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BAOFENG UV-5R 8W Ham Radio Long Range UV5R Dual Band Handheld High Power 3800mAh Rechargeable Walkie Talkies Handheld Two Way Radio with Programming Cable and Earpiece Full Kit,2Pack

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Brand BAOFENG
Color Black-2Pack Full Kit
Number of Channels 128
Special Feature Long Range, Battery Saver Mode, Dual Band, Keypad Lock, Emergency Alarm
Frequency Range UHF VHF
Talking Range Maximum 5 Mile
Tuner Technology UHF VHF
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Number of Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Included Components two way radio

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  • 【Professional Ham Radio】High/Medium/Low Power TX Selectable,Max Power:8Watts.Dual band/Dual display/Dual standby,128 groups of storage channels,50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS,AUTO Keypad Lock,LED Flashlight; FCC ID: 2AJGM-UV5R.
  • 【Large Capacity 3800mAh Battery&USB Charger】Come with Large Capacity 3800mAh Battery,200% Standby time higher than original,Keep you non-stop communication;With USB charging cable, it can support both the base charging and battery USB charging, which is convenient for use in various occasions
  • 【High Quality Headsets】Come with K Port Headset,K head connector: Ear 3.5mm stereo (top pin), Mic 2.5mm stereo (bottom pin),G shape Earpiece and 360°rotatable earplug fit your ear comfortably;Strong PTT button easily to place and long time use,strong iron clip that you can clip anywhere you want.
  • 【Support CHIRP & Keypad Programming】The UV-5R walkie-talkie can directly program the frequency manually, also work fine with CHIRP(Include Programming Cable);
  • 【Suitable for various occasions】The Radio is necessary for traveling, survival, hiking, cycling, work, camping, fishing,hunting etc
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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.28 x 8.58 x 2.8 inches; 2.55 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ UV-5R
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 22, 2023
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ BAOFENG
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZ8CWQGX
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,074 ratings

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    Customer Ratings
    Battery life
    4.5
    4.5
    4.5
    4.5
    4.4
    Value for money
    4.3
    4.3
    4.5
    4.5
    3.8
    Sound quality
    4.6
    4.6
    4.4
    4.2
    Easy to use
    3.9
    3.9
    4.3
    4.8
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    ABBREE
    ABBREE
    ABBREE
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    number of channels
    128
    128
    128
    128
    128
    128
    frequency range
    UHF VHF
    VHF UHF
    65 - 108 MHz
    UHF VHF
    420-450MHz
    battery quantity
    1 lithium ion
    1 lithium ion
    4 lithium ion, 4 aaa
    2 aaa
    2 lithium ion
    1 lithium ion
    tuner technology
    UHF VHF
    VHF/UHF
    VHF/UHF
    UHF, VHF
    UHF VHF
    VHF
    water resistance
    not water resistant
    not water resistant
    not water resistant
    waterproof
    not water resistant
    waterproof
    voltage
    7.4 volts
    7.4 volts
    7.4 volts
    7.4 volts
    impedance
    50 ohm
    50 ohm
    50 ohm

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    2,074 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, range and quality of the two-way radio. For example, they mention it's a good product for the price, has excellent range and is built well. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, accessories, size and clarity.

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    130 customers mention "Quality"124 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the two way radio. They mention that it works great, has good quality, and has no issues. Some say that the radios are popular and the kit has everything you need.

    "...seems in order; all promised parts are there, so far everything seems to work perfectly, etc....." Read more

    "Excellent Battery life, performance, clarity , range and great product for that price" Read more

    "The UV5R is a good starter radio to get you into the hobby. This kit was really nice, but I don't really use anything that came in the kit other..." Read more

    "...It's a sturdy radio with a LOOOOOOONG battery life. I listen in to all the traffic stops in my area, including the naked streakers (why?)..." Read more

    77 customers mention "Value"67 positive10 negative

    Customers like the value of the two-way radio. They say it's a great item for the price, works well for the money, and is a nice cheap starter kit for someone interested in ham radio. Some customers also mention that the radio works well with some software. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

    "...to be responsive to the initial mix-up, the kit is IMO a phenomenal value, and I'm happy.Thank You!" Read more

    "Excellent Battery life, performance, clarity , range and great product for that price" Read more

    "I found this the best bang for your buck kit for a radio with 8watts power...." Read more

    "...Well worth the money!" Read more

    21 customers mention "Range"16 positive5 negative

    Customers like the range of the two way radio. They say it offers excellent range and clear communication. Some customers also mention that they can use its full range and have no problems reaching a few miles across town. They also say the radios are great and have HAM and GMRS frequencies.

    "Excellent Battery life, performance, clarity , range and great product for that price" Read more

    "...They’re great for hiking and outdoor activities as they have a long range. The range is great, but the audio quality could be better...." Read more

    "...They have HAM and GMRS frequencies you can use but these radios are used more as HAM radios...." Read more

    "...I barely got a reception at 5280" that's 1 mile and it wasn't a clear reception at all save $45 and get those from dollar general or family dollar..." Read more

    12 customers mention "Battery life"12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the two way radio. They mention that it can last for a year with very little usage. The extra capacity batteries greatly increase battery life during use.

