This review is from the perspective of a totally blind person who is also a longtime ham. I sold all of my ham gear about 15 years ago, when I lost my eyesight. We recently moved to a new State and I thought that getting on the local repeaters might be a good way to meet some local hams and build some new friendships. I wanted a 2m portable radio that was at least partially accessible for me. Naturally, I sought out the offerings from the big three plus Alinco. I had previously owned portables from Yaesu, Kenwood and Alinco and they were all wonderful radios. The only currently available radio that I found with any accessibility built-in is the Kenwood THD-74 at over $600. That was well out of my $300 budget. I then began reading about the radios from China and learned that some have partial accessibility built-in. I did a lot of research and Baofeng was a very popular brand. After many hours of research, (too many hours for a $63 purchase) I settled on the UV-82HP. I have only had the unit for a week, so I cannot comment on how well the radio will hold up in the long run, but so far I am very impressed. This radio feels solid in the hand, not like a cheap toy from China. The volume control is solid and the buttons on the front and side, feel and work very well. While I have not yet transmitted with the unit (other than to key up the local repeater) the reception and audio quality are excellent. I have been listening in on the regional fire dispatch and it is loud and clear. I charged the unit on the day that I received it and have not charged it since, which is 6 days so far. Of course, if I was doing more transmitting, it would certainly require more charging.
Speaking of charging, I did experience one problem and that was with the charging base that shipped with the radio. It was nearly impossible to insert the battery into the charger. It required excessive force to both insert and remove the battery. I contacted the seller, Baofeng Tech, and they sent me a new charging base and wall wart. The new base is much better and the radio easily slides in and out of the base. I was impressed with the level of service from BT and that is why I did not hesitate to give this product a five star review.
There are resources on the Internet that provide info on using the UV5R as a blind person. I was able to apply much of that information, along with some excellent YouTube reviews, to get up to speed with the UV82HP very quickly. I did send a note to BT, asking them to consider two additional accessibility enhancements. The first would be to have the voice announce either A or B when switching between the two VFO displays. The second would be to program one of the buttons to speak the frequency or the individual letters of an assigned channel name. I do not believe that this would be very difficult to accomplish and would make a huge difference for a visually impaired user.
As a screen reader user, I decided to purchase the RT Systems programming software and cable. I was able to quickly learn the software and program in my desired frequencies. It is necessary to use the software with the NVDA screen reader, as it does not work with Jaws—I tried it. Be aware that there are sections of the software that are not accessible using NVDA, but the sections most important to getting the radio programmed are accessible.
I always treat my electronic items with care. I feel that this radio will last me a long time, if I treat it well. After my brief experience with this Baofeng product, I would not hesitate to purchase another of their higher-end radios.
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From the manufacturer
BaoFeng UV-82HP
High Output Up to 8 Watt UV-82HP
The UV-82HP is the second generation of the classic UV-82 Series. Some new features found in the UV-82HP are the three selectable power levels (Low - 1 watt, Medium - 5 watt, High- 7/8 watt ) allowing for a high-output of up to eight watts.
What Makes it Unique?
It has 3 Power Levels (1, 5, 7/8 watt).
VFO/ MR (Frequency Mode) can be locked via software.
The Dual Push-to-Talk Switch can be synchronized via software to simplify operation of the radio.
A new 80 Page In-Depth User's Guide.
It includes the High Gain V-85 Antenna to Optimize Performance.
Full Accessory Compatibility with all UV-82 accessories.
Customize Your Operation With Channels, Programmable Buttons, And More.
You can program your UV-82HP exactly how you want it. There are 128 programmable memory channels. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. The radio has 3 power levels (8 watt maximum), allowing you to choose how far you can communicate.
