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forum threadGregory00 posted Today 02:54 PM
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BAOFENG UV-17R Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band Two Way Radio for Adult, UHF/VHF/NOAA/FM Receiver, 999 Channels, with 1800mAh Rechargeable Battery, Headset $16.99

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Number of Channels 999
Special Feature Rechargable
Frequency Range 136 - 174 MHz, 144 - 148 MHz
Talking Range Maximum 10 Kilometer
UHF/VHF Two-Way Radio: TX: 144-148MHz and 420-450MHz, and RX: 136-174MHz and 400-519.995MHz, as well as NOAA and FM reception. You can communicate across various frequency ranges, ensuring you stay connected in diverse environments.
Wireless Frequency Copy: The wireless frequency copy feature simplifies the process of programming your radio's frequency settings. It allows you to seamlessly clone frequency configurations from one ham radio to another nearby.
User-Friendly DTMF Customization: The UV-17R allows you to edit DTMF settings directly by pressing the '#' key. This method simplifies the process of configuring dual-tone multi-frequency signals, granting you greater control over your communication experience.
Wide and Narrow Bandwidth Options: Select between 12.5KHz and 25KHz wide band, or narrow band settings for compatibility and flexibility in various communication scenarios.
Feature-Rich Design: Equipped with a rechargeable 1800mAh battery, 999 channels for ample storage, 104 CDCSS, and 50 CTCSS codes, as well as dual watch capabilities. Additionally, a 1.77'' TFT color display, 1-9 VOX, and 0-5 squelch level settings enhance user experience. FCC ID: 2AJGM-UV17.

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Number of Channels 999
Special Feature Rechargable
Frequency Range 136 - 174 MHz, 144 - 148 MHz
Talking Range Maximum 10 Kilometer
UHF/VHF Two-Way Radio: TX: 144-148MHz and 420-450MHz, and RX: 136-174MHz and 400-519.995MHz, as well as NOAA and FM reception. You can communicate across various frequency ranges, ensuring you stay connected in diverse environments.
Wireless Frequency Copy: The wireless frequency copy feature simplifies the process of programming your radio's frequency settings. It allows you to seamlessly clone frequency configurations from one ham radio to another nearby.
User-Friendly DTMF Customization: The UV-17R allows you to edit DTMF settings directly by pressing the '#' key. This method simplifies the process of configuring dual-tone multi-frequency signals, granting you greater control over your communication experience.
Wide and Narrow Bandwidth Options: Select between 12.5KHz and 25KHz wide band, or narrow band settings for compatibility and flexibility in various communication scenarios.
Feature-Rich Design: Equipped with a rechargeable 1800mAh battery, 999 channels for ample storage, 104 CDCSS, and 50 CTCSS codes, as well as dual watch capabilities. Additionally, a 1.77'' TFT color display, 1-9 VOX, and 0-5 squelch level settings enhance user experience. FCC ID: 2AJGM-UV17.

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Today 05:35 PM
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marcucciToday 05:35 PM
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Nice upgrade from the UV-5R (the gateway drug into GMRS/HAM Radio). If it had USB-C battery charging that would be even better. If you have $10 more to spend, you could check out the UV26 (https://a.co/d/eWOEneW) and get USB-C charging, double the output power (5w-10w), app based programming, and the ability to use 219-225 MHz too. However, if you just have $17 this looks like the cheapest way to get into the hobby of 1000 hobbies!
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Today 05:43 PM
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Ride_The_SkyToday 05:43 PM
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Quote from marcucci :
Nice upgrade from the UV-5R (the gateway drug into GMRS/HAM Radio). If it had USB-C battery charging that would be even better. If you have $10 more to spend, you could check out the UV26 (https://a.co/d/eWOEneW) and get USB-C charging, double the output power (5w-10w), app based programming, and the ability to use 219-225 MHz too. However, if you just have $17 this looks like the cheapest way to get into the hobby of 1000 hobbies!

If I get both, or 2 x UV26, what's the range I can communicate with each other in a suburban town?

Also, Does UV26 miss anything that UV-17R have? I was getting ready to look into these, so I could get 5 of them and distribute them to family members, would we be able to communicate at all?

I see there are newer models from different brands that you can send text messages to each other instead of talking, what do you think about those?
Today 05:47 PM
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SensiNips408Today 05:47 PM
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Would this work as a marine radio ?

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