Baofeng radio - free battery

[Krupski]

Hi all,

I purchased a high capacity lithium ion battery pack for my Baofeng 2 meter/450 handheld radio. However, I bought the wrong one. The one I got fits most Baofeng UV-5R radios, but not the one I have (a UV-5R EX) which takes a special battery. Anyone who has a UV-5R radio is welcomed to this battery pack - free. Just PM me your addy and it's yours. It's brand new, never used, never even charged.

[deth502]

so whats special about the ex? ive got a standard uv-5r, but i have the "battery pack" adapter thing where you stuff the aa batteries in it.

[5.56NATO]

There's the reglar uv5r pack that covers just the back of the ht, and a hicap pack that actually extends over the back and bottom of the ht, providing for prolonged operation.

[1 Patriot-of-many]

Are there any good cheap radios for the 6 and 4 meter bands? I have a couple radios in my humvee but need something fairly cheap to add to my 5 tons or deuce and a half when me and the mrs. finally take them on parades ect. 12 or 24 volts, 24 preferred but not necessary.

[Krupski]

Are there any good cheap radios for the 6 and 4 meter bands? I have a couple radios in my humvee but need something fairly cheap to add to my 5 tons or deuce and a half when me and the mrs. finally take them on parades ect. 12 or 24 volts, 24 preferred but not necessary.

There is no amateur 4 meter band... http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-turns-d...band-in-the-us

Why wouldn't you want 2 meters or the 70 cm band? That's where most hams are (who aren't on HF).

[1 Patriot-of-many]

There is no amateur 4 meter band... http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-turns-d...band-in-the-us

Why wouldn't you want 2 meters or the 70 cm band? That's where most hams are (who aren't on HF).

Well that's a bummer. I need a 6 meter capable cheap radio. I need to use a band compatible with military radio RT-524. I believe the 6 meter band is within the low channel frequencies of my existing radio. 30.00 to 52.95 MHz (Low Channel);
53.00 to 75.95 MHz (High Channel) I only want be able to communicate between my humvee and my other bigger trucks but don't want to pay out the $$$ for another RT524.

[deth502]

There's the reglar uv5r pack that covers just the back of the ht, and a hicap pack that actually extends over the back and bottom of the ht, providing for prolonged operation.

this i know. i was asking about the radio. why do i need to throw my uv5r away to get the ex model now? what am i missing out on?

the aa pack i use is larger like the xt battery. a bit more awkward, but i like the idea that in an emergency situation, if i lose charge, i dont need to find special chargers or power ports, just the ubiquitous aa battery

[Krupski]

so whats special about the ex? ive got a standard uv-5r, but i have the "battery pack" adapter thing where you stuff the aa batteries in it.

this i know. i was asking about the radio. why do i need to throw my uv5r away to get the ex model now? what am i missing out on?

the aa pack i use is larger like the xt battery. a bit more awkward, but i like the idea that in an emergency situation, if i lose charge, i dont need to find special chargers or power ports, just the ubiquitous aa battery

There's nothing special about the EX. It just has a slightly "nicer" look to it, and on high power it's 5 watts instead of 4. The battery packs, however, are not compatible. The one I (mistakenly) bought is for a standard UV-5R, it doesn't fit the EX. If you want it, it's yours. Let me know.

[deth502]

There's nothing special about the EX. It just has a slightly "nicer" look to it, and on high power it's 5 watts instead of 4. The battery packs, however, are not compatible. The one I (mistakenly) bought is for a standard UV-5R, it doesn't fit the EX. If you want it, it's yours. Let me know.

thanks, ill bow out, i think EVERYBODY has a uv5r, im surprised it lasted this long, but i mainly use disposables, so someone could probably put it to better use.