RadioRanked verdict
Updated Nov 2026Icom IC-2300H vs TYT TH-9800
Our pick
TYT TH-9800$219.99
The TYT TH-9800 is the better value. RadioRanked's overall score of 53 versus 43 reflects superior specifications for the money, driven by a known price point of $220 and stronger listed specs relative to cost.
The most important differentiator is price transparency. The IC-2300H's price is unknown, making direct value comparison impossible. The TH-9800 costs $220 and delivers 50W of transmit power in a dual-band mobile radio with CHIRP support.
The IC-2300H offers higher transmit power at 65W and is considerably lighter at 810g, making it better suited for operators prioritizing output and portability. The TH-9800 serves operators seeking an affordable, feature-complete dual-band mobile with proven owner satisfaction: 804 Amazon reviews averaging 4.0 stars versus the IC-2300H's smaller sample of 187 reviews at 4.6 stars.
Buy the TH-9800 if you want a reasonably priced workhorse with solid owner feedback. Buy the IC-2300H if you need maximum power and lighter weight, though you'll need to research current pricing to assess the true value proposition. The TH-9800 is the more defensible choice based on available data.
By use case
Which should you buy?
Operator with one busy 2-meter repeater wanting maximum output
Its 65W transmitter provides more power than the TH-9800's 50W for reaching a single VHF repeater.
IC-2300HTechnician or General operator wanting 10m and 6m mobile access
The TH-9800 covers 10m and 6m FM alongside VHF and UHF, avoiding a separate HF rig.
TH-9800UHF user wanting one mobile for 2m and 70cm
The IC-2300H has no UHF coverage, so the TH-9800 is the only option among these two.
TH-9800Budget-minded buyer willing to program carefully
It costs less upfront and covers four bands, though it requires careful reading of the manual during setup.
TH-9800
Reasons to choose Icom IC-2300H
- 30% more TX power (65W vs 50W)
- 390g lighter (810g vs 1200g)
Reasons to choose TYT TH-9800
- No clear advantages in this comparison
Spec battle
Spec-by-spec breakdown
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