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Updated June 2024
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ham radios
BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way
Product info:
- Upgrades from our Previous Generation UV-5R: Twice the Output Power (8 watts
- High / Med / Low Power Settings (8W, 4W, 1W); Frequency Range: 65-108 MHz(
- The BF-F8HP was designed in the USA and because not everyone
Ham Radio Walkie Talkie (UV-5R 8-Watt) UHF VHF Dual Band 2
Product info:
- RF Power Output: (8w/5w/1w) High /Medium /Low Power Switchable, Programmable
- Power Source: Rechargeable 2100 mAh Li-ion Battery, Supports 12-20 Hours continual use, one
- Frequency Range: 65-108 MHz(commercial FM radio reception only) VHF: 136-174 MHz(
Kenwood TM-281A 144MHz FM Transceiver
Product info:
- Rugged compact contruction, High Power= 65 Wts, Alphanumeric LCD
- 200 Memory Channel, 6 alphanumeric characters offers 100 memory channels
- CTCSS/DTCS Enconder/Decoder, Weather Alert/RX
ICOM 2300H 05 144MHz Amateur Radio
Product info:
- 144Mhz amateur Radio
- Stable 65W of output
- Similar user interface retained from the ic-2200h
BaoFeng UV-5RE+ 8Watt Ham Radio Handheld Rechargeable with Gamtaai NA-771
Product info:
- 【8 Watt, High Power】Upgraded from the baofeng UV-5RE radio with high
- 【NA 771 High Gain Antenna】Includes one more Gamtaai NA-771 high gain retractable
- 【Acoustic Tube Earpiece】baofeng uv-5re 8W ham radio package includes Acoustic