Mid · Handheld VHF/UHF radio

Yaesu FT-5DE

≈ €370–450

Our addition: not on the official lists

Buy at Amazon

Dual-band with C4FM digital and analogue modes and built-in GPS. Transmitting requires an amateur licence.

Key specs

Dual-band, C4FM digital + analogue, GPS.

Power

Proprietary Li-ion pack

Why we picked it

Feature-rich, weather-sealed.

Trade-offs

Licence required; steeper learning curve.

Brand

Japan (Yaesu)

Where to buy

Amazon

Part of L1: 72-hour emergency kit.

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