For a dual band FM loaded with good features includuing VOX, SCAN, can tell you the channel your on, has weather band, aircraft band, light contol of the display and programable from the front panel etc. There are 18 menus to set other features you need for repeaters. You can't go wrong with an Alinco DJVX50 at about $100 depending on where you purchuse from.
It is even semi water resistant. A hand/speaker mike is avaiable and some other operating aids.
Tx audio out and Rx in, is very good.
The 'china' is junk compared to this one,for quality and build, if you care..