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Value For Money
Customers are highly satisfied with the value for money offered by this radio. They appreciate the additional features such as the extended life battery, hand mic, and the availability of the 1.25 meter band. The radio is considered a great option for entry level users, portable use, or emergency backup situations. The unboxing experience was also impressive with the inclusion of various accessories in the package.
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Modulation Clarity
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the modulation clarity of the BaoFeng BF-R3 Tri-Band Two Way Radio. While some report clear transmissions and good reception, others mention difficulties with programming and inconsistent performance. The radio's ability to operate on the 220 band and its affordability are noted positives.
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Quality
Well, prepping and we got our gmrs lisence.
I was surprised at the quality and ease of use of this two way radio.
Mine came with a disk that didnt have any software on it, disk was blank.
Also, unlike newer uv-5r radios, this one is not locked out of transmitting beyond ham frequencies.
Price
I purchased this ht for an inexpensive way to get on the 220 band for local repeaters.
For the price, you can't beat it.
I’ve spent $600+ on a japanese radio with equivalent band coverage.
At around $35, or about $10 more than a barbones uv-5r, you get the addition of the 1.
Shipping
Shipping is fast & they are safely packed.
My radio arrived well packed and quickly and mine works very well.
A replacement was shipped and received the next day.
Packaging/appearance
Unboxing was impressive - it came with an extra capacity battery, desk charger, speaker mic, 2 antennas, programming cable, etc.
Competitiveness
Compared to other baofeng offerings, this one really is great value.
I compared the audio on the bf-r3 with a baofeng uv-5r.
These radios don’t compare to higher quality japanese radios, which i mainly own, but for this price point, it’s really impress... Read More
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radio, good, great, easy and two. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 77 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 2 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But you should also buy a triband antenna when you order
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My first order had intermittent audio
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I had a sound level meter 6 inches from both radios
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The ambient indoor room sound level was 8
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Both volume controls were full open
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I bought it for the 220 band mostly and added a nagoya tri band antenna
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The add on mic looks nice but the transmit sound is terrible like talking through a show box
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The recieve on the mic is fine
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