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anecdotal evidence, but I once bought a Baofeng F8hp as a cheap 2 meter for a trip to catalina island. The flashlight LED on it died on the ferry over, and the
by nimbius 8y ago
anecdotal evidence, but I once bought a Baofeng F8hp as a cheap 2 meter for a trip to catalina island. The flashlight LED on it died on the ferry over, and the radio itself eventually barely received even local NOAA, let alone the 2m/440 relay at the islands airport. At no time could i hit any repeater.
the sights and sounds were incredible, but it was the last time I went cheap.
- lb1lf 8y agoAnecdotal evidence suggest the most affordable indestructible handheld is the Yaesu FT-60. Sure, it retails at $150 or so - a handful of Baofengs - but the upside is you’ll only ever need one...
- i_am_proteus 8y agoPlus, it has wideband receive coverage for whenever you want to monitor airband or marine VHF. Similar marks for the FT-70, which often costs about the same as the -60. Same price as four Baofengs; will last longer than four Baofengs.
- crooked-v 8y agoIt sounds like a pretty straightforward Sam Vimes Theory sort of situation.
- Aloha 8y agoI'd agree with you.