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Radios are listed by category, then price (least-expensive first). Prices are street prices as of this date (5/11/2009) and subject to change.
2-Meter Only Mobile Radios
Yaesu FT-2800M - $129.98
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The Yaesu FT-2800M is quiet and powerful. This ruggedly-built 2 meter transceivers boasts 65 watts of output. Yet no fan is required thanks to Yaesu's new die cast chassis/heat-sink design. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Four power levels are available: 65, 25, 10 and 5 watts. And weather channels are built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. The FT-2800M is MIL-STD 810 tough. You get extended receive from 134-174 MHz. The backlit display has four dimmer levels. There is an external speaker jack on the rear panel.
The supplied MH-48AJ6 hand mic includes four programmable keys. Other included items include: MMB-83 mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, spare 15A fuse, base station feet and operating manual.
Features
Yaesu FT-1802M - $138.98
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The ruggedly built Yaesu FT-1802M brings you Yaesu's legendary mechanical toughness in a low-cost, high-performance, 2-meter FM transceiver. The FT-1802M is somewhat smaller than the FT-7800R dual bander and features outstanding audio on both transmit and receive. It has strong receiver performance, covering 136 to 174 MHz. It has illuminated front panel keys and boasts 221 memories. There is also a 10 channel NOAA weather bank. You get CTCSS and DCS Encoder and Decoder circuits. The FT-1802M even has a unique a CW trainer to practice Morse Code. Keyboard entry of frequencies directly from microphone is supported. It also supports one-touch access to Yaesu's renowned WiRES-II Internet Linking System. There is a security password to help prevent unauthorized use. The FT-1802M has a rugged die-cast chassis and the rear panel has an external speaker jack. 5.6 x 1.6 x 5.8 inches.
The supplied MH-48A6J DTMF hand mic includes four programmable keys. Also comes with the MMB-36 mounting bracket, DC cord and spare fuses. (The FT-1802M does not include base feet).
Features
Icom IC-2200H - $149.95
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The Icom IC-2200H 2 meter FM mobile features a rugged design and an easy-to-read alphanumeric display. The large informative LCD may be set to green or amber. The receiver covers 118-174 MHz and the transmitter delivers 65, 25, 10 or 5 watts of output. The improved receive IMD helps provide protection from excessively strong signals such as pager signals. And the squelch attenuator (approx 10 dB) allows you to reduce interference from strong nearby signals. A winning combination for receive performance. The front panel has an oversized tuning dial is easy to grab while on the move and the large 4-level backlit display clearly provides key information at a glance. Memory channels can be assigned names for easy recognition and easy access. The 2200H supports three different scan modes: Full Scan, Memory Scan, Programmed Scan and four scan resume conditions.
Other features include: 207 memories, alphanumeric notes, 3-way priority watch and independently programmable Rx/Tx and tone squelch. The 2200H is also one of the first mobiles to be GPS NMEA compatible (GPS not supplied). There is an external speaker jack on the rear panel. The IC-2200H is built rugged and has a convenient front mounted mic jack. The supplied HM-133V remote control mic controls everything in the palm of your hand. ICOM's exclusive Hot Keys lets you program the features that you use the most. The bigger backlit keys allow you to operate in low light conditions. Requires 13.8 VDC at 15 amps. A mobile mounting bracket, power cord and mic hanger are also supplied. Size: 5.5 x 1.6 x 5.9 inches 2 Lbs. 10 oz. (140x40x146mm 1.25 kg).
Features
Yaesu FT-2900R - $164.95
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The Yaesu FT-2900R is quiet and powerful. This ruggedly-built 2 meter transceivers boasts 75 watts of output. Yet no fan is required thanks to Yaesu's new die cast chassis/heat-sink design. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Four power levels are available: 75, 25, 10 and 5 watts. And weather channels are built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. The FT-2900R is MIL-STD 810 tough. You get extended receive from 134-174 MHz. The backlit display has four dimmer levels.
