COST: $49.90 per unit (radio + USB programming cable)
WHAT:
- BAOFENG UV-5RA Plus (VHF 136-174, UHF 400-520Mhz)
- USB Program Cable
WHEN:
- Order will be placed on Monday, 29 April 2013 & takes 14-21 days to arrive.
MONEY IS DUE BY SATURDAY, 27 APRIL 2013.
WHERE:
- Pickup from Griffith, IN
- Shipping possible via USPS (buyer to pay for shipping cost)
- Possible pick up 01 JUN 2013 near Indy 1500 (McDs)
--Shipping Details--
One radio + usb cable will fit in a [STRIKE]$5.80[/STRIKE] $5.15 small USPS flat rate priority mail box MINUS the radio packaging box.
Two radios + usb cables will fit in a [STRIKE]$12.35[/STRIKE] $11.30 medium USPS flat rate priority mail box MINUS the radio packaging box.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Cash
- Money Order
- Check
- PayPal (Personal Funds Transfer ONLY)
- Bank Transfer via Chase Quick Pay or Capital One (PM for account details)
ITEM BELOW WILL NOT WORK IF YOU USE A CREDIT CARD.
1) Log into PayPal
2) Click on Send Money
3) In the To field enter <<PM me for the email>>
4) In the AMT enter $49.90 (or correct amount with shipping/extra parts)
5) Click on the Personal tab
6) Click on Continue
7) Enter your callsign on INGO in the comments so I know who has paid
You must either have the amount in your PayPal account or allow PayPal to do a transfer from your bank account to your PayPal account (ie. have a linked bank account to PayPal) so that PayPal can then transfer it to my PayPal account. Otherwise you can use your credit card to put $49.90 into YOUR paypal account (you will incur a fee) and then transfer the $49.90 as shown above.
Here is a video on how to send a PayPal Personal Transfer.
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT_svsB-MDU[/ame]
RADIO DETAILS:
Here are the features of the radio.
- Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-520MHz
- Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby
- Output Power: 4 /1Watts
- 128 Channels
- 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
- Built-in VOX Function
- 1750Hz Brust Tone
- FM Radio (65.0MHz-108.0MHz)
- LED Flashlight
- Large LCD Display
- High /Low RF Power Switchable
- 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
- Emergency Alert
- Low Battery Alert
- Battery Saver
- Time-out Timer
- Keypad Lock
- Monitor Channel
- Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
- ROGER SET
This is everything that is included per radio ordered.
- 1 x UV-5RA Plus (VHF 136-174, UHF 400-520Mhz)
- 1 x 7.4V 1800mah Battery Pack
- 1 x Dual Band Antenna
- 1 x Belt Clip
- 1 x English Manual
- 1 x Desktop Charger ( 100V ~ 240V ) with correct plug for your country (ie. USA plug)
- 1 x PTT Earpiece
- 1 x USB Cable
Note these items won't fit in a small USPS flat rate box so the medium box would have to be used to fit these items and the radio + USB cable.
#1 Extra battery - 1600 mah (same one that comes with radio)
Cost: $8.80
#2 Extra battery - 3600 mah (larger battery)
Cost: 18.20
THIS BATTERY WILL NOT FIT ON THE RADIO WE ARE BUYING!
It is ONLY for UV-5R, UV-5RB and UV-5RE per vendor.
UV-R5A+ DOES NOT have a large battery yet per vednor.
http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/UV5R-FAQ.html
Note this will cause the radio to extend and look like this:
#3) Extra Battery - AAA battery container
Cost: $6.20
#4) Mobile vehicle antenna
Cost: $15.80
WILL NOT FIT IN MEDIUM SIZE USPS PRIORITY MAIL BOX
REQUIRES CUSTOM LONG POSTER SIZE BOX
#5) Speaker Mic
Cost: $10.90
INFO NEEDED FROM YOU
If you are interested in this group buy please post in this thread the following:
- INGO callsign
- Qty of radios
- Color (camo, blue, red, yellow, black)
- Any optional items you want
I ran a group buy last year for the UV-3R on INGO.
You can see that info here.
I have also ran a care package group for our troops overseas.
You can see that info here.
As well as look at my feedback to see I won't run away with your money.
DISCLAIMER/NOTE OF WARNING
This is a starter radio for someone who may be interested in getting in HAM Radio but does not want to spend a lot of money. The radio is Chinese made and loud. It will not take a beating like the name brands.
Anyone can own this radio. However if you do not have an Amateur Radio License issued by the FCC you ARE NOT allowed to transmit on this or any other ham radio. You can still listen in, hear the NOAA weather, local EMS, FM radio, etc.
The cost for a 10-year license is around $14 and more information can be found here: American Radio Relay League | ARRL - The national association for AMATEUR RADIO.
Note on the license:
You must pass a multi-choice 35 question test in order to obtain your entry-level license.
--SOFTWARE INSTALLATION--
Instructions will be posted once radios arrive.
--FAQ--
Q1: What is the difference between the UV-R5, UV-R5B, UV-R5C, UV-R5D, UV-R5E, AND UV-R5A+
A1: UV-R5 was the first generation of this radio. Next came B, C, D, E and now the latest version is A+. In each iteration the firmware on the radio has been upgraded (more options). The firmware on the radio CAN NOT be upgraded by the user. In addition the plastic shell of the radio, button design, button layout has changed somewhat. In the 5A+ version a new antenna design was also done to improve the radio.
Q2: I heard that you can go beyond the FCC 'ham radio' frequencies with this radio.
A2: This radio is designed for the international market and the entire frequency range (you can listen & transmit) is from 130-174mhz and from 400-480mhz. This means you do need to be careful as a Ham license only allows you to TX on 2m from 144-148mhz and on 440 from 420-450mhz. The radio is not FCC certified to transmit on any of the Marine VHF, MURS, FRS/GMRS, or business radio or emergency services radio frequencies that lie in these frequency ranges and operating in those frequency ranges. Transmitting on those frequencies will expose you to FCC actions (ie. fines and/or loss of license).
You can control the frequencies via the radio software.
Q3: How does the battery get charged on this radio?
A3: The charging cradle uses an IC. The UV-5R should not be operated while in the charging cradle. The battery should be removed from the charger once the charge cycle is complete.
--USEFUL LINKS--
Indiana Repeater List
Repeater Directory Listing
Indiana Government Agency Frequency List
Lake County, Indiana (IN) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference
Train Radio Frequency List
Railroad Radio Frequencies
Fan Website of Radio with links to all sorts of useful info
(Latest drivers and software can be found here)
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng
File for software for NWI repeaters + local radio stations.
To be added later
---WEBSITE WITH USEFUL INFO ON HOW TO PROGRAM--
http://www.miklor.com/
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