Saturday, March 17, 2012

Baofeng UV-5R: Waccom UV-5R 5W

Steve points out that the 409Shop has a Waccom UV-5R for sale. The description says the unit is 5W. We've seen the other versions of the UV-3R (Magiksun, Comtex, Zastone), but the specs were normally the same. I still want to know if the UV-5R is a Baofeng product or if they are just re-branding some's hardware like they did with VeroTelecom and the UV-3R. Clearly, it is similar to the TYT TH-F8.


Posted by Brick O'Lore at 9:22 AM
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    You know that if you order enough quantity, you too can get your own custom 'brand', like "Brick" printed in that spot on the HT...

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    1. Brick O'LoreMarch 17, 2012 at 11:06 PM

      True... but given that "bricking" something means it has been rendered unusable, that might not be the best marketing idea. I do want to see if this is different or if the 5W is a mistake of some sort.

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  2. NateMarch 19, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Here is a video.
    Same hands as in the Baofeng video, Waccom branded radio.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNtdf0smpGA

    The text under the video also states 5W:
    " NEW WACCOM UV-5R 5W
    136-174/400-480Mhz "

    Nate.

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  3. AnonymousApril 3, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Was it ever determined if the supplied antenna is Dual Band or 1 x Antenna 400-480Mhz?

    73, Jim

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    1. Brick O'LoreApril 5, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      The product description says 1 x Antenna 136-174/400-470Mhz.

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  4. DODOYMay 11, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I need for WACCOM UV-5R Dual Band UHF/VHF Radio software download free please help me!!!

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