00:00Need shortwave handheld for ham radio without breaking bank?
00:04Tested Market
00:05Found top 5 shortwave walkie-talkies for ham operators with best performance, lowest prices today.
00:12First, Radtel RT920
00:14Costs $47.16
00:18Best Feature, built-in spectrum analyzer with full HF, VHF, UHF reception including LSB, USB, CW, shows signals on screen
00:27fast.
00:28Type-C charging makes field power easy.
00:32Perfect budget grab for monitoring bands anywhere.
00:36Next, Radtel RT950 Pro
00:38Runs $57.31
00:42Best Perk, Bluetooth phone programming paired with 10W output power, GPS, APRS.
00:49Forget slow keypad menu digging, update channels straight from phone app.
00:53Massive power plus CB, SSB receiver makes RT950 Pro top value under $60.
01:00Third pick, Radtel RT880G
01:03Price hits $94.38
01:07Standout feature, crossband repeater function backed by 10W transmit, APRS, GPS, 1024 memory channels.
01:15Turns handheld into portable relay station during camping or emergency ops.
01:19Covers HF-SSB down to CB.
01:23Absolute powerhouse field station in hand.
01:27Fourth, XUT HF-123D handheld.
01:30Costs $44.27
01:34Lowest cost HF-SSB-CB option here.
01:38Ships with dedicated shortwave antenna for outdoor use.
01:42Lightweight body packs clear display, multi-band receiver.
01:46Catches HF signals on trail easily.
01:48Ideal trail radio when saving pack weight and cash matters most.
01:54Fifth, Professional 889 Plus handheld.
01:57Sells for $83.61.
02:01Core strength, rugged long-range chassis loaded with GPS, APRS tracking, shortwave, VHF, UHF coverage.
02:08Survives rough treatment outdoors.
02:11Heavy-duty build keeps communications locked during remote expeditions where failure not option.
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