Baofeng radio-stock update

[CanAm]

i believe the technical term is CYA for the seller.

Yes, it is a legal requirement from industry Canada after someone complained

 

[Kzauger]

I would like to use these for hunting. Do the radios have the capability to use standard batteries. ie; double a.

 

[KeltecFan]

Yes, it is a legal requirement from industry Canada after someone complained

Funny. Some people have nothing better to do than complain to "Ma guvmint". I have an amateur radio license. I had a radio before I had the license though. I just didn't transmit. No big deal if you don't use the amateur bands.
Industry Canada probably wouldn't have given a rat's a$$ either. They had to do something because of the complaint.

 

[MustangFrank]

No shortage of fall down window licking rats on this site. I'll be ordering a couple.

 

[jimmy_d999]

Tagged for interest

 

[Botts]

Yes, it is a legal requirement from industry Canada after someone complained

That sucks. I wonder if they're planning on taking on eBay lol.

That said, studying and taking the test is relatively easy. Especially if you already have an electronics background.

 

[CanAm]

That sucks. I wonder if they're planning on taking on eBay lol.

That said, studying and taking the test is relatively easy. Especially if you already have an electronics background.

Yes, I have been a ham for over 25 years

 

[SigWig]

I would like to use these for hunting. Do the radios have the capability to use standard batteries. ie; double a.

Rechargable lithium ion battery. Best one you can find for the price. Charge lasts a long time.

 

[trigger'06]

I would like to use these for hunting. Do the radios have the capability to use standard batteries. ie; double a.

Yes a module is available for use with AA batteries.

 

[Magellann]

^^^ Thats good to know as I prefer being able to using them when out in the field .

 

[Kzauger]

Yes a module is available for use with AA batteries.

Where would I find the module? Your info is much appreciated.

 

[Mongo62]

you don't really need it, however. these batterys last a long long time . think they are the best on a hand held ive ever used.

 

[VinnyQC]

you don't really need it, however. these batterys last a long long time . think they are the best on a hand held ive ever used.

So you just decide what he needs? Cool...

 

[SigWig]

You can buy spare lithium ion batteries. Go wild if you like. Way better then AA. (more power, lighter, use up less space and reusable saving the environment)

https://www.canadaammo.com/product/detail/battery-for-uv5r-radio/

 

[Chumlee Bumsnag]

Yes, I have been a ham for over 25 years

Any chance of bringing in an all-mode 2 meter version? •••• •• •••• ••

 

[Kzauger]

you don't really need it, however. these batterys last a long long time . think they are the best on a hand held ive ever used.

What do you do when rechargeable batteries are dead and you cannot recharge ?

 

[BadeaJohn]

What do you do when rechargeable batteries are dead and you cannot recharge ?

I have a solar charger that would charge about everything...

 

[Kzauger]

I have a solar charger that would charge about everything...

And you pack that into the mountains where snow is usually falling? Batteries just seem light,easier and moreally reliable.

 

[BadeaJohn]

I could as the charger is about 2x8 " in size.

 

[Randomized]

Has anyone programmed these yet? I know there are videos on YouTube about it but I seem to be having an issue that’s not in the video.