Okay, we finally received the New Retevis Ailunce HA1UV after having to send back the previous radio they sent. It hasn’t been opened yet because it was delivered and sat outside in the < 20-degree weather for a while and we’d like it to warm to room temperature before charging it. We’ll charge it tomorrow…
So the radio we received was defective, and appeared to have been used, scratches on the screen, and version information had HA1G firmware. We ended up sending it back and should have a new one on Friday. We go through a lot of radios here at BigDawg Studios, so the occasional defective radio is no…
The HA1UV is in! We received the new Retevis Ailunce HA1UV today. Once we’ve had the chance to check it out and play with it a bit, we’ll post an update. At this point, we haven’t even gotten around to opening the box. Hopefully, tomorrow we’ll take it out of the box, charge the battery,…
(CAVEAT – we have not yet received the Retevis Ailunce HA1UV, we have one being delivered in a few days and will post a review on our new YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@BigDawgReviews once we have one in hand.) Most of you know by now how much I love the Ailunce HA1G. It’s a great radio, though programming…
Staying connected is essential, whether you’re exploring the wilderness, coordinating an event, or simply keeping in touch with family and friends. GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios offer a reliable way to do just that, providing better range and clarity than FRS radios. This roundup ranks seven popular GMRS handheld radios, starting with our top…
FRS (Family Radio Service) License: No license required Frequency: UHF (462-467 MHz) Power: 2 watts maximum Range: Shortest of the three, typically a mile or less in real-world conditions Antennas: Fixed, non-detachable Repeaters: Not allowed Channels: 22 (shared with GMRS) Cost: Most affordable of the three Best for: Short-range communication in simple situations, like amusement…