The supplied MH-46AJ6 hand micis backlit. Other included items: mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, spare 15A fuse, base station feet and operating manual.
Features
Kenwood TM-271A - $169.95
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Mobile communications are easier thanks to the Kenwood TM-271A 2 meter transceiver. The TM-271A provides a big 60 watts output and is built MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F tough. This radio has NOAA weather built in with alert tone. You get 200 memory channels (or 100 when used with names). This radio is capable of displaying up to 6 large alphanumeric characters. The positive-type green LCD display comes with a 32-step brightness control to suit all driving conditions. Also, the front panel and microphone keypads are both illuminated for ease of use.
This radio is packed with the features you want such as: CTCSS (42 subtones), DCS (104 codes) and 1750 Hz tone burst. Several forms of scanning are supported including: VFO, program, memory, group, call scan, tone scan, CTCSS scan and DCS scan. It has Wide/Narrow deviation with switchable receive filters. There is automatic repeater offset and automatic simplex checker. Automatic power off is supported. And it is built tough to take rough treatment in stride. The TM-271A meets the strict U.S. Department of Defense MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F.
The TM-271A comes with illuminated DTMF hand mic, PG-2N power cord and mounting bracket. Separate English and Spanish instruction manuals are supplied.
Alinco DR-135T - $179.95
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The Alinco DR-135 series features a full-featured 2 Meter 50 watt FM transceiver with an alphanumeric display (up to seven characters), 100 memory channels aircraft (AM) plus extended receive. Three power outputs (50/10/5 watts) are available. CTCSS encode and decode are standard. The receive range is 118-135.995 MHz (AM) and 136-173.995 MHz (FM). This radio is 5.55 x 1.61 x 6.06 inches 1.9 Lbs (141x41x154mm 0.86 kg). Enter the digital age with the optional EJ-40U. The DR-135 series each include the EMS-56 DTMF Hand Mic, mobile bracket, DC cord, alarm cable and mounting hardware.
Features
Icom IC-V8000 - $209.95
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The Icom IC-V8000 is a powerhouse. This 2 meter FM mobile features high power output coupled with a rugged die-cast design and an easy-to-read alphanumeric display. You can even change the display from amber to green. The transmitter delivers a big 75 watts of output (75/25/10/5 watts selectable). You will be kept informed of weather emergencies with the Weather Alert and Weather Channel Scan features [USA version only]. The fully customizable memory system is awesome. A total of 207 channels (in ten banks) are supported (including 1 call channel and 6 scan edge channels). Each memory is alphanumeric and stores a 6 character name, tone frequency, skip info and more! The V8000 supports three types of scanning.
The supplied HM-133V remote control mic controls everything in the palm of your hand. ICOM's exclusive Hot Keys lets you program the features that you use the most. The bigger backlit keys allow you to operate in low light conditions. This radio is supplied with: HM-133V remote hand mic, OPC-1132 DC power cable, V8000 MMB mobile mounting bracket, spare fuses and mic clip.
Features
Radios are listed by category, then price (least-expensive first). Prices are street prices as of this date (5/11/2009) and subject to change.
2-Meter Only Mobile Radios
Yaesu FT-2800M - $129.98
The Yaesu FT-2800M is quiet and powerful. This ruggedly-built 2 meter transceivers boasts 65 watts of output. Yet no fan is required thanks to Yaesu's new die cast chassis/heat-sink design. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Four power levels are available: 65, 25, 10 and 5 watts. And weather channels are built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. The FT-2800M is MIL-STD 810 tough. You get extended receive from 134-174 MHz. The backlit display has four dimmer levels. There is an external speaker jack on the rear panel.
The supplied MH-48AJ6 hand mic includes four programmable keys. Other included items include: MMB-83 mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, spare 15A fuse, base station feet and operating manual.
