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Baofeng handheld comms

Post by RRA629 » Sun Nov 26, 2017 1:05 am

Is there anyone here that has SHTF radio comms organized? I'm interested in picking up a Baofeng radio and looking for some insight on these and maybe a user group.

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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by Roland the Headless » Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:24 pm

I have 2 of these handhelds.
A UV-5RA+ and a UV-5R+Plus.
There are subtle differences in the two but they work and function the same for the most part.
I would would suggest to get 2 batteries to just put away and don't use at all, don't charge these, till needed.
Get the long ones for use they give the radio a better feel in your hand.
the long battery I have is a EBL model: BL-5L . It fits the +plus perfect but the RA+, I had to file a little part on the bottom of the unit.
as far as any user groups look on google .... I guess ??
go on the internet too www.chirp.com or google, it this program will help you program your unit easier
you will need the acc cable
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by RRA629 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:40 pm

Good info. Thanks!

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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by GeorgOrwell » Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:42 pm

This company has its roots in China. Please be aware of it before making a purchase.
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by Grendel509 » Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:20 pm

GeorgOrwell wrote:
Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:42 pm
This company has its roots in China. Please be aware of it before making a purchase.
What would you recommend?

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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by Blassted » Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:46 pm

Grendel509 wrote:
Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:20 pm
GeorgOrwell wrote:
Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:42 pm
This company has its roots in China. Please be aware of it before making a purchase.
What would you recommend?
Black box by Kleinelectronics.com. They are medium priced.
Last I heard they are an American company and radios built right here in the USA. Modeled after the Motorola.
Hope this helps in your research.
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by Torakan » Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:19 pm

Blassted wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 3:46 pm
Grendel509 wrote:
Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:20 pm
GeorgOrwell wrote:
Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:42 pm
This company has its roots in China. Please be aware of it before making a purchase.
What would you recommend?
Black box by Kleinelectronics.com. They are medium priced.
Last I heard they are an American company and radios built right here in the USA. Modeled after the Motorola.
Hope this helps in your research.
I’m not seeing that they have anything Ham compatible. Even though Baofeng is a Chinese company, they really own the inexpensive Ham market.
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by kevinmajor » Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:45 am

I just got the 2 pack from Amazon for $55, they came with a programming cable, long antenas, and other accessories. I got them for snowmobiling, not SHTF. They seem to be of pretty good quality and were fairly easy to program, I used CHIRP software and my home PC to program. BCA is the snowmobiling go to radio, but they are $200 each and are 1 watt, the baofengs are $25ish and 5 watt.

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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by Saint_45 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:30 pm

I was just given a Baofeng and have not the first clue on how to program and use it or what I would want to use it for lol I am new to the whole idea of "prep"
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Post by Ajp89 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:53 pm

CHIRP is a program you can use on the computer to program your radios. It requires a pig tail to use though. It allows you to easily save frequencies and title them and duplicate them over several radios instead of programming them manually and individually.
Tons of videos on YouTube with using chirp or by hand.
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by danno266 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:21 pm

Saint_45 wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 2:30 pm
I was just given a Baofeng and have not the first clue on how to program and use it or what I would want to use it for lol I am new to the whole idea of "prep"
Which model of radio did you get? Programming is pretty easy for our area. You'll probably want to see if it's repeater capable, and if so, then I recommend the 10 year $35 GMRS license from the FCC (no test). Once you get the license, the owners of the repeaters will be more than happy to have you join the conversations. There's a decent size group on FB as well, but check out mygmrs.com and you'll see the repeaters in our area.
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by Saint_45 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:13 pm

its a uv-82hp uhf and vhf 8 watt output?
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Re: Baofeng handheld comms

Post by danno266 » Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:57 am

Saint_45 wrote:
Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:13 pm
its a uv-82hp uhf and vhf 8 watt output?
I have a few of those and the programming cable. I also have the file you can load into CHIRP. Let me know if you need help setting it up.
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