inputs.text: get right 2014 uv8d v2 model - love mine folks aware two different versions radio available thehem 2014 modelsthe first model started shipping four months ago easily identified since support channel band step sizes 5 khz latest model started shipping one month ago supports smaller 25 khz step sizes really needed many commercial users earlier v1 models may issues withwith 25 khz bandstep uv8d v2 model included 2600 mah extended battery got local mesa az dealer unit last days color display left full time not know wouxun fixed anything else regarding complaints reviews radio not seehem issues highly recommended radio plus got mine fully programmed 400 mehemories dealer