Baofeng UV-21 Pro V2 is rated for a max distance of 31 miles or 50km (under ideal conditions), but I have not tested it yet. Link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DERh4mZ From the 3 devices featured in the video, the Baofeng UV-5RH Pro (Colored screen) seems to perform best when scanning for random marine signals. I would love to answer your question precisely, but with Ham radios, it's a trial and error process. Order a couple of devices on Amazon and test them out. Best of luck, and I would love to hear back from you with your findings.
You forgot to talk about licensing to use the various frequencies. The FCC in the US has strict laws and huge fines for improperly using these radios. It's not difficult at all to get a ham radio license in order to use the ham bands. If you go outside the ham bands, these radios are not type accepted for use on those frequencies. If you cause interference on emergency communications frequencies, the fines are enormous and could include jail time. Get your ham license and join a ham radio club. They are very helpful in getting you up to speed on those radios and will open up a whole other aspect of radio that you probably have no idea exists. It will be fun!
Hey Earl, thanks for chiming in. The use of emergency frequencies in an actual case of emergency is legal. I remember reading about the law you mentioned and wanted to include some examples, but the video would be too long, and it doesn't apply to European viewers in some cases. Point well taken.
Big thanks from someone new to handhelds.
I appreciate your kind comment 😊 ❤️
Wow great video man.. Deep enjoying explation.. You made my day man.. God bless you man 👍👍
Far too kind! Thank you so much...
The only easy to understand video for noobs. Thanks brother! Simple explanation its always better
Hey Lambros, thank you for your feedback! It means a lot to me 😀
Great video your advice is one of my very fav understandable vids compared to other channels. Thank you, uv k5(8) is now my list or choice to buy
I appreciate the feedback 🙏 😊
Very very nice video. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind and supportive words.
I need multiple radios for three homes both are about 6 miles from my home. Lots of trees, houses, telephone poles in between....what do you suggest?
Baofeng UV-21 Pro V2 is rated for a max distance of 31 miles or 50km (under ideal conditions), but I have not tested it yet.
Link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DERh4mZ
From the 3 devices featured in the video, the Baofeng UV-5RH Pro (Colored screen) seems to perform best when scanning for random marine signals.
I would love to answer your question precisely, but with Ham radios, it's a trial and error process. Order a couple of devices on Amazon and test them out.
Best of luck, and I would love to hear back from you with your findings.
You forgot to talk about licensing to use the various frequencies. The FCC in the US has strict laws and huge fines for improperly using these radios. It's not difficult at all to get a ham radio license in order to use the ham bands. If you go outside the ham bands, these radios are not type accepted for use on those frequencies. If you cause interference on emergency communications frequencies, the fines are enormous and could include jail time. Get your ham license and join a ham radio club. They are very helpful in getting you up to speed on those radios and will open up a whole other aspect of radio that you probably have no idea exists. It will be fun!
Hey Earl, thanks for chiming in. The use of emergency frequencies in an actual case of emergency is legal. I remember reading about the law you mentioned and wanted to include some examples, but the video would be too long, and it doesn't apply to European viewers in some cases.
Point well taken.
👀, Yea, I think in an emergency/ grid down/shtf, the last thing someone will be worried about is the FCC💯
Thank you
Thanks Liso, appreciate you 🙏