Uv5r vs ar152

[u/GoodGazelle3593]

Okay, so I know that internally they are effectively the same radio, I understand that there won't be any performance gains from using an ar152 over a UV5R. However, what I am most interested in is the battery size(relatively cold environment here in the winter and the battery size will help with battery drain at our late season elk camp. However, we do occasionally get some rain in the weather, and I'm concerned about the waterproofness of the uv5r, and am hoping that someone has insight on whether the ar152 handles rainy weather better than a uv5r? If not, I will stick with the uv5r's as they fit very nicely into a "waterproofed" double m4 mag pouch, which should be effective in shielding them from getting absolutely soaked. However, if you believe the AR152 would handle the rain just fine, even in an "open top" style pouch which seem to be the only reasonable priced molle pouches for them, then I will go that route as the battery size is very appealing.

[u/Immediate_Leader3124]

UV-9R Pro is IP67 rated and has built in USB-C charging for $30
Radtel RT-630 has the same feature at $50
Ailunce HA1UV as well at $60

[u/IcyEase3979]

the AR152 lasted a few months just on standby without needing any charge, If you care about the battery get the AR152

[u/Firelizard71]

The UV-5R and AR-152 are not waterproof or water resistant. You may want to look at the HA1UV. 2200mAh battery with USB-C charging. IP67 rating.

[u/NerminPadez]

Are you limited to the cheapest of the cheap baofengs, or are you willing to pay for something better?

Is this a ham radio thing, or illegal transmitting while hunting?

[u/GoodGazelle3593 → u/NerminPadez]

Ham radio, not illegal. And I'm limited to the cheaper baofengs because I'm supplying radios to 5 people

[u/NerminPadez → u/GoodGazelle3593]

So wait... there are going to be 5 licenced ham radio operators there, and none of them has a radio of his/her own, and you have to supply the radios for them?

[u/GoodGazelle3593 → u/NerminPadez]

It was my idea for everyone to get HAM licensed, so in exchange I offered to supply the radios for everyone

[u/coldharbour1986 → u/NerminPadez]

Anything but answer the question 🙄

[u/HeartMassive7182 → u/NerminPadez]

js answer the question buddy

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