Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Comparing four of the most popular waterproof and weather resistant handheld ham radios on the market today. In this video I break down the Icom ID-50A, Retevis RA89, BTech UV-Pro, and Yaesu VX-6, covering what makes each one worth considering for field operations, EmComm, SOTA, POTA, and everyday portable use.
Whether you are looking for a rugged backup radio, a primary field rig, or something you can trust in bad weather during an emergency communications deployment, this comparison should help you narrow down the right choice for your setup.
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Icom ID50 - chattradio.com/ICOM-ID-50A-15-p593959119
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Btech UV-Pro - baofengtech.com/product/uv-pro/ref/km4ack
Yaesu VX6 - hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007681

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