What is the difference between this BF-888S Long Range UHF 400-470 MHz 5W CTCSS DCS &amp; AGPtek&reg; (2 pack) BaoFeng Newest Model UV-5RE 136-174/400-480 MHz
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The main difference is the 888 is single band and the 5re is duel. In the 400 MHz range with the same antenna they will perform the same. Basically you just get more bands with the 5re
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ClearStream 5 is VHF, ClearStream 4 is UHF. If you buy only the 5, you will get long range VHF, and some short range UHF, and if you buy only the 4, you will get long range UHF, and short range VHF, so you really need both. I've had both installed since Dec 2012, saving me $1500 so far....would be more savings, but I still need the cable company for Internet access :-). If you get both, make sure the cable length between the antenna and the signal combiner is exactly the same....so just buy some pre-made 3', or 4' cable lengths.
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Here is a link to show you what Radios have what Wattage outputs. I have the UV5R, 888, 8Plus. They are all programmed similarly but also have different uses.Here is the Link https://www.facebook.com/NETexasPreppers/photos/a.205764139582767.1073741837.205014389657742/398422600316919/?type=1&theate;r
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You can't legally use this model for public safety. You want the UV-82C for that; it's the version that is Part 90 type accepted. BaoFeng UV-82C (Commercial Model - Part 90 Approved) (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, and MoreThe UV-82C may or may not suit your needs. If your fire department uses a trunked system or any form of digital radio it won't work. You MUST purchase the programming cable to use the UV-82C; there is no other way to set it up for the frequencies you need. The Baofeng is not as rugged as some of the expensive commercial radios, but at $55 you can afford to replace it if somebody breaks one. You can't legally use this model for public safety. You want the UV-82C for that; it's the version that is Part 90 type accepted. BaoFeng UV-82C (Commercial Model - Part 90 Approved) (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, and MoreThe UV-82C may or may not suit your needs. If your fire department uses a trunked system or any form of digital radio it won't work. You MUST purchase the programming cable to use the UV-82C; there is no other... » Read More You can't legally use this model for public safety. You want the UV-82C for that; it's the version that is Part 90 type accepted. BaoFeng UV-82C (Commercial Model - Part 90 Approved) (USA Warranty) Dual-Band 136-174/400-520 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Transceiver, HT - With Battery, Earpiece, Antenna, Charger, and MoreThe UV-82C may or may not suit your needs. If your fire department uses a trunked system or any form of digital radio it won't work. You MUST purchase the programming cable to use the UV-82C; there is no other way to set it up for the frequencies you need. The Baofeng is not as rugged as some of the expensive commercial radios, but at $55 you can afford to replace it if somebody breaks one. « Show Less
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Unless Baofeng has changed their antennas, this antenna (at least the one I received) is longer than the stock antenna on the UV-5R radio variants. I believe this is the same antenna however used on some of the other Baofeng models but I can't verify that as I own a UV-5RA.
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Having bought the UV82 and the UV82L, the only difference is that the UV82L had a 2 PTT headset with it. Otherwise they are the same radio.
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The UV-B5 has a channel knob on top and an emergency call button (which in my opinion is more of a problem then an option) The UV-B6 has a flashlight instead of the channel knob and dose not have the emergency call button. Other than that they are the exact same radio. As far as the 520 MhZ the radios as I understand it are capable of being programmed in that range but it is illegal in the USA to go above the 480 Mhz so to sell them in the US they advertise a max of 480 MHZ
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Hey i just ordered "Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way..."wvery one got this one..not bad
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This model is dual band radio , frequency is 1326-174MHz ,400-470MHz . VHF and UHF in one radio ,you can place the order .Thank you.
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The UV-5R is FCC Part 90 type accepted. Unless your license specifically states a 1watt max, you are ok to run higher power. Narrow band is a must. Spend another 8 bucks and by the programming cable. Then go to http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home and down load a program that works real well. Good luck, it's an amazing radio.
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The uv-5r and the bf-f8+ take the same extended battery . According to Baofeng's website all accessories work for the ur-5r and bf-f8. Hope this helps
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these uvb5 & uvb6 radios are absolute crap.....I have had to throw away at least 3 of them. Total garbage..... if you are going to get a baofeng get the uv-82 or the original uv5r. As for antennas spend the extra money and get a comet or diamond from a RADIO retailer not here or ebay you will be wasting your money with all the no name knock off antennas here especially since most of them are for the business band not the ham band. FIY the stock antenna on the uv82 actually does pretty descent for a stock one.anyway good luck, mark KC9ZHR 73!
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http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-Dual-Band-Improved-Stronger-Enhanced/dp/B00C3DJXSC/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1375995205&sr=1-5&keywords=baofeng+uv-5r+plus
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I only own the UV-5R, not the GT-3, so I have not tested the abilities of the GT-3. But since both radios operate on the standard Amateur Radio VHF (136-174 MHz Rx/Tx) and UHF (400-480 MHz) frequencies, I am certain that these radios can talk to each other. The UV-5R appears to offer a greater range of frequencies, being programmable not only for the Amateur Radio frequencies, but for Business Band, Marine Band, and MURS frequencies as well. I do not know if the GT-3 can be programmed the same way.John Foote, KE7FDZ
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This radio is analog but it does narrow and wideband.......however this model is one of baofeng's worst ones and is total garbage in my book.....the new UV-82 is a MUCH MUCH better radio. (I have both)..........if you are really under a budget crunch get the uv5r but RUN away from the UVb5 and UVb6...total CRAP
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I have a UV-5Ra, not sure if that's the same as 5R+, it works fine, not in a vehicle though, better off with the rubber duck in a vehicle or an external mag mount. In the open, the EP 14.5 works just fine, no real gain to speak of over the duck but a much more lower angle of radiation when held vertically thus further line of sight communications I made some crude relative field strength tests between the stock rubber duck and the EP 14.5, at twenty feet there was only like one db gain over the rubber duck, at one mile the EP 14.5 was still full quieting while the rubber duck was quite hissy, this was through an acre or so of trees and hilly terrain .... buy it you'll like it ! I have a UV-5Ra, not sure if that's the same as 5R+, it works fine, not in a vehicle though, better off with the rubber duck in a vehicle or an external mag mount. In the open, the EP 14.5 works just fine, no real gain to speak of over the duck but a much more lower angle of radiation when held vertically thus further line of sight communications I made some crude relative field strength tests between the stock rubber duck and the EP 14.5, at twenty feet there was only like one db gain over the rubber duck, at one mile the EP 14.5 was still full quieting while the rubber duck was quite... » Read More I have a UV-5Ra, not sure if that's the same as 5R+, it works fine, not in a vehicle though, better off with the rubber duck in a vehicle or an external mag mount. In the open, the EP 14.5 works just fine, no real gain to speak of over the duck but a much more lower angle of radiation when held vertically thus further line of sight communications I made some crude relative field strength tests between the stock rubber duck and the EP 14.5, at twenty feet there was only like one db gain over the rubber duck, at one mile the EP 14.5 was still full quieting while the rubber duck was quite hissy, this was through an acre or so of trees and hilly terrain .... buy it you'll like it ! « Show Less
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Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use.... » Read More Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) « Show Less