It's odd spending nearly as much as you did on the radio as you do the accessories, but that also shows what a good value the radio really is (because the accessories sure don't feel inflated).As for the best way of programming these

The accessories were defective

Buy more than one, buy a spare antenna or two, a battery, a charger... all the accessories are dirt cheap

Unlike some Chinese radios, these are popular enough that accessories are fairly inexpensive and readily available

This radio has a defective side accessory port

Excellent price, made well, charger, accessory clip & ear piece included, shipping & expected delivery were spot on

Also the accessories are either uncomfortable or make it sound like your talking down a hall through the radio

would recommend and good accessory

The accessories are dirt cheap, which includes antennas, battery's, program cords, etc

The 4-5 watts on these helps a lot and the cheap accessories make for really nice setups vs what you get with the other named alternatives

However, the accessories are pretty bad

light weight,small and excellent range.we use it professionally as well as for enjoyment.licences are required for these radios

The 70 CM band works as it should.

I bumped it up another star as they had good communication with me and said they will send out a replacement charger

Not as easy as on the old Japanese radio

The different LED’s are nice

The different LED’s are nice