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Best Entry-Level Radio for New Hams
I purchased this radio primarily for emergency use (during natural disasters such as Harvey) and, secondarily, to begin a new hobby as a ham radio operator. Up until six weeks ago, I had never heard of BaoFeng or BTECH. Nor did I think it was possible to begin a new hobby relatively inexpensively. While I study for my Technician's license, I spend time listening to the different operators in Houston and reacquainting myself with ham "lingo." Sound quality is good and battery life in listen-only mode is excellent. I've already purchased the high-capacity 3800 mAH battery and a short stubby VHF/UHF aftermarket antenna. With the built-in flashlight and ALARM function, you will be hard-pressed find a more suitable communications device for emergencies. And the frequently-updated CHIRP programming software makes it easy to customize the UV-5X3 for your personal needs. Bonus: access to the 220 MHz band.
07/08/2018
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