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2-Way Radio - Budget

Communication during an emergency is so important. BaoFeng radios are highly rated and super reliable. This radio comes with multiple batteries, a long antenna, multiple mic options, a keypad, and an LCD screen.

The VHF and UHF dual-band radio has a great range. In our product tests we have been able to reach other radios from considerable distances - further than competitors.

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Survival Purpose

Communicating with others in a survival situation can be life saving. We recommend Stage 2 bug out bags have one 2-way radio and Stage 3 household kits have at least two. Many experts recommend a radio per household member. We like the idea of having two of these quality radios per household with a standard RFS walkie talkie per person.

In our tests we have been able to reach several miles of range in forested, hilly terrain. I've been pleasantly surprised by how effectively we can communicate.

As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) our ward unit connects every Sunday night in the evening. After checking in (we get 15-20 families per week) the captain reports up to the Stake level. After, the stake reports up to the Region and from there to church head quarters.

It brings so much peace of mind to know others are out there who could communicate during a 'grid-is-down', 'cell-phones-are-out' situation.

What's in the box？

1x BaoFeng UV-82 Radio
2x 7.4V/2800mAh BL-8 Battery
1x Antenna(136MHz-174MHz&400-480MHz)
1X TIDRADIO TD-771 Long Antenna
1x Baofeng Hand Mic.
1x Programming Cable
1x Power Adapter
1x Earpiece
1x User Manual

Specification:

Frequency Range: 136-174 & 400-480MHz
Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
50 CTCSS/ 104DCS coder & tone searching
FM radio and 25 stations storage
1750Hz Brust Tone
Wide/Narrow Band(25kHz/12.5kHz)
Dual Band, Dual Display, Dual Frequency, Dual Standby
25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
128 groups channels storage

What We Like

Specs - The channel access, range, multiple bands, etc give a TON of options
Rechargeable - The battery is long lasting and quick charging
Compact - The form factor is compact and the device can fit in most bags or pockets
Programmable - An ex-fireman, communications pro has programmed all of our radios with preset channels and settings for ease of use

Tips and Recommendations

Get your ham license
Join a group who communicates regularly so you can practice

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