Best Radios

Best Table Top Radio Overall
Table top radios have come a long way recently; they now offer better sounding tuners, richer sound quality, and more consumer friendly features. The best table top radios overall combine a delicate mix between price, f... read more

Best Bargain Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Light
Most people aren't prepared for emergencies like hurricanes, earthquakes, or power outages. When the electricity goes out they fumble for flashlights and radios, then often discover they need batteries. The best barg... read more

Best Budget Table Top Radio
Table top radios are great for providing entertainment in any room for an affordable price; many also provide excellent sound quality, from a small and portable unit. Table top radios range vastly in quality and feature... read more

Best Combination GPS and 2-Way Radio
A GPS is a great thing to have when you're out in the country or skiing in the wilderness. So is a 2-way radio. The best device that combines both of these is the Garmin 010-00564-01 Rino 530HCx 2-Way radio with GPS/FR... read more

Best Bargain Walkie-Talkies
A lot of cell phones have a walkie-talkie feature (with names like "Direct Connect"), but there are times when you want a walkie-talkie instead -- when you're camping, or sending your kids outside, or are in a ... read more

Best Bargain Emergency 2-Way Radio
When the power goes out at night or during a storm you need to communicate with others and find your way around in the darkness. The best inexpensive device for this is the Motorola EM1000R 20-Mile 2-Way FRS/GMRS Radio.... read more

Best Weather Radio Overall
Weather radios are useful devices that can alert users in the event of emergency situations. The best overall weather radio works without flaw during emergency situations and also has multiple power options. Weather ra... read more

Best Radio for a Work Site or Shop
A radio is an essential part of a lot of workspaces. This is true of home garages, small shops and construction sites. It used to be that you just brought something cheap and portable along and then expected it to have... read more