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Two-Way Radio Market Prices

Analysis of 9,408 eBay listings for two-way radios to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$170 typical price
Most are between$30โ€“$526
Brand new$85.25
Used$155
On sale now9,408

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 82% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in MACOM and EF Johnson units, which sit 54% and 53% below the market median. Portable/Handheld models hold their value better than Mobile/In-Vehicle options, which are 41% below the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

MACOM 321 on sale$79 ยท 54% cheaper
EF Johnson 139 on sale$79.16 ยท 53% cheaper
GE 185 on sale$83.95 ยท 51% cheaper
Harris 369 on sale$100 ยท 41% cheaper
Mobile/In-Vehicle 1,205 on sale$99.99 ยท 41% cheaper

Price by brand

MACOM
$79-54%
EF Johnson
$79.16-53%
GE
$83.95-51%
Harris
$100-41%
Kenwood
$120-29%
Icom
$135-21%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Icom at 135 and MACOM at 79.

Price by type

Mobile/In-Vehicle
$99.99-41%
Base Station
$120-29%
Portable/Handheld
$152-11%
Not Specified
$155-9%

Why? Handhelds command a premium at 152, while Mobile/In-Vehicle units are lower at 99.99.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new two-way radio?

The median price for new units is 85.25.

Which brand typically has the lowest median price?

MACOM has the lowest median price at 79.

How does the price of portable handhelds compare to the market median?

Portable/Handheld radios have a median of 152, which is 11% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $30โ€“$526, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 30, 2026.