![]() ![]() Dust it off, reseat the battery, & back in business. ![]() I've dropped it on concrete several times hard enough to pop the battery loose. I have been running this radio a24/7 since I got it. I change the battery out every night at bedtime. I picked up an extra battery (& later an extra radio). Cleaner signals, better signals in TX & RX. For the price of a Baofeng UV-5R (I've had 3 and given them all away) you get a MUCH better radio. ![]() I saw a video on the UV88 and the price was great. I have a TYT UV8000E which has been a great radio with more power and features, but I run the taller antenna and it's just a bit more to carry around. IMHO, this radio deserves serious consideration. Start scan takes 3 key presses (F,1,F – not really a problem) Skip channels and alpha labels only accessible by software Lacks reverse frequency repeater operation ![]() SMA female antenna connector (same as Yaesu) Good audio, power out, and signal reportsīattery voltage check (startup and/or menu) After one week of use, and with the caveat that I most likely have not totally mastered it, here's my review: For price/benefit ratio, it would be hard to top this radio. Some sellers include a programming cable - shop around!įor reference I‘m currently using a Yaesu FT-60R with a uv-5r as backup. As of late 2020, this radio sells for $30 to $45 shipped. ![]()
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