Review on Baofeng Tri Power 136 174MHz 400 520MHz Portable by Jeremiah Vishwasrao

A versatile little entry-level radio. The ability to monitor unbundled analog public VHF/UHF services is a welcome addition. The ability to block the ability to transmit on all frequencies is good. I am currently set up to monitor my local amateur radio channels and my government services until I get a chance to get my technical license. If you're unfamiliar with how frequencies or partials work, do yourself a favor and read up. Knowing how they work in advance will save you some frustration with programming this radio in the end. If you don't already have a programming cable for this radio like I do, buy an original cable. Cheap, headache. With the right cable and Chirp software available online (search for free software), programming becomes a breeze. You will be ready in no time