whitenoise
Adventurer
Hi guys - During a random search of amazon for ham radios, I came across this one that appears to be relatively new.
https://www.amazon.com/WLN-Channel-MINI-handheld-Transceiver-Communicator/dp/B01FVRHR34
I like it for a couple of reasons over the Baofeng UV5R:
- Less things to break and go wrong hence more rugged
- Tiny form factor, much smaller than UV5R etc.
- 16 Pre-programmed UHF channels, but can be re-programmed via Baofeng cable if needed
- Charged with standard micro-USB cable
- Low cost
I'm wondering if anyone has used these yet. I'm thinking about getting a couple to throw in the backpack for emergency comms and international trips (I have a US tech license but of course that won't be useful outside the US).
https://www.amazon.com/WLN-Channel-MINI-handheld-Transceiver-Communicator/dp/B01FVRHR34
I like it for a couple of reasons over the Baofeng UV5R:
- Less things to break and go wrong hence more rugged
- Tiny form factor, much smaller than UV5R etc.
- 16 Pre-programmed UHF channels, but can be re-programmed via Baofeng cable if needed
- Charged with standard micro-USB cable
- Low cost
I'm wondering if anyone has used these yet. I'm thinking about getting a couple to throw in the backpack for emergency comms and international trips (I have a US tech license but of course that won't be useful outside the US).