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prerunner1982
07-24-2013, 11:24 AM
A Ham newbies review of the Baofeng UV-5r+ dual band handheld transceiver.

http://www.xjtalkshow.com/index.php/2013/07/ep-89-you-bought-what-product-review/

You can get your own here: Amazon.com: BaoFeng *UV-5R Plus* UV 5R+ Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Improved Stronger Case, More Rich and Enhanced Features (2013 Enhanced Version): Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WPDjmp3kL.@@AMEPARAM@@51WPDjmp3kL

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ef2Z2mr2L._SY300_.jpg

Mudderoy
07-24-2013, 03:04 PM
You can hear Jon's review (prerunner1982) in episode 89 of the XJ TALK SHOW!

http://archive.org/download/Ep.89-XjTalkShow/089-XJ_TALK_SHOW-07212013.mp3

prerunner1982
07-24-2013, 04:29 PM
The website I mention in the review.

http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/

prerunner1982
08-13-2013, 09:47 AM
Tony I have to say you were right. I was surprised by this little radio. From inside my house I was able to hit a local repeater approx 10 miles away with no complaints of low audio or signal.

Mudderoy
08-13-2013, 09:59 AM
Tony I have to say you were right. I was surprised by this little radio. From inside my house I was able to hit a local repeater approx 10 miles away with no complaints of low audio or signal.

Yep, you'll be pleasantly surprised, really anyone would be who's only 2 way radio experience is Crappy Band. The problem with CB is the people on it, too many of them, and too many of them doing illegal things. The other is the amount of "frequency" room is very VERY small in comparison with HAM radio. More noise = less distance.

prerunner1982
08-23-2013, 11:45 AM
Good FREE user guide for this radio.

http://radiodoc.github.io/

prerunner1982
11-18-2013, 11:13 PM
The slightly earlier version of the UV-5R+, the UV-5R is now on sale for under $30. The new Baofeng UV-82s are coming out so I imagine they are clearing stock.


Amazon.com: BaoFeng UV-5R 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band DTMF CTCSS DCS FM Ham Two Way Radio: Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41geBq32QtL.@@AMEPARAM@@41geBq32QtL

olds-cool
11-22-2013, 08:15 PM
I've been eyeballing one of these for months and I'll probably get one soon. I'd like to hear some experiences on the 82's though before I make a decision. I know $30 isn't much to pay but well.... I'm cheap, lol

prerunner1982
12-19-2013, 06:13 PM
UV-5RA is under $30 as well.. same basic radio just a slightly different look. Thats the way most all the Baofengs are.

Amazon.com: Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black): Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Iu8Z5sKtL.@@AMEPARAM@@41Iu8Z5sKtL

NW99XJ
12-19-2013, 06:28 PM
It's incredible how inexpensive HT's are getting!

prerunner1982
12-19-2013, 06:36 PM
It's really only these... lol.

Most HT's by the "big name" manufactures are in the mid $100s+.

But for under $50 bucks you can get "on the air" with ham radio. ($15 for test and $30 for radio).......come on Josh. :rolleye0012::poke:

NW99XJ
12-20-2013, 08:52 AM
...get "on the air".......come on Josh. :rolleye0012::poke:
Serriously.... I need to get my ass in gear with this....

Mudderoy
12-21-2013, 08:32 PM
just ordered one for my youngest son. he showed an interest in ham radio until he figured out it was a bunch of old men, his words. he's 10 years older now so maybe it will be more appealing now. it will just cost me 50 to find out! lol

bluedragon436
12-21-2013, 09:55 PM
Maybe a bunch of "old men"... but you can manage to talk to them from all over the world... Not to mention meat some very interesting and sometimes awesome folks through the air... I always enjoy when I do the radio checks on the plane and end up talking to some random ham operators somehow... always a fun time to hear their replies on the output or power of the unit I'm using... Antennas that are mounted to use portions of the acft as an extended antenna, and having some amazing power output from aircraft radios does that sometimes I guess... LOL... I really need to get the test done and pick up something like this... that way I can take it on the road with me, and see how many folks I can meet from around the world...

