BAOFENG UV-9R PRO vs. UV-5R

[duckduck]

I bought a UV-9R PRO for my son because it was cheap and advertised as fairly waterproof. It has a different sort of a belt clip that uses a plastic "button" that is screwed onto the back of the unit that slides into a separate belt clip. First, the button screw came unscrewed. Then after Locktite-ing the screw, the plastic "button" broke off and now this unit is useless to me. At least it was cheap...

The more I send out radios with my son to run around with his friends with, the more I like the original UV-5R:

• cheap
• small
• light
• flexible antenna
• sturdy clip
• takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'
• did I mention that it's cheap?

[wayoverthere]

Would a pouch in lieu of the clip be feasible?

I got a 2 pack with a belt loop for $20 off of Amazon, which also included shoulder straps (which I don't use)...have them attached to my backpacks. Looks like the ones with a clip are a little more...

https://www.amazon.com/Carrying-Arcshell-BaoFeng-GXT1000VP4-Unication/dp/B091G3M83X/

[gortex2]

UV5R is not certified for use in GMRS band. Personally I'd give kids a talkabout for what they need. Unless he needs access to repeaters any out of the box bubble pack will be better than the CCR. All of mine even have WX alert built in. 

[Borage257]

The GMRS-9R and UV9G along with the UV5G are GMRS "legal".

[gortex2]

10 hours ago, duckduck said:

, the more I like the original UV-5R:

He quoted the UV-5R.

[MichaelLAX]

Typo perhaps; we all make them here!