I ordered this UV-5X3 radio before the Sept. 30, 2019 deadline. I am pleases with the BF-F80HP I got a while ago, but since this one has software improvements, I chose it over another HP. The size is the same, but the build is not as beefy seemingly. The BAND button is the only extra control in it. A programming cableb is not included. The speaker is a little more tinny, but still loud and clear. I ordered the Nagoia tri-band antenna which is long andflexable.I wanted it to still have all the frequency coverages, not limited by the new FCC communist agenda. I almost returned it when I read the specs in the manuel. But after testing the one I got, I found that it has much more range than even my BF-80HP! I think the included manuel is for future models. Test it before getting disappointed. The range of mine on each band is fantastic, 130 - 172.999, 222 - 225.999, 400 - 520.999. Tri band. After Sept. 30, 2019, you may find the radio sold with limited ranges. So get it now, in any brand you choose before you can't. Because like braudcast TV, they are coming for your radios and guns soon.