When several people need coordinating at the field - tow, launch control, the person at the other end of the strip - you need a handheld that covers more than one radio band. The Wouxun KG-UV86 is a dual-band VHF/UHF unit that comes with pre-programmed 2m and PMR frequencies. That covers both everyday club and ground communication and licence-free PMR radio.
For coordination on the ground - tow, launch control, the person at the other end of the strip, club and field communication. IMPORTANT: this is NOT an aviation radio! It transmits on the 2m band and the licence-free PMR band, NOT on the aviation airband (VHF 118-137 MHz). It's not suitable for talking to the tower or on the field frequency from the cockpit - for that you need an airband radio (e.g. the Wouxun KG-R86 or the Yaesu FTA series).
Dual-band ground radio for VHF (136-174 MHz) and UHF (400-480 MHz), pre-programmed with 2m and PMR channels. That covers club/ground communication and licence-free PMR radio. NOT capable of transmitting on the aviation band (airband, 118-137 MHz) - so it's not a substitute for a cockpit aviation radio. Accessories: standard K1 socket (12 mm pitch), fits common Wouxun/Kenwood accessories.
What's in the box: radio, Li-ion battery, 110-230V charger, belt clip and carry strap, plus manual. Ready to use straight away - additional accessories (e.g. headset/speaker mic) available separately via the K1 socket if needed.