PNI Escort HP 6500

A little over £40 in the UK and you have a radio with ASQ, 4/8w switchable in multi-norm mode (check the blog tomorrow) and if needed can be modified for simplex 10m mode. There is an FM hub for the people that like to adjust things although the radio has a warranty sticker too. Auto Squelch can be switched off via long press of SQ. Also comes with a cigarette plug on the cable which is a two part cable and not just one single cable which is one of the best bits for me. Slight delay when press PTT but from the box the audio was strong and clear on both AM and FM.

More information from 1st July on www.simonthewizard.com