Bought mine off Amazon for $29.99 and came with a charging cradle. For $30 bucks, you can't beat it. If no one likes it then don't buy it. So many sad hams crying about baofeng but they all seem to buy them too. I was impressed with the tonal quality and volume of the AR-5RM and power output too. Perfect for me.
Big question here from a noob. I have been trying my best to get pmr 446 frequencies to work with this model. But it seems completely locked to what is already programmed on it. Is this programmed firmware wise with an OTP?
It's preference, like buying shoes. I wouldn't fret too much, get one with the plan of buying something better down the road. Maybe a yaesu ft-70 or 60? under $200. I like the UV-17r form factor a little better than this one...but they are very similar. At these prices you can get more than one and decide which one you prefer?
Bought mine off Amazon for $29.99 and came with a charging cradle. For $30 bucks, you can't beat it. If no one likes it then don't buy it. So many sad hams crying about baofeng but they all seem to buy them too. I was impressed with the tonal quality and volume of the AR-5RM and power output too. Perfect for me.
Big question here from a noob. I have been trying my best to get pmr 446 frequencies to work with this model. But it seems completely locked to what is already programmed on it.
Is this programmed firmware wise with an OTP?
Not sure, the version radio I have is fine with those freqs since it's in the US ham band?
Which budget price (cheap) hand held for under $40.00 bucks would you buy 🤷♂️
It's preference, like buying shoes. I wouldn't fret too much, get one with the plan of buying something better down the road. Maybe a yaesu ft-70 or 60? under $200. I like the UV-17r form factor a little better than this one...but they are very similar. At these prices you can get more than one and decide which one you prefer?
@@higginsreport in China ,UV-5RM's price is $13