FCC cites Baofeng importer for illegally marketing unauthorized RF devices

[HuckleberryFun]

One may use CHIRP to program a Baofeng HT. Easy.

I used CHIRP. It works OK.

 

[LuckySG]

Here's a set of five of the UV-5R on Amazon for a good price. I expect they will disappear from inventory soon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...om-20&linkId=df563bda0a4a99484bf1c8f55a76c43f

Thanks! I will try them out.

 

[Flymph]

I want one...

 

[The Heretic]

Is this really worth it for someone who doesn't care about HAM as a hobby? Do I need a license? He'll I don't even have 5 friends up here. Lol

Radio gear is worth it for a prepper.

How much and what depends on your situation, but one HT for each person in your group is a place to start.

 

[The Heretic]

Also, if these take special rechargeable batteries, how long could you use them after SHTF to say keep a neighborhood patrol going? I woukd rather them take AAs so I can have a ton.

They use rechargeable lithium batteries that hold a charge for a long time when not used. They are not so large that you cannot recharge them with a portable solar panel. Some HTs use non-rechargeable batteries as an option, but lithium-ion batteries have a high energy density so they are used more often for small lightweight electronics.

 

[Geardo]

, but one HT for each person in your group is a place to start.

Ok so 1 it is haha

 

[Siglvr]

Also, if these take special rechargeable batteries, how long could you use them after SHTF to say keep a neighborhood patrol going? I would rather them take AAs so I can have a ton.

Wise man and good call! They do make both dirt cheap AA and AAA adapters. Everyone with a Baofeng 5Ra should have several. Get a solar charger and some eneloops or Laddas and you're gold when SHTF. As plastic has quite a bit of movement even with moisture alone (it swells when humidity is high and shrinks and becomes brittle with dry), and precision isn't a Chinese strong points, get a couple.

BaoFeng BF-UV5R Walkie Talkie Speaker Extended 6x AA Battery Case Shell Pack NEW | eBay

New 6X AAA Extended Battery Case Box for BAOFENG UV-5R 5RA 5RB 5RC 5RD 5RE+ | eBay

 

[Geardo]

I noticed the price jumped $30 from this morning. But has come down a long way the last 5 years.

BaoFeng UV-5R UHF VHF Dual Band Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie with Programming Cable + Earpiece, 5 Pack (B00E4FO2TW)

 

[Geardo]

Wise man and good call! They do make both dirt cheap AA and AAA adapters. Everyone with a Baofeng 5Ra should have several. Get a solar charger and some eneloops or Laddas and you're gold when SHTF. As plastic has quite a bit of movement even with moisture alone (it swells when humidity is high and shrinks and becomes brittle with dry), and precision isn't a Chinese strong points, get a couple.

BaoFeng BF-UV5R Walkie Talkie Speaker Extended 6x AA Battery Case Shell Pack NEW | eBay

New 6X AAA Extended Battery Case Box for BAOFENG UV-5R 5RA 5RB 5RC 5RD 5RE+ | eBay

This makes it for me. Thanks. Unfortunatly the price just jumped up. If it comes down in the next few weeks I might pick it up.

 

[etrain16]

I noticed the price jumped $30 from this morning. But has come down a long way the last 5 years.

BaoFeng UV-5R UHF VHF Dual Band Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie with Programming Cable + Earpiece, 5 Pack (B00E4FO2TW)

Yeah, should have pulled the trigger 2 days ago. I'll wait a bit and see if they come back down again.

 

[Martini_Up]

Great. Now we have preban radios to hoard

 

[Geardo]

Great. Now we have preban radios to hoard

This is my MRE fort I used to house the shelves built out of ammo boxes that all my radios are stored in, surrounded my fences built from Mosins and PSA basic carbines.

 

[Siglvr]

Baofeng UV-5R UHF VHF Dual Band Two Way Ham Radio Walkie Talkie 610551523080 | eBay
Baofeng UV-5R $23.99 and says that they have 10. Up $2 from 2 days ago.


BaoFeng BF-UV5R Walkie Talkie Speaker Extended 6x AA Battery Case Shell Pack NEW | eBay $1.96 for a AA battery holder.
New 6X AAA Extended Battery Case Box for BAOFENG UV-5R 5RA 5RB 5RC 5RD 5RE+ | eBay $1.52 for a AAA battery holder. Get a couple of each.

Hope that helps.

 

[Mountainman38]

Sounds like these could be a decent investment for basic emergency radios. May have to pull the trigger on this one while they're available. Likely better than the handheld CB type radios I have now.

I've bought a couple, and really like them. For what you pay (~$25 each), you get an amazing radio. I got a GMRS license, so I can use repeaters, and I can sometimes talk on the radio when I don't have cell reception. I've programmed in the FRS/GMRS frequencies, so I can talk to my kids on their walkie talkies when we're camping or whatever.

Maybe I need a couple more. .