UV-82HP Highlights
- Output power: 8W VHF(7W UHF) / 5W / 1W
- Selectable Dual or Single Push-to-Talk
- Frequency (VFO) Lockout Option
- Battery: 1800 mAh
- 128 User Channels
- Frequency step: 2.5, 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 20, 25, 30 and 50KHz
- Channel Spacing: 25KHz (wide band) or 12.5KHz (narrow band)
- Antenna Connector: SMA-Female
BaoFeng UV-82HP Additional Highlights and Features
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Dual or Single Push-to-Talk SelectableThe UV-82 Series come with a dual push-to-talk button. The dual PTT allows you to transmit on two frequencies by the use of the rocker push-to-talk switch. By pressing 'up' you can transmit on 'Frequency A' and by pushing down you can transmit on 'Frequency B'. Frequency A or B can also be used as a scanner of channels, frequencies, CTCSS and DTS tones. Note: The BaoFeng UV-82HP allows you to synchronize the PTT button to re-enable a single Push-to-Talk switch. This simplifies the use for those who require only one frequency to talk on. |
See the Full Comparison ChartClick the image to zoom and compare the UV-82HP to other BaoFeng Models. The UV-82HP is a major update to the previous UV-82 model with firmware, hardware, and even packing upgrades. There are a variety of BaoFengs models in existence, but generally no differences exist. Some models are even re-manufactured units. No matter the model number BaoFeng radios are based on one of these chipsets. The UV-82HP is a upgrade from the UV-82 and UV-5R series with the addition of features, power levels, and the updated chipset revision that supports the High Power. |
Versatile RadioThe UV-82HP also includes: External Accessory Compatibility, FM Radio, Flashlight, Emergency Alarm. The UV-82HP has one built-in receiver but can 'watch' two channels/frequencies (semi duplex). The UV-82HP will monitor both frequencies giving priority to the first station to receive an incoming call. The UV-82HP supports CTCSS, DCS, and DTMF calling methods. Tone calling (private line) is required by most repeater applications and the UV-82HP supports the latest standards. The UV-82HP can send DTMF tones. This allows for sending ANI (Caller ID) or remote commands that require DTMF tones. The UV-82HP is able to Transmit on Narrowband (12.5kHz) and Wideband (25kHz). |
BaoFeng UV-82 Series RadioThe UV-82 series is BaoFeng's most commercialized radio series. Compared to the UV-5R and other previous series; the UV-82 radios come with a much louder speaker (1 watt), while other current BaoFeng radios use a 700mW speaker. The UV-82 series radios also have a more solid case that employ larger buttons as well compared to the previous BaoFeng series. The UV-82HP uses the latest BaoFeng chipset and PCB board that outperforms the range, accuracy, and output of the previous BaoFeng chipsets. It is not simply a remake but a new radio from the ground up. |
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| UV-82HP, High Power | UV-82C, Commercial | UV-5X3, Tribander Model | BF-F8HP, High Power | BF-F8+ Series (GT-3, 997-S) | UV-5R Series (v2+, 5RA, 5R+, 6R) | |
| Output | 7/8 Watt Max | 5 Watt Max | 5 Watt Max | 8 Watt Max | 4-5 Watt Max | 4-5 Watt Max |
| Speaker Output | 1 Watt | 1 Watt | 1 Watt | 700mw | 700mw | 700mw |
| Frequency Range (mhz) | VHF (136-174), UHF (400-520) | VHF (136-174), UHF (400-520) | VHF (130-179.99), 1.25M (222-225.99), UHF (400-520.99) | VHF (136-174), UHF (400-520) | VHF (136-174), UHF (400-520) | VHF (136-174), UHF (400-520) |
| Case Durability | Commercial Case | Commercial Case | Commercial Case | Commuter Case | Commuter Case | Commuter Case |
| Push-to-Talk: Single, Dual, or Both | Both | Both | Single | Single | Single | Single |
| Display | Tri-Color | Tri-Color | Tri-Color | Tri-Color | Inverted | Tri-Color |
| Disable VFO (Frequency) | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | - |
| Compared to UV-5R and UV-5RA | Completely Upgraded | Completely Upgraded | Completely Upgraded | Upgraded Power and Features | Display is Inverted | Original |
| BaoFeng Tech Concierge Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
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| Customer Rating | (3446) | (10244) | (613) | (4897) | (2093) | (3431) |
| Price | $64.89 | $69.89 | $28.31 | $119.99 | $25.98 | $24.89 |
| Sold By | BaoFeng Tech | BaoFeng Tech | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Radioddity | BaoFeng Tech |
| Color | Standard Black | Black | Black | Multicolor | Black | — |
| Item Dimensions | 2.5 x 8.1 x 7 inches | 10.5 x 2 x 2 inches | 8.3 x 6.5 x 3.7 inches | 4.33 x 2.17 x 7.28 inches | 2.36 x 2.05 x 11.26 inches | 5 x 3 x 2 inches |
| Style | UV-82HP | Single | Radio | Handheld Scanner | — | — |
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