BaoFeng UV-5R impressions

Discussion in 'Survival Communications' started by GhettoPass, Dec 29, 2014.


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  1. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    You hit two buttons to set it scanning, but one of those sets off the alarm if the timing is not perfect. That is truly stupid.
     
    kellory, Mar 17, 2015
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  2. GhettoPass

    GhettoPass Monkey+

    Ok how about pictures and lots of text describing that man pack. Enquiring minds want to copy! Monkey see, monkey do.
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2015
    GhettoPass, Mar 17, 2015
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  3. hamsurvivor

    hamsurvivor Monkey

    Sorry for the delayed response. My buddy is using it up in the mountains right now with his SAR group I should have it back mid April and I'll get some pics for you.
     
    hamsurvivor, Mar 21, 2015
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