.)

@Ross13ful 5 месяцев назад

Thanks For The Video Josh I Have The Yaesu ft-4xr and I’m fiddling around with a quansheng uv-5r plus with the mods

@timlewis2068 4 месяца назад

I recently bought an ID-50 and it’s my new favorite.

@nomad211d Месяц назад

Awesome. Thank you!!!!!

@KG6NLWMotoRadio 5 месяцев назад

Great video Josh! Keep waving the flag of standards!!

@radiotests 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the links too, hope to see an antenna review for early 2024. Your real world testing is awesome. 😊

@GVSolo 5 месяцев назад

Definitely antennas, but also any other good accessories.

@Jeff_Rodriquez 5 месяцев назад

Josh, Appriciate these videos. I just picked up the smaller tinysa and a safecom 102 and was testing some radios. Holy crap, my talkpod a36 really lights up the tinysa.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 месяцев назад

TalkPod is a great demonstrator of Harmonics!

@JoeSoubie 4 месяца назад

I still love and carry my FT-65 with me every day, along with my FT-5DR. I think that it's one of the best beginner radios out there.I learned a lot on that thing. 73's KG7COA

@BCM-556 4 месяца назад

Thanks for your integrity Josh! Well done brother. God bless.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 месяца назад

Any time

@Steve-Guitar-Dude 4 месяца назад

Nice Vid, just wish you'd made it a couple of weeks ago :-) I'm obviously new to Ham, and after watching numerous Videos on RU-vid, I decided to go with the Quansheng UV5 Plus. Once I have my Licence, I will probably go for a Yaesu Radio, but in the meantime, even though I'm not allowed to Transmit, It's already been a good teaching aid, learning what all the Menu items are and how the work, and how to program the radio has already been a great help :-)

@Cobra_29_With_Echo 4 месяца назад

My all time favorite is the TIDRADIO H8 Crystal clear model and my second choice is the TALKPOD A36+ crystal clear model but I only use it to receive airband

@MikeN2MAK 4 месяца назад

The Yaesu FT-4XR was my first radio and I can't say enough good things about it. You're spot on about the size and EDC-ability for that radio. Definitely a great first radio for any new ham.

@jessiebeveridge742 Месяц назад

Which programming cable do you use?

@MikeN2MAK Месяц назад

@@jessiebeveridge742 I use the Yaesu programing cable for the 4XR. I believe it also works for the FT-65R too.

@dc5723 4 месяца назад

Kenwood TH-D74, Yaesu FT5DR and Icom ID-52A are my favorites.

@bero2 4 месяца назад

Got the VX-6R this year. Will go SOTA for first time with it!

@mikesmithg0rfd356 5 месяцев назад

thank you.

@ThaVoodoo1 4 месяца назад

Great video Josh. I love my AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus.

@ve3okz 4 месяца назад

I love my Motorola XPR 6550!!! It's perfect for DMR and does a perfect job on analog HAM repeaters 73!

@rogerparrett3242 3 месяца назад

The Kenwood TH-D74/D75 (@ $750) is the swiss army knife / perfect SHTF radio. Digital modes, tri-band, AM, FM (narrow and wide), USB, LSB, CW, APRS, Digipeater (75 only), bluetooth accessible TNC, GPS located D-STAR repeaters, cross tone support for complex cross band repeater configurations... pretty much anything you'd need for configuring different radio solutions for about any emergency scenario.

@tonym7cvk430 5 месяцев назад

Josh, love both my FT5DE FT65e M7CVK, Tony

@OffSurfaceAdventures 5 месяцев назад

Great one, I just started with a LILYGO T-Beam board and some cheap antennas on my car to get into APRS. I will upgrade into a full size antenna soon but I'm still impressed to get 30 km of range with the short ones. I just wonder what is the big difference between a PicoAPRS and the T-TWR Plus from LILYGO, it would be just 1/6 of the price?

@AKSTEVE1111 23 дня назад

Thanks, great stuff. I am a new guy . I believe the best choice for me would be the VX-6R. I have heard good reports from everyone that owns one here in Alaska. I am not running out to buy just yet though. Their is still so much to do and test for. There may be something learned that will change trajectory.

