Radio newbie looking at Baofeng Pofung GT-5 Transceiver

[saywhaaat]

Hey guys New to the radio scene going on a 14 hour trip up to Rothbury, Mi next week and looking for some good radios, obviously for traveling, but plannin on going on a lot more adventures, so would like something that has room to grow into at the same time not by overwhelming for a noobie.

I found these on amazon and seem pretty good reviews. Any guys on here have experience with Baofeng Pofung GT-5 Transceiver?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...Code=as2&tag=fm-ep-20&linkId=VI2ET3LURIHYZISV

 

[1leglance]

while I don't have that model I have been very very impressed with the BF radio I do have.
Beat it up on moto rides, in the 4wd and more, never an issue.

 

[saywhaaat]

Thats good to hear...seems like the gt-5 is the newer version of the uv 82..which model do you have?
https://hamgear.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/review-pofung-baofeng-gt-5/

 

[Davev1954]

Our group has about 8 of the *Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black)* and have had real good luck with. I just added a magnetic roof antenna and remote mike to mine -- makes it much easier to use. The stuff is so cheap you don't have to sweat leaving your car alone out in the back woods, too

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MAKWC0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DTQ4A6M?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

 

[Javelinadave]

For $46 per how can you go wrong?

 

[saywhaaat]

And they have been purchased Ill let ya guys know how they are next week when we take them for a spin

 

[saywhaaat]

Does anyone know of any good online info on some radio basics from some one just getting into this. :Wow1:

 

[JimBiram]

Great iPad app for studying for exam Ham Radio Exam - Tech by Roy Watson
https://appsto.re/us/_RA4J.i


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[saywhaaat]

Thanks! just downloaded it and will check it out. All in all these feel good in my hand. Cant wait to try them out.