prerunner1982
12-21-2013, 11:08 PM
just ordered one for my youngest son. he showed an interest in ham radio until he figured out it was a bunch of old men, his words. he's 10 years older now so maybe it will be more appealing now. it will just cost me 50 to find out! lol


Download Chirp. Makes it easy to program and works on other radios as well. Only problem I had was getting the right driver, program works well. You did order the programming cable right? :D

runnerswife
12-25-2013, 09:19 AM
uggg another hobby to spend money on? :rolleyes:

NW99XJ
12-26-2013, 09:54 PM
uggg another hobby to spend money on? :rolleyes:

LOL!!
Yea I have WAAYY too many hobbies already, I'm just glad these Baofeng units are cheaper than most other HT's.....
WHEN I FINALLY get my license, I wont have to come out of pocket with an arm and a leg to use 'em.
(might just be the cheapest hobby yet!)

prerunner1982
07-17-2015, 11:19 AM
The UV-5Rs are $26.49 right now.. Amazon.com : BaoFeng UV5R Dual-Band Two-Way Radio, Black : Frs Two Way Radios : Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511g69P-3ZL.@@AMEPARAM@@511g69P-3ZL

The UV-82s are $30.49.. Amazon.com : Baofeng UV-82 (Black) Two-Way Radio : Frs Two Way Radios : Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41lNMs06ueL.@@AMEPARAM@@41lNMs06ueL

Baofeng (now known as Pofung) also now offers a mobile radio though only in the UHF band for $129.00. I think they would do better to offer it in a 2m/VHF version. It is a knock off of the TYT Th-9000 which is offered in a 2m version for about $110 with "Free shipping" (not Prime shipping so who knows how long that would take... $130-140 with Prime.)
Amazon.com : BaoFeng BF-9500 Mobile Transceiver Vehicle Radio : Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VibBt2RKL.@@AMEPARAM@@51VibBt2RKL

Mudderoy
07-17-2015, 06:09 PM
I hate you.


The UV-5Rs are $26.49 right now.. Amazon.com : BaoFeng UV5R Dual-Band Two-Way Radio, Black : Frs Two Way Radios : Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV5R-Dual-Band-Two-Way-Radio/dp/B007H4VT7A/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1437147147&sr=1-2&keywords=baofeng)

The UV-82s are $30.49.. Amazon.com : Baofeng UV-82 (Black) Two-Way Radio : Frs Two Way Radios : Car Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV-82-Black-Two-Way-Radio/dp/B00E4KLY34/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1437149104&sr=8-6&keywords=baofeng+pofung)

Baofeng (now known as Pofung) also now offers a mobile radio though only in the UHF band for $129.00. I think they would do better to offer it in a 2m/VHF version. It is a knock off of the TYT Th-9000 which is offered in a 2m version for about $110 with "Free shipping" (not Prime shipping so who knows how long that would take... $130-140 with Prime.)
Amazon.com : BaoFeng BF-9500 Mobile Transceiver Vehicle Radio : Car Electronics (http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-BF-9500-Mobile-Transceiver-Vehicle/dp/B00RFI8YXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437149215&sr=8-1&keywords=baofeng+pofung+mobile)

jeepin_idaho
07-18-2015, 07:47 PM
I'm having a hard time figuring out what the BF-9500 can do. If like something like the uv5ra with more power, a remote faceplate for better mounting options, and cross band capability. Oh and APRS capable.

Dan
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prerunner1982
07-19-2015, 08:48 AM
I'm having a hard time figuring out what the BF-9500 can do. If like something like the uv5ra with more power, a remote faceplate for better mounting options, and cross band capability. Oh and APRS capable.

Dan
Typos courtesy of Tapatalk
http://the4x4podcast.com

The BF 9500 is just a UHF single band radio.. no cross band, no remote faceplate.. etc.

