Awaiting a couple extra batteries for the uv-3r+ so i'll use it for my purpose to mainly monitor some vhf.

Awaiting a couple extra batteries for the uv-3r+ so i'll use it for my purpose to mainly monitor some vhf.  Read Less

Of course, the radio has no keypad, which makes programming a pain, but it is possible, but so much easier with the programming...  Read More

Of course, the radio has no keypad, which makes programming a pain, but it is possible, but so much easier with the programming cable and software.  Read Less

The alarm function is stupid and too easily activated when paired up with the fact that the f button does not activate reliably.

The alarm function is stupid and too easily activated when paired up with the fact that the f button does not activate reliably.  Read Less

A replacement cord alone (like you can do with the uv3r will not do the trick.

A replacement cord alone (like you can do with the uv3r will not do the trick.  Read Less

Wish it had alphanumeric letters to program in repeater names, but price is awesome.

Wish it had alphanumeric letters to program in repeater names, but price is awesome.  Read Less

This is good radio at a terrific price.

This is good radio at a terrific price.  Read Less

Still, my favorites are the yaesu ft-60r & kenwood th-k20a in ht's, but i have a place for the low cost baofeng radios that act...  Read More

Still, my favorites are the yaesu ft-60r & kenwood th-k20a in ht's, but i have a place for the low cost baofeng radios that actually get on the air.  Read Less

4-stars for my purpose at the price (tad under $30).

4-stars for my purpose at the price (tad under $30).  Read Less

I set our licensed frequencies and then set volume at about 3/4 and then locked the buttons.

I set our licensed frequencies and then set volume at about 3/4 and then locked the buttons.  Read Less

I like this better than than my baofeng uv-5r.

I like this better than than my baofeng uv-5r.  Read Less

It's not quite as small as i thought it was, but i believe the previous uv-3r models were a tad smaller, the plus is a little more boxy.

It's not quite as small as i thought it was, but i believe the previous uv-3r models were a tad smaller, the plus is a little more boxy.  Read Less

While function and control placement are very similar to the uv3r radios, there are significant differences between the standar...  Read More

While function and control placement are very similar to the uv3r radios, there are significant differences between the standard and plus model, and they are not just cosmetic.  Read Less