Spare ham for less than half of a UV-5R

[Fast Eddy]

Incredible but true. Not technically legal for FRS/GMRS, but capable + 440/70cm HAM.

Requires the UV-5R programming cable because it has no keypad nor display. The local repeater operator was using one for his weekly net tonight, and it sounded fine.

$17 and free shipping if you buy two.

http://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-BF-888S-Transceiver-Illumination-Flashlight/dp/B007F7MZ04

 

[abruzzi]

Yeah. I thought the UV-5R was just too expensive...

 

[Pin_Head]

Pretty soon they will be paying us to take them off their hands.

Technically, although they are not certified for FRS or GMRS, they work pretty well on these channels.

 

[e9999]

so, no display and a voice telling you what channel you are on...
how many channels do they have?

 

[Pin_Head]

128 channels

 

[rusty_tlc]

Everything I find says 16 channels.
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11094

 

[rusty_tlc]

Looks like a great radio for hiking or spotting on the trail. I didn't research enough to find out if the power could be set to less than the 5W or 3W level, not clear which it is.

 

[Pin_Head]

16 channels and no VHS either. I say spend the extra $12 and get the whole UV-5R enchilada.

 

[e9999]

16 channels and no VHS either. I say spend the extra $12 and get the whole UV-5R enchilada.

dude, get with the times... VHS is long dead...! plus the tapes are a bit big for a HT...