TYT has a quad band mobile for about $280. Covers 440, 146, 50, and 29 MHz (70cm, 2m, 6m, and 10m) but has the remote head, cross band, etc.

prerunner1982
07-19-2015, 08:51 AM
Most dual band radios when running APRS on one "side" can not do voice on the other "side" at the same time. IMO a separate APRS set up would be better and for you a full size mobile with 40+ watts for APRS would probably be best. However it does appear that Fairbanks has a couple digipeaters and an Igate for APRS.

jeepin_idaho
07-19-2015, 11:18 AM
What I need is that capability when I'm not in Fairbanks. Cell coverage goes to crap just a few miles outside city limits.

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prerunner1982
07-19-2015, 11:27 AM
There are a handful of 2m repeaters around Fairbanks but traveling too far i to the wilderness I would contemplate a license upgrade and a HF mobile radio. For vhf it wouldnt hurt to keep a collapsible yagi with you for at camp or emergency, so you could direct your signal and get more distance over a vertical antenna.

jeepin_idaho
07-19-2015, 11:49 AM
Now that I've finished school, I need to get back into studying. I made a deal with my wife that she would take the tech exam when I take the general exam. The collapsible yagi is a smart idea.

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prerunner1982
07-19-2015, 11:58 AM
An extendable painters pole might be an idea as well. The one i use is 6' collapsed and 12' extended. I put my tape measure yagi on top of it.

jeepin_idaho
07-19-2015, 12:38 PM
I have heard of the tape measure yagi but I need to do some YouTube research on them.

Dan
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prerunner1982
07-19-2015, 05:24 PM
Probably wouldnt be the best antenna for an outback adventure probably want something more rigid and more collapsible.

Mudderoy
07-19-2015, 05:49 PM
There are a handful of 2m repeaters around Fairbanks but traveling too far i to the wilderness I would contemplate a license upgrade and a HF mobile radio. For vhf it wouldnt hurt to keep a collapsible yagi with you for at camp or emergency, so you could direct your signal and get more distance over a vertical antenna.

Yep, General license is in your future. HF is about 500 mile minimum distance unless you're talking local.

xjzaped
08-09-2015, 10:39 PM
I use a Motorola SM50 for APRS in my XJ. It runs 45W full time…but I think the tracker is currently dead.

Mudderoy
08-10-2015, 01:07 AM
8037

prerunner1982
09-23-2015, 04:07 PM
7 watt Baofeng.. $25.99

http://www.mtcradio.com/baofeng-uv-5rm-hp-7-watt-tri-power-hand-held-dual-band-transceiver/

Never heard of this model before and can't find anything else on it so am a little leary.
Considered getting it for my APRS setup, maybe the 3 extra watts would help.

jeepin_idaho
09-23-2015, 05:19 PM
I wish that there was a higher power vehicle mounted unit for that price. I'd buy it up in a heartbeat.

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downsy
09-25-2015, 08:53 PM
YOu can get a 25/20 watt mobile unit now for about 100 dollars even on Amazon.

Amazon.com : Juentai JT-6188 Dual Band VHF/UHF 136-174/400-480MHz VHF 25Watt UHF 20Watts Dual Band Two Way Radios Mobile Transceiver Walkie Talkie by Juentai : Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51kMLhgl0EL.@@AMEPARAM@@51kMLhgl0EL

prerunner1982
09-28-2015, 04:35 PM
The newest version of Chirp allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the squelch on the Boafeng/Pofund radios. From the factory they have settings of 0-9, though the actual response seems to be more of on/off.

I plan on working on this tonight in hopes of fixing an issue I am having with my APRS setup receiving packets when I am not within 10 miles of the digipeater.

Mudderoy
09-30-2015, 06:54 AM
The newest version of Chirp allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the squelch on the Boafeng/Pofund radios. From the factory they have settings of 0-9, though the actual response seems to be more of on/off.

I plan on working on this tonight in hopes of fixing an issue I am having with my APRS setup receiving packets when I am not within 10 miles of the digipeater.

