Baofeng, Wouxun, Puxing etc

Post by **Scannersplitterguy** » Fri May 25, 2012 11:15 am

Has anyone bought one of these? Baofeng UV-5R
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370590592100 ... 1438.l2649

I'm looking at the UV-5R versus the Wouxun KG-UVD1P
http://www.radioshop888.com/radioshop_p ... pgodc0WRYw

The Baofeng is almost half the price and reviews of it seem good.
Any comments appreciated! (including Puxing and others).

Post by **rochedalescan** » Fri May 25, 2012 3:12 pm

I just brought a Baofeng UV-5R the other day Will let you know how I get on when it arrives. However I do own a puxing PX888 and love it. The audio is a lot better than a general Uniden scanner

Post by **Scannersplitterguy** » Fri May 25, 2012 4:58 pm

Yes, please let us know what the UV-5R is like when it arrives.
Where did you buy it from?

Post by **rochedalescan** » Fri May 25, 2012 5:33 pm

eBay got it at a very reasonable price new in box for $65 and a similar one TYT branded new in box for $25, considering free shipping that's a good price from America though.

Post by **Scannersplitterguy** » Sun May 27, 2012 11:32 am

*bump*

Post by **AIRMAN** » Sun May 27, 2012 1:47 pm

Can these things transmit on our Fire, Police and Ambos UHF bands?

Post by **Scannersplitterguy** » Sun May 27, 2012 2:01 pm

Yes, they are capable of transmitting on those bands, but that is not what I want the radio for. I want UHF cb for transmit and the ability to receive the bands you mentioned, plus VHF amateur.
My intention would be to lock out transmit on all frequencies, except UHF cb.

Post by **rochedalescan** » Sun May 27, 2012 4:18 pm

I don't even use CB anymore mine are purely for receive

Post by **Tatcher** » Mon May 28, 2012 7:55 am

I got 2 x UV-5R last month (thanks to Shane's recommendation).
they are pretty good, i find them very handy. they are pretty rugged too, dropped mine a few times already with only a small nick in the corner. i did have to glue on the volume knob though as it had a funny tendency to go walk-about.

make sure you get a programming cable with it or order one though, programming frequencies into the memory is a nightmare without it. also found a few issues with the drivers (i found after hours of searching that some companies put counterfeit chips into the cable and the latest driver doesnt recognise these, so you need an old version of the driver... PM me if you need this).
firecom is what i listen to the most (i'm a rural guy so i understand it all). you can set it to watch 2 frequencies, so i have it set to pick up Mt Coot-tha and Mt Mee repeater as i travel from Dayboro area to Brisbane daily.
definately recommend them...

Post by **melbourneradio** » Mon May 28, 2012 10:16 am

Just as a side note ... And not to start a flaming match ... But these things are not Australian approved for anything but the ham bands ( providing that they can be locked down. ) even using these on UHF cb is against the act ... If the acma pay you a visit they will tell you ... Again just as a note for reference

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Post by **Phantom** » Mon May 28, 2012 10:19 am

If you are found with these radios in your possession, you risk loosing them unless you are a licensed HAM - and the radio is locked to the HAM bands.

You are not legally allowed to use them on the UHF CBRS.

As for a scanner/listening - well - that "may" be ok provided that the TX function has been removed/locked out.

The ACMA are currently targeting these radios and many people have already lost them as they are purchasing and not using them for what the licence allows (Ham bands!)

PS: You just beat me to it ...

Post by **Scannersplitterguy** » Mon May 28, 2012 3:27 pm

Food for thought.....thanks for the replies and advice.

Post by **alinco21** » Mon May 28, 2012 6:35 pm

you can only transmit on frequencies that you are licensed to do so on. It is not illegal to own any radio, it is what you have programmed into it to transmit on is the issue. Cannot see why you could not have one for CB as it would only push out 5 watts. Covers the UHF CB bands.

Cannot see anyone that silly to start tranmitting on unlicened freqs in this group.

