The first VHF radio I imported was a Feidaxin FDC FD-150A. This is a 2m (or 70cm) handheld radio. The price is about 60$USD. It’s a full 5 watt transmitter with everything you need. (Simplex, Duplex, CTCSS, DCS, memories..)
for 60 dollars this is a fantastic radio, but some drawbacks are there:
- Poor selectivity.
- Useless S-meter
- no 1750 hz (for opening repeaters)
- Like every other handheld: useless original antenna.
- When scanning, it will continue to scan after 5 seconds even if it’s traffic on the frequency.
The last year I bought 8 of these radioes on all work great! Can use if for hunting, amateurradio and even listening at the police, firedepartment etc.
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PS: This radio work like a dream in a APRS setup. (GPS Tracking)