When running ARPS just run the squelch open. I know I used to do that when I ran packet years ago that way there was less of an issue with low signal reception.

prerunner1982
09-30-2015, 11:00 AM
I tried that before and it didn't make a difference, but might give it another shot.

However.. I think I may have another issue. I think the adapter cable to go from SMA to SO239 may be bad. I can pick up packets with the stock rubber duck and the radio sitting in the front seat. I can't pick up any with the radio attached to the 1/4 wave mag mount.

I may go with the straight SMA to SO239 adapter (no small coax between) and see if that helps. Really itching to get a 2m mobile, that way no adapter for the antenna and power to get out... but have a few things on my wish lists and just have to figure out what gets priority for the limited funds...

xj-jake
10-01-2015, 05:55 PM
Anyone up for a group buy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-BAOFENG-UV-5X-Dual-Band-VHF-UHF-Two-Way-Ham-Radio-Transceiver-Walkie-Talkie/111658523022?_trksid=p2045573.c100199.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D20140627142507%26meid%3D315b073ed61a43c9 aeb9822e54553d0a%26pid%3D100199%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2 %26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D331661550358

prerunner1982
10-01-2015, 07:26 PM
Would be cheaper to buy them (5R instead) individually and get prime shipping.

downsy
10-01-2015, 08:51 PM
Not to mention the 5x isn't really compatible with 5R accessories AND isn't waterproof by any means.


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Mudderoy
10-02-2015, 12:02 AM
killing the buzz :P

prerunner1982
10-02-2015, 10:26 PM
Well it appears i have the radio/tnc set up well as I am sitting here at my daughter's school waiting for her to get back from a football game i have 15 stations on my display and have received multiple packets from each.. all with the rubber duck antenna and the radio sitting next to the parking brake from a digipeater 20+/- miles away.

Edit: Had 30 stations by the time I was done.

xj-jake
10-15-2015, 10:42 AM
https://youtu.be/kZCDBsBuhmg

Mudderoy
10-15-2015, 01:15 PM
Well it appears i have the radio/tnc set up well as I am sitting here at my daughter's school waiting for her to get back from a football game i have 15 stations on my display and have received multiple packets from each.. all with the rubber duck antenna and the radio sitting next to the parking brake from a digipeater 20+/- miles away.

Edit: Had 30 stations by the time I was done.

Yeah it's amazing what a radio can do with there isn't 20,000 screaming idiots running 100 to 300 watts on a band that has ionospheric propagation. :love0055:

downsy
10-16-2015, 12:59 AM
Haha yup. That's why CB has become almost useless except for very close range.

Edit. Watched the video. Very cool to see it survive all that. For a more real world test I have a 2 year old UV-5r that was spent the past year mounted to the handle bars of my motorcycle being used as my motorcycle mobile radio and it's still ticking today. That's a year of heat, UV, vibrations, and rain showers and it's still going.

The volume knob is just an on off switch now i.e. It's only off or full volume but that happened before I ever mounted it on the bike.


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prerunner1982
11-23-2015, 10:57 AM
It looks like BaofengTech (what their relationship is with Baofeng I am no sure) has a couple of Mobile radios out.

The UV-2501 is a 25 watt dual band which is a copy of a couple other cheap radios on the market right now. It doesn't have an external speaker jack for some reason. $115

Amazon.com : BTECH MINI UV-2501 (2nd Generation) 25 Watt Dual Band Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF) 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham) : Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41inSlsGuML.@@AMEPARAM@@41inSlsGuML

They also have a 50 watt dual band called the UV-5001. It looks like the BF-9500 UHF radio Pofund/Boafeng offers but in a dual band flavor and it appears to borrow the display from the Baofeng HT radios as it has a battery meter on a radio that doesn't operate off of batteries. $150

