Best DMR Handheld Ham Radio for 2021 | Top 10 DMR HT Radios

What is the best DMR Handheld Ham Radio you can get in 2021, and why? Today I take you through my Top 10 choices for DMR HTs, with an honorable mention on an 11th model. Let me know what you think in the comments.

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[BrianConklin]

I just ordered a AT-D878UVII Plus yesterday afternoon! I watched hours of your videos and Josh's HRCC videos and this is the right radio for me.

[pedrocatalan]

Thanks Josh. I run a Motorola SL7550 and an XPR6550. I also own the Anytone 878 Plus and a UV578 in the car. The XPR6550 is by far the toughest of the radios and the 878 is a close second. I take the SL7550 with me when I just want to slide it into a shirt pocket or something.

Thanks for the Videos. Keep them coming!

[briantalley]

I bought a D868UV back when they first came out and it's still my favorite HT. I don't really use DMR, but I'm able to program virtually every repeater in New York and break them up by county, so it works well for me. The display is far better than any other affordable analog HT, which is important to me.

[Sean-AIEQ]

I've had an AT-D868 since they first came out. Seriously considering purchasing an 878UVII Plus! It is very nice to have a company that listens to feedback and keeps improving their products.

[jamisoncook]

Owned MD-380, then moved to md-2017 then to Alinco to Anytone. The Alinco was very good. Quality is right with Anytone. The features are about the same but the Anytone has a better case, speaker and accessories. Jason's videos are right on the money for reviews. The software for the Anytone is better polished as well. TYT is a bit of a pain to me. You have to program both sides of the dual band radio in one zone. Anytone and Alinco you can call up individual zones per side of the radio. If you are going to get into to DMR and want to buy it right Alinco or Anytone would be the best move IMHO. I own the 878 UV right now and it does everything I need it to do. Got it 2 months before the UV 2 came out. For me not worth the extra 100 bucks as I don't do APRS. The audio on analog and digital are top notch on Anytone!!! Thanks Jason for another very good video!!! Keep em coming!!! 73 W9JTC

[dean-katrl]

I'm an old ham that has been out of the game for years and just now getting back in (I'm 73, ham since '86). I've been watching all your videos plus others. I have recently purchased the Wouxun UV9D Mate to supplement my old Kenwood FT-6A I've had for years. My next steps are DMR and GMRS (I like the UV9G because it's similar to UV9D Mate except screen lighting, waiting on a possible update). Watching all the reviews on DMR I like the D878UVII PLUS and support Bridgecom has to offer. Within next couple weeks I'll be making my decisions. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[princearthurlouispagan]

You have excellent presentations and I thank you for your great work!

[MrPig]

That Rfinder looks sweet!
I wish I knew someone with one, I'd love to mess with one.

[kingruckus]

Great video as usual Jason.
Love your work. And you and josh are the reason im in this at all.

[thomashardy]

Nice video. After watching this video I looked for the Alinco radio. In July 2023 there’s a new model. The Alinco DJ-MD5XLT. What do you think of it? How about its use of APRS? The documentation said APRS is digital and analog. Thanks

[thomasmanson]

Jason, I’ve had an RFinderB1 for well over a year and every time I try to use it I am underwhelmed. Greenberg claims he will help and in fact has tried but fails miserably. I’ve been waiting for someone to write a manual for the thing but no one will and I don’t know why. There is nothing and no one that I have found that can and will take the time to demonstrate its operation, so I’ve given up on it. It’s a beautiful thing if it would work, but iPhones (any of them) beat the B1 in a heartbeat, they just don’t do DMR!

[uaesaqer]

Can you do another review for the Rfinder..and recommend alternative if any ??

[malcolmporter]

Anytone AT-878UVII Plus is my personal choice. Excellent. Keep up the great work!

[beauthompson]

Hi Jason I look at starting on DMR I think HT and hotspot or USB and pc setup what are your thoughts?
Beau n9mfk

[thebnbaldwin]

I just bought a AT878II Plus to go with my AT 578 Pro mobile. Jason, did you record Live From The Hamshack Sept. 15th?

[rocky]

Thanks for the reviews, I just bought the updated rfinder B1+, I like this radio /phone the best .

[ronc]

I still love my cheap TYT MD-UV380 the 64 ch/zone makes it really flexible.

[TheHamNinja]

Love my Anytone. Survives dropping, rain, dirt, and other brutal treatment doing SOTA. I dropped my Yaesu FT-2dr and it didn't survive although Yaesu didn't charge me that much to repair. Free programming software that's better than the stuff you pay for in order to program an expensive Yaesu FT-2DR. I will say that the Yaesu customer service for parts and repair is awesome. I have no idea how the Anytone support is. (Is there hardware support from Anytone?)
Thanks for the video.
N1CLC

[tcfitz]

Great video. I think you read my mind while making this video. I edc the new anytone 878iiplus, and think it's a fantastic radio with one exception. I also have the 878plus and the older version of the Alinco.

[moondog_radio]

I would have thought the GD-77 would have made the list even if only for the openGD77 firmware that is available for it.