There was a time when buying a new radio was something many hams could never afford to do. Then came the super cheap — and super controversial — VHF and UHF radios from China. But as they say ...

The TX6165 is our newest five-watt handheld UHF CB radio. New, class-leading features such as the large, high-contrast LCD ...

They make an ideal first transceiver for a new licensee, a handy portable for any radio amateur, and an inexpensive basis for UHF or VHF experimentation. Unfortunately with the low cost comes ...

and circuitry to reduce radio frequency (RF) gain. UHF radios differ in terms of range, which is usually measured in miles or kilometers. Some FRS radios and GMRS radios use AA or AAA batteries.