    "Excellent Battery life, performance, clarity , range and great product for that price" Read more

    "...It's a sturdy radio with a LOOOOOOONG battery life. I listen in to all the traffic stops in my area, including the naked streakers (why?)..." Read more

    "...Can be a bit difficult to understand how to use but stay charged for a while." Read more

    "...nice size little smaller than one you would use for work, battery life is can last for a year with very little use, pretty good sound quality,has..." Read more

    61 customers mention "Ease of use"34 positive27 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the two way radio. Some mention it's easy to program, sturdy, and well made, while others say the instructions are bare bones and the user manual is useless. The radio has many resources for programming, including YouTube videos and PDF downloads.

    "...set of these and I couldn’t be happier, they are inexpensive fairly easy to use...." Read more

    "...You should note that the USB cable that comes with it is NOT a programming cable, I thought that it was. It is just a charging cable...." Read more

    "It work's. Hard to program" Read more

    "...very little use, pretty good sound quality,has good features and easy to set up for what you want, performance is great." Read more

    24 customers mention "Accessories"15 positive9 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the accessories that come with the two way radio. Some say that it has a nice collection of useful accessories that many Baofeng users purchase, while others say that the package is missing the 2 small antennas, the 2 large antennas and the 2 USB battery chargers.

    "...Everything seems in order; all promised parts are there, so far everything seems to work perfectly, etc....." Read more

    "To be used for emergency, and no power to Antenna towers for mobile phonesPro:Compact, light weight, Easy of use...." Read more

    "...Ok, but let's talk about these radios. This kit came with everything I needed. All the way down to earbuds I won't use...." Read more

    "...Now for the new kit I just bought its cool that it came with 2 radios and a bunch of other stuff but damn the radios are tiny" Read more

    19 customers mention "Clarity"8 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the clarity of the two way radio. Some mention it offers excellent range and clear communication, while others say that it's extremely weak in the transmitting and receiving department.

    "...It only transmits and receives VHF, and has an FM radio receive.Make sure to lift the plastic tray in the packaging out of the box...." Read more

    "Excellent Battery life, performance, clarity , range and great product for that price" Read more

    "...well even woth the volume turned all the way up and communication with this radio sucks...." Read more

    "The radios are okay. Exactly what I expected. But the charging stands are just horrible...." Read more

    13 customers mention "Size"7 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the two way radio. Some mention that it's compact, light weight, and easy to use. However, others say that it is smaller than expected, the manual book is small with small print, and the earpiece fits oddly.

    "...Rugged, for the kind of care we will give them.Nicely sized (see photo)Antenna options includedRecommended" Read more

    "...it came with 2 radios and a bunch of other stuff but damn the radios are tiny" Read more

    "If you have some with one of these or you can test the range, nice size little smaller than one you would use for work, battery life is can last for..." Read more

    "...i love all the antennas, 3 in total, but the earpiece, fits oddly and causes discomfort." Read more

    Great kit of radios.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Great kit of radios.
    Only listening at present, as we work through licensing. Still wanted a pair of these as an emergency contact tool for wife and myself, in case the SHTF.In the meantime, the broad radio spectrum, which these cover, allows us to quickly tune in to weather updates from NOAH.Rugged, for the kind of care we will give them.Nicely sized (see photo)Antenna options includedRecommended
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
    Color: Black-2Pack Full KitVerified Purchase
    First;

    There was a hiccup with my first order of this package, but the seller of this package - Abbree - DID reply to me very quickly & I have no doubt would have made it right.

    I bought 2 of these 2-pack kits, for a total of 4 radios + a ton of accessories. (Parts list at bottom)
    When I got the first 2 boxes, they were missing fully HALF of the promised parts.

    Normally I don't react, but in this case, I saw what seemed to be quite a few negative reviews / poor seller feedback & kind of freaked out, thinking I just bought from a cruddy seller & was in for a hassle. I thought I'd be forced to return the whole thing & start all over again.

    It wasn't encouraging when I went to contact Amazon support & they told me to contact the seller, but the seller's contact bot directed me back to amazon cust. svc. in a nice little loop.

    That said; amazon suggested they re-ship the order. I wasn't confident it would work, but not only did it arrive about 5+ days earlier than promised, this time the BaoFeng kits DID include ALL the promised parts!

    >>>So; ABBREE; I apologize! <<<

    As promised, I'm revising my review to 5 Stars, and I do also note that you did reply to my seller feedback posting here on your amazon profile, the same day I posted it.

    Can't ask for much more than that!

    Apparently the 1st order that was shipped, the shipper (amazon, I believe....) simply picked the wrong box & ABBREE was NOT to blame.

    ANYWAY.....the kit is awesome. Great value for the money. I started pricing out what It would cost to manually piece together all the parts & trust me; it's much easier & cheaper to get this kit.

