Reviews

The Hytera TD580 remains a favourite among hams who need a rugged, waterproof handheld that can take abuse in the field. While it’s showing its age in 2025, its excellent...

The TYT MD-UV380 is a rugged, budget-friendly dual-band DMR handheld that remains a favourite among hams in 2025. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at how it builds...

Over the years, the world of amateur radio has seen remarkable growth in the adoption of digital voice technologies, and one of the early pioneers on the ham radio scene...

This article was originally published in 2014 and has been updated for clarity, relevance, and accuracy. Introduction Back in 2014, the Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 5550 garnered substantial attention from both...

This article was originally published in 2013 and has been updated for clarity, relevance, and accuracy. While Vertex Standard’s branding and distribution channels have changed over the years - due...

This review was originally published on June 16, 2013, and was updated on December 19, 2024, to reflect current information and additional insights about the Motorola MOTOTRBO XPR 7550. The...

This review was originally published on September 23, 2012, and was updated on December 19, 2024, to reflect current information and additional insights about the Motorola APX 7000. The Motorola...