Post by **rochedalescan** » Mon May 28, 2012 6:37 pm

End of the day if you are stupid and do stupid things you are going to get caught. If not they will leave you alone.

Post by **dags** » Mon May 28, 2012 7:01 pm

so in other words are these allowed into australia by customs

Post by **bodyguard** » Mon May 28, 2012 7:49 pm

dags wrote:so in other words are these allowed into australia by customs

yeah they sure are, as I have a licence as some do here that allow us to use & modify these & other radios
As long as we stay in the scope of the law

Post by **melbourneradio** » Tue May 29, 2012 12:11 pm

you can only transmit on frequencies that you are licensed to do so on. It is not illegal to own any radio, it is what you have programmed into it to transmit on is the issue. Cannot see why you could not have one for CB as it would only push out 5 watts. Covers the UHF CB bands.

Cannot see anyone that silly to start tranmitting on unlicened freqs in this group.

yeah they sure are, as I have a licence as some do here that allow us to use & modify these & other radios
As long as we stay in the scope of the law

so in other words are these allowed into australia by customs

I would go get a refresher in your regulations and radio acts if i were you buddy ,

I thought the same thing up until a little while ago , were by you can own any radio you like its just how you use it that gets you into trouble ,

but this is not the case the act or regulations stipulate , that if you are in possession of a radio that can tx on a freq you are not authorized to , by means of suppling power connecting a mic or antenna , is now or so they say has always been a no no ,

these are classed as a land mobile radio , not a ham radio as such and there for fall under that section ,

there are a few around the traps that have had these radios surrendered by the boys , as they are only capable , if you have a ham ticket , and hae it locked to specified freq ie in this case 2/70 then no problems , with RX only then no problems , if you leave it as it is imported were mealy adjusting the dial , then pressing the tx it is not covered and you could well have the book thrown at you at a great rate of knots ,

as a seller (as im sure there are a few others ) the acma keeps an eye on what i do , well to a degree , as do others make no mistake , and if you are caught selling these unlocked or on cb bands you will get a phone call or visit , i have had both ,

i have also tried selling these on the UHF CB band as was told these are not type approved , there fore illegal , no go ,

if you look closely at the pages of light reading that make up the act and regulations , its there

i think this could be what i am referring to ,,,

Supply of non – standard radio communications devices is an offence under Section 160 of the Radio Communications Act 1992, and can attract substantial penalties of 120 penalty units for an individual, or otherwise 1500 penalty units (currently 1 penalty unit = $110). Operation and possession of non-standard radio communications devices are also offences under sections 157 and 158 of the Act. Non standard devices have the potential to cause harmful interference to licensed radio communications services.
All radiocommunications devices sold in Australia (with some exceptions, i.e. Amateur Radio Equipment) must carry Compliance Labelling such as a C Tick.

there fore ... what you guys are portraying is not legal ,,,

as it has been said , not is doing 100 in a 60 zone or running a red light , and well i tend to agree , how ever these are in place to stop , people coursing , interference on un licensed freq's , and this is all to easy , with little kids getting these for xmas present s, etc , and even here in vic , one person using one of these sorts of radios , to get on the emegency service freq and all but render it useless ,

like i said ... its not having a go , just pointing out the facts ,,, and keeping you guys that don't know informed , and those that do know well if your stupid enough , then half your luck ,,,

Post by **Phantom** » Tue May 29, 2012 3:09 pm

If you hold standard/advanced ham Licence and the radio is used on the 2/70, then you should be fine

Post by **rochedalescan** » Tue May 29, 2012 5:09 pm

Got the Baofeng today, very easy to program and certainly not a bad radio for what you pay. Audio is fantastic.

Would recommend using the programming cable though

Cheers Shane

Post by **melbourneradio** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:41 am

If you hold standard/advanced ham Licence and the radio is used on the 2/70, then you should be fine

yes providing its locked to the ham bands ,,, even with the advanced/standard call you can not have an unlocked radio

Would recommend using the programming cable though

the screens /menus look a lot like the wouxon , if this is the case i would suggest a cable and software as well , although i have the hang of the wouxon now , ....

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