Choosing a Two-Way Radio for Your Vehicle: GMRS, CB and Ham Compared
A radio in your vehicle works differently from a handheld. It has a steadier power supply, usually a better antenna[…]
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Amateur (ham) and Citizens Band (CB) radio basics, plus dual-band handhelds and the license rules that go with them.
Baofeng BF-888S Two-Pack: A Simple UHF Handheld and How It Can Be Used
The Baofeng BF-888S is a small UHF handheld with 16 channels and no screen for frequencies. It is a simple,[…]
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Setting Up a Baofeng UV-5RA: Programming, Bands and Staying Legal
The Baofeng UV-5RA is a dual-band handheld radio. This post is not a review. It covers what you do after[…]
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BF-888S or UV-5R? Choosing Between a Simple UHF Radio and a Dual-Band Handheld
Two Baofeng models show up in a lot of searches: the BF-888S and the UV-5R. They look similar, they cost[…]
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Tri-Band Baofeng Handheld (VHF, 1.25 m and UHF): What the Extra Band Adds
Most Baofeng handhelds cover two bands. Tri-band models add a third. The store listing for this radio gives its coverage[…]
Read more Baofeng UV-82 Dual-Band Handheld: Notes for New Ham Operators
The Baofeng UV-82 is a dual-band handheld radio aimed at amateur (ham) radio operators. This post covers what that means[…]
Read more Baofeng UV-5R Dual-Band Handheld: What It Does and What License You Need
The Baofeng UV-5R is a compact dual-band handheld radio. It is sold as an amateur (ham) radio, and that one[…]
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