BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black)

Why we love it?

High / Low Power Settings (4W/1W) Programmable Amateur Radio; Frequency Range: 65-108 MHz (Only commercial FM radio reception) VHF: 136-174 MHz(Rx/Tx). UHF: 400-520 MHz(Rx/Tx) AUTO Keypad Lock, Dual Band, Dual Display and Dual Standby.

Some comments about this we saw on the web:

* /u/sillycyco on /r/BurningMan This is a great little radio, we have one always tuned to MURS channel 5 (154.600 MHz), which is the BRC emergency frequency. This is kept by the first aid and a fire extinguisher. No need for a ham license if it is for an emergency.

Technically, this radio violates gov regulations on transmission power for MURS frequencies, as it can transmit at 4w - while the allowed power level for MURS is 2w.

Still, for the price, its great peace of mind. Its a fun little handset, just remember its technically a crime to hit the transmit button (in ham frequencies - FRS is ok.)

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——* /u/di5ide on /r/BurningMan Pick up some UV5r’s and use which ever channels you want : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007H4VT7A?pc_redir=1405926598&robot_redir=1

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——* /u/sillycyco on /r/BurningMan The Baofeng UV-5R hand held radio. Program it with MURS channels 1-5. Keep it in camp for emergencies. MURS channel 5 is BRC 911 and is a direct line to emergency services - fire, medical, etc.

These are amazing little radios, and for the price can’t be beat. Understand they are illegal to transmit on most frequencies it covers without a HAM license, but aint no FCC out there giving a rats ass. Just don’t screw with legitimate coms with it, and if you only keep it for emergencies there are no worries. You do not need a license to transmit during an emergency.

It also has an FM receiver in it, so you can listen to BMIR FM 94.5.

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