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Waterproof
Customers generally have positive opinions about the product's waterproof feature, with some expressing satisfaction that it met their needs for outdoor use. However, a few customers reported issues with water infiltration despite the product's IP67 rating.
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Rechargeable Batteries
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the rechargeable batteries of this BAOFENG UV-9G GMRS Radio. While some are pleased with the battery life and the availability of an optional quick charging battery pack, others have reported issues with the battery latch that prevents the battery from staying latched in place.
Dual Band
Customers have mixed opinions about the dual band performance of the BAOFENG UV-9G GMRS Radio, but generally positive. While some users reported excellent transmission and reception capabilities on GMRS channels, others mentioned inconsistent performance and the need for software updates or antenna adjustments to improve channel alignment and range. Overall, customers are pleased with the radio's affordability, durability, and versatility as a portable communication device for personal use and family communication.
Highlights
Quality
Sturdy , built well baofeng gmrs , just get a better antenna for gmrs frequencies/ longer range and your set .
Nice gmrs radio with loud speaker, great audio reports on gmrs repeaters.
After checking, the description of scanning ctcss/dcs in the manual is wrong, and uv-9g does not support the function of scanni... Read More
5 inches long and outperforms almost any other antenna (even longer) that i have compared on receive for range and hearing audi... Read More
Price
Great radio for the price thats for sure!
Affordable gmrs radio & works very well.
The unit for the price is good.
$27 is worth it just or spare batteries and charger!
Shipping
Came quickly, works perfectly, and great customer service!
Three days later a new radio was in my mailbox as promised.
Packaging/appearance
Mine came with second screw in bag in box , one in keeper one for usb cable
My previous review stated a cable was missing from the package, i was wrong it was located and i am happy with the item and the... Read More
Competitiveness
Also the best antenna for this is the nagoya gmrs antenna on amazon that is only 5.
Going against pro high priced motorolas, only difference is the moto has the squawk roger beep if enabled.
I have couple other radios by different brands.
Overview
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- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 314.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,139 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 4 2025.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The menus are a little quirky but navigating the menus on this radio is no different than any of their other radios once you are used to them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I didnt bother to program the ctcss tones 34privacy34 tones in uniden parlance but was able to easily program the radio using chirp
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are multiple cross references for ctcss tones to privacy tones just search for it online
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The noaa channels are a weird smattering of settings across the 7 frequencies the agency transmits on
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You can tune into any of the noaa channels but the radio comes with 11 channels
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im a newbie to gmrs yet figured alot just goofin around
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There are a million reviews on these baofeng radios
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I had a battery issue not connecting properly with my uv9g and sent in a request
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