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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>As Shon, K2QT mentioned I agree that the Baofeng UV-82 series is a good choice at a low cost.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>They have a good build quality and have a higher duty cycle than the UV5R series.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(My UV5RV2+ failed during a long rag chewing session, the UV-82 has done fine with similar sessions.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For about $15-$20 more, the UV-82HP has higher power. 7 watts as opposed to 5.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For a dual band mobile, the Anytone AT-5888UV has 50 VHF and 40 UHF Watts and provides dual watch and some other features, but is ~$290.00.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are others in that price range, but the above is the only one I have experienced.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The low cost radios are lower wattage (which may not matter depending on expected use), I don’t know anyone that has one – so cannot comment on the quality.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As you mention, if you move away from dual band, Yaesu, Kenwood, etc. can be had for <$175.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hard choices, good luck <span style='font-family:Wingdings'>J</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>73<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Bill Riess<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Bill@BillRiess.com">Bill@BillRiess.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or <a href="mailto:Bill@Riess.us">Bill@Riess.us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>P: +1 847 394 5312<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>C: +1 847 917 8479<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Callsign: KW9WR<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>