@logancrosier3298 4 месяца назад

I still LOVE my FT70DR, so glad I got it when I did.

@asystole_ 3 месяца назад

I sold my FT70 to get an FT3D. In some ways the FT70 felt *more* rugged and nice to use than the FT3D, despite being ~half its price. Yaesu is a very confusing company.

@zulufoxphoto3822 5 месяцев назад

Carried that Moto for most of my time in the Air Force. It's a tank.

@jamesmoore6424 4 месяца назад

Wow I have just realised although I am subbed, I haven't actually watched one of you videos in months, I am so sorry 😢 i always enjoy you informational videos.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@Eric10179 5 месяцев назад

Such a tease with the XTS5000, can’t wait for that video lol

@ronrico2620 5 месяцев назад

I like being able to transmit out of band. I do a lot of remote hiking. If something happens I want everyone to hear me

@tedtaylor5388 5 месяцев назад

Nothing beats a XTS5000. I love mine, just wish is was dual band. And for the mid-price, my vote is for the Wouxun UV9PX. And I cant wait for your Motorola review.

@vicmiller7191 5 месяцев назад

It's interesting that we the HAM community are doing what these manufacturers should have done before they sent their product out in the field. What ever happened to testing products before shipping. Thanks Josh for a good report. Take care and 73. Vic de KE8JWE.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 месяцев назад

Prove it’s not intentional 🤷🏼‍♀️

@sean2074 4 месяца назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse If the $20 baofeng can get harmonic suppression right, everyone can, and anyone who refuses to should be shamed. If you really want to twist the knife, make a series of RU-vid shorts comparing the harmonic results of each handheld to the baofeng.

@Toner-N1SWT 5 месяцев назад

Yaesu FT-60 is a HT radio that everyone should own. Fantastic simple radio!

@pixeluser175 4 месяца назад

This is the RIGHT way to learn (new) amateurs about stuff. Not doing like half callsigns is normal, not doing like overpowering is normal, not doing small sourious emissions don't matter. Thanks for showing your responsibility.

@ReikibyMike-SixofCupsTarot Месяц назад

I still Love my ole IC-T81A quad band !

@mikesanders4012 Месяц назад

Great show. IF ONLY, we were told the actual stats on each radio as you held them up. WE actually know what we WANT our radio to do, where it'll be used, how many family members can be added , license required?, range & such. Any private channels with abilities to monitor emergency? What will go 40 miles, city wide or farm to farm? Need to hear family in emergency. Maybe a category chart? Grid down scenario ? Thanks

@Mike_M_KI4MRC 4 месяца назад

Just got the RFinder and seems to do a TON. Similar $ to both ICOM and Yaesu top HTs. Not sure if it a cell phone with radio or a radio with cellular.

@thedoobie1 5 месяцев назад

I dont think the FT-65R gets enough love in the $100 catagory. Great video and well presented as usual. 👍

@radiotec76 5 месяцев назад

If it had airband I would pick it over the FT-60R.

@BamaChad-W4CHD 4 месяца назад

I still can't believe this is the same channel I started watching years ago when I first got my license. Wow at the content quantity and quality!

@adamswl969 5 месяцев назад

Another +1 for the favourite which is the XTS5000. Absolute brick but it just works so well, as it should. Otherwise the ID-51A is my go to for true dual band. Great video as always Josh and thanks for your stand on the emissions issue. No way should anyone recommend a radio that has serious interference potential.

@souta95 5 месяцев назад

I've been really liking my Retevis RA-89 for the sub-$100 category.

@XJwolf4 3 месяца назад

I used that Motorola when I was active duty, that thing never broke and I never had to worry about the battery

@N4DJC 4 месяца назад

Well done Josh, a wide range of handhelds covered. I’m with you on the ID-50A, it makes more sense than I originally thought, especially considering the smaller size. I sure hope you’re correct on the D75A pricing but I’m skeptical it will sell for under $700.

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind words. I have also heard credible rumors of a $700 price point. Somewhere between $600-$700 is likely.

