D**N
Baofeng/Pofeng is again offering a great radio at a great price.
Programed business bands 151.??? and was able to talk 10 + miles from high point to highpoint (across Mahoning Valley).On 2m Ham. I am picking up repeaters 3 counties away clearly into OH and parts of NW PA, I can hear some further and one near Pittsburgh but not as clear with stock antenna.All Baofeng/Pofeng radios are not only good starter radios for HAM and great options for small business. Radios offered my MOTO and Kenwood that do offer similar options are 2 to 3 times the money. While there are a few quirks with the companies programing software miklor.com compensates with a better free version of CHIRP and their site answers many questions about the radios that makes getting them functioning simple and fun.The radios them selves are as said a step up from the 5R. Better antenna, keyboard layout, feel and look.I would recommend the 82 or the 5R to anyone looking for a transceiver that will give them an inexpensive full functioning alternative. This would be a great option for Boy Scouts looking to get there Radio badge and anyone looking at HAM radio as a hobby or experienced operators wanting a solid inexpensive 2 Meters and 70 Centimeters radio.It is also a good business band radio for small business, (horse stables, junk yards, hardware stores). Similar Motorola GP380 radios sell for 150.00 bucks each.
J**N
Super radios for the price but not easy to program
Super radios for the price but not easy to program. Great if you have a friend experienced with this type radio.Great bang for the buck! I know a cop who uses one when on special duty such as controlling traffic for a road crew. He is able to listen to his favorite FM radio which will automatically be interrupted if their is a police call. If you buy more than one, get the cloning cable so you can very simply program the second and any additional radios to match the first with a very simple procedure.
M**Y
Four Stars
Not exactly the best but very good for the money.
M**S
Great radio for great price
Great radio for great price. Please note pofung is alternate name for baofeng. Use the Chirp software to changed the saved freqs
S**E
These are great radios. The programming is tricky
These are great radios. The programming is tricky, hopefully I will get a handle on it. The radios themselves are great. Definitely recommend these. I go two radios for half the price of buying the typical hand held. They fell good and work well.
H**R
Five Stars
Perfect for backups to my main 82C.Update: Having issues with one of the radios audio. Unable to contact seller via Amazon. If seller could contact direct at [email protected], I may need to get warranty replacement for item. Purchased December 2014. Thanks.
A**Y
Five Stars
these are better than any review stated and that was tough to beat.
R**Z
Five Stars
EXCELLENT!!!
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