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Thoughts on the Explorer QRZ-1 for $22 through QRZ Jumpstart program? (www.gigaparts.com)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by JackbyDev to c/[email protected]

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There is a promotion for new hams to get the Explorer QRZ-1 for $22 (along with some software and a cable, but I already have a cable and CHIRP is free). It is normally $60. Is this a good deal? Is this radio worthwhile?

I currently have a Baofeng UV-5R (Baofeng #1 radio! Wooo!) and a TIDRADIO TD-H3. I haven't really made contacts with either and don't know how well they perform. Is this QRZ-1 substantially better?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I have the QRZ-1, but it doesn’t seem to be any better than that baofeng so if you already have that it’s probably not worth it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Agreed. I got the QRZ-1 through this program when I first got licensed. It's a solid beginner HT, but you've already got that. If you can spare the $, it won't hurt to have it as a backup or emergency-kit radio or such.