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I’ve been using the TD-H3 as my daily carry for the past year, and here’s a quick review based on real use:

👍 What I Like:

Compact and durable – fits in the pocket, holds up well

Color screen – bright and easy to read

USB-C charging – super convenient, charges fast anywhere

Battery life – I get 2+ days per charge

Multi-band receive – VHF, UHF, air band, FM, NOAA, etc.

Bluetooth + app programming – makes updates quick and easy

CHIRP support – works great for bulk edits and backups

👎 What Could Be Better:

Scan speed is a bit

If you're tired of programming your radio by hand, check out CHIRP – a free, open-source app that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

You can:
Program BaoFeng, Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Retevis, and more

Import repeaters, weather, and GMRS channels

Save, edit, and back up your radio settings

Copy/paste frequencies like a spreadsheet

You’ll need a programming cable, but once you’re set up, it makes life way easier.

Download it here:

_**i started with a Yaeso FT70DR
I wanted to try C4FM and get into all those cool world wide talkgroups
well that turned into frustration because when you take the repeater, for a while the locals complain...
Then I thought...hey Tom try DMR that sounds like fun.
well pretty much the same end result. Its another mode for tal;king to locals on a repeater...
and if you want to try one of those fun talk groups well you get kicked off after a few minutes, the radio just goes quiet...you have to push the ptt to get back

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK811rBuEjp/?igsh=cGEzazducXNqd2c4

https://www.threads.com/@calligraphyvideo_1/post/DK7EMZkPYcI?xmt=AQF0p8EzsZh3zIh4BED7zmmj03ZuQ92JflAM6v5NG0nKEg

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2485 for Friday, June 13th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/6/12/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2485-for-friday-june-13th-2025

DDOWNLOAD MP3:
https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2485.mp3

well I tried YSF on my FT0DR for a while...
I just dont like it
too many dropped messages too hard to listen to
so Im going to try DMR
a friend is loaning me a DMR radio to try and learn on
I know its a whole new learning curve...
but I have no life, no family
and a lot of time
Ill keep you updated

Oh does anyone find it irratating that yaesu only has a handful of radios thaat do fusion and almost all are $400-$800...

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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2484 for Friday, June 6th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/6/5/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2484-for-friday-june-6th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2484.mp3

Small meetup Sunday at Harry Griffen Regional Park at 10:00 am.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1BjIdMrLAn/?igsh=NGM2MnZuNXRwZmdz