Which is better UV-5R or UV-82?
The 82 feels better in your hand. The body seems like it would withstand incidental contact with the elements better than the UV-5R, but it’s not waterproof. It also has fewer sharp edges to snag on things. The 82 is about 1″ taller (body only) than the 5R.
Is the BaoFeng UV-82HP good?
BaoFeng UV-82HP is truly an impressive hand-held two-way radio. Apart from the more refined design, so many of the features make it a big upgrade from its predecessors. Overall, the device is easy to program as long as a good programming cable is used.
How far can a BaoFeng UV-82 transmit?
Regardless of the factors that come into play when using a radio, your transmission could go as far as 10 miles in normal conditions and under a deplorable condition, it should go 2 miles. But in the best of conditions, a BaoFeng radio can transmit up to 15 miles.
Is BaoFeng UV-82 a ham radio?
The BaoFeng UV-82 series has upped the bar on affordable ham radio technology!
Are BaoFeng and Pofung the same?
What happened to ‘Pofung’? Back in 2014 there was a huge bombshell from BaoFeng: all future radios, that were exported out of China, were going to be branded as ‘Pofung’. But 2014 has come and gone; and we are almost through 2015… but yet the majority of the BaoFeng radios are still branded as BaoFeng.
Is Tidradio the same as BaoFeng?
The microphone and programming cables are marked with TIDRADIO, but they are exactly the same as Baofeng UV-5R. This package is very reasonably priced.
Is the BaoFeng UV 82hp waterproof?
BaoFeng UV82 UHF High Power Intelligent FM Long Range with Built-in Light LED Walkie Talkie Dust-Proof and Waterproof Two-Way Radio.
What is the difference between UHF and VHF?
Radios with lower frequencies (VHF) have longer wavelengths, making them ideal for work across wide areas free from obstruction, as well as outdoor use. UHF radios operate at a higher frequency, which is ideally suited for wireless communications that need to penetrate buildings, walls, concrete, or other barriers.