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Alinco DJ-G46. Alinco's new GMRS HT. Works well. Sounds good on receive, and I've had good audio reports from those I've talked to on both Simplex and Repeaters. The receiver is quite sensitive, but has good rejection too. The output power is 4.90W on the lower channels, .5 on the FRS channels, and right at 5W for the repeaters. It can be programmed with software, but I've not done that so I can't report on that aspect. The antenna connection is a Reverse SMA. (Wish is was the standard SMA but not a deal breaker). I also purchased the High capacity battery, and I can go several days with heavy use before i have to recharge it. And the high capacity battery can be charged with the standard desk charger that comes with the radio. The radio does not have any external power ports, so you have to use batteries. There is also a speaker mic plug, covered with the rubber dust cover. I don't have a speaker mic for this rig. One drawback I've found, is the back light only stays on for about 5 or 6 seconds, I would like to be able to have it on for 10 seconds, but i see no way to change it, even with the software. Again not a deal breaker. All in All a nice little radio, that performs well.

Handheld: Alinco DJ-G46. Brand new GMRS radio they just released. Really nice little radio. Not as full featured as some, but what it does it does well.