Baofeng Uv 82 Vs Uv9r Page

The looks like a tank. It’s wrapped in thick, heavy rubber armor. To achieve its IP67 rating, the seams are glued, the ports have rubber flaps, and the speaker is covered by a waterproof mesh. This makes the radio bulky and stiff. You won’t drop it easily, but you also won’t forget it’s in your pocket.

You won’t be unhappy with either—they both transmit 8 watts further than most FRS/GMRS bubble packs. But if you drop your UV-82 in a puddle, it’s a paperweight. If you drop your UV-9R in a puddle, you just rinse it off and keep talking. baofeng uv 82 vs uv9r

If you’re diving into the world of amateur radio without breaking the bank, you’ve almost certainly come across two heavy hitters from Baofeng: the UV-82 and the UV-9R . The looks like a tank