There is a promotion for new hams to get the Explorer QRZ-1 for $22 (along with some software and a cable, but I already have a cable and CHIRP is free). It is normally $60. Is this a good deal? Is this radio worthwhile?
I currently have a Baofeng UV-5R (Baofeng #1 radio! Wooo!) and a TIDRADIO TD-H3. I haven’t really made contacts with either and don’t know how well they perform. Is this QRZ-1 substantially better?
Agreed. I got the QRZ-1 through this program when I first got licensed. It’s a solid beginner HT, but you’ve already got that. If you can spare the $, it won’t hurt to have it as a backup or emergency-kit radio or such.