Radio List
When choosing a radio for emergency communications, consider ease of use in the field, compatibility in the radio community, operational ruggedness, availability, and value. Below are some products you may want to evaluate, a few of which are marked as preferred by experts in the field. Prices are approximate.
Updated February 2, 2021.
Ham Radios - Hand-Held
Yeasu FT-60 ($150) - preferred
Yeasu FT-70 ($175)
Kenwood TH-D72A ($500)
Ham Radios - Mobile/Base
Yeasu FT-7250 ($220)
Yeasu FT-8900 ($330) - preferred
Yeasu FTM-300DR ($420)
Kenwood TM-V71 ($390)
Kenwood TM-D710 ($570) - preferred
GMRS Radios
Mobile/Base: Icom IC-U400 ($150)
Handheld: Icom TM-D711 ($150)
FRS Radios
Midland 50 Hand-Held ($70/pair) - preferred
Motorola T460 Hand-Held ($70/pair)
Scanner
Bearcat 125AT Hand-Held ($120) - preferred
Antenna
Diamond X-30A House Mount ($70)
Diamond X-50 House Mount ($90) - preferred
Diamond MR77 Magnetic Mount ($40)
Power Supply
MFJ 4230MV, 13V 30A ($100)
Alinco DM-330MVT, 13V 30A ($150)
PowerWerx 30Amp, 13V 30A ($110)
Battery
Batteries come in a wide variety of types, styles, and uses. One suggestion is:
Mighty Max, 12V 35Ah ($75)
Sample Vendors
GigaParts
DX Engineering
Amazon
Questions? Reach out to Jon Mosby at kf6rfq@arrl.net.
* Any products or resources listed in relationship to or recommended by A.D.A.P.T. are provided "as is” and without any guarantees or warrantees from A.D.A.P.T. Use of any products or resources by a user are at the users’ sole risk.
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