BA4QBK If your budget is $800, it will be difficult to acquire a C4FM system. The cheapest used C4FM equipment I've seen available at seafood markets starts around $900+.
DMR currently has a wide range of applications, and if there is a digital repeater available locally, you can connect to 46001 without needing to purchase an MMDVM box for basic communication.
@BI3QACBased on your budget, I can recommend a few options for you.
- I bought a Likeye 6900 DMR, costing $600-$700. I found it easy to use and the sound quality is also good. This isn't an advertisement; people who have used it know what I mean.
- BaoFeng series, UV32 (note: make sure to buy the version with DMR), focusing on a price of 400- yuan/RMB, initial experience is fine, no longer interested in using it. It can also be used as a decorative item. The 1701 can run open systems, and I've heard that this system has very high playability.
- The iradio UV4R is also quite popular, and many people use it. However, I haven't personally purchased one to give an opinion, so I recommend checking out Dong Ge's video (available on Xiaohongshu and Douyin).
- Anytome 878: The first generation is one, and the second generation is two. I recommend buying the second generation, but it will exceed your budget. A used first-generation machine can cover your budget. Machines specifically designed for export have good quality as well. (I've been thinking about the Anytome 878 UV II plus for a long time, and maybe I'll just buy one someday.)
The entire text was typed manually, not edited by AI. It contains personal experiences and insights gained from using DMR devices recently.