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Is Yaesu better than Baofeng?
After all the testing, I prefer the Yaesu My quick pick is the Yaesu FT-60R. While it’s significantly more expensive than the BaoFeng BF-F8HP, it’s more durable, has more functions, better and more accurate documentation, and easier programming. BaoFengs are also very popular, but they come with complications.
Is the uv5r a good radio?
In short, yes. But one thing first: The radio snob in me wants to start off by saying that there are lots of other radios out there – and many of them are a lot more reliable and perform better than the Baofeng UV-5R does. For the price, you can’t beat the UV-5R.
Are Baofeng radios worth it?
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP wins our Top Pick Award as the best radio for properly licensed ham radio operators. It can only be used legally by those who have a valid Technician ham radio license or higher. It has an amazing amount of settings, its battery lasts quite a while, and it has an unbeatable range.
Is Baofeng better than Motorola?
COMPARATIVE SUMMARY: The Baofeng’s removable rubber duck antenna and 4-5 Watts of power seems to be a little better in clarity in the longer distances. The Motorola is definitely louder and clearer in distances less than 0.5 miles.
How do I program my Baofeng BF f8hp?
Starts here5:58Programming and Deleting Channels on a Baofeng BF-F8HP RadioYouTube
What Is the Baofeng UV-5R good for?
The Baofeng UV-5R is an economical Dual Band UHF/VHF Amateur Radio that’s extremely compact. With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the UV-5R is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost.
Which Baofeng radio do I want?
Top 15 Best Baofeng Radio Reviews 2021 ( UPDATED )
| Name | Editor’s Rating |
|---|---|
| BaoFeng UV-82HP (CAMO) High Power Dual Band Radio | 5 out of 5 |
| BAOFENG BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3RD GEN) 8-WATT DUAL-BAND TWO-WAY RADIO | 5 out of 5 |
| BAOFENG BF-888S TWO-WAY RADIO | 4 out of 5 |
| Pofung UV-82 VHF UHF FM Transceiver Dual Band Two Way Radio | 5 out of 5 |
Can you still buy Baofeng radios?
591 mean that all Baofeng UV-5R and UV-92 radios (which can transmit [on] FRS and GMRS frequencies) will become illegal to buy or sell in the U.S. after September 2019, even for amateur use? To which, Stone replied, No. Those devices to not have Part 95 certification, so they are not authorized for use in FRS or GMRS.
Can you use a Baofeng as a scanner?
No, Baofeng radios are not police scanners. So you decided to sink a couple bucks into a Baofeng just to see what all the hype is about. It’s about 30 bucks, so it’s not gonna take food of the table.