TidRadio TD-H3 product image

TidRadio TD-H3

(4/5)
Review by Joshua Morris on
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Review

I picked up the 2025 refresh of the TD-H3 as a travel HT and it’s impressive for the price. The 1.44-inch color LCD and on-screen menus make it easier to navigate than Baofeng-style radios, Bluetooth programming via Odmaster works with my phone, and USB-C charging means one cable in my go bag. RF performance is solid for 5 W on VHF/UHF, and the wider receive covers air band and NOAA easily. I swapped the stock antenna for a Nagoya NA-771 to stretch range, but for repeaters and simplex it’s perfectly usable. Scan rates are still slow and there’s no native APRS, yet as a sub-$40 Part 97 handheld for emergencies or newcomers, it’s great.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Color screen and Bluetooth app make programming painless
  • ✓USB-C charging and 2,500 mAh battery suit go-bags
  • ✓Covers 136-174 and 400-470 MHz with wideband receive

✗ Cons

  • ✗Slow scan speed
  • ✗Stock antenna is mediocre—budget for an upgrade

Specifications

Power5 W / 2 W / 0.5 W selectable
Battery2,500 mAh Li-ion (USB-C charging)
FeaturesBluetooth programming, color LCD, FM radio, flashlight
In BoxRadio, battery, desk charger, USB-C cable, programming cable, earpiece
Date First AvailableJanuary 18, 2025

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