I just received 2 more 8 Watt UV5R's today. Both of them were open frequencies, so I didn't have to do the 3 button unlock. I programmed them, put them back in their boxes with Aluminum foil covers, and then put them in my Radio Box. While I was in there, I decided to count them. Damn!! I have about 26, not counting the one's that the wife and I carry all the time and the 2 - 8 watter's that are attached to our bug out back packs. Then I counted 3 QYT tri-band 25 watt spares that are boxed and Aluminum foil covered. That's not counting the UV5R's that I gave away. Hmmmm.... As best I can recall, I've given away 11 others to family, the County Sheriff, and MAG members. When the SHTF, I'll be the go to guy for radios. On top of that, I've got another 25 watt QYT tri band that I stopped using because one of my ham buddies told me that the audio sound like S#*T. I've got a 5 gallon plastic bucket with a bunch of 2 meter radios that only listen because the transmit died. They will make great 2 meter scanners. OOPS. There also is one fully functioning 50 watt ICOM 2 meter rig in the bucket. OK, OK, OK, I'm not buying any more UV5R's. I thought that I only had about 12 UV5R's until I did today's inventory. Alright, there is one more thing. I now have about 15 of those 15" handi-talkie antennas and about 15 extra battery packs that fit the UV5R's. Oh, wait.... I just remembered that I also have about 5 of those battery eliminators that you plug into your car cigarette lighter. Wait, wait... There's more. I forgot that I have my Radio Bug Out Backpack that has a 100 Watt HF rig, A 25 watt tri-band rig, and an 8 watt UV5R with the 15" whip antenna.
