A couple of years ago (maybe four), I bought a Baofeng UV-XR (the "X" takes the place of "10") radio. I have had absolutely no problems with it. It is also water resistant, works perfectly with CHIRP, and now (unlike when I bought mine) has a USB charge capacity. It was a 10 Watt rated model. Now it is rated at 12 Watts. 73s, Christopher Knowles WD1E
On 2/26/2024 7:57 PM, d...@deutrino.net wrote: > Hi folks, and thanks to Jim and others for prior answers. > > I am looking for recommendations of a Baofeng 'waterproof' model that meets > these criteria: > > * dual-band and TX capable (or unlockable) over a range similar to > old-school UV-5R > * mature CHIRP driver and/or minimal history of firmware quirks > * USB charging by port in the radio itself (no barrel plug dongles) if > available > > I got a couple UV-9R Pro but found they have issues thus far, not sure if > CHIRP related, hardware related, or other, but it rules that model out until > I can figure out what the problem is. > > I got three GT-3WP and so far, while two of them work great, it looks like I > got three models with three sets of quirks (one of those being the null set, > but still, it doesn't inspire confidence) > > I got a UV-9R Plus and was afraid to program it for several months after the > UV-9R Pro problems, I finally did so today, and it appears to work perfectly. > But there's always the question of what will happen with the next one. > > I understand these are very inexpensive radios and there is always going to > be a nonzero chance of getting one with strange new firmware. I'm basically > just looking for people's input on what they see as the most solid choice in > a 'waterproof' unit (yes I know they are only water resistant) from the > Baofeng brand, preferably with built-in USB charge capability, with the > lowest chance of upsetting surprises when I attempt to program it with CHIRP. > > And again. I know they are cheap radios. The next phase of my project is > finding something that does all of the above (including a TX range comparable > to the UV-5R), but with higher build quality and better durability. Feel free > to pipe up if you have recommendations for that, too. Although for right now > I am specifically looking at Baofengs. > > Thanks again. This is a very helpful group. > _______________________________________________ > chirp_users mailing list > chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com > http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users > This message was sent to Christopher Knowles at cknow...@tiac.net > To unsubscribe, send an email to > chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com > To report this email as off-topic, please email > chirp_users-ow...@intrepid.danplanet.com > Searchable archive: > https://www.mail-archive.com/chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com -- Christopher Allan Knowles, MPA P.O. Box 4632 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Please find my LinkedIn profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-knowles-99aba51a/ Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force, 1970 - 1974 Call Sign: WD1E - Amateur Extra Class Accredited Volunteer Examiner (VE) _______________________________________________ chirp_users mailing list chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users This message was sent to arch...@mail-archive.com at arch...@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send an email to chirp_users-unsubscr...@intrepid.danplanet.com To report this email as off-topic, please email chirp_users-ow...@intrepid.danplanet.com Searchable archive: https://www.mail-archive.com/chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com
