RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026AnyTone AT-779UV vs Icom IC-2300H
Our pick
AnyTone AT-779UV$99.00
The AnyTone AT-779UV is the clear winner for most buyers.
The single most important differentiator is price and value per watt. The AT-779UV costs $99 with solid 20W output, while the Icom IC-2300H's price is unknown but its 65W output typically commands a premium that isn't justified here given their identical feature sets. Both lack DMR, APRS, and GPS. The AT-779UV scores higher on RadioRanked's specification-to-price metric (63 vs 43), meaning better listed specs for the money.
Owner feedback slightly favors the Icom, with a 4.6/5 rating versus 4.3/5, though both reflect strong satisfaction across substantial review counts. The weight difference is notable if portability matters to you: the AT-779UV at 500g versus the Icom at 810g.
Buy the AnyTone AT-779UV if you want good performance at an unbeatable price point and value a lighter mobile rig. Buy the Icom IC-2300H only if you specifically need 65W output and can justify the unknown premium cost.
The AnyTone is the smarter choice for most operators.
By use case
Which should you buy?
Budget-conscious first mobile installer
It costs less than the Icom and covers both VHF and UHF, making it a practical starting point for a first install.
AT-779UVOperator scanning many repeater systems
Its 500-channel memory gives far more room to store and scan a large set of repeaters.
AT-779UVCross-band repeat and UHF user
The Icom is VHF only, so only the AnyTone can cover 70cm for any use case.
AT-779UVHigh-power single VHF repeater user
At 65W it delivers more than three times the transmit power of the AnyTone for a busy VHF repeater.
IC-2300H
Reasons to choose AnyTone AT-779UV
- 310g lighter (500g vs 810g)
Reasons to choose Icom IC-2300H
- 225% more TX power (65W vs 20W)
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
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AnyTone AT-779UVPICK
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