As this is not strictly an amateur radio question, feel free to respond off list:
K7...@arrl.net
I wish to acquire a reasonably-priced portable radio capable of receiving airband VHF AM between 118 and 137MHz.
Nothing very fancy needed. Perhaps 10 stored channels.
The Quansheng UV-K6 claims to be suitable. It has the WORST demodulated AM audio quality I have ever encountered. I tried it, and sent it back.
A couple of Baofeng models claim to work with airband, but I have read that they have similar audio issues as the Quansheng.
QUESTION: Can anyone suggest a radio worthy of consideration, something $50 or less? I want to buy a radio, something I can turn on and use. I do NOT want a "project", something where I have to load new firmware or otherwise tinker.
Thanks for your help.
Rob
K7QJ