@TimGautier Месяц назад

@@HamRadioCrashCourse @N4DJC was right, $750

@tomiyu2297 4 месяца назад

Dude, I love your vids on HAM radio and portables. I'm just looking into getting a handheld of my own in deep south Texas. You've fueled a fire in me who's spark started with a shortwave radio during Hurricane Hanna. Would a handheld be able to receive from around the world like a shortwave would? (I apologize for my ignorance, I'm still very new to radios, but I'm really looking to learn) And would I be better off with a scanner/receiver or a radio like a Baofeng in order to just listen in on around-the-world broadcast?

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 месяца назад

Sure you can always start by listening. I like many of the SDR receivers on the market for that sort of thing, like the SDRPlay, RSP1A.

@angelscomputers 5 месяцев назад

You are doing the right thing PERIOD, please never fall like many other RU-vidrs which these days their only videos are about selling product. Not fun anymore.

@radioman3229 4 месяца назад

First thanks for the great videos. Next a question, I also use HAMRS, but what is the best way to log multiple parks from same contact... and the best way to log multiple callsigns from same contact? NS9T 73

@Robert-cd5zr 5 месяцев назад

That baofeng has an SOC radio that meets emission standards means others can too. They sell the nano VNA next door to these companies that make the radio, it takes hardly any effort to test them on the supplier end, and it's often a matter of a few cents for the surface mount components to fix them. The first one that is pushed hard by influencers and can still be unlocked like the UVK6 will corner the market

@GCrypson 5 месяцев назад

Love the Alinco DJ-VX50 myself. Comparable to the Ft-65 in price and quality in my opinion. Each has its own specific set of features that set them apart. 100 dollar quality radio category.

@plemieux84 5 месяцев назад

And it has air band RX which the FT65 doesn’t.

@radiotec76 5 месяцев назад

Hands down for a good, reliable, affordable dualbander that is spectrum compliant AND covers airband I think the Yaesu FT-60R is best. The hacker in me likes the Quasheng ht for all of the firmware updates it has. It can be made to transmit in SSB! That’s cool! I’ll build the LPF though to remain spectrum compliant.

@PhilmacFly 4 месяца назад

In regards to the Talkpod: The german HAM Channel funfieber reported the same but later he got a new Radio from talkpod that also has a new pcb, you can see that in his vdeo, that doesnt have emissions on the harmonics anymore. The main problem is, that talkpod doesnt really mark their versions 1 and 2

@bettersaferadio 4 месяца назад

Loved the video! I am surprised to not see at least a nod to the Wouxun KG-UV9PX in the video though. While it came out before 2023, it's still selling like hotcakes and sometimes last year's model is still the best new model (and much cheaper also). ;) It has a USB-C battery option (so you can use the radio while charging a spare battery, unlike the Q10H), and it does 2m & 70cm very well (like a UV9D Plus or UV9P on steroids). I'd love to have you run it through the spurious shakedown also - have never heard any bad reports about it after thousands and thousands being used in the field. :)

@HamRadioCrashCourse 4 месяца назад

Hey there! I am actually a fan of Wouxun. Last year the KG-UV9D Mate made my best of list. I'm always down to test and share about good radios with the community! Let me know what we can do.

@ItsEverythingElse 2 месяца назад

I like Yaesu but I'm quickly becoming an ICOM fan. The GPS repeater list feature is super nice. I don't understand why Yaesu doesn't have that.

@markr.1984 Месяц назад

I've had my new Kenwood TH-D75 and it's the best handheld I've ever had now. At a hamfest I still use my old HTS-202 because it rejects all the intermod and doesn't overload easily. It may be just 2 meters and not have very many memories, plus being a brick, but it's better in some ways than newer generation radios with broad front ends. I also have the VX-6R, harder to program frequencies into it on the fly than my new Kenwood though. So I think traveling around my new Kenwood will go with me on the road since I can load up repeaters in new places easily. I do think the VX-6R is the best radio for the money you can get of the traditional Japanese radios. Chinese radios still have a long way to go in my opinion. My ex-wife got me two identical UV-5R8Ws (8 watt version) and they are subject to interference from Bluetooth, LED lights, Wifi that a more expensive radio can deal with. And on transmit they are dirty, so I won't get on the air with them, only listen.

