WRQS631

Posting my thoughts on the GMRS-PRO after little over 2 weeks of using it. Overall is not a bad handheld however if your group does not have the same device then text and location features won’t be useful, and without those features there’s plenty of better options from competitors at similar or lesser price point. This really feels like a half baked release priced too close to other well developed and reliable options. Pros: Programming from smartphone is very easy and convenient. The radio feels well built and durable. Included manual is surprisingly well written and useful to get started. Can be used as simplex repeater, compatible with any GMRS radio. The antenna is removable so it can be easily upgraded, they claim is glued in place but a simple twist and it came off. Cons: At this price point the K1 adapter ($22.49) should be included in the box, especially considering that cheaper radios come with more accessories and the connector was changed for no apparent reason other than to sell different accessories. Compass looses calibration constantly even when the radio is just sitting on a desk or flat surface. There should be an option to see both the channel name and frequency on the radio screen. App keeps constantly trying to pair with any Bluetooth device around even when already paired to a radio, making it hard to use. Battery life could use some improvement, about 10 hours with little/moderate use. BAOFENGTECH does not allow reviews that offer honest product feedback, instead of encouraging real reviews regardless of whether they're positive or negative they only seem to approve positive reviews that do not criticize their product.