KSUN
KSUN HF123D
17Poor
Line 1: A budget VHF/UHF FM handheld for new licensees who need basic voice capability without the complexity.
Value
11
Features
0
Beginner
53
Portability
52
★★★☆☆3.0(10 reviews)
5 star
27%
4 star
19%
3 star
21%
2 star
0%
1 star
33%
Overview
The KSUN HF123D sits squarely at the entry point of the handheld market, aimed at newly licensed Technicians who want to get on the air for local repeater work without committing serious money to a first radio. It is not designed for operators who need digital modes, wide-band coverage, or field-deployable durability.
Spec transparency is limited on this one. TX power output, battery capacity, and memory channel count are unconfirmed, which makes direct comparisons difficult and complicates programming decisions if you intend to use CHIRP. The radio covers VHF and UHF FM, which covers most Technician-class operating, but nothing beyond that. Beginner-friendliness scores in the middling range, which is about right for a basic FM-only handheld with no advanced menu complexity to navigate.
At $55.80 with thin spec documentation and a feature set that scores at the very bottom of the RadioRanked index, this radio is a hard sell even as a starter option. Better-documented alternatives exist at or near this price. If you need a throwaway loaner radio and have zero expectations beyond basic FM simplex or repeater operation, it may fill that narrow role, but most buyers will find more value elsewhere.
Specifications
| Price | $55.80 |
| Color | Black |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts (DC) |
| Frequency Range | CB, HF, SSB, AM |
| Special Feature | Noise Reduction |
| Number of Channels | 960 |
| Included Components | Antenna |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| UPC | 763591159112 |
| Tuner Type | UHF |
| Model Number | KSUN-HF123D |
| Built-In Media | Antenna |
| Compatible Devices | Two-way radios (CB, HF, SSB, AM frequencies), Headsets, Earpieces |
| Additional Features | Noise Reduction |
Key Features
- VHF and UHF FM coverage; no digital modes (no DMR, D-STAR, or C4FM)
- TX power output unconfirmed; verify before relying on any stated wattage figure
- Memory channel count undocumented; CHIRP compatibility unverified
- No stated IP or weather resistance rating; not suitable for wet conditions
- Battery capacity unspecified; runtime planning is not possible from available data
- FM-only operation limits usefulness to local simplex and repeater contacts
- Priced at $55.80; value scoring is weak given the lack of confirmed specifications
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What Customers Say
★★★★★Great radio that picks up a lot of signals
Great little radio and picks up a lot of signals, does anyone know of any pc programming software to add frequencies? I know this has Bluetooth and an app but like to try adding with a pc software like chirp if anyone knows thanks in advance.
Amazon Customer·Jan 9, 2026·Verified Purchase
★☆☆☆☆I do not recommend
This radio is like a cheap Baofeng. I know how ridiculous that sounds, as Baofengs are already pretty cheap, but the quality of this Ksun unit was lacking. Half the buttons didn’t illuminate, the battery won’t charge using the type C interface, and it has a very plastic feel to it, and I doubt if it...
Kalaab M. Pickering·Oct 9, 2025·Verified Purchase
★★★☆☆Great radio, but
I would have given this radio 5*’s but I had to be fair. From what I could figure out, it seems great, but getting instructions and software support is lacking. There are nice “advertised” features, but there’s no comprehensive manual that explains how to unlock many of the nice features. It is a ne...
DFM·Sep 21, 2025·Verified Purchase