Launch year
Radios launched 2000 or later
Synthesized solid-state rigs, from the Icom IC-718 and Kenwood TS-2000 of 2000 to the IC-7300, IC-705 and FTDX-10. Most run on 13.8 volts DC and draw 20 to 23 amps on transmit, so you'll need a supply. Many add a tuner, a band scope or USB audio for digital modes. They're the easiest to buy used, but still ask for a wattmeter reading into a dummy load on several bands.
15 models we cover.
Icom
HF transceiverIcom IC-7300
- Launched
- 2016
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner
$1,100–$1,325 typical ask
14 on eBay
Icom
HF transceiverIcom IC-7610
- Launched
- 2017
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner
$3,100–$3,125 typical ask
1 on eBay
Icom
QRP rigIcom IC-705
- Launched
- 2020
- Power
- 10 W (5 W battery)
- Features
- 2 m / 70 cm
$1,525–$1,550 typical ask
1 on eBay
Icom
HF transceiverIcom IC-7000
- Launched
- 2005
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- 2 m / 70 cm
$800–$1,025 typical ask
8 on eBay
Icom
HF transceiverIcom IC-718
- Launched
- 2000
- Power
- 100 W
$470–$900 typical ask
7 on eBay
Icom
VHF/UHF transceiverIcom IC-9700
- Launched
- 2019
- Power
- 100 W
$2,150–$2,300 typical ask
2 on eBay
Yaesu
HF transceiverYaesu FT-991A
- Launched
- 2016
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- 2 m / 70 cm · Built-in tuner
$1,550–$1,675 typical ask
6 on eBay
Yaesu
HF transceiverYaesu FTDX10
- Launched
- 2020
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner
$1,450–$1,950 typical ask
9 on eBay
Yaesu
HF transceiverYaesu FT-857D
- Launched
- 2004
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- 2 m / 70 cm
$1,050–$1,600 typical ask
11 on eBay
Yaesu
QRP rigYaesu FT-817ND
- Launched
- 2004
- Power
- 5 W
- Features
- 2 m / 70 cm
$775–$1,100 typical ask
16 on eBay
Yaesu
HF transceiverYaesu FT-450D
- Launched
- 2010
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner
$500–$600 typical ask
2 on eBay
Yaesu
HF transceiverYaesu FTDX-5000
- Launched
- 2009
- Power
- 200 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner · AC supply inside
$3,175–$3,450 typical ask
4 on eBay
Kenwood
HF transceiverKenwood TS-590SG
- Launched
- 2014
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner
$2,400–$4,325 typical ask
3 on eBay
Kenwood
HF transceiverKenwood TS-2000
- Launched
- 2000
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- 2 m / 70 cm · Built-in tuner
$1,100–$2,075 typical ask
10 on eBay
Kenwood
HF transceiverKenwood TS-480SAT
- Launched
- 2004
- Power
- 100 W
- Features
- Built-in tuner
$775–$850 typical ask
2 on eBay