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SFI 128
SN 73
A 6
K 1 Quiet
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Aurora 2
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Handheld Radios (HTs)

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

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

    John Johnson16,
    • 1 reply
    • 71 views
    The DXer

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

    Dave Patterson,
    • 2 replies
    • 188 views
    Helen Anderson

  3. finally pulling the trigger on a new HT - any thoughts on what to get

    Bob Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 86 views
    Bob Martinez

  4. HT battery life tips and antenna upgrades - what's working for you?

    Nicole Larsen,
    • 2 replies
    • 238 views
    Rachel Adams

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

    Andrew Jackson,
    • 1 reply
    • 68 views
    Ahmed Hassan

  7. first HT — totally lost on what to get, help?

    Morse Coder,
    • 1 reply
    • 62 views
    Lisa Patel

  8. first HT recommendation for a brand new tech — overwhelmed by options

    Emily Wilson,
    • 1 reply
    • 121 views
    Jessica Williams

  9. trying to figure out which HT to get as my first radio

    Carol Davis,
    • 1 reply
    • 65 views
    Ham Mountain

  10. what HT should i actually get as a new tech

    John Anderson78,
    • 1 reply
    • 113 views
    Robert Martinez

  11. first HT recommendations - totally overwhelmed by the options

    David Williams99,
    • 1 reply
    • 84 views
    Karen Lewis

  13. what HT should i actually get as a new tech

    Carlos Gutierrez,
    • 1 reply
    • 71 views
    Sarah Moore

  14. trying to pick my first HT, so many options its overwhelming

    Michael Stevens,
    • 1 reply
    • 62 views
    Tom Anderson

  15. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Amanda Johnson,
    • 1 reply
    • 114 views
    Elizabeth Patel

  16. first HT — totally overwhelmed by the options, help?

    Carlos Santos,
    • 1 reply
    • 66 views
    Rebecca Martinez

  17. First HT purchase — totally overwhelmed by the options

    Michael Thompson,
    • 1 reply
    • 109 views
    Michael Thompson

  19. first HT recommendations? overwhelmed by options

    Moon Bounce,
    • 1 reply
    • 65 views
    Moon Bounce

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