Features
- 200 Memories
- 65 Watts Output
- DTMF Memories
- Voltage Display
- Backlit DTMF Mic
- CTCSS Encode
- CTCSS Decode
- Packet Ready
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Smart Search™
Yaesu FT-1802M - $138.98
The ruggedly built Yaesu FT-1802M brings you Yaesu's legendary mechanical toughness in a low-cost, high-performance, 2-meter FM transceiver. The FT-1802M is somewhat smaller than the FT-7800R dual bander and features outstanding audio on both transmit and receive. It has strong receiver performance, covering 136 to 174 MHz. It has illuminated front panel keys and boasts 221 memories. There is also a 10 channel NOAA weather bank. You get CTCSS and DCS Encoder and Decoder circuits. The FT-1802M even has a unique a CW trainer to practice Morse Code. Keyboard entry of frequencies directly from microphone is supported. It also supports one-touch access to Yaesu's renowned WiRES-II Internet Linking System. There is a security password to help prevent unauthorized use. The FT-1802M has a rugged die-cast chassis and the rear panel has an external speaker jack. 5.6 x 1.6 x 5.8 inches.
The supplied MH-48A6J DTMF hand mic includes four programmable keys. Also comes with the MMB-36 mounting bracket, DC cord and spare fuses. (The FT-1802M does not include base feet).
Features
- 221 Memories
- 8 Memory Banks
- 50 Watts Output
- APO - Automatic Power-Off
- ARS - Automatic Repeater Shift
- Busy Channel Lock-Out
- DTMF Memories
- CTCSS Encode
- CTCSS Decode
- CW Trainer
- Password Function
- Backlit DTMF Mic
Icom IC-2200H - $149.95
The Icom IC-2200H 2 meter FM mobile features a rugged design and an easy-to-read alphanumeric display. The large informative LCD may be set to green or amber. The receiver covers 118-174 MHz and the transmitter delivers 65, 25, 10 or 5 watts of output. The improved receive IMD helps provide protection from excessively strong signals such as pager signals. And the squelch attenuator (approx 10 dB) allows you to reduce interference from strong nearby signals. A winning combination for receive performance. The front panel has an oversized tuning dial is easy to grab while on the move and the large 4-level backlit display clearly provides key information at a glance. Memory channels can be assigned names for easy recognition and easy access. The 2200H supports three different scan modes: Full Scan, Memory Scan, Programmed Scan and four scan resume conditions.
Other features include: 207 memories, alphanumeric notes, 3-way priority watch and independently programmable Rx/Tx and tone squelch. The 2200H is also one of the first mobiles to be GPS NMEA compatible (GPS not supplied). There is an external speaker jack on the rear panel. The IC-2200H is built rugged and has a convenient front mounted mic jack. The supplied HM-133V remote control mic controls everything in the palm of your hand. ICOM's exclusive Hot Keys lets you program the features that you use the most. The bigger backlit keys allow you to operate in low light conditions. Requires 13.8 VDC at 15 amps. A mobile mounting bracket, power cord and mic hanger are also supplied. Size: 5.5 x 1.6 x 5.9 inches 2 Lbs. 10 oz. (140x40x146mm 1.25 kg).
Features
- Encode/Decode
- FM Narrow Mode
- 207 Memories
- Scanning
- Squelch Attenuator
- Call Channel
- 65/25/10/5 Watts Output
- Optional Digital Unit
- Weather Channel & Alert
- HM-133V Remote Hand Mic
- NMEA GPS compatible
Yaesu FT-2900R - $164.95
The Yaesu FT-2900R is quiet and powerful. This ruggedly-built 2 meter transceivers boasts 75 watts of output. Yet no fan is required thanks to Yaesu's new die cast chassis/heat-sink design. The ergonomics are unsurpassed for safe mobile operation. Four power levels are available: 75, 25, 10 and 5 watts. And weather channels are built in with Severe Weather Alert capability. The FT-2900R is MIL-STD 810 tough. You get extended receive from 134-174 MHz. The backlit display has four dimmer levels.
