Roger Monk
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Post by Roger Monk on Jul 27, 2014 1:07:09 GMT -5
I know there are many threads out there on radios but I just couldn't find one to please my questions. I am about to jump into the milsim world but my problem is choosing a reasonable set up. I am mostly talking about just the radio and not any head sets. I am wondering if people are using UHF or VHF more on the fields and any recommendations on a radio that will not be so blocked by hills and thick buildings? Any help will be greatly appreciated!
-Monk
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Outlaw
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Post by Outlaw on Jul 27, 2014 9:31:01 GMT -5
Baofeng UV5R or UV5R+ is what SK has been using seemlessly at national milsim and local level events. The accesories are cheap and the battery life is ridiculous, not to mention excellent build quality. Can't say enough good stuff about these radios. Oh and they are like $40 on Amazon new all day long. Give it a try.
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Post by Ogre on Jul 27, 2014 14:57:20 GMT -5
What is the main difference between the UV5R and the UV5R+?
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R2zoo
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Post by R2zoo on Jul 27, 2014 15:20:55 GMT -5
What is the main difference between the UV5R and the UV5R+? I just did some research into the Baofeng models, as I just picked up a UV-5RA this week. While a lot of them advertise newer firmware, or better design, in reality its the same radio in differing shells. Mine is identical to the UV-5R model, aside from externals. That said, I will also back the Baofeng UB-5R as a solid little radio. Only used it with FRS for cross compatibility with my existing Motorolas, but have not had any problems with it, and for $35 the quality is superb. It offers far more functionality then Airsoft would really need, but you can't beat it for the price. |
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Outlaw
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Post by Outlaw on Jul 27, 2014 22:19:21 GMT -5
R2zoo is absolutely right the main difference is firmware between the 5R series. You will want to buy the $5 programing cable as well, makes programing super easy and you can further customize your radio. A team member has mine set up so on power on it reads out my name so we can differentiate each others radios. And hell you cant beat that $10 extended battery. The regular battery I made it 2 weeks of daily use before it died and I finally had to charge it. Get your HAM operator license and you can use it for that as well.
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Roger Monk
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Post by Roger Monk on Jul 27, 2014 23:03:18 GMT -5
I will diffidently check them out! As for as the accessories, they wouldn't happen to be able to hook up the a head set or an ear piece?
-Monk
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Post by Puma1 on Jul 28, 2014 0:04:28 GMT -5
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Zzan
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Post by Zzan on Jul 28, 2014 8:01:01 GMT -5
I will diffidently check them out! As for as the accessories, they wouldn't happen to be able to hook up the a head set or an ear piece? -Monk Yes, there are plenty of accessories, As Puma noted above they use the Kenwood 2 pin connections (There are two types of Kenwood connectors make sure you choose the 2 pin versions.) Here is what I use: Headset
Push-To-Talk
I had to trim some plastic from around the plug of the PTT unit to get it to seat properly in the radio but other than that really minor modification everything works great. Zzan |
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Roger Monk
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Post by Roger Monk on Jul 28, 2014 17:50:29 GMT -5
Do you guys have any input about the UV-82 model?
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Post by Squirrel on Aug 1, 2014 1:32:47 GMT -5
Roger Monk, right on the baofeng website they more or less state that all the radios are basically the same internally besides for the "second generation" models. They aren't super clear about what is what, but I do see that the BF-F8+ is part of the "Second Generation" line that has some improved internals.
The biggest improvement in the upgraded receiver chip. This helps the radio from becoming overloaded by strong nearby signals. Basically on the airsoft field, nobody's 4 watt radio should be overloading your radio. The only time I have seen a Baofeng overloaded is when you either get really close to a Ham radio repeater, or close to somebody operating at 50 watts or more on a mobile or base station rig.
It really isn't too much of an improvement over the previous models though.
The best way to improve your baofang radio is with a good antenna. I have a Nagoya and a Comet antenna for mine, and both make a huge difference over the stock one. The Nagoya is much cheaper, and what I use for airsoft because it will get bent a lot.
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