New Ham soon. Best bang for the buck handheld?

[K7RDN]

I will have my Amateur license the middle of February, test is scheduled for Technician and General.

Been wondering about which hand-held to get. Thinking of a multi-band and of course want the biggest band for the buck.

Looking forward to hearing your recommendations and the reason why.

 

[Robb]

http://www.worldwidedx.com/handitalkies/61919-wouxun-kg-uvd1p-review.html

 

[milkman21218]

Robb just said it all. The Wouxun beats all other HT's as for having the most bang for the buck. Read the reviews.

 

[W5LZ]

I would make one change in that recommendation. I would get the KG-UVD2D, or the '3' model instead. That's if you just have to have a hand-held, I wouldn't recommend one as a 'first' radio.
- 'Doc

 

[KJ6HYC]

I am a new ham (May 2010). The Wouxun KG-UVD1P is my first radio. I has been excellent, no problems what so ever. I have since purchased a 2nd Wouxun for the 220 band (2M/220). My only complaint is the "S" meter reads full scale on weak signals. So if you Fox hunt, this would not be a good choice, but if not a Fox hunter, the Wouxun is a great bargain.

 

[Chop]

check out the powerwerx model wouxun.

Wouxun KG-UV3D Dual Band 2M/UHF Handheld Commercial Radio [KG-UV3D-2/UHF] - $119.99

 

[CamoRedneck]

I agree with Doc. I'd pass on a handheld also and get a nice mobile/base unit instead. When I got my tech. I just had to have a HT, I got a yaesu vx7r with all the gadgets and it sucked . Use my yaesu 7900r and sold the vx7r.

 

[K7RDN]

Can anyone tell me about the Quansheng TG-UV2?
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8931?page=2

 

[K7RDN]

Ok, I got the Quansheng TG-UV2 with the 2000 Mah battery, ear piece, US 110v charger, USB cable and software and delivery for $100. Reviews were very good, figured for $100 I couldn't go wrong.

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8931