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On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 07:57:51 PM EST, d@deutrino.net <d@deutrino.net> wrote:
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<div><br>Hi folks, and thanks to Jim and others for prior answers.<br><br>I am looking for recommendations of a Baofeng 'waterproof' model that meets these criteria:<br><br> * dual-band and TX capable (or unlockable) over a range similar to old-school UV-5R<br> * mature CHIRP driver and/or minimal history of firmware quirks<br> * USB charging by port in the radio itself (no barrel plug dongles) if available<br><br>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.<br><br>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)<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Thanks again. This is a very helpful group.<br>_______________________________________________<br>chirp_users mailing list<br><a href="mailto:chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com</a><br><a href="http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://intrepid.danplanet.com/mailman/listinfo/chirp_users</a><br>This message was sent to <a href="mailto:boicecf@verizon.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boicecf@verizon.net</a> at <a href="mailto:boicecf@verizon.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">boicecf@verizon.net</a><br>To unsubscribe, send an email to <a href="mailto:chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chirp_users-unsubscribe@intrepid.danplanet.com</a><br>To report this email as off-topic, please email <a href="mailto:chirp_users-owner@intrepid.danplanet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chirp_users-owner@intrepid.danplanet.com</a><br>Searchable archive: <a href="https://www.mail-archive.com/chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mail-archive.com/chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com</a><br></div>
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