I'm curios too.
I've had mine for a month and it is not Junk.
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Baofeng UV-3R MKII Review - 2m/440Mhz Mini HT
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I'm curios too.
I've had mine for a month and it is not Junk.
Just got mine. Excited to see if I can get the receive steps down to 5 Khz and try some full duplex sat work. Anyone else used this for sat work?
While the battery was charging, I was looking over the radio and it appeared the LCD panel was off center. I could stick my fingernail in the right hand side of the display. So, I took it apart to have a look. Simple to pull apart as per Mole's instructions. Found it wasn't the LCD, but the plastic window that was out of place. Put it back in place and put her back together.
One tip when putting it back together...remove the rubber piece that covers the charge and speaker mic connections. It tends to bind up when putting the guts back in the case. It's easily reinstalled after the guts have been inserted.
One tip when putting it back together...remove the rubber piece that covers the charge and speaker mic connections. It tends to bind up when putting the guts back in the case. It's easily reinstalled after the guts have been inserted.
hi, after seeling most of my awesome Ht's and regretting it. im window shopping for a new CHEAP handyTalky. is this the review that is being done NEW Baofeng UV-3R MKII VHF/UHF Dual Band Handheld Tranceiver | eBay
and isnt there any cheaper ones on eBay? tho i am opposed to China i wouldnt mind trying one and i read how many of you hams like the radio so im down. id like to buy a yellow one or blue is okay too.
and isnt there any cheaper ones on eBay? tho i am opposed to China i wouldnt mind trying one and i read how many of you hams like the radio so im down. id like to buy a yellow one or blue is okay too.
try this dude
I ordered from this dude. he's in China, but he ships UPS 2-3 day. I got mine real quick. Other sellers in China and Hong kong can take up to a month to get.
BaoFeng UV-3R Mark II Dual-Band Two-way UHF/VHF Radio Display 136-174/400-470Mhz | eBay
I ordered from this dude. he's in China, but he ships UPS 2-3 day. I got mine real quick. Other sellers in China and Hong kong can take up to a month to get.
BaoFeng UV-3R Mark II Dual-Band Two-way UHF/VHF Radio Display 136-174/400-470Mhz | eBay
fast
I just ordered another one from this seller on Friday 12/16 and got it this morning 12/19. Now that's fast for coming from china. $49.00 shipped. Woo Hoo.
I just ordered another one from this seller on Friday 12/16 and got it this morning 12/19. Now that's fast for coming from china. $49.00 shipped. Woo Hoo.
Dual Receive Functionality
I discovered some interesting behavior today with UV-3R when trying to use the dual receive functionality. The "dual receive" is really a "dual watch", meaning that it can only really receive one band at a time. What it does is quickly switch back and forth between each VFO to see if there is any activity. If it detects traffic, it leaves that VFO active. So, if you want to monitor one frequency constantly but talk on another, you have to keep hitting the V/U button to switch back and forth if you key up on the VFO you wish to talk on. It's not ideal, but it at least lets you monitor two frequencies.
I discovered some interesting behavior today with UV-3R when trying to use the dual receive functionality. The "dual receive" is really a "dual watch", meaning that it can only really receive one band at a time. What it does is quickly switch back and forth between each VFO to see if there is any activity. If it detects traffic, it leaves that VFO active. So, if you want to monitor one frequency constantly but talk on another, you have to keep hitting the V/U button to switch back and forth if you key up on the VFO you wish to talk on. It's not ideal, but it at least lets you monitor two frequencies.
Summary
After using this little inexpensive radio for a month, here is a summary of my thoughts on this radio:
First, it's a $50 radio. If you keep your expectations inline with the money you shell out for this thing, you probably will be quite happy. It has no "bells & whistles", but it does just about everything a basic 2m/440 radio needs to do. If you are within range of repeaters that you can hit with 2 watts or less, the radio makes for a small package that be stuffed in a pocket and out of the way.
The menu system is fairly similar to other Chinese radios like the Wouxun, and it's not that difficult to figure out. Like other Chinese radios, there are no auto offsets. The speaker/mic headset accessory is junk, so you need to find something else if that is an accessory you need. There are some remaining questions about whether or not this radio meets the FCC spectral purity requirements on the 2nd harmonic of 2 meters, although with the stock antenna, I seriously doubt it's that big of an issue for most users. The programming software is simple. The battery is a common camera battery that is readily available. The shell is easy to replace, so if you beat it up, just buy a new one for $6 and change it in 5 minutes.
All things considered, it's a cheap way to get on the air and, at the price point I wouldn't be surprised if every ham ends up buying one to add to the arsenal.
After using this little inexpensive radio for a month, here is a summary of my thoughts on this radio:
First, it's a $50 radio. If you keep your expectations inline with the money you shell out for this thing, you probably will be quite happy. It has no "bells & whistles", but it does just about everything a basic 2m/440 radio needs to do. If you are within range of repeaters that you can hit with 2 watts or less, the radio makes for a small package that be stuffed in a pocket and out of the way.
The menu system is fairly similar to other Chinese radios like the Wouxun, and it's not that difficult to figure out. Like other Chinese radios, there are no auto offsets. The speaker/mic headset accessory is junk, so you need to find something else if that is an accessory you need. There are some remaining questions about whether or not this radio meets the FCC spectral purity requirements on the 2nd harmonic of 2 meters, although with the stock antenna, I seriously doubt it's that big of an issue for most users. The programming software is simple. The battery is a common camera battery that is readily available. The shell is easy to replace, so if you beat it up, just buy a new one for $6 and change it in 5 minutes.
All things considered, it's a cheap way to get on the air and, at the price point I wouldn't be surprised if every ham ends up buying one to add to the arsenal.
A ham friend of mine gave me one of these a week ago (Baofeng UV-3R), he got it so cheap he just let me have it, he has a couple more. I have to say, though I was real skeptical at first, because it's chinese made or whatever, but after using it for a week, I can't believe it only costs $50. It works fantastic. If they ever make a mobile rig or a HF rig, I wouldn't be surpized if they sold like hotcakes because of the price.
My opinion may change of it after some use, maybe 1-2 months or so if it starts having issues, but at this point, it works great, far beyond my expectations.
My opinion may change of it after some use, maybe 1-2 months or so if it starts having issues, but at this point, it works great, far beyond my expectations.
UV-3R Plus
There is a new model out... the UV-3R + Plus. It appears to be larger with a more rugged case and it has a Kenwood type plug and now features a drop in charger.
First Look Video:
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-3R: UV-3R + Plus First Look Video
Torture Test Videos (dropped from a building and run over by a van):
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-3R: UV-3R + Plus Torture Test
There is a new model out... the UV-3R + Plus. It appears to be larger with a more rugged case and it has a Kenwood type plug and now features a drop in charger.
First Look Video:
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-3R: UV-3R + Plus First Look Video
Torture Test Videos (dropped from a building and run over by a van):
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-3R: UV-3R + Plus Torture Test
got it same price as the other model.
http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=106855
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Yet Another New Model - the UV-5R
Now there is a UV-5R... 4 watts, dual band. $56 USD. Looks similar to the TYT TH-F8.
Pictures and specs...
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-5R: Specs and Pictures
Now there is a UV-5R... 4 watts, dual band. $56 USD. Looks similar to the TYT TH-F8.
Pictures and specs...
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-5R: Specs and Pictures
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