Top 10 Best Base Radios 2025
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Last updated: February 2025
Ranking criteria: durability and build quality, range and signal strength, ease of use and user-friendly interface, battery life and power options
Buyer's remorse summary: the most common issues that customers have with their Base Radios are typically related to Compatibility with existing setup , Limited range or signal interference , Audio quality and clarity and Complicated controls or programming .
We compiled the list of the most popular Base Radios of 2025 that have received the fewest complaints in these categories.
Mini Base Radio Original Motorola MT8900 Walkie Talkie Long Range 50KM Dual band Two Way Radio 25 Watts UHF/VHF Outdoor Work Travel
NL 770S Antenna+Magnetic Mount Base UHF-M Cable+Connector for Car Mobile Radio Base Radio Original High Gain
Retevis CA35 Magnetic Antenna Mount Base with 4m Coaxial Cable Uhf Male PL-259/UHF Female Connector, 110mm Diameter for Car Bus CB Radio Car Mobile Transceiver
Cignus PO150 Vhf Mobile Antenna For Base Radio
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As usual, this month we aggregated dozens of popular Base Radios in the Philippines and ranked them based on durability and build quality, range and signal strength, ease of use and user-friendly interface, battery life and power options. According to this February's formal ranking, base radios by Motorola are the most prominent ones, followed by Cignus and BAOFENG .
Top 10 this February
Price breakdown of best-selling base radios in the Philippines
We made a price chart of the top selling Base Radios (see below). Budget options start at ₱298, going up ₱4350. The most popular option is priced at ₱3300, which is on the pricier side.
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Brand new and never used.
Completely Waterproof Design.
Rubberized Magnet Cover no body scratching.
Won't rip off in high speeds or winds.
5m RG-58 /U Cable.
Coax Cable with PL-259/SO-239/UHF Male... show more
Magnetic roof mount base out of the box; simple operation; suitable for any PL-259 mobile antenna
Rubber magnet; diameter 110mm; can be attached to any part of the car; suction can reach 14 kg (30.86... show more
Frequency: 143 MHz• Independance: 50 Ohm• VSWR: Less than 1.5• Gain: 3.5 dBi • Polarization: Vertical• Radiation: Omni• Lighting Protection: Direct Ground• Maximum Power Input-watts: 300 W• Height:... show more
Brand: BAOFENG
Model: QYT KT8900D
Frequency range: 144-148MHz (RX & TX), 430-440MHz (RX & TX)
Receiving only: 220-260MHz
Receiving only: 350-390MHz
Output power: VHF 25 watts, UHF 20 watts
5To... show more
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Three-section detachable design; easy to disassemble and assemble; bring you a more stable signal
FRP encapsulation; waterproof and strong sealing; suitable for harsh marine environments
UV dual band... show more
High quality base station antenna;high gain; wide bandwidth; low standing wave ratio;provides you with excellent transmitting range
Gain 3.5dBi; frequency; VHF 135-174MHz; SWR is less than 1.2; suppor... show more
Specification:
Frequency Range 136-174/400-480MHz
Operating Voltage 13.8V DC±15%
Operating Temperature -20°C~+ 60°C
Output Power VHF≤25W, UHF≤20W
Squelch 5Tone/2Tone/DTMF
Weight 408g(Appr... show more
Basic price distribution of top ranked base radios in the Philippines
As can be seen below, top ranked base radios in the Philippines start at roughly ₱298 and go up to ₱4350. Median price is ₱2635.
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More detailed price comparison chart is above.
NL 770S Antenna+Magnetic Mount Base UHF-M Cable+Connector for Car Mobile Radio Base Radio Original High Gain
₱298
Retevis MA01 UHF/VHF Amateur Base Antenna,4dB High Gain Omnidirectional Antenna,SL16 Female Connector Fiberglass Vertical Base Antenna for 2 Way Radio Mobile Transceivers
₱2635
Cignus
Cignus XT818 Vhf 15W Mobile Base Radio
₱4350