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Baofeng UV-5R Radio
Baofeng UV-5R Radio
A UV-5R is a budget-friendly radio a lot of people start with, and it can be useful if you actually learn it and program it correctly. For grid issues and local intel, having a handheld you can monitor with is better than being blind.
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Pros
- +Affordable entry into handheld radios
- +Useful for monitoring and local comms with the right setup
Cons
- -Not beginner-proof without programming and practice
- -Legal use depends on frequencies and licensing
