Hi,
Two things.
First, part of the thing with the F11 vs. the UV5R. The UV5R may be discontinued. Not sure for sure though. Also, bear in mind that from Import Communications, a good person to do business with BTW, you’re paying extra for USA based support and warranty service. From other sellers, who knows? That’s the bigger thing. Otherwise, you pays your money, you takes your chances. I can tell you or certain that Ed stands firmly behind his sales. I’m not so sure about other sellers.
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
On Aug 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM, Edward alonzo (KE5KRI) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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
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