Mobile and Base Radios
A mobile radio trades the handheld's convenience for power and a real antenna. Most put out 20 to 50 watts, compared with 5 to 10 for a handheld, and they run from a vehicle's 12-volt system. On a good roof antenna, that's the difference between reaching a repeater and not.
The same radios work as a base station at home with a 13.8-volt power supply sized for the radio. Look for a detachable control head if you're mounting it in a vehicle with little dash space.
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UV-25X2 (Second Generation) Dual Band 25W Mobile Radio
25 watts on 2 meters and 70 centimeters in a compact mini-mobile that fits where a full-size rig won't.
BTECH · Amateur (ham)
$124.89
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Radioddity DB25-G GMRS Mobile Radio
A 25-watt GMRS mobile that works with repeaters, at a price that makes it an easy first GMRS radio.
Radioddity · GMRS
$119.99
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BTECH · Mobile and base
UV-50PRO 50W Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF 2 m, UHF 70 cm
- 50 W
- GPS, Bluetooth, APRS
$329.89
UV-50PRO 50W Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB50-B Mini Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- 50W
- GPS & APRS
- Multi-band TX & RX
$349.99
Radioddity DB50-B Mini Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)BTECH · Mobile and base
UV-25X4 (Second Generation) Tri Band 25W Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF 2 m, UHF 70 cm, 220 MHz
- 25 W
$124.89
UV-25X4 (Second Generation) Tri Band 25W Mobile Radio: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity VB70-B Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF
- Max 70W
- Bluetooth PTT
$189.00 $199.99
Radioddity VB70-B Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB50 Dual Band Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- 50W
- Large LCD Display
- Multi-band Receiver
$250.00
Radioddity DB50 Dual Band Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)BTECH · Mobile and base
UV-25X2 (Second Generation) Dual Band 25W Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF 2 m, UHF 70 cm
- 25 W
$124.89
UV-25X2 (Second Generation) Dual Band 25W Mobile Radio: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity VB70 VHF Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- 70W High Power
- 144-148MHz & Airband
- 510 CH
$169.99
Radioddity VB70 VHF Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)BTECH · Mobile and base
UV-50X2 (Second Generation) Dual Band 50W Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF 2 m, UHF 70 cm
- 50 W
$219.89
UV-50X2 (Second Generation) Dual Band 50W Mobile Radio: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB35-UV Dual Band Radio
Amateur (ham)
- 35W High Power
- Detachable Faceplate
- NRC Noise Reduction
$229.99
Radioddity DB35-UV Dual Band Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)TYT · Mobile and base
TYT/TYTECH TH-9800 Plus Quad Band 50W Mobile Car Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF 2 m, UHF 70 cm
- 50 W
$239.99
TYT/TYTECH TH-9800 Plus Quad Band 50W Mobile Car Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)TYT · Mobile and base
TYT/TYTECH TH-9800 Plus
Amateur (ham)
- Quad Band
- 50W
- Remote Head
$239.99
TYT/TYTECH TH-9800 Plus: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)TYT · Mobile and base
TYT TH-9000D 144-148MHz 60W Car Truck Mobile Ham Radio
Amateur (ham)
- VHF 2 m
- 60 W
$139.99
TYT TH-9000D 144-148MHz 60W Car Truck Mobile Ham Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)
DMR mobiles 2
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Radioddity DB40-D DMR Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- 40W
- Analog & Digital
- VHF & UHF
$449.99
Radioddity DB40-D DMR Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base · DMR
Radioddity DB25-D Mini Mobile Radio
Amateur (ham)
- 20W
- Analog & Digital DMR
- VHF & UHF Dual Band
$239.99
Radioddity DB25-D Mini Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)
GMRS mobiles 8
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GMRS-50PRO IP54 Weatherproof 50-Watt GMRS
GMRS
- 50 W
- GPS, Bluetooth, Waterproof
$284.89
GMRS-50PRO IP54 Weatherproof 50-Watt GMRS: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)BTECH · Mobile and base
GMRS-20V2 20W IP67 GMRS Mobile Radio
GMRS
- 20 W
- Waterproof
$109.89
GMRS-20V2 20W IP67 GMRS Mobile Radio: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity UB15-G 15W GMRS Mobile Radio
GMRS
- Full Keypad Control Microphone
- Dual-Way Noise Reduction
- Repeater Capable
$129.99
Radioddity UB15-G 15W GMRS Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)BTECH · Mobile and base
GMRS-50V2 50W 256 Channel Mobile GMRS Two-Way Radio
GMRS
- 50 W
- NOAA weather
$219.89
GMRS-50V2 50W 256 Channel Mobile GMRS Two-Way Radio: View at BTECH (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB20-G GMRS Mobile
GMRS
- 20W
- 500 Channels
- UHF VHF Scanner
$109.99
Radioddity DB20-G GMRS Mobile: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB25-G GMRS Mobile Radio
GMRS
- 25W
- Quad Watch
- UHF VHF Scanning
$119.99
Radioddity DB25-G GMRS Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB40-G GMRS Mobile Radio
GMRS
- 40W
- Repeater Capable
- 199 Channels
$179.99
Radioddity DB40-G GMRS Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)Radioddity · Mobile and base
Radioddity DB35-G GMRS Mobile Radio
GMRS
- 35W
- Detachable Faceplate
- NRC Noise Reduction
$189.99
Radioddity DB35-G GMRS Mobile Radio: View at Radioddity (opens in a new tab)
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Questions
How much power do I need in a mobile radio?
For local repeaters, 20 to 25 watts is usually plenty. 50 watts helps with distant or weak repeaters and simplex. The antenna and how high it's mounted matter as much as the wattage.
Can I use a mobile radio at home?
Yes. Run it from a regulated 13.8-volt DC power supply rated for at least the radio's transmit current, and connect it to an outdoor base antenna. The accessories page has power supplies.
Do GMRS mobile radios need a license?
Yes. Any GMRS radio needs an FCC GMRS license. It costs $35, has no exam, lasts 10 years and covers your immediate family.
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