It's interesting just how passionate brand loyalty is in our hobby.

It seems that when some modelers choose a radio, they wind up joining the Crusades and head out for Holy Land and kill every infidel who gets in the way.

Almost every radio and brand of radio we have that is halfway popular is an excellent radio. There really aren't any that are lots better in any of the price categories.

But you'd think there really are major reasons to NOT buy one brand or other. Which brands to not buy? The ones the Crusaders don't use.

If you're a beginner, remember that when looking for your first radio. Any expert who winds up trashing every other brand but his own isn't really a good one to talk to. They're all pretty good. Ain't no losers in the lot.