Handheld Transciever
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What we Like
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What we DON'T Like
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Baofeng UV-21R
6 Watt Transmit Power
VHF/UHF Dual Band 999 Channels 10 oz 2.4"W x 1.5"D x 4.5"H w/o antenna
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Full function radio at a great price.
New. Design released in 2023
Includes a charging cradle and a USB C to A cable for charging with a standard USB 5v adapter which makes it ideal for using in a car.
The large color dispaly is unique and beautiful.
Good Rx and TX while charging in the care with the USB cable provided the battery is charged to one bar or more.
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This is the largest size radio probably due to the larger screen.
It is also the heaviest; however. solidly built radio.
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Baofeng UV-S9 Plus
8 Watt Transmit Power
VHF/UHF Dual Band 128 Channels 7.2 oz 2.2"W x 1.25"D x 4.5"H w/o antenna
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This is the lightest and smallest radio on our list. It fits nicely in your pocket.
This radio has a charging cradle and can also be charged with the included custom USB A cable for charging with a standard USB 5V adapter.
This 7 watt radio gives you a little boost over the 6 watt radio; however, that is not usually important.
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The custom USB cable is made wtih a solid state chip that converts 5V to 7.5V and generates RF noise. This RF noise interferres with the radio's audio and transmisson.
For best RX and TX unplug the USB charging cable when the radio is turned on.
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Baofeng UV-82HP
7 Watt Transmit Power (Note 1) (my test 6.4 Watts)
VHF/UHF Dual Band 128 Channels 7.9 oz 2.4"W x 1.3"D x 5.0"H w/o antenna
Chose from 4 colors
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7 Watt transmit power is sufficient to reach the repeater from anywhere in 95120 including inside most houses.
Dual band means you can listen to two frequencies at the same time or scan multiple frequencies while monitoring AVPSN.
Available in multiple colors.
There are many accessories available for this radio: Extra snap-in batteries Dual Push To Talk Speaker Mic Battery Eliminator with DC Adapter for automobile Cup holder for automobile Covert Air Acoustic Tube Earpiece
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Because of the many features in this radio, it is more complicated to learn and operate.
The higher power isn't really required in most locations.
No USB charging.
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Baofeng BF-F8HP (Note 1)
7 Watt Transmit Power (my test 6.3 Watts)
VHF/UHF Dual Band 128 Channels 7.4 oz 2.4"W x 1.3"D x 4.3"H w/o antenna
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Same as UV-82HP except:
Smaller size ( about 1" shorter) Keypad buttons significantly smaller Single Push To Talk buttonm, must use A/B button to select transmit channel Smaller Speaker 700mW (UV-82HP is 1,000mW)
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Same as UV-82HP
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