I wouldn't trust any of them to be Waterproof long term, water resistant at
best!!
On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 07:57:51 PM EST, [email protected]
<[email protected]> 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.
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