Timing is everything... Last night, I finally got around to updating the 7 Character Hack post with a Google Cache link to the missing instructions. So, what do I read this morning?
CHIRP will now do the heavy lifting for you and update the radio with 7 character alphatags. Daily builds are here.
I hope it can program the WACCOM UV-5R as well.
ReplyDeleteI was looking to see if someone knows about the differences between the two.
I found this in google's cache, was posted on the BaofengElectronics facebook fan page:
UV-5R Wacom or Baofeng differences.409 Shop wrote back to me and said the Wacom is 5 WATTS and Baofeng is 4/1 WATTS!!! April 2 at 2:56am ...
Does anyone have more info about the differences between the two, power wise, firmware wise or any other?
I've yet to see anyone with a Waccom.
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Delete409Shop Customer Service cs@409shop.net
Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 8:19 AM
Re: Waccom vx Baofeng UV-5r
"hi,
they are the same, just the brand name is different
carol"
I sure would like to know what version I'm getting ~before~ I pull the trigger. ...
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guy itching to get his first radio
I think that is pretty common - you could actually get a lot of these branded with any name/logo you wanted. You just need to go to the original manufacturer and order a large quantity!
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