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I have mentioned these inexpensive 2-meter HAM radio’s before. These radios can obviously transmit on HAM frequencies (with appropriate license) – but equally important you can LISTEN.
These units also can receive weather-radio channels, FM stations, and can transmit FRS/GMRS frequencies. Yes – they will work with your inexpensive Midland FRS/GMRS walkie-talkies. There is even a built-in flashlight.
I am learning more and more about my Baofeng’s – trying out different antenna’s, learning their local range capabilities, messing with the menu’s, and listening. It’s pretty cool.
Rourke
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Great radio, just bought two more. the other four are in an EMP vault.
I’d love to hear what you guys are finding their range capabilities to be.
I would be interested in the range as well. I can’t seem to find a review on it. Great topic though.
lOOK ON AMAZON, THERE ARE DOZENS OF OWNER REVEIWS. JUST LOOK FOR THE UV5R RATHER THAN THE UV5RA, IT IS BASICALLY THE SAME RADIO