RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus vs KSUN HF123D
Our pick
AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus$249.99
The AT-D878UVII Plus is the clear winner for most users. It offers substantially better listed specifications for the money, scoring 83/100 versus the KSUN's 31/100. The single most important differentiator is feature set: the AnyTone includes DMR, APRS, and GPS capabilities that the KSUN lacks entirely, plus 7W of transmit power versus unknown output on the KSUN. Owners of the AnyTone report 4.8/5 satisfaction across 6 reviews, while KSUN owners report 3.4/5 across 13 reviews.
The $250 price gap is substantial, but you're getting a radio engineered for modern digital modes and location tracking. The AT-D878UVII Plus weighs 280g with full specifications documented, whereas we lack weight and power specs for the KSUN.
Buy the AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus if you want a capable dual-band digital radio with established owner satisfaction. Buy the KSUN only if budget is your absolute constraint and you need nothing more than basic analog capability.
We recommend the AT-D878UVII Plus for anyone serious about amateur radio, especially those planning to use DMR networks or APRS features.
By use case
Which should you buy?
First-time Technician licensee learning local repeaters
Simple analog VHF and UHF operation makes it an easy first radio for learning repeater use.
HF123DBudget-constrained buyer wanting a basic handheld
It costs far less than the alternative while covering the core analog VHF and UHF needs.
HF123DCasual user wanting a simple radio for local chatter
Its simpler analog design suits casual local chatter without features to learn.
HF123DDMR digital mode operator
Only this radio offers DMR, giving access to digital talkgroups the other cannot reach.
AT-D878UVII PlusField operator doing GPS-tagged survey work
GPS and APRS support make it the stronger choice for mobile position reporting in the field.
AT-D878UVII Plus
Reasons to choose AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus
- 4x more memory channels (4,000 vs 960)
- Has DMR digital mode
- Has APRS support
- Has built-in GPS
- Has Bluetooth
- Has color TFT display
- IP54 water resistance
- FCC equipment authorization on file
Reasons to choose KSUN HF123D
- 78% cheaper ($55.80 vs $249.99)
- 29% more battery (4000 mAh vs 3100 mAh)
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
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