Ever heard of SENHAIX 8800 ?...... it covers vhf and uhf

[fires999]

Hi guys, hope you are all well , bit of help (again !!!) please.....
Firstly excuse my ignorance and apologies if I offend , but here in the UK we are treated with a radio called a SENHAIX 8800 which is what I see as a similar type radio to the Baofeng uv 5r dual band.
Covers the VHF/UHF band for tx/rx and has a bunch of features like a flashlight, alarm , 5W output and can be programmed via bluetooth from an Android app ?
I believe it comes in standard black or a funky bright orange in a rubberised type finish , so looks wise I love it.

Now my main question if you guys could help is it has Airband receive , however I have heard conflicting reports that it also covers UHF Airband (rx only) and I'm just trying to find out if thats correct.
Online specs just say it covers vhf and uhf frequencies but doesn't clarify the airband RX details...can anyone help ?
Cost is currently £79.00 so a bit more than a Baofeng dual bander, but it looks good and if it DOES cover UHF Military Airband then that's all good - caveat being that the airband receive for vhf and uhf is in FM mode which I reckon it is.
Thanks in advance as always....
Be Safe
Kevin (USAF Mildenhall Fire Dept) USAF in Europe

 

[AK9R]

According to their website, Fujian SenHaiX Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., is a radio manufacturer.

I assume you looked at the web page for this radio: Dual Band Two Way Radio,Professional Two Way Radio,UHF VHF Walkie Talkie

Have you tried contacting the manufacturer or importer to see if they can answer your questions about receive coverage?

 

[ko6jw_2]

They make radios marketed in the US by Radioddity. In China they make a variety of two-way radios including some that use 5G.

In the US the radio you mention is marketed as the GS-5B by Radioddity.

I have one. Very interesting features like USB power and Bluetooth programing. Water resistant. Excellent audio.

Bought it just to what it was like for $85 on Amazon. Not my main radio but good.

No air band coverage in US.

 

[mass-man]

VHF/UHF air is AM!

 

[p1879]

A Bearcat BC125 scanner might make you happier if you mostly want aircraft --civil or military.

 

[fires999]

Hi Guys,
Thankyou so much for all of your responses, really helpful.
Reason I was asking was I just thought I could replace my Baofeng uv 5r with something similar but heard the 8800 also had airband receive for vhf and uhf - that would have been a good addition for my listening.
I have plenty of scanners that cover both vhf and uhf airband.
MASS-MAN - thanks for reply ,what I as trying to say was if the 8800 did cover vhf and uhf airband I hoped it wasn't in fm mode but proper am mode (some radios that say they cover airband compromise by only having fm mode) thanks anyway, I appreciate all the feedback.

Speak soon,
Kevin ,England