Baofeng UV-5R

[geologist]

Another good option is the Baofeng UV82.

[Parts]

Watched on YOUTUBE is a HAM licence required ?

It depends on what channel you use. There may be a conflict with a licenced operator.

[Leathercrafter]

Where did you get the handset? That looks like it's all that and a bag of potato chips!

It's just a Z-Tactical handset with Kenwood 2-pin connector. Cheap airsoft handset but it works

Watched on YOUTUBE is a HAM licence required ?

I would suggest getting your amateur radio operator license, it's good for life. But it's not required as long as you operate on public frequencies such as FRS/GMRS.

Get the USB cable and use CHIRP to program those frequencies into the radio for convenience.

[Randomized]

Don't be afraid of the programming. There's some good sttutorials online. The tricky part is if you're programming it for duplex repeater work you have to enter the TX frequency after you program the RX frequency, tone, shift, etc...
If anyone needs help pm me.

I might hold you to that. Being from the lower mainland as well it might work out well. Thanks!

[michaelsabre]

Been using the UV-5R for years, have a few UV-5Rs including a UV-5RA along with some Motorala GP-68's. This 5RA with extended battery and telephone style handset is my favorite, I use it to call in airstrikes regularly - lol

BTW: One tip would be to upgrade the stock antenna to a "real" Nagoya Na-701 antenna, makes a world of difference!


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That's awesome handset! Where did you get that?

[Leathercrafter]

That's awesome handset! Where did you get that?

I ordered it on Ebay a few years back: "Z Tactical H-250 Phone Kenwood Version".

[CanAm]

expected new stock this week

[357_fan]

Usable cheap radios if you use them out in the bush where there are no other strong RF signals.

Using one in an Urban environment with strong signals on adjacent bands will introduce its user to the concept of intermod
and will reveal to it's owner just how crappy these radios really are.

I can't believe that Industry Canada actually allows these cheap freeband radios into the country under the premise that they are for legit commercial use.

I have a UV5R and it cant hold a candle to the cheap Alinco that I also have.

[michaelsabre]

I ordered it on Ebay a few years back: "Z Tactical H-250 Phone Kenwood Version".

Thanks!

[Keats620]

Have the UV5R-TP (tri-power). Great little unit with tons of compatible accessories out there on eBay and other vendors.