uniden 2W have a design problem. they go into auto RX, as if they are receiving a transmission. Its a 18buck part from uniden, but a PITA.
I know cos both mine did it, and I spoke to Uniden NZ about it. Needs a soldering specialist to replace, otherwise they do it at nearly the same cost as new radios.
Which is why I went to GME.
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