052 - Cheap Chinese Radios

Published: Dec. 18, 2018, 9 a.m.

Cheap Chinese Radio Reviews

They go by many names

Baofeng, Pofeng,\xa0BTECH,\xa0Puxing,\xa0Retevis,\xa0Rugged Radios,\xa0TYT, and\xa0Wouxun.... to name a few

Cheap Chinese Two Way Radios that have become very popular with the scanner radio crowd.

What you need to know

These cheap chinese radios are a bargain.\xa0 \xa0For under $30, you can pick up a two way radio from Amazon that will cover the VHF and UHF spectrum.

If you are a licensed amateur radio operator, this radio can save you a pretty penny if you are just starting out in the hobby.

But many people buy these as extra radios and may use them as scanners.

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Today, I've reviewed the basics on these cheap radios and why many are buying them.

I also explain what to look out for and some warning when purchasing these.

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We have some radios you may be interested in our show notes at www.scannerschool.com/session52