UV-5R 4watt handheld programmable radio HT walkie talkie $42.50 FS amazon
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While I don't own either, the UV-5R Plus is said to be a better radio with newer firmware.
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Thread created 12-02-2012 by bob13bob
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Do you have any experience with these? Besides the UV-5R, there seems to be the UV-5RA and the UV-5R+, both of which came out more recently than the 5R. Hard to tell which is newer.
From my...
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I understand what your purpose is, however, intent does not matter. If you press the transmit button even once, you have violated federal (and international) law. The fines are very harsh: ...
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Thread created 12-02-2012 by bob13bob
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QFT. What he said. Do not buy these as toys for your kids or to use on a cruise or camping trip.
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I have a wouxun variant of the UV-5R and channel selection is very easy- In fact mine has a feedback voice to tell me which channel I am on (Not certain if the UV-5R has voice confirmation)
I also...
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All the replies from professionals are very helpful to our newbies. The UV-5RA is splash and shock proof, more like a sport edition. Still debating which to buy Midland or UV-5R*
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Which model is the newest? UV-5R Plus, UV-5RA, or UV-5RE?
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These are not for the beginner/family to use. I wondered about using them for a group I'm with, but they're just too complicated - which is a shame since they're cheaper than less capable radios....
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can i enter local police or fire channels into this ???
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I'm really glad I read this. My hubby has the purchase of a ham radio fairly high on our list of things to get.
It's frustrating though that I can't seem to find price comparisons especially from...
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nvmd, just read that the Midland outputs 5 watts... nice. But like you said, more channel selection with the Baofeng.
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These require a license and they are over kill unless you need to talk to someone several miles away....otherwise just buy some FRS radios.
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Thanks for the info. You seem well informed.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H4VT7A/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00
for those who want something better than a cheapy walkie talkie. With a transmit power: 4watt, these have a lot more range. ...
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Got the more expensive model last Christmas for $120 , I think.This is a real deal for $44....
THANKS!!!!
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does it come with the USB cable for programing
or is is just a regular cable like mini or micro
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This is a amateur radio that has transmit capability. I wouldn't recommend getting this unless you are licensed through the fcc to transmit on the frequencies. The license is pretty simple. Info...
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Thanks for the feedback.
I will be taking these on a cruise also and want to stay in touch with the kids. Wouldn't the Baofeng have better range through floors/walls since it outputs 4 watts? ...
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I hope you guys have read that you are REQUIRED to have an amateur radio license to operate these. The penalties can be very stiff for broadcasting without a license. Beyond that, even if you DO...
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I am not going to have 10 min conversations on these. Its just to keep a handle on where the kids are... "Where are you?" ; "By the pool" ; "Meet us on the main deck for lunch" . Stuff like that. I...
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Im looking for a decent pair two-way radios to take on a camping trip. Would 2 of these be a good idea? I read that they need to be programmed and its not simple, which scares me. Is there any...
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Nope, you need to buy the programming cable and software, it's under "What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?"
