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Handheld Radios (HTs)

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

  1. first HT recommendations - overwhelmed by the options honestly

    Emily Wilson,
    • 1 reply
    • 174 views
    David Williams95

  2. first HT — what should I actually look for

    Brian Clark,
    • 1 reply
    • 156 views
    Sarah Wilson13

  3. confused about which HT to get as my first radio

    Jennifer Lee,
    • 1 reply
    • 158 views
    Sarah Brown

  4. trying to pick an HT for my first radio — too many options

    Gregory Adams,
    • 1 reply
    • 154 views
    Helen Taylor

  5. thinking about getting my first HT — too many options, help

    Robert Mitchell,
    • 1 reply
    • 153 views
    Rachel Adams

  6. what HT should i get as my first radio — kind of overwhelmed by the options

    Michael Brown,
    • 1 reply
    • 137 views
    James Park

  7. looking for my first HT, kinda overwhelmed by the options

    Linda Rodriguez,
    • 1 reply
    • 127 views
    Sarah Johnson

  8. finally pulling the trigger on a new HT, need some input

    Digital Mode,
    • 1 reply
    • 77 views
    Diana Washington

  9. first HT recommendations — overwhelmed by options honestly

    QRP Guy,
    • 1 reply
    • 97 views
    QRP Guy

  11. what HT should i get as my first handheld, kinda overwhelmed by the options

    Mark Johnson,
    • 1 reply
    • 141 views
    Amanda Johnson

  12. picking a first HT — totally overwhelmed by the options

    Carol Davis,
    • 1 reply
    • 108 views
    Daniel Patel

  13. Programming cable vs manual entry - what's your workflow?

    John Williams99,
    • 2 replies
    • 227 views
    Michelle Davis

  14. trying to pick a first HT, kind of overwhelmed by the options

    Jessica Davis21,
    • 1 reply
    • 152 views
    Rebecca Turner

  15. first HT — overwhelmed by all the options honestly

    Michelle Lewis,
    • 1 reply
    • 96 views
    Paul Anderson

  16. First HT recommendation for new General class - overwhelmed by options!

    CW Operator,
    • 2 replies
    • 220 views
    CW Whisperer

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

    Amanda Wright,
    • 1 reply
    • 171 views
    Ham Mountain

  18. First HT programming nightmare - need help with CHIRP and driver issues

    Radio Geek,
    • 2 replies
    • 585 views
    Bob Williams

  19. First HT — totally overwhelmed by the options, help?

    Nicole Jackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 142 views
    Moon Bounce

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

    Nicole Jackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 132 views
    Jennifer Adams

  21. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Ashley Brown21,
    • 1 reply
    • 122 views
    Contest King

  22. first HT recommendations — overwhelmed by options

    Tower Climber,
    • 1 reply
    • 117 views
    Brian Harris

  23. first HT — what would you guys get right now?

    Michael Torres,
    • 1 reply
    • 120 views
    Moon Bounce

  24. first HT — overwhelmed by all the options honestly

    Brian Murphy,
    • 1 reply
    • 176 views
    Brian Murphy

  25. trying to pick my first HT, totally overwhelmed by options

    John Johnson16,
    • 1 reply
    • 124 views
    The DXer

  26. Battery life comparison - which HTs actually deliver on their claims?

    Dave Patterson,
    • 2 replies
    • 275 views
    Helen Anderson

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