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Reviews For: Baofeng GT-3WP Waterproof Transceiver

Category: Transceivers: VHF/UHF+ Amateur Hand-held

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Review Summary For : Baofeng GT-3WP Waterproof Transceiver
Reviews: 2MSRP: 56.99
Description:
Waterproof Dustproof IP67
High power / mid / low (5W / 3W / 1W) selectable
Cross band reception / transmission
CTCSS & DCS
Selectable Frequency Step 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50 KHz
Broadband (wide 25KHz) / Narrowband (narrow 12.5KHz) selectable
Display illumination
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.radioddity.com/us/two-way-radios-all/1-gt-3wp-dual-band-waterproof-transceiver-ip67-1800mah-black-1-programming-cable.html
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
0024.5
K6ELV Rating: 2019-02-20
Works as advertised Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
This review is actually for the UV5S, but it seems to be an exact clone of the GT-3WP.

I purchased this radio to use while I go out on the lake since it is waterproof and is able to transmit on marine frequencies. I purchased mine for just under $50, which is an awesome deal for a waterproof radio.

I actually tested the waterproof functionality by dunking the radio in the water a few times. The radio still works perfectly fine! The only issue I noticed was that there was a tiny amount of water that had made its way behind the battery, and also, the audio gets muffled once the radio gets soaked, but clears up once all the water is out of the speaker.

This radio is more like the UV-82 than the UV-5R, its performance and interface is identical to the UV-82. The quality is better than the UV-5R.

The only other issue I had with this radio is the belt clip. It is very loose and falls off easily.
BG6INX Rating: 2016-04-19
Great Radio - Different Programming Cable! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
- Performance is excellent
- Power is excellent
- Heavy Duty Design is excellent

- Software
The software supports Dual-power, while the radio is Tri-power
The ‘Save As’ appears to have no function
When changing a CTCSS enc tone, the software puts a random digit in SigCode field

Not yet test the waterproof function (IP67 – Submerge up to 1 meter for 30 minutes).

You also need to know that it uses a different programming cable than the widely used Baofeng Programming Cable for BAOFENG UV-5R/5RA/5R Plus/5RE, UV3R Plus, BF-888S.

Ultimately, I give this radio a qualified recommendation.