I agree with all of Jay's excellent recommendations. I would add that I
usually advise new hams to start with a mobile unit rather than an HT.
I know it's tempting to have something "self contained" and easily
portable (and usually cheaper) for a beginner, but the fact is that
between the low power and the stunted antenna, newbies can be easily
frustrated by not being able to hit a repeater, consistently getting bad
signal reports, etc. It seems easier to start with an HT, but it's harder.
Best wishes, and have fun!
73 de Ravi, N5OL
On 2/17/2025 12:15 PM, Jay Davidson via BVARC wrote:
I think some kenwood HTs are still made in the states.
TH-D75A | Amateur Radio | Communications | KENWOOD USA
<https://www.kenwood.com/usa/com/amateur/th-d75a/>
kenwood.com <https://www.kenwood.com/usa/com/amateur/th-d75a/>
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<https://www.kenwood.com/usa/com/amateur/th-d75a/>
I think most of their new offerings are tribanders though.
Hunt on eBay for some used TK and TH series you might find something cool!
Motorola makes some but they’re more targeted to first
responders/professionals. You can however program them to hit specific
repeaters.
On the HF side Elecraft is one of the best:
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Elecraft <https://elecraft.com/>
elecraft.com <https://elecraft.com/>
<https://elecraft.com/>
73,
Jay
KJ5HMX
On Feb 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM, ralph phillips via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
A new ham is looking for a radio MADE IN AMERICA.
Her has a Tech license (so far) and seems to be focusing on HTs.
Any recommendations for American made HT or mobile dual band radio??
Ralph
KE5HDF
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