00:00If you're a ham operator looking to make the jump into DMR without breaking the bank,
00:04you've come to the right place. I went through the best-selling digital radios online and found
00:09the top 5 DMR digital radios for ham operators, and honestly, the prices on these might surprise
00:15you. Starting off with the Baofeng DM-1701, and this thing is a steal at just $54.41.
00:23It does both analog and digital, tier 1 and tier 2, with dual time slots, so you get real DMR
00:28functionality for the price of a decent analog handheld. With over 4,600 sold and a 4.9 rating,
00:35this is the perfect entry point if your DM are curious and don't want to drop serious cash.
00:41Next up, the Baofeng DM-32, and this one steps things up with built-in GPS,
00:46AS256 encryption, and even APRS support. At $78.85, it's still super affordable,
00:53but you're getting dual-band coverage, AM and FM, and long-range calling in a compact
00:58package. Nearly 4,600 people have grabbed one with a 4.9 rating, so if you want GPS and encryption
01:05without paying premium prices, this is your radio. Coming in third is the Radtel RT-7D,
01:12and if you're a channel hoarder, this is the one for you. We're talking 4,000 channels, 10,000 talk
01:18groups, and 500,000 contacts, that's absolutely wild capacity for a handheld. At $120.77 with a 4.7 rating
01:27and over 3,300 sold, it's for the operator who wants a massive code plug and doesn't want to
01:33compromise. Number 4 is the TYTMD UV390+, a name a lot of hams already trust. This one gives you
01:41selectable
01:415 or 10W, GPS, AS256 encryption, and an optional IP67 waterproof rating, plus a clear 3,000-count LCD.
01:51At $106.64 with a 4.8 rating and over 3,000 sold, it's the rugged, reliable pick for anyone
01:58who's
01:58rough on their gear or just wants that extra transmit power. And rounding out the list is the
02:03Retibus RT-3S at $83.83. It's got GPS, AS256 encryption, dual-band UHF and VHF, and it's built
02:13for long-range camping and fieldwork. With a 4.8 rating and nearly 2,800 sold, it hits that sweet
02:19spot between price and features, making it a solid all-arounder for everyday ham use. So there you go,
02:255 great DMR radios for every budget. All the links are in the description below,
02:31so go check the current prices before they change. If this helped you out,
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02:4073. And I'll catch you in the next one.
