You would certainly notice the difference if there was another strong signal nearby. The 'fengs and other CCRs are very easily overloaded.
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Wow, I don't know how long << THIS UV5R8W BUNDLE >> will last on Amazon, but I thought it prudent to post it here in case anyone wanted an awesome deal. It comes with everything pictured here EXCEPT the cell phone, for only $15.49. Which could make a nice Christmas present for someone. Now whether you trust a Chinese APP on your phone or not is up to you.
AB5ID
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That's a great deal but now showing $37.99 11:45pm central time. Dang
Well, that didn't last long!
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Wow, I don't know how long << THIS UV5R8W BUNDLE >> will last on Amazon, but I thought it prudent to post it here in case anyone wanted an awesome deal. It comes with everything pictured here EXCEPT the cell phone, for only $15.49. Which could make a nice Christmas present for someone. Now whether you trust a Chinese APP on your phone or not is up to you.
rf_patriot200
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Agreed, not to mention Fugly !If you want to use the poop emoji, this brand name is perfect for that...
Agreed, not to mention Fugly !
Total agreement there. The thing about those CCR's, people are right, they spew harmonics everywhere, I tested my 5RM and ghod, what a POS! Now for a cheap analog RECEIVER, they do the job.
You should probably try a new harmonica... 😉
UV-17R for only $18.39, if you want one, act fast! << AMAZON LINK >>
Sure, it probably spits out harmonics like a firehose spits out water, but if you only want to LISTEN to analog frequencies, how can you go wrong?
Sure, it probably spits out harmonics like a firehose spits out water, but if you only want to LISTEN to analog frequencies, how can you go wrong?
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Not sure if that USB cable can be used for programming?
No, the USB cable is just for charging the battery if you are away from the drop-in charger that comes with it. If you want to program it via computer you will need << THIS CABLE >> for an additional 10 bux.
Is that a 2 LED flashlight now on the bottom? Wow! That's definitely the sign of a great radio.
Is that a 2 LED flashlight now on the bottom? Wow! That's definitely the sign of a great radio.
Yeah, they should probably dispense with the cheap lighting gimmicks and use the money to improve the transmit side of the radio.
Gimmicks, aka "features", sell. Technical quality is not important.
It's like automobiles made in the U.S. in the 1950s. You want chrome plating and fins? Yeah, we got that! You want passenger safety or fuel-efficient engines? Well, um, look at our chrome plating and fins!
It's like automobiles made in the U.S. in the 1950s. You want chrome plating and fins? Yeah, we got that! You want passenger safety or fuel-efficient engines? Well, um, look at our chrome plating and fins!
There are also newbies that are not always aware of the step rate of 12.5 in that band, so when the radio locks onto a frequency, it's not center, so they think it receives like garbage. Either know thy frequency and input it, or scan starting at the right place with the proper step rate.
Just for the record, the 5RM goes into AM mode on the aircraft frequencies and does a fair job of it.
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