You can get the Baofeng UV-5R several places.

Off eBay from several sellers that are mostly 409shop.

From Amazon, but I have no idea about what version or warranty coverage.

From http://www.importcommunications.com. $15 more expensive, but you get the current firmware version, and US based warranty service should you need it. Not to mention Ed is a helluva guy. 
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Oct 9, 2012, at 11:37 AM, Christopher Moore <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello listers,
> Is there a current supplier of the Baeofeng radio?  Or do I need to take 
> a trip to China to find one.
> 
> 73 Chris
> 
> On 10/3/2012 11:05 PM, Gary Tillinghast wrote:
>> May,
>> Many on this list are using the Baeofeng UR5 radios for portable use.  They
>> run about $45 or around there. 73. Gary KB2YAA
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "May" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 10:24 AM
>> Subject: accessible portable radios
>> 
>> 
>> Morning everyone.
>> 
>> I was wondering now what the best accessible portable radio out there =
>> is?
>> 
>> It's been a while since I've been active so a bit out of the loop on =
>> what's good now.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> 73
>> May, VA3AWL
>> www.canadianlynx.ca=
>>