Best Ham Radios Updated February 2026
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Best Ham Radios
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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10.0

Baofeng Radio Ham Radio Handheld Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies AR-5RM 10W NOAA Emergency Tactical Two Way Radio with P...
Quality
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Reception quality
Emergency use
1K+ bought in past month
Best Radio

10.0

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Baofeng Radio Ham Radio Handheld Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies AR-5RM 10W NOAA Emergency Tactical Two Way Radio with P...
Quality
Value for money
Range
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Reception quality
Emergency use
1K+ bought in past month
Best Radio

10.0

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Baofeng Radio Ham Radio Handheld Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies AR-5RM 10W NOAA Emergency Tactical Two Way Radio with P...
Quality
Value for money
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Reception quality
Emergency use
1K+ bought in past month
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9.6

BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large B...
Radio quality
Value for money
Works well
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Power

9.6

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BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large B...
Radio quality
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Works well
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9.6

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BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large B...
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Works well
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9.3

Eoxsmile Emergency Radio with NOAA Weather Alert– 5000mAh Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio, Rechargeable Battery...
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9.3

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Eoxsmile Emergency Radio with NOAA Weather Alert– 5000mAh Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio, Rechargeable Battery...
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9.3

3
Eoxsmile Emergency Radio with NOAA Weather Alert– 5000mAh Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio, Rechargeable Battery...
Available in:  8 colors
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Value for money
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4

9.2

Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band High Power Long Range Two Way Radio with Two 2200mAh Batteries & CH340 ...
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9.2

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Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band High Power Long Range Two Way Radio with Two 2200mAh Batteries & CH340 ...
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9.2

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Radioddity GA-510 10-Watt Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band High Power Long Range Two Way Radio with Two 2200mAh Batteries & CH340 ...
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5

9.1

ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition – Complete Study Guide with Question Pool to Pass the Technician Class Amateur Radio ...
Information quality
Study guide
Ease of understanding
Pass rate
Licenses
Spiral binding

9.1

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ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition – Complete Study Guide with Question Pool to Pass the Technician Class Amateur Radio ...
Information quality
Study guide
Ease of understanding
Pass rate
Licenses
Spiral binding

9.1

5
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 5th Edition – Complete Study Guide with Question Pool to Pass the Technician Class Amateur Radio ...
Available in:  2 options
Information quality
Study guide
Ease of understanding
Pass rate
Licenses
Spiral binding
Premium Pick
6

8.8

6 Pack Baofeng GT-5R Ham Radio Handheld, FCC Compliant Dual Band Two Way Radio, Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies for Adul...
Radio quality
Value for money
Reception
Ease of use
Ease of programing
Premium Pick

8.8

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6 Pack Baofeng GT-5R Ham Radio Handheld, FCC Compliant Dual Band Two Way Radio, Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies for Adul...
Radio quality
Value for money
Reception
Ease of use
Ease of programing
Premium Pick

8.8

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6 Pack Baofeng GT-5R Ham Radio Handheld, FCC Compliant Dual Band Two Way Radio, Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies for Adul...
Available in:  2 sizes
Radio quality
Value for money
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Ease of use
Ease of programing
7

8.7

Ham Radio Baofeng Radio AR-5RM 10W Long Range 5RM Rechargeable Handheld NOAA Weather Emergency Two Way Radios Walkie Talkies fo...
Radio quality
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Value for money
Battery life
Sound quality
Power

8.7

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Ham Radio Baofeng Radio AR-5RM 10W Long Range 5RM Rechargeable Handheld NOAA Weather Emergency Two Way Radios Walkie Talkies fo...
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8.7

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Ham Radio Baofeng Radio AR-5RM 10W Long Range 5RM Rechargeable Handheld NOAA Weather Emergency Two Way Radios Walkie Talkies fo...
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8

8.4

BAOFENG UV-5RM 10W Ham Handheld Radio Long Range with Tactical Antenna, Portable Two Way Walkie Talkies for Adults 5RM Multi-Ba...
Quality
Functionality
Radio functionality
Value for money
Battery life
Save 16%

8.4

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BAOFENG UV-5RM 10W Ham Handheld Radio Long Range with Tactical Antenna, Portable Two Way Walkie Talkies for Adults 5RM Multi-Ba...
Quality
Functionality
Radio functionality
Value for money
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Save 16%

8.4

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BAOFENG UV-5RM 10W Ham Handheld Radio Long Range with Tactical Antenna, Portable Two Way Walkie Talkies for Adults 5RM Multi-Ba...
Available in:  2 styles
Quality
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Value for money
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8.3

BAOFENG BF-F8HP PRO 10 W Tri-Band Two-Way Radio – UV-5R 7th Gen, 1000 Channels, GPS & NOAA Weather, Aviation/VHF/UHF/1.25 m Sca...
Radio quality
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Ease of programing
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8.3

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BAOFENG BF-F8HP PRO 10 W Tri-Band Two-Way Radio – UV-5R 7th Gen, 1000 Channels, GPS & NOAA Weather, Aviation/VHF/UHF/1.25 m Sca...
Radio quality
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Ease of programing
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8.3

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BAOFENG BF-F8HP PRO 10 W Tri-Band Two-Way Radio – UV-5R 7th Gen, 1000 Channels, GPS & NOAA Weather, Aviation/VHF/UHF/1.25 m Sca...
Radio quality
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10

8.0

Retevis MA1 Dual Band Ham Radio | Cross-Band Repeater & Mobile Transceiver 2-in-1 | Superheterodyne Receiver| Air Band Receptio...
Radio quality
Ease of programing
Value for money
Reception

8.0

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Retevis MA1 Dual Band Ham Radio | Cross-Band Repeater & Mobile Transceiver 2-in-1 | Superheterodyne Receiver| Air Band Receptio...
Radio quality
Ease of programing
Value for money
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8.0

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Retevis MA1 Dual Band Ham Radio | Cross-Band Repeater & Mobile Transceiver 2-in-1 | Superheterodyne Receiver| Air Band Receptio...
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Best Radio
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10.0

Baofeng Radio Ham Radio Handheld Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies AR-5RM 10W NOAA Emergency Tactical Two Way Radio with P...
Quality
Value for money
Range
Accessories
Reception quality
Emergency use
1K+ bought in past month
Best Radio

10.0

1
Baofeng Radio Ham Radio Handheld Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies AR-5RM 10W NOAA Emergency Tactical Two Way Radio with P...
Quality
Value for money
Range
Accessories
Reception quality
Emergency use
1K+ bought in past month
Best Radio

10.0

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Baofeng Radio Ham Radio Handheld Long Range Rechargeable Walkie Talkies AR-5RM 10W NOAA Emergency Tactical Two Way Radio with P...
Quality
Value for money
Range
Accessories
Reception quality
Emergency use
1K+ bought in past month
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