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Hand held transceiver (walkie talkie)
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Because the max transceiver power for unlicensed walkie talkies in SA is 1/2 watt from what I can gather. I would rather get something with a little more power.
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That is probably where you run the risk of having them confiscated.
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Indeed - However, the nice? thing about Amazon is that they don't care.Surely I can order on Amazon or Takealot (SA equivalent to Amazon) but the radios would conform to the SA standards. 1/2 watt (unlicensed) is for the Boy Scouts
Here is a pair
Trade Kite Baofeng BF-888S 16-Channel UHF 400-470MHz Walkie Talkie 2 Way Radio-2 Piece : Amazon.co.za: Electronics
Trade Kite Baofeng BF-888S 16-Channel UHF 400-470MHz Walkie Talkie 2 Way Radio-2 Piece : Amazon.co.za: Electronics
www.amazon.co.za
5 watt
17 USD
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Thanks JP! There are some issues with this model and the seller but I will look for other models on Amazon.za.
This particular model requires a special to Baofeng cable in order to program using CHIRP, I intend to buy one to use right out of the box.
Also, if it's sold in SA the charger is probably 230v which would render it unable to charge when I get back home.
The seller only has a 41% rating and for me I wouldn't buy from a seller with a low rating like that.
But, I do intend to look for other models that I can purchase. Thanks!
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