The supplied MH-46AJ6 hand micis backlit. Other included items: mobile mounting bracket, DC power cord with fuse, spare 15A fuse, base station feet and operating manual.
Features
- 200 Memories
- 75 Watts Output
- DTMF Memories
- Voltage Display
- Backlit DTMF Mic
- CTCSS Encode
- CTCSS Decode
- Packet Ready
- NOAA Weather Alert
- Smart Search™
Kenwood TM-271A - $169.95
Mobile communications are easier thanks to the Kenwood TM-271A 2 meter transceiver. The TM-271A provides a big 60 watts output and is built MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F tough. This radio has NOAA weather built in with alert tone. You get 200 memory channels (or 100 when used with names). This radio is capable of displaying up to 6 large alphanumeric characters. The positive-type green LCD display comes with a 32-step brightness control to suit all driving conditions. Also, the front panel and microphone keypads are both illuminated for ease of use.
This radio is packed with the features you want such as: CTCSS (42 subtones), DCS (104 codes) and 1750 Hz tone burst. Several forms of scanning are supported including: VFO, program, memory, group, call scan, tone scan, CTCSS scan and DCS scan. It has Wide/Narrow deviation with switchable receive filters. There is automatic repeater offset and automatic simplex checker. Automatic power off is supported. And it is built tough to take rough treatment in stride. The TM-271A meets the strict U.S. Department of Defense MIL-STD 810 C/D/E/F.
The TM-271A comes with illuminated DTMF hand mic, PG-2N power cord and mounting bracket. Separate English and Spanish instruction manuals are supplied.
Alinco DR-135T - $179.95
The Alinco DR-135 series features a full-featured 2 Meter 50 watt FM transceiver with an alphanumeric display (up to seven characters), 100 memory channels aircraft (AM) plus extended receive. Three power outputs (50/10/5 watts) are available. CTCSS encode and decode are standard. The receive range is 118-135.995 MHz (AM) and 136-173.995 MHz (FM). This radio is 5.55 x 1.61 x 6.06 inches 1.9 Lbs (141x41x154mm 0.86 kg). Enter the digital age with the optional EJ-40U. The DR-135 series each include the EMS-56 DTMF Hand Mic, mobile bracket, DC cord, alarm cable and mounting hardware.
Features
- 100 Memories
- Front Panel GPS Input for APRS
- Ignition Key On/Off Feature
- Ten Autodial Memories
- Encode/Decode
- Theft Deterrent System
- Large Alphanumeric LCD
- Timer Out Timer
- Airband Receive
- Optional TNC
- DTMF Microphone
- Dimmer
Icom IC-V8000 - $209.95
The Icom IC-V8000 is a powerhouse. This 2 meter FM mobile features high power output coupled with a rugged die-cast design and an easy-to-read alphanumeric display. You can even change the display from amber to green. The transmitter delivers a big 75 watts of output (75/25/10/5 watts selectable). You will be kept informed of weather emergencies with the Weather Alert and Weather Channel Scan features [USA version only]. The fully customizable memory system is awesome. A total of 207 channels (in ten banks) are supported (including 1 call channel and 6 scan edge channels). Each memory is alphanumeric and stores a 6 character name, tone frequency, skip info and more! The V8000 supports three types of scanning.
The supplied HM-133V remote control mic controls everything in the palm of your hand. ICOM's exclusive Hot Keys lets you program the features that you use the most. The bigger backlit keys allow you to operate in low light conditions. This radio is supplied with: HM-133V remote hand mic, OPC-1132 DC power cable, V8000 MMB mobile mounting bracket, spare fuses and mic clip.
Features
- Scanning
- DTMF Encode (Decode optional)
- 200 Alpha Memories
- One Piece die-cast chassis
- 10 dB Squelch Attenuator
- Weather Alert and Weather Scan
- 75 Watts Output
- DCS Encode/Decode
- CTCSS Encode/Decode
- Remote Backlit Hand Mic
