00:00Need more punch on DMR handheld?
00:02Weak VHF signal drops audio frames, kills range.
00:06Tested market, found best deals for top 5 VHF radio power amplifiers for DMR.
00:12Boost signal clean, hit distant repeaters.
00:16First, 80W VHF XDT UVPA 70 series amplifier running 136-174 MHz.
00:24Costs $119.60.
00:28Has 4,873 sales, 5-star rating.
00:32Best feature, full plug-and-play build with custom heatsink plus cooling fan.
00:37Worth money because handles fast TDMA DMR switching directly without burning finals,
00:42gives handheld 80W output instantly.
00:47Second, MRF300LDMOS500W Linear RF Power Amplifier Kit for 88-180 MHz.
00:54Costs $28.35.
00:57Sold 4,234 units, rated 4.9 stars.
01:02Note, comes without MOS tube.
01:05Best feature, raw 500W power ceiling using modern LDMOS tech.
01:10Worth cash for DIY builders with own MRF300 device wanting massive clean linear power without
01:16DMR voice splatter.
01:17Third, 80W VHF UHF transceiver conversion PCB board running 130-170 MHz.
01:26Sits at $14.50.
01:29Has 4,121 sales, 4.7 stars.
01:34Best feature, accepts Mitsubishi RA30H4047M or RA60H4047M modules, includes automatic RFSense transmit receive relay circuit.
01:43Worth buying for budget homebrewers turning spare walkie-talkie module into 80W VHF base station.
01:50Fourth, for W36DB Broadband RF Power Amplifier Covering 1-800 MHz.
01:57Costs $10.81.
02:00Sold 3,777 units, scored 4.6 stars.
02:06Best feature, huge 36dB gain across massive frequency window.
02:10Worth price to lift milliwatt DMR hotspot or SDR transmission up to solid 4W VHF power.
02:18Fifth, RFPA 10-13W Power Amplifier Board Covering 130-170 MHz VHF.
02:25Priced at $45.53.
02:29Holds 3,397 sales, flat 5-star rating.
02:34Best feature, solid 13W stable output with attached cooling block, draws low 12V current.
02:40Worth buying when 5W from handheld falls short, but 80W wastes vehicle battery power.
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