Premium · Handheld VHF/UHF radio

Kenwood TH-D75E

≈ €750–880

Our addition: not on the official lists

Buy at Amazon

Tri-band with D-STAR digital, APRS, GPS and Bluetooth. Transmitting requires an amateur licence.

Key specs

Tri-band, D-STAR, APRS, GPS, Bluetooth.

Power

Proprietary Li-ion pack

Why we picked it

Top-tier handheld.

Trade-offs

Licence required; expensive.

Brand

Japan (Kenwood)

Where to buy

Amazon

Part of L1: 72-hour emergency kit.

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