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Baofeng – Low-cost handheld radio commonly used for short-range communication and emergency preparedness applications.
What are we trying to accomplish when we talk about communications in relation to being prepared for emergencies, disasters, and grid-down? Simple, we don’t want to lack information of whatever is happening, whether with our family members, congregation, community, or the world.
I am a huge Baofeng UV-5R handheld radio fan! I love the little radio. It is a dynamo! The radio is a great size, packed full of features, reliable, and more than anything else EXTREMELY affordable. You can read more about my review of the Baofeng UV-5R radio here < UV-5RA review >. This post is dedicated to…
note: article first appeared in December 2015 I have been testing a number of antennas over the last couple of years. The stubby antenna that comes with the radio is sturdy enough but reduces the overall range of receiving and transmissions. Additionally, there is also one more negative side effect, clarity. The antenna just doesn’t…
note: originally posted July 2015 I am a huge Baofeng UV-5RA handheld radio fan! Yes, it is a Ham Radio, but it is also much, much more and I love the little radio. It is a dynamo! The radio is a great size, packed full of features, reliable, and more than anything else EXTREMELY affordable.…
For you Baofeng UV-5 owners and users…here are some great information and user manuals/guides that I created. The Baofeng radio is a great little radio and RT Systems programming software is the best. But, documentation…easy to read/understand documentation…is hard to come by. These might help. AHTrimble – Baofeng UV-5RA RadioUserGuide – 1.31.2016 AHTrimble –…
note: article first appeared in March 2016 I love the Baofeng UV-5RA handheld Ham radio as you well know. I think it is just the most awesome prepper piece of gear that you can find…especially at that price of about $ 25 – $27 each. But, I have been on a long search to see…
One of the best Ham (can also handle GMRS, FRMS, MURS) radios on the market today is a Baofeng UV-5RA. It is without a doubt one of the best little Ham radios out there today. It is extremely compact, easy to use, and incredibly cost effective for any prepper, emergency response team, new Ham operator,…
options. I tested five of the most popular brands of speaker/mics to see which one came out on top for preppers. If you haven’t already ready read those articles you might want to now… < click here to read Part #1 > < click here to read Part #2 > < click here to read Part…
On January 16th I posted Part #1 of Baofeng UV-5RA radio speaker/mic options. I tested five of the most popular brands of speaker/mics to see which one came out on top for preppers. If you haven’t already ready read Part #1 of this article you might want to now… < click here to read Part #1 > I ended Part…
note: article first appeared in January 2016 Yesterday I posted Part #1 of Baofeng UV-5RA radio speaker/mic options. I tested five of the most popular brands of speaker/mics to see which one came out on top for preppers. If you haven’t already ready read Part #1 of this article you might want to now… < click here to…