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2-Pack Baofeng UV-5R 3800mAh Long Range 2-Way Dual Band USB Ham Handheld Radios

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VITAHUI via Amazon has 2-Pack Baofeng UV-5R 3800mAh Long Range Rapid 2-Way Dual Band USB Ham Handheld Radios on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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VITAHUI via Amazon has 2-Pack Baofeng UV-5R 3800mAh Long Range Rapid 2-Way Dual Band USB Ham Handheld Radios on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Model: Baofeng UV-5R Ham Handheld Radio, 3800mAh Baateeries 8 Watt with TIDRADIO Wireless Programmer Long Range Rapid Two Way Radios Walkie Talkies Dual Band USB Rechargerable 3800mAh Battery Earpiece 2 Pack

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ButcherboyYesterday 04:19 PM
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Great price thanks for posting OP , if you're going to transmit on ham bands make sure you get a license very easy to get.
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RyanR23Yesterday 04:36 PM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
Great price thanks for posting OP , if you're going to transmit on ham bands make sure you get a license very easy to get.

Is it? I'm just getting into this and was going to get the GMRS license because it's just a fee and no test
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Ride_The_SkyYesterday 04:42 PM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
Great price thanks for posting OP , if you're going to transmit on ham bands make sure you get a license very easy to get.

I always see Baofeng deals and I always get excited and say now I will buy one, after reviewing the functions and seeing there is one that's better, than another than another, I get exhausted and overwhelmed, and then end up not buying because I miss the deal.

I found this comparison: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1...view?pli=1

According to this, 5R doesn't have FRS+GMRS, or Aircraft AM RX and it's 128 channels.
It's $30 with a lot of goodies that I am not sure most people can use, and if people are Pros or know what they are doing, they might get something more advanced.

Compared to UV-5RM PLUS, which has FRS+GMRS, and it has Aircraft AM RX and it's 999 channels with a bigger 2500mAh battery (although I understand above deal comes with expanded battery)

Are all those extras worth the price, or are these features really important? Can we just buy the wireless programmer for others because that really looks like something useful.
It's $53 for pair:

https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-Ha...B0DZC51RMZ

https://m.media-amazon.com/images...L1500_.jpg
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Ride_The_SkyYesterday 04:45 PM
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Quote from RyanR23 :
Is it? I'm just getting into this and was going to get the GMRS license because it's just a fee and no test

See my post above, I am just beginning to learn about these things, but this doesn't list GMRS in features.
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BeigeShow6889Yesterday 04:53 PM
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Quote from RyanR23 :
Is it? I'm just getting into this and was going to get the GMRS license because it's just a fee and no test
hamstudy.org

Zip through that for 2 weeks and you'll crush the test no problem. I have ham and GMRS licenses. Ham can do a lot more, GMRS is easier.
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The two pack in the deal has the "3800 mAh extended capacity battery" unlike the 1 pack below, correct? Same main product page.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BVQMFG24

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michi098Yesterday 05:09 PM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky :
See my post above, I am just beginning to learn about these things, but this doesn't list GMRS in features.
Don't remember how, but pretty sure there's a simple quick hack with just a few button pushes that unlocks GMRS on this.
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky :
I always see Baofeng deals and I always get excited and say now I will buy one, after reviewing the functions and seeing there is one that's better, than another than another, I get exhausted and overwhelmed, and then end up not buying because I miss the deal.I found this comparison: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1...view?pli=1According to this, 5R doesn't have FRS+GMRS, or Aircraft AM RX and it's 128 channels.It's $30 with a lot of goodies that I am not sure most people can use, and if people are Pros or know what they are doing, they might get something more advanced.Compared to UV-5RM PLUS, which has FRS+GMRS, and it has Aircraft AM RX and it's 999 channels with a bigger 2500mAh battery (although I understand above deal comes with expanded battery)Are all those extras worth the price, or are these features really important? Can we just buy the wireless programmer for others because that really looks like something useful.It's $53 for pair:https://www.amazon.com/BAOFENG-Ha...B0DZC51RMZhttps://m.media-amazon.com/images...L1500_.jpg
This has GMRS channels, you just have to program them in because they aren't displayed the easy way like so many radios. A license should be involved. There is a lack of FCC certification that can really offend people.
I have a few different baofeng radios and they are cool but unless you want to do a lot of sifting through YouTube, random geocities looking pages, sketchy software and programming cables, and rants on Reddit, there are much easier ways to do GMRS.
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lordvoom2Yesterday 05:10 PM
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A license is super easy to get and it is good for 10 years. It comes in handy during emergencies. There was a tornado that came through last year and I was able to get live updates on where the funnel cloud was and when it touched down.
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HapShaughnessyYesterday 05:12 PM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
Great price thanks for posting OP , if you're going to transmit on ham bands make sure you get a license very easy to get.
GMRS is. Not HAM. That actually takes study and a test.

And these radios throw out harmonics like crazy.
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lolopoloYesterday 05:17 PM
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How do these compare to Retevis RT85? Can they work with each other?
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nolenskiYesterday 05:23 PM
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Quote from HapShaughnessy :
GMRS is. Not HAM. That actually takes study and a test.

And these radios throw out harmonics like crazy.

Agreed.
I personally like to keep all the harmonics I can, so be careful which HAM you purchase. IMO: Iberian jamón is the best.
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faheydYesterday 05:43 PM
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I'm using the Quansheng-UV-K5(8), customizable. Good for cheap thrills.

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