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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2017, 02:55:14 PM »
Good find Jackalope. All of ours are UV B5's here at the cabin. Not that the UV 5R's are not good they just take a different battery than the B5's. Trying to keep things simple.  :thumbsUp:
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2017, 03:13:56 PM »
 Just bought two and I will be putting them away in a Mylar bag for SHTF.
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2017, 03:19:17 PM »
I bought two and I'll be handing them out to neighbors.  They're definitely disposable radios.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2017, 04:45:18 PM »
 What is the cheapest and simplest way to get a license to operate them? If it wasn't such trying times these would be at the very bottom of my list.
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2017, 06:00:58 PM »
1) Go the library and borrow the ARRL Technicians text book. When two weeks go by reborrow.
2) If you have a smart phone you can down load the Technicians test questions.
3) Read a chapter then take the tests located at the back of the ARRL Technicians test book.
4) With the aforementioned app. through out the day when you are stopped at a light, waiting to go in to see the Dr., sitting on the
    toilet, et cetera.
    Answer the questions you will find on the Tech Exam.
5) Find a local test site. Google FCC exam and find out where you can take the test at what time and date. Many clubs offer this service
    for free at a nominal cost. I just googled Cincinnati Amateur Radio Club and thiscame up.
6) My 12 year old neighbor took the exam and passed with 30 multiple choice questions correct out of 35 total questions. You need to
    answer 26 our of 35 correct.

Just getting the Technicians Ticket opens your ability to play with UHF/VHF radios before the SHTF.

Hope that helps...
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2017, 08:01:39 PM »
I am dayum glad I read stuff twice and confirm what I think I see.

I looked for those and found them (NOT thru link posted here) at $27 each, or 2 for $54. I started this box commenting on those one cheaper.   Much cheaper than the 2 for $74.90 I initially saw here.  I came back to note that and make sure I was not missing something.

Turns out I found I was missing much.  But did correct myself and ordered 2.  I figure under $8 in hand cannot be too bad an idea.  Maybe I can listen in on some of the goings on around here.

OK, give me due and proper ribbing and then  eye rolls  ::) later in the month.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2017, 09:23:50 PM »
It is an amazing price.  But even at $27.00 they're a good deal.  We'll see if they're a really good deal once we have them in our hands. 

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2017, 09:54:41 AM »
Side note regarding my babble above.

The method of finding I used was more of a search there that the direct link.  I never use the full link posted if there is anything after the --?--.  That part ties in more info to the original poster or make where it links from or some sneaky way of giving more info than dead nuts necessary.  It lightens or darkens the grey more than I like on searching and where I go.  I went bit off track initially on this.  Finding the referred to stuff I did below.

Just going to--

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Baofeng-UV-5R-Handheld-FM-Dual-Band-VHF-UHF-Two-way-Walkie-Talkie-Radio-KF/162416527603
 
to get there helps stop some bright or dark from getting on you.  So I have been told.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2017, 09:20:24 AM »
 I received a message from Ebay that said the listing has been taken down and if I don't get my order to open a case for a refund.
 If a product runs out does the one who listed it take the listing down? Has anyone who ordered the Beofeng's also been notified?
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2017, 02:01:05 PM »
Got the email below sent to me 3-4 at 1955 per my email time/date note.


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Confirmed. ETA: Thu. Mar. 16 - Thu. Mar. 30. eBay will update the estimate when it ships to my addy.
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Hi ME - Thank you for purchasing as an eBay Guest. We will update you when your order ships to my addy.
PAID : C $9.99 with Credit card

Free shipping.


and received this one today at 1330.

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We're writing to let you know that we've removed an item you recently won:
162416527603 - 2pcs Baofeng UV-5R Handheld FM Dual Band VHF/UHF Two way Walkie Talkie Radio KF


Since you've already paid for the item, you don't need to do anything else. If your item hasn't arrived yet, it should arrive soon. If it doesn't, then you'll want to open a case in our Resolution Center. You can learn how to do this, plus find timelines for opening cases, at:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/item-not-received.html

We wish you all the best on eBay and hope your future experiences are pleasant and successful. If you have questions, please click "Help & Contact" at the top of most eBay pages.

If you have already filed an eBay Money Back Guarantee case for this item, the case has been decided in your favor and your payment has been refunded.


I presume those are the same things you received.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2017, 03:29:44 PM »
 @Nemo Exactly, I think the first email is correct and the one from ebay is to just let people know the seller pulled his ad. If I guess right he sold all of the Beofengs and didn't want to keep getting buyers when he was out of Beofengs.
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2017, 05:34:17 PM »
   I received the same message.  Just remember to open the Ebay claim prior to 30 days and you'll get a refund.  I was wondering what was happening since I hadn't received any shipping information.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2017, 06:04:22 PM »
   I received the same message.  Just remember to open the Ebay claim prior to 30 days and you'll get a refund.  I was wondering what was happening since I hadn't received any shipping information.

Did you receive the message with an ETA or just the Item Removed message?
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2017, 08:39:31 PM »
Hi All,

I got the same message about the listing being removed.

We shall see.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2017, 09:46:09 PM »
 My error, sorry.
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2017, 09:58:23 PM »
I have not received mine yet.  Anyone else?  News? Updates?

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2017, 10:26:38 PM »
 Nope and no news yet but hoping.
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #18 on: March 26, 2017, 05:26:20 PM »
I just bought 2 for 13 dollars.
At this price can't beat that.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2017, 06:29:23 PM »
dang, good price!

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #20 on: March 26, 2017, 08:51:01 PM »
I received a refund from eBay for the original two that I purchased.  So...like Erick, I ordered a couple of more from an eBay seller that has a bit of a track record. http://www.ebay.com/itm/122414495617?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT   Hopefully I'll get the shipping information tomorrow.  Not a bad deal...make sure you buy a good programming cable for them.  Do not buy the cheap cables, because they don't work.

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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #21 on: March 26, 2017, 09:33:32 PM »
 Did you have to apply for a refund or was it automatic?
 How would I apply for it?
 Does that company also sell the cable?
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #22 on: March 27, 2017, 06:27:20 AM »
Judy : Seller no longer a member of ebay..
I will stop my payment and try for a more established seller.

For some reason my CC lists is as paypal.
I was sure I had pay directly via CC and not paypal .. strange... as I intentionally do not have a CC linked to paypal.

I will dispute the charge and in meantime have ordered from here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122414495617?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #23 on: March 27, 2017, 03:08:26 PM »
The second ebay seller also disabled their account within a short while after my order came in.
I am now convinced the extreme low price baofeng vendors are all fraudulent.

they probably hope w/ such a small carge you will forget about it
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Re: Cheap Baofengs
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2017, 05:24:45 PM »
   I filed a resolution request with eBay, because it was almost 30 days.  Usually, you have to wait a week before the situation is resolved, but eBay automatically refunded my money within a day or two.