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| UTC | kHz | Band | DX | Country | Spotter | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:32 | 10368905.0 | 3cm | GB3SCX/B | England | G0API | IO80XS(TR)IO80UU 599 |
| 10:31 | 7180.0 | 40m | EB1RCP | Spain | EA4GIB | cq cq |
| 10:31 | 14320.0 | 20m | IQ0PG | Italy | IK0MPI | 80th ARI Perugia SSB |
| 10:31 | 7074.5 | 40m | CU2AP | Azores Islands | N0YO | |
| 10:31 | 5760905.0 | 6cm | GB3SCC/B | England | G0API | IO80XS(TR)IO80UU 599 |
| 10:31 | 24915.0 | 12m | SV9MBH | Crete | IW2HWN | 73 |
| 10:31 | 3400905.0 | 9cm | GB3SCF/B | England | G0API | IO80XS(TR)IO80UU 589 |
| 10:31 | 7075.7 | 40m | SP9JMZ | Poland | IW3RWZ | FT8 |
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| UTC | Activator | kHz | Mode | Park | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:32 | DO9REF | 28074 | FT8 | DE-1251 NSG Lippeaue Nature Reserve | DE-NW |
| 10:32 | JK2NWU | 7074 | FT8 | JP-1470 Aburagafuchi Waterside Prefectural Park | JP-AI |
| 10:32 | M6EAM/P | 14307 | SSB | GB-1288 Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve | GB-ENG |
| 10:32 | 2E0BRU | 7075 | FT8 | GB-2147 North Bay to South Toll House Cliff Site of Significant Scientific Interest | GB-ENG |
| 10:32 | 7K1GIJ/1 | 10117 | CW | JP-1125 Kasamatsu Sports Prefectural Park | JP-IB |
| 10:31 | IN3FOB | 7175 | IT-1764 Laghetto delle Regole Natura 2000 | IT-TT |
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HF, VHF, UHF, SSB, CW, FM, and digital — the language of amateur radio, explained.
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Neutral, factual info on band plans, licensing classes, and operating within the rules.
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29 radios from 8 manufacturers — power, bands, street price and our score.
| Model | Type | Power | Bands | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-7300Icom | Desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $999–1,099 | 91 |
| IC-7610Icom | Desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $4,000–4,500 | 86 |
| IC-9700Icom | Desktop | 100 W | 144/430/1200 MHz | $1,800–2,100 | 84 |
| TS-890SKenwood | Desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $4,000–4,500 | 84 |
| FT-710 AESSYaesu | Compact desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $1,100–1,300 | 84 |
| FTDX101DYaesu | Desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $3,750–4,050 | 84 |
| IC-705Icom | Portable QRP | 10 W | HF/50/144/430 MHz | $1,299–1,399 | 83 |
| FTDX10Yaesu | Compact desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $1,300–1,700 | 83 |
| IC-7100Icom | Mobile | 100 W | HF/50/144/430 MHz | $839–840 | 82 |
| IC-905Icom | Split controller + remote RF unit | 10 W | 144/430/1200/2400/5600 MHz, 10 GHz option | $4,000–6,000 | 82 |
| TS-590SGKenwood | Desktop | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $1,499–1,649 | 82 |
| FLEX-6400FlexRadio | Headless network appliance | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $3,299 | 81 |
| AT-D878UVII PlusAnyTone | Handheld | 7 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $200–250 | 80 |
| ID-52A PLUSIcom | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $700–750 | 80 |
| TH-D75AKenwood | Handheld | 5 W | 144/222/430 MHz TX; RX 0.1-524 MHz | $580–750 | 80 |
| FT-891Yaesu | Compact mobile | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | $600–700 | 80 |
| FT-991AYaesu | Compact desktop | 100 W | HF/50/144/430 MHz | $1,299–1,449 | 80 |
| FT5DRYaesu | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $385–485 | 79 |
| FT-60RYaesu | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $150–170 | 78 |
| FT-65RYaesu | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $90–130 | 76 |
| UV-K5(8)Quansheng | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $18–36 | 74 |
| FT-70DRYaesu | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $195–225 | 74 |
| FT-818NDYaesu | Portable | 6 W | HF/50/144/430 MHz | — | 74 |
| G90Xiegu | Portable, detachable head | 20 W | HF (160m-10m) | $420–460 | 73 |
| X6100Xiegu | Portable | 10 W | HF/50 MHz | $500–600 | 73 |
| UV-82Baofeng | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $25–55 | 70 |
| UV-5RBaofeng | Handheld | 5 W | 2 m / 70 cm | $25–40 | 68 |
| FLEX-6600FlexRadio | Headless network appliance | 100 W | HF/50 MHz | — | — |
| FTDX101MPYaesu | Desktop | 200 W | HF/50 MHz | — | — |
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