Commercial Radio Pricing
Analysis of 1,081 commercial radio listings to determine current market value.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 115% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
Value is strongest in Icom units (-50% delta) and Analog protocols (-25% delta). High-end pricing is driven by BendixKing brands (+125% delta) and Digital Trunking protocols (+75% delta).
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Price by brand
Why? Prices range from Icom at 100 to BendixKing at 450.
Price by band
Why? CB and HF bands are significantly cheaper (64.97 and 65) compared to VHF and UHF (195 and 197).
Price by communications protocol
Why? Digital Trunking is the most expensive at 350, while Analog is the most affordable at 149.
Price by features
Why? GPS-enabled units command a premium at 341.9, whereas DCS units are lower at 150.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used commercial radios?
The median price for new units is 99.99, while used units have a higher median of 214.99.
Which brand offers the most significant discount relative to the market median?
Icom shows the largest decrease with a -50% delta and a median price of 100.
How does the price change for radios with GPS capabilities?
Radios with GPS have a median price of 341.9, representing a 71% increase over the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $25–$800, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 2, 2026.