$20 $65
eBay with gadgettown has the popular BaoFeng UV5R Dual-Band HAM Radio Walkie Talking on sale for $20 with free shipping on $25+ or with Prime. Switchable from 25KHz to 12.5KHz and has 136MHz - 174MHz / 400MHz - 520MHz frequency range.
$20 retail: $65
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VCU804
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 01:29 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 01:29 PM PT
Says first 100 sold at that price. But I've lost phone service from hurricanes before. Not sure if you can put a price on communicating with family.
sh10453
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 02:52 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 02:52 PM PT
Still cheap. Even after the first 100, it's $23.55 plus $2.99 shipping. $26.54 total
yellowbal
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 03:26 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 03:26 PM PT
Normally you need a HAM license to transmit legally with this radio. In an emergency, you can transmit all you want and you can always listen in on any frequency.
CaponeandCompany
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 04:09 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 04:09 PM PT
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!
Ssalhi
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 04:59 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 04:59 PM PT
I just got one same link for $19.99!!

Is this a mistake??

73's y'all
Deleted_Account
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 06:22 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 06:22 PM PT
a must have for all..IMO...alsi, That's a lot of bang for the buck or is that a lot of Bao for the Feng..

I bought a pair in dec 2016 for about 4 bucks more each.( BF-F8+ which is 'supposed' to be the 2dn gen uv5r..) I check the batteries every once and while they're still fully charged (~80%)
Got the programming cable and ext mics too. I thought Id be a HAM by now but it's there for emergency use only and thankfully I've yet to use them.
kendunn
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 07:08 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 07:08 PM PT
I keep a few of these around for emergencies. I probably need to replace batteries! Actually, probably cheaper to replace the unit. Work well and well made
Ssalhi
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 07:11 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 07:11 PM PT
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!

Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary
ucansee
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Posted 09/11/2018 at 11:11 PM PT
Posted 09/11/2018 at 11:11 PM PT
Yes, Still at 20.00 the last time I check.
handogen
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 03:11 AM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 03:11 AM PT
worked for me. thanks
hornet953
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 05:32 AM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 05:32 AM PT
What is the range? Transmit wattage?
Pro_America
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 05:42 AM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 05:42 AM PT
Bought 2, used my
eBay
8% Bucks offer and got another $3.20 back in
eBay
Bucks. :) Thanks for sharing this deal...
ShadowMaster
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 08:27 AM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 08:27 AM PT
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!

Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary

I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.
Ssalhi
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 11:27 AM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 11:27 AM PT
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!

Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary

I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.

That is right! Check the details here
http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas

Hope this helps
CaponeandCompany
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 12:31 PM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 12:31 PM PT
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!

Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary

I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.

Good advice! Thank you!
CaponeandCompany
Ben's cred: 52
Posted 09/12/2018 at 12:33 PM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 12:33 PM PT
Would these work during International travel? Just took a family trip and couldn't communicate with each other without Wifi!

Yes, they would work ANYWHERE. You need HAM license (easy test) to be able to operate
No network necessary

I wouldn't recommend using these for international travel without checking the country's laws on radio. Just because you have your HAM license in the United States, doesn't mean you can transmit in another country.

That is right! Check the details here
http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas

Hope
this helps

Thanks so much! I've saved that link for future use!
AGP_WHORE
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 02:26 PM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 02:26 PM PT
I actually took a HAM class to get my license to use these. There are government use frequencies that have big penalties if you transmit over them. That said these are great for use in communicating where cell phones don't reach.
gu4n2
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Posted 09/12/2018 at 03:31 PM PT
Posted 09/12/2018 at 03:31 PM PT
Is there any range for this?
Ssalhi
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Posted 09/13/2018 at 11:20 AM PT
Posted 09/13/2018 at 11:20 AM PT
Is there any range for this?
These are 5 watt. In a flat-out environment like on boats or beachside, should be about 4 to 6 miles. But much lower in the city
If you manage to get on a repeater, your range can be drastically larger, like in the tens of miles or even hundreds of miles depending on the repeater(s)
Get Licensed and you will get all this information as part of it. Find your local Ham radio group. You will be happier and you'll find people to talk to.
Cwolf
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Posted 09/16/2018 at 09:02 PM PT
Posted 09/16/2018 at 09:02 PM PT
Just wonder how much tax would it impose when it arrived weeks later add on the cost.

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