Amazon.com : BTECH MOBILE UV-5001 (2nd Generation) 50 Watt Dual Band Mobile Radio: 136-174mhz (VHF) 400-520mhz (UHF) Amateur (Ham) : Car Electronics@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VPkPt%2BU1L.@@AMEPARAM@@41VPkPt%2BU1L

Per www.miklor.com (the go to source for Baofeng radio info), "Although the case design is similar to other models you may recognize, (KT8900, KT UV980, JT6188, and several others), the UV2501 and UV5001 are Not the same radio, and has many features that are not available in those models. "

downsy
11-28-2015, 08:13 AM
These are re-badged versions of radios that were already on the market. Now that Baofeng Tech is carrying them though I may pick one up. I've had good experiences with their customer service and Baofeng Tech is here in the states.

The first one the 25 watt one is a Juentai JT-6188. Downside? It runs on 25 watts only. There's no low power setting for it......well there is but it doesn't do anything from people's testing. Some of the more recent reports I've read says this is now fixed but who know.

http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_KT8900.php

The second one I've seen around on Amazon for a long time. It atleast has a lower power setting. High is 50 watts low is 10 I think. So that's a plus. I was going to build an EMCOMM box out of the small one but without being able to turn the power down I shelved that idea since the EMCOMM box would be running on battery power. I'm still thinking of picking one up to mount on my motorcycle since it's so cheap and I'm not out a lot of money for the experiment.

prerunner1982
04-29-2016, 10:45 PM
Not a Baofeng.... but how about a 25 watt HT? Heat up a few brain cells with it Im sure..

http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_NOTE.php

downsy
04-30-2016, 12:24 AM
Yeah I saw that. Amazing. I've got to do some math but it may be my next motorcycle radio. I run a remote antenna on my bike.


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bluedragon436
05-12-2016, 10:22 PM
Might have to look at picking up the UV-5001... Not illegal to tune in and listen in... might learn a bit in the process... now I just need to get back to studying so I can get my lisc. and be able to actually make use of radios....

prerunner1982
05-12-2016, 10:45 PM
If you are just going to listen you can't beat a Baofeng HT.

Mudderoy
05-12-2016, 11:49 PM
If you are just going to listen you can't beat a Baofeng HT.

And you can use it in an emergency.

bluedragon436
05-13-2016, 07:29 AM
If you are just going to listen you can't beat a Baofeng HT.

So something more like the UV-5r+, then?? Would it work well for a beginner radio as well?? That way I have something to start with once I do get my lisc??

prerunner1982
05-13-2016, 08:03 AM
So something more like the UV-5r+, then?? Would it work well for a beginner radio as well?? That way I have something to start with once I do get my lisc??

It can be a little tricky to program, most people use a computer and the CHIRP software to do it and that's not too bad. But I would assume that the Baofengtech UV-5001 would also be a bit tricky since it seems to be an overgrown Baofeng HT, they likely use the same or similar menu setup.

If you are in town near the repeater the HT will work fine for you, just be aware that the signal strength can change depending on the radios relation to other objects such as your body. You can move a little one way or the other and the signal strength can change.

I don't typically recommend an HT as a first radio as it can be discouraging for a beginner if they aren't making it into the repeater well and nobody responds to them. With a mobile radio the higher power and better antenna you can get into the repeater more reliably. An HT with a better antenna or external antenna if using it in the Jeep can help it's performance.

How's that for a round about answer? :D

xjzaped
05-13-2016, 09:18 PM
If you are just going to listen you can't beat a Baofeng HT.



As long as you only want to listen to FM…

prerunner1982
05-16-2016, 08:04 AM
As long as you only want to listen to FM…

Not a whole lot of mono band or dual band mobiles doing SSB these days.... ;)

prerunner1982
08-23-2016, 10:43 PM
BaofengTech has a triband HT out for $65.
https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-UV-5X3-Watt-Tri-Band-Radio/dp/B01J2W4JUI/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472013434&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=baofeng+triband+ht

xjzaped
08-24-2016, 07:02 AM
Not a whole lot of mono band or dual band mobiles doing SSB these days.... ;)



People still use SSB on VHF/UHF? I know they do its just not common. It's actually probably about as common as P25 in the amateur world…which a Baofeng can't do either.


