gaberelli
-
Posts
9 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Gallery
Classifieds
Posts posted by gaberelli
-
-
14 hours ago, Sshannon said:
A lot of my friends have purchased UV5R radios. I’ve only seen one part failure, a microphone jack that no longer connects the built in microphone when the plug is removed. I’ve not seen one DOA.
Mine seemed to be software. Buttons didn’t work, reset didn’t work, randomly it moved between functions. Very weird. I loaded same Chirp file that worked on other one and still no go.
-
16 hours ago, OffRoaderX said:
This is literally the first time I have ever heard of a UV-5R that was DOA.. I've purchased over a dozen, and know probably 100+ people that have also purchased them, so it is likely not a pattern.
That said, virtually anything is a step up.
Good to know as I know it’s super popular considering price point. Would love to know what’s considered the sweet spot step up for casual use.
BTW, been consuming many of your vids and found the latest on the GMRS UV-5R interesting. Keep up the solid vids and humor.
-
25 minutes ago, pcradio said:
The UV-5R is uber low cost. I have one and it is neat. Play around with it, send back the bad one and order a new one. If you like radio and or have a good utility use for it (I use it while hiking), then there are some cool tech out there. I'm enjoying my Yaesu and I appreciate the features it has.
Yes, to Amazon’s and Baofeng’s credit, replacement radio in hand two days later. IF this is a pattern, I’ll be all ears for something a step up. Points of diminishing returns considered.
-
RTOTD: me thinks Baofeng is Chinese for knockoff of a knockoff of a knockoff when buying through Amazon…
-
Well, with my freshly printed GMRS FCC license in hand, I took receipt of my brand new Baofeng starter radios yesterday. One of them seems to work fine but one of them was completely DOA. Now I am starting to understand why the warnings about how expensive this hobby can be. I have a feeling an upgrade will be in my future…
-
-
1 minute ago, WRXD372 said:
@gaberelli don't listen to this -- there is no way the GMRS hobby triggers spending of any kind
Welcome to the hobby and the forum !!!
P.S. Have you considered a premium membership ...
Oh this in ADDITION to all my very expensive hobbies...
-
Baofeng UV-5R, off to a rocky start..
in General Discussion
Posted
Much success!! All programmed and good to go for weeklong camping trip.