Normally you need a HAM license to transmit legally with this radio. In an emergency, you can transmit all you want and you can always listen in on any frequency.
a must have for all..IMO...alsi, That's a lot of bang for the buck or is that a lot of Bao for the Feng..
I bought a pair in dec 2016 for about 4 bucks more each.( BF-F8+ which is 'supposed' to be the 2dn gen uv5r..) I check the batteries every once and while they're still fully charged (~80%) Got the programming cable and ext mics too. I thought Id be a HAM by now but it's there for emergency use only and thankfully I've yet to use them.
I keep a few of these around for emergencies. I probably need to replace batteries! Actually, probably cheaper to replace the unit. Work well and well made
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
I actually took a HAM class to get my license to use these. There are government use frequencies that have big penalties if you transmit over them. That said these are great for use in communicating where cell phones don't reach.
Is there any range for this? These are 5 watt. In a flat-out environment like on boats or beachside, should be about 4 to 6 miles. But much lower in the city If you manage to get on a repeater, your range can be drastically larger, like in the tens of miles or even hundreds of miles depending on the repeater(s) Get Licensed and you will get all this information as part of it. Find your local Ham radio group. You will be happier and you'll find people to talk to.
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I bought a pair in dec 2016 for about 4 bucks more each.( BF-F8+ which is 'supposed' to be the 2dn gen uv5r..) I check the batteries every once and while they're still fully charged (~80%)
Got the programming cable and ext mics too. I thought Id be a HAM by now but it's there for emergency use only and thankfully I've yet to use them.
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
That is right! Check the details here
http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas
Hope this helps
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
Good advice! Thank you!
Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary
I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
That is right! Check the details here
http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas
Hope this helps
Thanks so much! I've saved that link for future use!
These are 5 watt. In a flat-out environment like on boats or beachside, should be about 4 to 6 miles. But much lower in the city
If you manage to get on a repeater, your range can be drastically larger, like in the tens of miles or even hundreds of miles depending on the repeater(s)
Get Licensed and you will get all this information as part of it. Find your local Ham radio group. You will be happier and you'll find people to talk to.
Thank you!