inputs.text: great vu ht full duplex 25k step - radio great entry level ht got tech license started looking cheaper baofeng models came across new wouxun radio immediately recognized features important bigger lcd screen vfo knob full duplex operation made obvious choice mei received radio mid july came firmware v103 includes 25k step not experienced squelch issue ive seen mentioned placesi find radio easy program without use software good thing theres no software available yet mac stock rubber duck performs better expectedthe radio appears wellbuilt feels rugged fits hand comfortablycons no real signal meter signal strength bars either way across else no signal programming channel names wish vfo knob worked directions go backward forward characters go 1 character far go back entire alphabet againbottom line great ht vhf uhf recommend