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Handheld Radios (HTs)

Discuss handheld ham radios, portable communication, antennas, and everyday amateur radio use.

  1. first HT — overwhelmed by options, any suggestions?

    Linda Thompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 95 views
    Diploe Dan

  2. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Brian Mitchell,
    • 1 reply
    • 137 views
    Sarah Brown

  3. Programming HTs without going insane - tips for new hams?

    David Williams50,
    • 2 replies
    • 264 views
    David Williams50

  4. finally pulling the trigger on an HT, what are people actually using these days

    Paul Anderson,
    • 1 reply
    • 156 views
    Carlos Martinez

  5. first HT — overwhelmed by options, any suggestions?

    Paul Wilson,
    • 1 reply
    • 162 views
    Paul Wilson

  6. first HT - completely lost on which one to get

    Jennifer Park,
    • 1 reply
    • 145 views
    David Chen

  7. what HT should I get as my first radio

    Sarah Wilson93,
    • 1 reply
    • 143 views
    Kevin O'Brien

  8. trying to pick my first HT — overwhelmed by options honestly

    Lisa Rodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 150 views
    Lisa Rodriguez

  9. first HT recommendations - overwhelmed by options

    Diana Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 139 views
    James Wilson

  11. first HT - completely overwhelmed by the options

    Robert Taylor,
    • 1 reply
    • 163 views
    Robert Taylor

  12. first HT - totally lost on which one to get

    John Taylor,
    • 1 reply
    • 114 views
    Jessica Miller89

  13. first HT — totally lost on which one to get

    Amanda Miller,
    • 1 reply
    • 188 views
    Brian Mitchell

  14. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Nicole Martin,
    • 1 reply
    • 189 views
    Michelle Davis

  15. First HT purchase - overwhelmed by choices, need advice

    QRP Master,
    • 2 replies
    • 236 views
    Contester

  16. first HT - totally lost on what to get

    Jennifer Rodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 106 views
    James Patterson

  17. trying to pick my first HT, overwhelmed by options

    James Anderson,
    • 1 reply
    • 151 views
    James Holloway

  18. trying to pick my first HT, too many options and im going in circles

    Sarah Kim,
    • 1 reply
    • 111 views
    Michelle Garcia

  19. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Packet Radio,
    • 1 reply
    • 100 views
    Jessica Williams

  20. HT battery life tips - getting more than a day out of your handheld

    Steven Johnson,
    • 2 replies
    • 276 views
    Contest Joe

  21. trying to pick my first HT, too many options and im confused

    Rebecca Martinez,
    • 1 reply
    • 114 views
    Sarah Wilson

  22. first HT recommendation — completely lost on what to get

    Mike Johnson,
    • 1 reply
    • 155 views
    Kevin Jackson

  23. first HT — totally overwhelmed by options, any advice?

    David Johnson45,
    • 1 reply
    • 125 views
    Andrew Jackson

  24. what HT should i even get as a new tech

    Jessica Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 178 views
    Michelle Brown

  25. first HT — totally lost on what to get, budget around $50-60

    Maria Chen,
    • 1 reply
    • 170 views
    Mike Johnson

  26. first HT recommendation — totally lost on what to get

    Helen Anderson,
    • 1 reply
    • 119 views
    Helen Anderson

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