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Baofeng UV-5R Two-Way Radio Ham USD $33.24 Free Shipping @ Nikingstore

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Baofeng UV-5R Two-Way Radio Ham USD $33.24 Free Shipping @ Nikingstore
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Store Repniking on 29/01/2015 - 13:58 nikingstore.com (469 clicks)
Last edited 29/01/2015 - 16:15 by 1 other user
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Free Shipping from China via Singapore Post ( 7 - 12 business days ) for delivery

Limited Stock 100 units , all in AU plug.

Disclaimer: Australia has regulation on the radio frequency, please make sure to use under legal frequency and use at your own risk.

Frequency: VHF: 136MHz – 174MHz (Rx/Tx);UHF: 400MHz- 520MHz (Rx/Tx) [Cover Australia UHF CB frequency]
Commercial FM Frequency: 65MHz – 108 MHz
Memory Channel: 128 Channels
Frequency stability: 2.5ppm
Frequency step:2.5kHz/5kHz/6.25kHz/10kHz/12.5kHz/25kHz
Antenna impedance: 50 ohm
RF Power: 4W
Frequency combination: PLL frequency synthesis
Modulation Mode: FM (F3E)

Software for programming cable:
http://www.nikingstore.com/support/programming-cable.rar

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  • jv on 29/01/2015 - 14:05
    +3

    Two-Way Radio Ham $33.24

    Any Beef or Chicken ones ?

    • Meowcat on 29/01/2015 - 14:08
      +3

      lol. Are you ever away from Ozbargain jv?

      • cornbeef on 29/01/2015 - 15:23
        +4

        he sits at work next to TA ;7)

    • SBOB on 29/01/2015 - 14:16
      +2

      going for another 'Commentator of the Year' award next year I see ;)

  • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 14:10

    Disclaimer: Australia has regulation on the radio frequency, please make sure to use under legal frequency and use at your own risk.

    So is this unit even legal in oz then?

  • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 14:11
    -2

    Any deals on the pork version?

    • jv on 29/01/2015 - 14:15
      +3

      This IS the pork version.. Read the title…

      • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 14:22
        -1

        Pork's the basic version, ham's the upgrade usually.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 14:37
          -2

          Smoked Ham is the premium model

        • cornbeef on 29/01/2015 - 15:24
          +1

          @TightBottom: apple version is iProscuitto

  • [Deactivated] on 29/01/2015 - 14:44
    +2

    we use these at work, battery life is amazing, can easily go 3-4 days without needing a charge

  • mehow on 29/01/2015 - 14:45

    wonder if this will make it through customs

    • eug on 29/01/2015 - 14:47

      Plenty of people have bought these Chinese radios over the past few years. I don't think there'll be any problem.

      • sheikyerbouti on 29/01/2015 - 15:02

        Some people - including Victorian volunteer firies - have been tracked down and charged for using them as they're not ACMA type approved.

        • SBOB on 29/01/2015 - 15:04
          +2

          and because they were obviously using them on non-"free-use" frequencies

        • eug on 29/01/2015 - 15:22

          Some people - including Victorian volunteer firies - have been tracked down and charged for using them as they're not ACMA type approved.

          Have there been cases where someone has been charged for using one of these radios that have been programmed correctly on UHF CB frequencies, and was used responsibly? i.e. not using the emergency channel for non-emergency purposes, not harassing people, not clogging up repeaters, etc.

        • Cheeper on 29/01/2015 - 15:58
          +1

          Use these incorrectly and you will be located and in deep poo.
          These radios have capabilities beyond the normal walkie talkie and are NOT recommended for those with foolish intentions.
          They are a great radio and for this price a definite bargain.

        • whitty on 29/01/2015 - 18:09

          Were they using them on CB frequencies or the frequencies allocated for their use? If you have permission from the owner of a frequency then these are no different to the issued Motorola, Tait or whatever brand radio the brigade is issued.

          These can't legally be used on CB frequencies. Type approved CB radios can't legally be used for commercial purposes either but plenty of people use them for that without incident.

          I have 3 of these (and a licence) and find them pretty handy. My dad (also licensed) uses his when he's travelling around and hasn't had any problems either.

