Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Retevis RA89 - amazon.com/dp/B0CCNQT27K?maas=maas_adg_220971DE44FC19E11B7461D1E780A534_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Save $$ on RA89 with code KM4ACK89
Baofeng Mini - amzn.to/3KbwA28
Baofeng UV5R - amzn.to/3MbgQwB
Yaesu FT65 - hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015573
Looking for the best budget HT radios under $100 for ham radio in 2025? In this video, I break down my top four favorite handheld transceivers that offer outstanding performance without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a brand-new ham getting your first radio or an experienced operator looking for a solid backup, these radios deliver reliability, range, and features at an unbeatable price.
I review and compare the:🔹 Retevis RA89 – feature-packed, great audio, and excellent value🔹 Baofeng Mini (New 2025) – ultra-compact, ultra-affordable, and surprisingly capable🔹 Baofeng UV-5R – the classic budget ham radio that still holds its ground🔹 Yaesu FT-65 – rugged, trusted brand performance under $100
I also mention the Yaesu FT-4XR, another strong low-cost option in the Yaesu lineup.
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🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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🔹Links mentioned in the video
Retevis RA89 - amazon.com/dp/B0CCNQT27K?maas=maas_adg_220971DE44FC19E11B7461D1E780A534_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Save $$ on RA89 with code KM4ACK89
Baofeng Mini - amzn.to/3KbwA28
Baofeng UV5R - amzn.to/3MbgQwB
Yaesu FT65 - hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015573
Looking for the best budget HT radios under $100 for ham radio in 2025? In this video, I break down my top four favorite handheld transceivers that offer outstanding performance without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a brand-new ham getting your first radio or an experienced operator looking for a solid backup, these radios deliver reliability, range, and features at an unbeatable price.
I review and compare the:🔹 Retevis RA89 – feature-packed, great audio, and excellent value🔹 Baofeng Mini (New 2025) – ultra-compact, ultra-affordable, and surprisingly capable🔹 Baofeng UV-5R – the classic budget ham radio that still holds its ground🔹 Yaesu FT-65 – rugged, trusted brand performance under $100
I also mention the Yaesu FT-4XR, another strong low-cost option in the Yaesu lineup.
🔹 Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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