Many may not be aware that effective September 20th, 2019 it will be illegal to import or sell the Baofeng UV-5R and similar radio’s. Why? You can head over to ARRL.org and read the specifics.
What this means is the availability of these inexpensive, versatile and varying quality communication devices may decrease and become difficult to find. While it is widely reported that these radios will suddenly be gone and off the market, I have my doubts. Should supplies decline prices will go up. If you were interested in one of these radios – or twelve – the time to purchase is now.
Why is this important?
As a communication and information gathering tool, these radio’s are high value. They can receive and transmit(with appropriate license) on a variety of frequencies.
Right now prices are less than $30 per radio. It is my recommendation to stock up on a few of these before prices climb and supplies dry up.
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Rourke