        • eug on 29/01/2015 - 19:35
          +1

          @whitty:

          Type approved CB radios can't legally be used for commercial purposes either but plenty of people use them for that without incident.

          CB radios can be used for commercial purposes. The businesses just have no rights to exclusivity like they would with a private frequency.

          http://www.acma.gov.au/Citizen/Consumer-info/All-about-spect…

        • whitty on 30/01/2015 - 01:18

          @eug: Fair enough, I guess I either remembered it wrong or they've changed/clarified the rules to allow commercial use.

    • Wolfy on 29/01/2015 - 15:55

      My UV82 arrived with no issue - but that was over Christmas when Customs were likely very busy.
      Cost me US$ 41.64 including the in-car replacement battery, so that probably makes this deal a little less spectacular.

  • morpheu on 29/01/2015 - 14:54

    i got this same model, excellent radio for price, parts like data cable are cheap on feebay, only thing that went wrong on my unit was the flashlight started flashing a bit, then more, then no more flashlight, i tried pulling it apart but think i made it worse…

  • y on 29/01/2015 - 15:46
    +1

    I got 2 of the newer Baofeng GT-3 Mark II model with a USB programming cable (for uploading Oz 80 channel CB frequencies) for $88.99 USD from radioddity.com

    • TZK on 29/01/2015 - 16:20

      I just recently got 5x of the GT-3's from Radioddity for $160US with a 20% coupon, thats $32 a radio.

    • ShipShapeRC on 29/01/2015 - 16:26

      Why is the GT-3 Mark II a better model?

      • mostlygordon on 29/01/2015 - 16:48
        +2

        This site is good for radio reviews:
        http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11789

        From what I read, GT-3s have a better stock antenna. Since the price has dropped it's probably better value these days to buy a GT-3 than a UV-5R and replacing the antenna. Of course if you don't need the range, cheaper is always good. That's why we are here ;-)

        • ShipShapeRC on 29/01/2015 - 17:05

          mostlygordon Thanks!

        • shadowarrior on 29/01/2015 - 18:23

          What kind of range do you usually get on the GT-3 on highways? Princess, Pacific and Newell are my most frequently travelled highways. Need something which can cover 1km or so between the convoys.

        • eug on 29/01/2015 - 18:25

          @shadowarrior: External antennas will easily give you that, and more. You can get magnet-mount ones if you don't want something permanent.

        • shadowarrior on 29/01/2015 - 18:27

          @eug:
          Thanks for that, I never looked at the external antennas thinking they will need a permanent mount. Will look at the magnet mounts. Just checked the radiodiddy site, the GT-3 looks like they are good for 8km ish range. That's impressive for the price of $46.

        • TZK on 29/01/2015 - 18:58
          +2

          @shadowarrior: Thats 8 chinese km's. Real world tests put them at the normal 4-5kms range, standard for a 5w.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-wMxRxS7v0&x-yt-cl=84924572…

        • eug on 29/01/2015 - 19:24

          @TZK: That real-world test was 6 miles (note his correction at 2:30). That means he got 9.6km from his Baofeng GT-3.

          One thing to note though, that test was done on VHF which will give better results in less-built-up areas (better diffraction to "curve" around obstacles). For more built-up areas, UHF might give better range (better reflection to bounce around buildings). Or it might not, depending on your luck. :)

          If it was line-of-sight (e.g. from the top of a tall building), you can probably get way more range.

  • mkhannah on 29/01/2015 - 17:20

    Got these a couple of years ago, well worth the price. Great fun.

  • ufsta on 29/01/2015 - 17:41

    So how far can this pickup signal from the next Baofeng UV-5R?
    Also what kind of illegal things can I do with it?

    • whitty on 29/01/2015 - 18:11
      +1

      As with the majority of radios it is dependent on line of sight, obstructions, interference etc.

      Possessing it without a licence is the most basic illegal thing to do with it. Unlikely to have an issue if you stick to CB frequencies and don't draw attention to yourself.

  • mazerati00 on 29/01/2015 - 20:33

    Does anyone know if this can pick up aviation frequencies? Got a friend who's interested in aviation would be cool to take when he goes spotting. I know frequencies are like 120.5. Not very educated in this

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