On sale on Amazon for $40. Does anyone have this? I just bought it. Gonna try it out and return it if it sucks. Can't beat the price!

http://www.amazon.com/BaoFeng-UV-5R-...+Two+Way+Radio

Users recommend this Chirp software:
http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download

Various opinions on replacement antennas. Need to do some more homework. Anyone with a recommendation?

Ken: I just bought one for you with the cable. My wedding gift to you. Guys get shafted on wedding gifts, so I understand.