If you want a radio built like a tank (a good thing) then go with the FT-60r If you have a UV5R and want a much better radio then you found one. If you are looking for a great radio to start with this is it. In closing I just looked on HRO and it sells for $80! That seems like a great price. Is exactly the same, NO, is it easy enough YES. Overall I think the programming is as intuitive of the other radio's I either have owned or do own. Setting a tone is not all that hard either Tune to a 2M frequency and within a button or two it has the proper offset, same for 70cm I am not sure why some seem to think it does not understand USA offsets.
#ICOM IC E91 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE SERIAL#
I was surprised to find that a serial cable I had for the FT-60 and other radios works fine with a USB to Serial adapter for tis software.
#ICOM IC E91 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE SOFTWARE#
It would be nice if Chirp wod support it just to have a common platform but then again I have a Alinco DMR unit so multiple software packages will be needed anyway. The downloadable software works well enough and does the job. On knob for volume and another for channel selection - a must in my mind, dual function knobs are clumsy Wide variety of accessories available from Alinco and some Icom stuff works too (speaker mic) Audio reports are good when transmitting FM Radio works well, I would like AM as well but that is okay Clear loud audio that is not too tinny or "bassy" Stock antenna is okay, however I would replace it with a better unit I like the white display because it is easy to see Bigger buttons that are easy to see and push Pricewise you can make your own choice based on budget and features you want The two Yaesu radios I mention are indeed excellent 5 star ***** units however when it comes to comparing features you need to toss the 5R aside since it can do AM, SW, FM, 2M and 70CM. That being said of the three radios I mention above the UV5R is not a very good radio however it will get you on the air and started in this wonderful hobby. Just like the USA many other countries manufacture and engineer good items and horrible items. I like this radio so much, I created a Facebook page for it.Īs past owner of VX-5R, FT-60, UV5R's this is a great handheld radio!įirst off does it really matter where something is made? Not in my view! Many electronics that are very well made and perform marvelously are made in China so let's not start with China bashing when the point of manufacturing origin has little or nothing to do with the end product. It’s made in Japan, but priced like a Chinese radio. It’s easy to carry, clips easily to my belt, and is easy to use.
The Alinco DJ-500 is the one radio I use everyday. Over the years I’ve probably owned a dozen HTs. The only thing I don’t like about the Alinco DJ-500T is no external power. This is my favorite radio for new hams because repeater offset is not automatic, it has to be set manually, which helps newbies understand repeaters. It is simple to use, instinctive to program (hard to find these days) and especially easy to program with RT Systems Software. I subsequently bought two more as gifts for new hams. It fits good in your hand, transmits nice punchy audio, and receive audio is loud and clear.
When my grandson Daniel was licensed at 14, I bought him this radio and fell in love with it. It’s comfortable, looks good and goes wherever I go. The DJ-500T is like your favorite pair of jeans. I own more sophisticated radios like the Yaesu FT2D.
The Alinco DJ-500T is my favorite hand held.
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