I have been running a Baofeng UV5S for the last few years for messing around and stuff, but the other day it died.
If I wanted to replace it with something a bit better what would be the next step up? I have seen Yaesu radios for around the £60 mark but they look a bit like a Baofeng in a different case, and they might not be much of an upgrade?
I would probably be willing to spend £100 or so, and the radio must be capable of being widebanded (listening on PMR )and have a proper S meter diplay rather than simply reading full scale when the squelch opens...
Many thanks
Upgrade from a Baofeng suggestions
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Upgrade from a Baofeng suggestions
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Re: Upgrade from a Baofeng suggestions
FT-60?
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Re: Upgrade from a Baofeng suggestions
Yes, just looked that up, it looks like a nice little set. Cannot seem to find new though, only the later FT65
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Re: Upgrade from a Baofeng suggestions
I played with both. 60 feels better, hard to compare rx from a hand but was similar.
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Re: Upgrade from a Baofeng suggestions
Excellent, I will see if I can track one down at a sensible price.
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There is no such thing as a Fidelity 1000 which is too good to scrap.
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There is no such thing as a Fidelity 1000 which is too good to scrap.