don't know about the price, I paid $50 for the f11, charger, and an extra 
antenna at dayton this spring.

It acts just like the uv5r except for the longer key timeout and putting in 
actual tone frequencies.

I really like mine.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edward alonzo (KE5KRI)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: Baofeng UV-5R MP3 Tutorial by KA9OPL


> Good morning.
> I've been doing a little research on these radioes.
> I see that they actually have a "us" version called the "f11" I think.
> I see that its about twice the price from import communications.
> I read  this on their site.
> Baofeng F-11  - New USA Version Exclusive USA Version  -  Firmware # =
> USA349=20
> EXCLUSIVE FEATURE....  To FULLY comply with FCC Part 90 requirements The =
> VFO/MR button can be locked via software.    (***** see note below =
> before ordering)=20
> **** RADIOS ARE FACTORY-SET WITH VFO/MR BUTTON IN LOCKED POSITION YOU =
> MUST HAVE A PROGRAMMING CABLE TO UNLOCK THIS BUTTON OR YOU MUST REQUEST =
> IT TO BE UNLOCKED BEFORE SHIPPING=20
> so I guess my question, is were the "non us" versions of this radio able =
> to transmit out of band perhaps?
> and, why is the price almost twice what I've found for the UV5-r non us =
> version.
> Just my thoughts.
>
> On Aug 25, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Kelvin Marsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I've added a link to the new Baofeng UV-5R MP3 Tutorial by Joe KA9OPL, =
> from
> Active Elements.
>
> The Baofeng UV-5R page can be found at:
>
> =
> http://active-elements.org/2012/12/31/baofeng-uv-5r-accessibility-review/
>
> and the new tutorial is under the Related Downloads Heading.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals