The QRZ-1 Jumpstart from GigaParts isn’t American made, but it is a cheap HT at the $22.
Interesting if everyone has one. On Mon, Feb 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM Ravi Patrick Ratnala via BVARC < bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote: > 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/> > [image: apple-touch-icon.png] > <https://www.kenwood.com/usa/com/amateur/th-d75a/> > <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: > [image: logo.png] > > Elecraft <https://elecraft.com/> > elecraft.com > > 73, > Jay > KJ5HMX > > > On Feb 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM, ralph phillips via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> > <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 > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing > listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ > > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > BVARC@bvarc.org > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >
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