New BaoFeng GT-3 Mark II with 23CM High Gain Antenna

[radiostefen]

Just found that GT-3 Mark II is here, maybe the upgraded version of baofeng GT-3 for the new Antenna. Would like to try the new Antenna.
Any thoughts?

 

[W5LZ]

Unless you want another radio, why not just buy the antenna?
- 'Doc

 

[w9cll]

The radio is nothing but the uv-5r in a different package so you are paying a lot for just an antenna. Google the 3.79 antenna and buy that one, I did and it works great.

 

[radiostefen]

Unless you want another radio, why not just buy the antenna?
- 'Doc

I have confirmed with their customer service, they do sell the the original antenna of GT-3 mark II($12.99), but I am not sure it will work with Baofeng GT-3.

 

[t77chevy]

The gt3 has had some hardware changes ...it's not just a 5 in a different box ..receive is better and doesn't fade as quick as the uv5r .

I own the uv5r ..gt3..And the uv82x .

The gt3 is the best receive out of the 3 .

None are as good as my yaesu ft60r but it's 3 times the price '150$' hro.

Although the simple case on the gt3 small improvement ..feels better to Carry and the speaker is open for a better sound .

If your long winded like myself ..The gt3 also takes longer to get hot then the uv5r.

So it is a "little" better then the uv5r ..is it worth the extra price..depends on your personal preference.

I got a two pack for 70$ delivered so cost 35$ a piece for me "amazon"..but several adds show 59$ ..

Hunt around as several 38$ ones are readily available.
73

 

[W5LZ]

And just to keep things in perspective, any antenna that normally comes with an HT is far from being a 'gain' antenna except for the advertising. A typical, less than 19" 2 meter antenna is at best a 1/4 wave, which has a negative-gain, less than '1'. Until you reach something closer to a 1/2 wave, about 3 feet long, an antenna on 2 meters will have a negative gain, not even unity. If it's longer than a 1/2 wave then it may have some -slight- gain. That's just a fact, you can't changing it by claiming more gain. Unless you're in advertising of course...
- 'Doc

 

[Mudfoot]

What's your source of these hardware changes?

 

[2RT307]

What's your source of these hardware changes?

I've posted this link before, but have a look here:
Compare BaoFeng Radios and their Differences - BaoFeng Tech

73,
Brett

 

[Mudfoot]

Thanks!

 

[googlert]

How much did you guys get it?
It is only for $63.99 with Programming Cable

 

[w9cll]

How much did you guys get it?
It is only for $63.99 with Programming Cable

Again you are paying a lot for nothing more than a uv-5r clone. Are there hw changes? Sure or better maybe but they don't justify the added cost. Save your money and buy either a 5r or the b5.

 

[pro151]

GT-3 is 5W where UV-5R is 4W. Got one on amazon for $59.99. Great radio. Got 2 coming at the plant.

 

[BJ radionut]

I sure like mine...seems to have a pretty hot RX...
Got Radio/upgraded antenna/programming cable & software/speaker mic/stand-up charger/mobile charging cord....
$69.99 including shipping

 

[w9cll]

GT-3 is 5W where UV-5R is 4W. Got one on amazon for $59.99. Great radio. Got 2 coming at the plant.

Still not worth $30 more.

 

[Robb]

http://baofengtech.com/faq