@dewindoethdwl2798 3 месяца назад

Best radio for me? It’s the Yaesu ft-270 I scored. Yes it is a million years old and built like a small tank. Doing SOTA it’s ideal, tough, waterproof and fairly simple to use. It’s also the best I could afford (justify to a higher authority 😂). Great channel, I’ve learned a lot from you, thank you.

@paulmitchell4421 5 месяцев назад

The Best HT (dual band or better) necessarily without exception has >> Cross Band Full Duplex

@Saber341 3 месяца назад

We need a review on the XTS 5000!!

@allan_bomb Месяц назад

I'm sad that you're not a fan of DMR. Although, I really like your channel and learn a lot from you. You're still awesome, Josh!

@guitarpro2006 5 месяцев назад

I want to see more on the Motorola! Just got an APX900

@KQ1USA 5 месяцев назад

I like the Yaesu FT70DR

@KC2BKM 4 месяца назад

My first radio was a Realistic HTX-202. Radio Shack Baby! but I go back aways (1997) . The Clerk would not sell me a radio until i produced a Licence. He gave me the name and number of the local club. I had my licence three weeks later.- kc2bkm

@garfish307 4 месяца назад

SAME! That was an awesome radio! My clerk also held me hostage for a while but eventually took my money as soon as I disavowed 11 meter verbiage and the use of a Roger beep.

@markmoreno7295 4 месяца назад

So TH D75a is good? I have the chunky XTS2500 in VHF flavor. Very clear and reliable. CPS is no problem. I probably want to move up to at least a Tri band. But the quadband you mentioned sounds interesting.

@user-yh6oy1mr7y 5 месяцев назад

You are completely right. We must not accept radios that don't meet standards. If we don't police ourselves then eventually the government will. Which would you rather?

@joeglennaz 2 месяца назад

Why don’t these companies just fix the issues and just deliver a great radio. What’s so hard about this? Thank you as always for your great videos.

@anthonybernstein1626 2 месяца назад

They’d have to add an additional $0.25 in parts.

@kingdick4508 5 месяцев назад

New RU-vidrs, dedicating their channels to Ham Radio really need to focus on your videos, your presentation, and overall knowledge of the topic before making their videos. Not taking anything away from any other, RU-vid channel, but yours in my opinion, is definitely stands out, and is certainly among the best I’ve seen. Thanks Josh, and 73, de NH7TR…

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!!

@IrishFuryan 4 месяца назад

I just use the uv-k5 for listening. I have other radios which I'll transmit on when I get my license.

@user-up9zr1hj9o 3 месяца назад

Hello! Been watching on RU-vid! Question: where do you buy a baofeng that’s not a clone?

@dustinhasselbach6378 3 месяца назад

The alinco DJ-MD5 models are pretty good too for the money.

@narr0wm1nd49 5 месяцев назад

Yes it's another baofang but the UV17pro gps is nuts. USB charging, gps, airmode, bottom flashlight. For $30 it will likely be the uv5r killer.

@ChrisKD9YSW 5 месяцев назад

Yep next radio will be one of the Yaesu radios

@mrboggs96 2 месяца назад

Can you make a similar list to this but radios that provide encryption?

@juliuszeidler1925 Месяц назад

You really missed the ICOM T-10. Great rugged dual band handheld. Submersible and with an unbeaten battery life. 80hrs+ in my tests. Other than that it’s not fancy, but it does what it’s supposed to do. Great and loud speaker, great battery life, and a very good receiver.

@tiadickinson5344 2 месяца назад

Retevis RA 89 just bought. Has good reviews.

@cbrown9733 2 месяца назад

If I was to get the Yaesu FT-4XR would you recommend an additional (longer) antenna?

@jessiebeveridge742 Месяц назад

What is the best (cheap) programming cable for the Yaesu FT4XR? How about for the FT 60?

