Dayton Hamvention 2026 HAM Radio User Survey

Dayton Hamvention · 2026

HAM Radio User Survey

1.Your Amateur Radio License Level *

Entry Level (Newbie / Studying for License)

Technician Class

General Class

Extra Class

Licensed in Other Country/Region

2.Your HAM Operating Experience *

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

More than 10 years

3.Weekly Usage Frequency *

< 1 hour

1–5 hours

More than 5 hours

4.Main Purpose of Attending Dayton Hamvention (Max 2) *

Purchase new two-way radios

Exchange communication techniques & skills

Hunt for used equipment

Attend technical forums & seminars

Expand HAM community network

5.Current Radio Equipment (Multiple) *

Handheld Radio

Mobile Radio

HF Base Station

Not have one

Others

6.What is the radio Brand do you current use? *

Retevis/Ailunce

Icom

Yaesu

Motorola

Kenwood

Others

7.Which specific feature of the Brand radio do you like the most? *

8.Most Used Communication Mode (Multiple) *

Analog only

DMR

C4FM (YSF)

D-STAR

SSB / CW (HF)

Not using digital modes

9.Preferred Purchase Budget Range (Handheld) *

$50–$100

$100–$200

$200–$300

$300+

10.Preferred Purchase Budget Range (Mobile) *

$150–$200

$200–$300

$300–$500

$500+

11.Next Purchase Plan *

Within 6 months

Within 1 year

Within 2 years

No plan yet

12.Main Usage Scenario of Handheld Radio (Max 2) *

In-car / Fleet

Outdoor (SOTA / POT A / Hiking)

Emergency Communication

Daily casual QSO

Contest / Field Day

Others

13.For Analog Handheld radio, TOP 3 Most Wanted Features *

30MHz TX (SSB/CW/FM/AM)

IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof

Easy UI / Simple menu

Built-in APRS

Built-in GPS

Built-in sound card (FT8 direct)

Bluetooth programming

WiFi connection

Satellite communication

Large color screen

Long battery life

Others

14.For DMR Handheld: TOP 3 Most Wanted Features *

Built-in WiFi

Built-in hotspot

Built-in APRS

Built-in GPS

Bluetooth programming / audio

4G/5G integration

Satellite communication

Airband / Weather band receive

Large color screen

Ultra-light & pocket size

IP67 protection

Others

15.Biggest Pain Point of Current Handheld *

Complicated operation

Poor battery life

Weak signal / sensitivity

Bulky & heavy

Unreliable DSP / audio

Difficult to program

Overheating

Others

16.Will you use the handheld radio in a car? *

Yes

17.How often do you use the handheld radio in a car? *

Often

Occasionally

18.Why you use the handheld radio in the car? Open Questions *

19.What is the biggest pain point when you use a handheld radio in the car? *

Antenna Limitations: Antennas on handhelds have low gain and struggle to penetrate the vehicle's chassis，an external roof-mounted antenna is typically required.

Audio and Noise Issues: Small handheld speakers often cannot compete with road noise，engine sounds，or open windows.

Power and Overheating: Handhelds have limited battery life.

Physical Handling and Safety: Fiddling with a handheld device while driving is a major cognitive and physical distraction.

20.Do you currently use or plan to purchase a ham mobile radio (vehicle-mounted)? *

Currently using one

Planning to buy within 6 months

Considering purchase

No interest in mobile radios

21.Which Brand and Model of your current mobile radio? *

22.What communication modes do you use most frequently in a mobile radio? *

Analog communication only

DMR digital communication

C4FM (YSF) digital communication

D-STAR digital communication

SSB/CW Shortwave

Others

23.What are your most common mobile radio usage scenarios? (Max 2) *

In-car communication

Outdoor / Off-road

Emergency

Daily QSO

Contest / Field Day

Home shack use

Others

24.Most Valued Factors (TOP 3) *

High sensitivity & TX power

Easy installation

Simple in-car operation

High temp & vibration resistance

Clear display (daylight readable)

Stable power supply

Compact size

Easy programming

25.Ideal transmit power for mobile radios? *

10-25W

25-40W

40-50W

50W+

26.Preferred Appearance for the mobile radio *

Separate control head (remote mount)

Integrated Microphone

All-in-one compact unit

Bluetooth remote control

Others

27.TOP 3 Most Wanted Features for mobile radio *

DMR dual band

Built-in hotspot

Satellite communication

Repeater roaming

Cross-band repeater

APRS / GPS

Bluetooth hands-free

Bluetooth programming

WiFi control

4G/5G integration

Others

28.Biggest Pain Point of Current Mobile *

Hard to install

Complicated operation

Weak signal in remote areas

Unstable power

Poor high-temperature resistance

Too expensive

Others

29.Use 3 keywords to describe your "ideal mobile radio" (skip if not interested)

30.Use 3 keywords to describe your "ideal handheld radio" (skip if not interested)

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