REVIEW: Connect Systems CS800 DMR mobile radio by VE3XPR

The Connect Systems CS800/801 (UHF/VHF) is a new value priced DMR mobile radio being offered by Connect Systems, as part of its line-up of budget DMR radios targeted toward the ham radio community. This unit packs many features, including, superb audio, sturdy construction, 45W/50W (UHF/VHF) power output, a remote mountable head, capability for 65,536 digital contacts^†, keypad programmability^†, plus much more – all at an affordable price. This is a good radio for anyone looking to get started with DMR using a mobile radio and at the time of this review, the pricing directly from Connect Systems was $280 USD……

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