You can literally drop the UV-9R in a river, fish it out, shake it off, and keep talking. All ports (mic, speaker, battery connection) are sealed with thick rubber gaskets. The display is recessed to prevent cracking.
Do not buy either of these expecting to "use them like a walkie talkie" out of the box.
: While solid and impact-resistant, it only has a basic IP54 rating, making it splash-resistant but not waterproof. BaoFeng UV-9R Plus / Pro
You can literally drop the UV-9R in a river, fish it out, shake it off, and keep talking. All ports (mic, speaker, battery connection) are sealed with thick rubber gaskets. The display is recessed to prevent cracking.
Do not buy either of these expecting to "use them like a walkie talkie" out of the box. baofeng uv 82 vs uv9r
: While solid and impact-resistant, it only has a basic IP54 rating, making it splash-resistant but not waterproof. BaoFeng UV-9R Plus / Pro You can literally drop the UV-9R in a