@liljaaa 4 месяца назад

I am considering obtaining a license, and I have been contemplating acquiring a ham radio for the past two years. As someone with limited knowledge about radiocommunication, could you recommend a suitable ham radio for beginners? I have been exploring options like the Baofeng UV-5R and Baofeng UV-80, but I've noticed some negative feedback regarding the brand. Additionally, I am not overly concerned about spending a significant amount of money; I simply want a reliable and effective ham radio for a beginner. Your insights would be greatly appreciated!

@CCumby007 2 месяца назад

If you are looking for a radio for communication between several like minded individuals that is able to integrate into a headset for hands free listening and can accept a PTT but also want to be able to communicate outside your immediate area if needed, what would you recommend?

@Windmill97 5 месяцев назад

I love my FT-60R.

@paulmitchell4421 5 месяцев назад

you'd love it way more with cross band full duplex present in ft 530 for example. that one feature opens a whole new realm of possibilities and operating convenience. ;)

@HunterSkiff 5 месяцев назад

Hoping for an updated FT5D, maybe something with 1.25m, SSB support, and the ability to access the TNC over bluetooth or serial....sounds familiar

@HamRadioCrashCourse 5 месяцев назад

Probably won’t see that for another three years at the earliest my guess.

@HunterSkiff 4 месяца назад

agreed, shame @@HamRadioCrashCourse

@davidhall8513 3 месяца назад

Josh, I’m a newcomer to HAM. Don’t own one yet, but would like to purchase a set of HAM’s for emergencies, survival, hiking and such. I would definitely like to get a HAM license as well. What would be the best economic set of hand held HAM’s for me to start out with?

@elliothungate9678 2 месяца назад

I am a noob to ham radio but studying to get my license. How should I proceed with choosing a ham radio to start out with? Go big or go home?

@spyhunter6411 22 дня назад

First video I have seen that explains the consequences of having an out of spec radio or transmitting in a way you shouldn’t. As opposed to “don’t break the rules” just because. I understand that the rules, especially originally, had purposes. It doesn’t seem that way anymore, at least from a beginners perspective

@HamRadioCrashCourse 22 дня назад

Yeah, I grew up with the DARE program. I learned you need to explain why, not just DON’T

@kentonsoufal6340 3 месяца назад

What gets better range when it comes to handhelds? Ham or GMRS?

@ohaya1 4 месяца назад

Interesting, on my Quansheng which I purchased in November 2023, the 2nd and 3rd harmonic were 47db lower than the fundamental on 2 meters. Maybe Q/A is hit an miss

@briantheminer 4 месяца назад

Are these harmonics just after the extra firmware is added, or as from factory settings I wonder First thing anyone is doing after buying one of these things is adding the Egzuma firmware. Which, I’ve found power wise is of no benefit, yes of course it widens up the bands

@JonathanKayne 5 месяцев назад

So correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you can do digital modes with the ID-52a through Bluetooth. I would love to use Bluetooth and do APRS messaging with mine but I didn’t see a way to do so. It seems like you can only use Bluetooth to a phone for control via an app, not audio and PTT. Still love the radio though. Another great handheld is the ft-65. Super simple radio for a reasonable price.

@plemieux84 5 месяцев назад

Icom sells a Bluetooth headset for the ID52 so it definitely does TX/RX over Bluetooth.

@JonathanKayne 5 месяцев назад

@@plemieux84 I’m talking about through your cellphone. There does not appear to be a mechanism to link Bluetooth audio to your phone. It only works with Bluetooth headsets, which is completely useless for the scenario I’m talking about.

@plemieux84 4 месяца назад

@@JonathanKayne you could add a Mobilinkd TNC to the ID52. That would let your phone’s APRS app do messaging via Bluetooth.

@JonathanKayne 4 месяца назад

@@plemieux84 that's what I currently do. I just wish that I didn't need an extra device to do APRS on the id-52a. (and I don't use APRS for position reporting I use it for spotting for SOTA and POTA)

@plemieux84 4 месяца назад

@@JonathanKayne I’m probably going to do the same thing but with the ID-50 since I don’t need Bluetooth. I have a 705 but want a handheld for edc and I’d like to keep it in the family so I can share accessories.