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downsy
08-24-2016, 09:48 AM
BaofengTech has a triband HT out for $65.
https://www.amazon.com/BTECH-UV-5X3-Watt-Tri-Band-Radio/dp/B01J2W4JUI/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472013434&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=baofeng+triband+ht



Would be a good HT to have on hand. 1.25 meter is a quiet band. Especially away from the city.


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prerunner1982
09-15-2016, 06:57 AM
Baofeng DMR?.... maybe. Looks like there is speculation of a Dual Band DMR HT the DM-5r. The fact that it first appeared on QRZnow.com and the Baofeng website doesn't make mention of it doesn't lend itself to any credibility of this product. There are however sites pre-selling the radio for $69.99. Guess we will have to wait and see.

downsy
09-15-2016, 07:01 AM
They've been talking about it for a bit. It's only a matter of time. The Chinese will keep marching up the radio ladder.


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prerunner1982
09-15-2016, 07:45 AM
I don't think it's a bad thing just one of those that I will believe when I see it. Other Baofeng DMR articles were posted as April Fools jokes sooooo yeah.

xjzaped
09-15-2016, 12:11 PM
Baofeng DMR?.... maybe. Looks like there is speculation of a Dual Band DMR HT the DM-5r. The fact that it first appeared on QRZnow.com and the Baofeng website doesn't make mention of it doesn't lend itself to any credibility of this product. There are however sites pre-selling the radio for $69.99. Guess we will have to wait and see.



It is speced at Tier I which does not allow for digital repeater use.


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prerunner1982
09-26-2016, 08:44 PM
http://www.radioddity.com/us/blog/truth-about-dm-5r/

"Rumor 1: The BaoFeng DM-5R is not compatible with MOTOTRBO TIER 2.

FALSE. While the BaoFeng DM-5R comes out of the box only supporting Tier 1, it can be easily upgraded to support Tier 2 online. The upgrade will be available at Radioddity.com as well as BaoFeng’s official website (under construction). This upgrade costs less than $10."

xjzaped
09-26-2016, 09:27 PM
http://www.radioddity.com/us/blog/truth-about-dm-5r/

"Rumor 1: The BaoFeng DM-5R is not compatible with MOTOTRBO TIER 2.

FALSE. While the BaoFeng DM-5R comes out of the box only supporting Tier 1, it can be easily upgraded to support Tier 2 online. The upgrade will be available at Radioddity.com as well as BaoFeng’s official website (under construction). This upgrade costs less than $10."

So they say…they also say it will not be available upon initial release as well. I'm actually quite curious as to the actual tech specs of the radio (what vocoder is in it).

prerunner1982
01-20-2017, 08:46 AM
Baofeng DM-5R is a subpar radio? What.... no way!...

http://www.rmham.org/wordpress/baofeng-dm-5r-test-results

bluedragon436
01-26-2017, 02:07 PM
Hey, been looking at the DM-5R again... saw a couple folks talk about the Baofeng US BF-F9 V2+.. have you guys heard anything on it?? Or more what the pros/cons are between either one.. at least maybe as a first radio to get started??

prerunner1982
01-28-2017, 10:46 PM
For DMR the TYT MD-380 is quite popular. DMR took off here pretty well as there are 5 or 6 repeaters in town.

The BF-F9 V2 looks like a higher power UV-5R and I am sure it will work fine and drain the battery that much quicker.

bluedragon436
01-29-2017, 11:41 PM
For DMR the TYT MD-380 is quite popular. DMR took off here pretty well as there are 5 or 6 repeaters in town.

The BF-F9 V2 looks like a higher power UV-5R and I am sure it will work fine and drain the battery that much quicker.

Well I figure I'd run a lower wattage for the most part.. just kind of nice, to have the added power if needed or wanted for anything...