2 Meter Radio Recommendations?

[Black-bird]

I'm sure this has all been said before, so maybe I just need a referral to some recent information, but I'm interested in opinions about the latest and greatest 2 meter radios that are "preferred". Could be mobile or base! Thanks for any feedback.

 

[kd-5-bgt]

a straight 2 meter radio ?

Icom IC-2200H is a solid little rig,that is what I am running and I like it...not a single complaint from me

Another one if you can find one in good shape is the Radio Shack HTX- 212

Been a while since those were made but they were a great 2 meter rig

 

[74IN]

I dunno about the "latest and greatest", but I've had some Icoms, a 2200H a couple 2100H's, a 2000 and two V8000;s. All worked fine. The Yeasu's I've had were/are dual banders and were just as good.

Do you want FM or all mode?

 

[wcsd106]

I'll second the recommendation for the 2200h.. Run one mobile and it has been through hell and still works as good as the day I took it out of the box.

I also own a V8000 and it's a solid radio.

In my truck I'm running an older HTX-242 Radio Shack... it's farily plain jane with no alpha tags for memories, only 40 memories, etc, but I've owned this rig for over 10 years with no problems.

 

[Moleculo]

If you want a single band, 2 meter radio, they all work about the same, although both the Yaesu FT-2900R and Icom IC-V8000 do output 75 watts! If you want a dual band, there are a lot more other features available.

 

[Chop]

Icom IC-V8000.

 

[longhaireddwb]

I run the yaesu 2900.

Great 2m radio.

 

[parallax]

I like my kenwood tm-271a. puts out 60 watts and is very small . and supposedly mil-spec.. rugged...(whatever that really means)

 

[Black-bird]

Thanks

I appreciate all the feedback you have provided on these different 2 meter radios. I think a 2 meter only is the ticket for now. Thanks for taking the time to post your opinions. I certainly value your inputs.