The TYT MD-380 is widely credited with bringing digital DMR to the amateur radio mainstream at an affordable price. It is a UHF-only handheld supporting both digital DMR and analog FM with a color display. Its active open-firmware community (e.g. MD380Tools) has kept it popular among beginners and tinkerers.
Highlights
Two-slot TDMA technology allowing two users on one 12.5 kHz channel1000 programmable channelsCompatible with MOTOTRBO and DMR Tier I/II systemsHybrid operation: digital DMR and analog FMWell known for open-source firmware hacks (MD380Tools)Emergency alarm and lone-worker mode