Monday, February 13, 2012

Baofeng UV-3R: UV-3R + Plus Torture Test

Everyone's impression that the UV-3R + Plus is more rugged is probably true. At least the 409Shop is marketing it that way. First a drop test:



Then they run it over with a van.

5 comments:

  1. It is a little bigger than the UV-3R
    And a little heavier, mayve due to the battery being 1500mAh, I think the standard one is 1200mAh.

    From 409shop.

    UV-3R+Plus
    52*87*29(mm)
    150g
    1500mAh

    UV-3R Mk2.
    47*81*23(mm)
    130g
    1200mAH

    I don't have either, but which would you prefer?
    Being a small 2W H/H?

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    1. Take this with a grain of salt since I have not seen the +Plus, but I would get the Mark II as I think the smaller size is more important to me. The drop in charger of the +Plus would be nice.

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    2. Another point which may be a killer....

      The old UV-3R seems to be able to be charged direct into the radio from a wall charger, USB or DC plug.

      Not sure, but the +Plus might only be able to be charged from the base, which means another thing to lug around if going away.

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    3. Good point on the charging options. The UV-3R is a bug out/back up radio, so size is important/weight/bulk is important.

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  2. I have the UV-3R mark 2 . It works well . You can buy a 1500mAH battery for $6.00 .The battery is a NP-60 .A very popular cell and camera battery .The cac charger for $4.00 on DHgate .I would not spend much on Baofeng radio .

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