OK, so the UV-UV-50X3 ...

[rkraft]

UV-50X3

When I read the specs for this rig I was a bit disappointed.

50 watts on 2-meters & 70cm, but only 5 watts on 1.5 meters?

The frequency span between 2-meters and 1.5 meters isn't that far apart, so unless there's a power restriction for the 1.5 meter band I don't know about, this radio falls way short in that area.

Now, I own the BTECH Mini UV-2501 Dual Band rig and so far, except for the speaker quality, NO external speaker jack, and that there's no way to turn off the "power-on tone" (that I've been able to find anyway), the radio works great!

I opted for the 'MIni" version because of space constraints and I don't need 50-watts that the full sized version offers.

I just needed a basic dual band rig and this one fits the bill nicely!

Try getting that from a Kenwood or Yeasu for under $130.00! Yes, I know, "You get what you pay for!", but I didn't require all the bells and whistles that the big guns offer. I just need something I can communicate with and Baofeng fills that bill very nicely and reliably! Especially on a fixed income!

73's

Rod
KC7CJO

 

[gewecke]

I'm sorry, but this counterfeit crap needs to be sent back on the boat where it came from! 73, n9zas

 

[Kb2Jpd]

I'm sorry, but this counterfeit crap needs to be sent back on the boat where it came from! 73, n9zas

Nice opinion but the Chinese are out for blood so don't be surprised by the holidays there will be a DMR version of it.

If its counterfeit, where is the real one, with low power 220?




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[Kb2Jpd]

There's really nothing to talk about, just another china toy. Has anyone posted honest reviews on one? 73, n9zas

Www.miklor.com did one, had it for serval months


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[nd5y]

If its counterfeit, where is the real one, with low power 220?

Probably this. Ham Radio Mobile Dual Band Mobile Radio VGC VR-6600PRO

 

[K0ATA]

No way I would pay that for a radio from them. Among other reasons, I can't stand their slow scan speeds. When scanning you will miss half a conversation by the time it finds it the active frequency.

Plus all the other things people said... And I've had multiple handhelds from them burn out after very little use...

I would say you get what you pay for but their prices are crazy on this.

 

[gewecke]

No way I would pay that for a radio from them. Among other reasons, I can't stand their slow scan speeds. When scanning you will miss half a conversation by the time it finds it the active frequency.

Plus all the other things people said... And I've had multiple handhelds from them burn out after very little use...

I would say you get what you pay for but their prices are crazy on this.

+1 Agree! With most of these chinacom toys the slow scan speed can be dealt with by simply entering Priority or higher interest frequencies more than once. Even 3 times in say, a 150 channel spread. This doesn't increase the scan speed obviously BUT it does increase the number of times that higher interest frequency would be sampled or checked. If you have 200 channels available, and say 25 high interest frequencies, then enter each one 3 times, 50 channels apart. I've done this with older Icom radios and it works well. :wink: 73, n9zas

 

[blastco2]

I'm sorry, but this counterfeit crap needs to be sent back on the boat where it came from! 73, n9zas

All the radios are made in china anyway.....

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[gewecke]

All the radios are made in china anyway.....

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No they're not. Do some research. . 73, n9zas

 

[Sporrt]

All the radios are made in china anyway.....

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Yaesu and Kenwood both sell an entry level 2 meter mobile that's made in China, and they're clearly marked as such. Icoms 2 meter mobile is made in Japan. Yaesu FT-60 is made in Japan, the battery pack is made in China.

Where do you get your information? I presume it's merely a wild guess, or a way to justify a preference for Baofeng.

 

[gewecke]

Maybe if it was free? Otherwise not a chance in hell. I can always use the parts for worthwhile projects. . 73, n9zas

 

[Jr_Explorer]

When I read the specs for this rig I was a bit disappointed.

50 watts on 2-meters & 70cm, but only 5 watts on 1.5 meters?

The frequency span between 2-meters and 1.5 meters isn't that far apart, so unless there's a power restriction for the 1.5 meter band I don't know about, this radio falls way short in that area.

73's

Rod
KC7CJO

Well the radio that this is a Chinese knock off of (the Yaesu FTM-350AR) had only 1 watt on 220! And that radio is no longer in production.

The real problem is if you need 220 and want a tri-band there are NO good radios currently in production by the Big 3. The Kenwood TM-742 (and TM-642).

Kenwood TM-742AD, Kenwood TM742 Transceiver

This was THE best tri-band mobile radio ever. It was modular so you got 144 & 440 and then could add a module for 28, 50, 220 or 1200 mHz in the third "bay"! These radios are ancient and go for over $500 on e-bay because there is nothing else like them on the market. I think Kenwood is crazy not to come out with an updated radio based on the TM-742.

In the meantime a cheap Chinese knock-off works 1,000 times better on 220 than a Big 3 dual bander does. LOL!

 

[gewecke]

I bought a Bridgecom for 222mhz. So I'm golden.. 73, n9zas

 

[Kb2Jpd]

Well the radio that this is a Chinese knock off of (the Yaesu FTM-350AR) had only 1 watt on 220! And that radio is no longer in production.



The real problem is if you need 220 and want a tri-band there are NO good radios currently in production by the Big 3. The Kenwood TM-742 (and TM-642).



Kenwood TM-742AD, Kenwood TM742 Transceiver



This was THE best tri-band mobile radio ever. It was modular so you got 144 & 440 and then could add a module for 28, 50, 220 or 1200 mHz in the third "bay"! These radios are ancient and go for over $500 on e-bay because there is nothing else like them on the market. I think Kenwood is crazy not to come out with an updated radio based on the TM-742.



In the meantime a cheap Chinese knock-off works 1,000 times better on 220 than a Big 3 dual bander does. LOL!

You forgot the old ic-900 and ic-901. Remote head with each band being a module that can be stacked. 10M thru 1.2 GHZ with a rare 2.4 module.

I purchased two of those X radios. Petite and has 220. People *****ing about Chinese radios are being unrealistic. There are very few American made radios and outfits like Motorola Sent everything off-shore and now they are a faint ghost of themselves selling 14,000 dollar handheld radios for government use.


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[Leelorr]

Did anyone notice the Bluetooth APRS option for this mobile?

Probably this. Ham Radio Mobile Dual Band Mobile Radio VGC VR-6600PRO

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I noticed the optional Bluetooth APRS TNC/GPS adapter for the above radio. That is an interesting device In have not seen before. It appears to display and map APRS info on your phone...

 

[phirephoto]

Avoid the 50X3. Has a huge bug - The channel knob is basically useless. Turn it one click and it goes about 30 clicks. So good luck trying to use the channel knob to switch channels. They say to fix it you have to send it back to them - in China.

 

[KE6JHK]

My UV-50X3 has a female RJ12 6 pin connector in the remote display.My attempts to mate a Rugged Radio headset with a PTT boom mic to this remote display have failed. So far, I have been unable to find a headset that works with the UV-50X3. Looks like the radio is destined for the garbage can.

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[KenCARY]

Check out my thread on my Btech UV-50X2 Transmitter Power(try not to laugh)

I think many of these 50W Btech radios share this issue of transmitter power loss under longer than 30 second transmission. My UV 25X2 however works like a charm and was one of the only radios that I could fit in my Dodge Nitro without buying a remote head radio.

I would beware of any reviews on Milkor for the UV 50X3 mobile-- check the reviews on Amazon to see the real pain we endure as buyers of these things.