Looking into getting one or the other .Need some info on quality and advise on which to purchase. I will be using the radio's to keep in touch with other vol. firefighters responding to calls ( Not for fire ground communications ) ,monitoring dept communications while responding, and amateur radio general use.
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Baofeng BF-F8HP or UV-82 ?
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toastycookies
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Neither.
You want a real radio if you're going to be using it for first responder / emergency communications.
You want a real radio if you're going to be using it for first responder / emergency communications.
WyoDuner
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Sorry, I don't have a snide remark - just helpful advice. I would recommend the UV-82. Solid construction - probably the best of the Baofengs. Plus it has very loud and clear audio. I have one and love it even though it is not a "Real" radio. I also have top of the line HTs and mobiles but for banging around the Baofeng is hard to beat.
Use Chirp to program and fix the squelch settings (google it - chirp daily build baofeng squelch).
Use Chirp to program and fix the squelch settings (google it - chirp daily build baofeng squelch).
affordable.
I understand it's not a real radio but their affordable to all our personnel. Our Kenwood FD portables cost us over $1200 dollars per radio . The Baofengs will fill a gap to keep our members in touch with each other.Their scanner ability can be utilized as a pager function possibly.The Kenwoods will remain the only emergency operations /fire ground portables ( as they are designed for firefighting ).
I understand it's not a real radio but their affordable to all our personnel. Our Kenwood FD portables cost us over $1200 dollars per radio . The Baofengs will fill a gap to keep our members in touch with each other.Their scanner ability can be utilized as a pager function possibly.The Kenwoods will remain the only emergency operations /fire ground portables ( as they are designed for firefighting ).
WyoDuner
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I think they are as "real" as anything else. Maybe not as rugged, waterproof, etc, but they do the job just fine.
toastycookies
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Why don't you try the new AnyTone radios?
They are part 95 (MURS/GMRS) and part 90 type accepted and are waterproof per IP53.
They do two tone and 5 tone and sound a lot more useful for a FD radio than any baofeng.
They are part 95 (MURS/GMRS) and part 90 type accepted and are waterproof per IP53.
They do two tone and 5 tone and sound a lot more useful for a FD radio than any baofeng.
MTS2000des
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Which anytone radios are you referring to?
Can you provide FCC ID numbers?
The ones being advertised on this site: http://www.anytonetech.com while they may be "blessed by God" and this supposed company (website domain is registered to the US Post office in Arlington, SD) claims they are both part 90 and 95 certified, I don't see any FCC ID numbers listed in their 115 page user guide.
I read all the way to the very end, including their Rev. Billy Graham get saved today special offer. But nothing about FCC OET certification.
I agree with WyoDuner, the UV82L over the F8HP. Solid, good audio quality, very reasonable price, with a few minor quirks. Compared to my Yaesu FT60R, the TX/RX quality is about 95% at 1/3rd of the price. I have two UV82Ls that I have been using for a couple years as backups atnd general car knock arounds, so far performed perfectly without a hiccup. hard to beat for the price.
toastycookies
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LOL.
Apparently using their radios makes jesus happy even though they are named TERMINATOR and OBLITORATOR and whatever.
But yes, they ARE type accepted.
It just went through the FCC OET db today.
What I have NOT figured out yet is how they can use one FCC ID to cover 4 different radios...
Equipment Specifications
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Frequency Upper
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Output Tolerance Emission
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Parts Grant
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1 151.82000000 154.60000000 0.1900000 0.9700000000 ppm 15K0F3E 95J
Equipment Specifications
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1 462.5625 462.725 4.8 0.54 ppm 15K0F3E 95A
2 467.55 467.725 4.55 0.53 ppm 15K0F3E 95A
the FCC ID is T4K-8RSERIES
They only show 2 models in the pics but apparently the single FCC id covers all 4 models.
How?
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FCC Part 90 Certified* --* T4K-QZQX3318
That's for the at-3318uva per Wouxun is history | Buy a better radio, buy Anytone
toastycookies
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wrong radio.
we're talking about the new anytonetech.com models.
the 8R's
https://anytonetech.com/radios
Anytone 8R Features - Miklor
nd5y
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Here are the FCC IDs for the new models sold by AnyTone Tech:
ANILE-8R T4K3208PLUS
NSTIG-8R T4K43208UV
OBLTR-8R TK4-QZQX3318, T4K-8RSERIES
TERMN-8R TK4-QZQX3318, T4K-8RSERIES
ANILE-8R T4K3208PLUS
NSTIG-8R T4K43208UV
OBLTR-8R TK4-QZQX3318, T4K-8RSERIES
TERMN-8R TK4-QZQX3318, T4K-8RSERIES
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I stand corrected, I apologize. I think people assume since these aren't "real radios" they don't meet part certs and I was just posting a part 90 anytone. I like my motos and name brands just as much as most people but for the price the type certified cheap(er) radios aren't terrible. I guess everyone's opinion differs on the matter.
nd5y
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They use the same hardware with different cosmetics and software.
MTS2000des
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But I don't see where any of those radios are being manufactured by "AnyTone Tech" who's mysterious address is the United States Post Office at 110 Main St, Arlington, SD?
IJS...
toastycookies
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AnyTone Tech is a distributor.
They do not manufacture anything.
They sell AnyTone radios.
The answer is simple, the UV-82. The BF-F8HP isn't part 90 approved for such use. The UV-82 is.
Jim KC9HI
Trying to decide on which Baofeng UV-82 or ???
Taking my Technician's exam in a couple of weeks. Would like to have my radio on hand and programmed so I can get right to it when my license posts.
I travel for living in my RV. At times I am in rural areas and other times metro. If I upgraded the antenna on the is would the UV-82 still be a good choice for my situation?
Taking my Technician's exam in a couple of weeks. Would like to have my radio on hand and programmed so I can get right to it when my license posts.
I travel for living in my RV. At times I am in rural areas and other times metro. If I upgraded the antenna on the is would the UV-82 still be a good choice for my situation?
toastycookies
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If you travel for a living in a RV i would definitely get a mobile rig instead of a HT
I'd like to stick with an HT for now. I imagine there are components I can add to my truck to make it better?
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