    Everything seems in order; all promised parts are there, so far everything seems to work perfectly, etc..
    Now I just have to learn how to use these things!

    Included in this kit I bought are:

    1) Portable Radio,
    2) 3800mAh Extended Battery,
    3) US Base Charger,
    4) USB Charger Cable,
    5) Programming Cable,
    6) Belt clip,
    7) The sling ( Lanyard?)
    8) Earpiece,
    9) Stubby antennas (Abbree Brand)
    10) AND 15.6" Whip antennas (I believe also ABBREE Brand)

    FWIW: I've seen very mixed reviews on the stubby, 6CM tiny antennas (Bullet? Stub? Shortie?). All the ABBREE-Branded antennas seem of exceptional quality. They even came with a little rubber gasket in case there is any gap between the radio + antenna base! There was zero gap for me, but I installed it anyway, as it seems prudent. If I'm wrong; it's brain-dead easy to remove.

    Again; Abbree showed themselves to be responsive to the initial mix-up, the kit is IMO a phenomenal value, and I'm happy.

    Thank You!
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
    Color: Black-2Pack Full KitVerified Purchase
    Excellent Battery life, performance, clarity , range and great product for that price
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
    Color: Black-1Pack+ 18.8" AntennaVerified Purchase
    The UV5R is a good starter radio to get you into the hobby. This kit was really nice, but I don't really use anything that came in the kit other than the charger. You should note that the USB cable that comes with it is NOT a programming cable, I thought that it was. It is just a charging cable.

    If you buy this, I would recommend that you get a good antenna right away such as a Diamond SRJ77CA as well as a programming cable. It is a lot easier to program with the CHIRP software and I would recommend purchasing a programming cable with ANY radio that you choose to buy in the future.
    23 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
    Color: Black-2Pack Full KitVerified Purchase
    I bought this to add to my growing collection of things I have always wanted and may also come in handy.

    So, I didn't buy this to go completely crazy and geek out on all of it's features. I just wanted a ham radio that would receive and maybe provide some entertainment value. Also, to have it on hand in case of a major emergency.

    And here I am now geeking out by all of it's features.

    Seriously, this is a very fun piece of hardware. After receiving it, I downloaded the CHIRP software and spent a short time searching for frequencies in my area. I then programmed all of the channels (making sure to turn the transmit off, because I do not have a ham license) and I could have it scan through all of the 40 odd channels in my area.

    Then I programmed in the local weather station.
    Then I programmed in all the GMRS channels.
    Then I got my GMRS license.
    Then I ordered GMRS radios for the family.

    Guys, this stuff is crack. I think I now have a new hobby to suck all the cash out of my wallet.

    Ok, but let's talk about these radios. This kit came with everything I needed. All the way down to earbuds I won't use. The programming cable worked with no issues whatsoever.

    It's a sturdy radio with a LOOOOOOONG battery life. I listen in to all the traffic stops in my area, including the naked streakers (why?) on the police band.

    The radio is capable of listening to 2 channels at once. This is great, because that means with my 2 radios, I can monitor 4 channels simultaneously. There are many many FCC rules around transmitting with these, so please be sure to do your research. You WILL need a ham license to transmit, but do not not one for receiving.

    Transmitting on GMRS channels is a grey area here, because of the power of these devices. I would suggest a lot of research and do not suggest you use these for such a thing....nope....wouldn't suggest that at all. Heaven forfend.

    You will also need a GMRS license to use GMRS channels. Get a proper GMRS radio for that though...not these. Seriously.

    I absolutely LOVE this purchase. If you decide to get these, you will be surprised how quickly they will become as entertaining as they are. I highly recommend these.
    260 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
    Color: Black-2Pack+42.5" AntennaVerified Purchase
    Price was a factor. Good starter set. Haven't used enough yet to say more except the squelch isn't very good. There is a learning curve.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
    Color: Black-2Pack+42.5" AntennaVerified Purchase
    This is my second set of these and I couldn’t be happier, they are inexpensive fairly easy to use. I love the 42.5 “ antenna, they help reach out further while out riding the trails.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente costo beneficio
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 9, 2024
    Color: Black-1Pack+ 18.8" AntennaVerified Purchase
    Excelente calidad de radio baofeng, y relación costo beneficio.

    - La antena Abree es compatible pero falta unas vueltas de rosca para que embone al 100%
    - No pude confirmar ni en la etiqueta posterior del radio (donde va la batería), ni en manual que realmente es de 8W, solo tiene un sticker en el frente, pero eso no lo garantiza
    - Sin problema para sincronizar con Radios WT Cobra
    - Uno de los radios traía precargado unos canales, no se ve rasgos de uso, quiza solo lo probaron
    - Incluye tal cual todos los accesorios qué indica, lo cual hace excelente el costo $720 mxn ya con importación

    Definitivamente lo recomiendo, solo me gustaría que tuviera especificado los 8W para no dudar
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    zaboo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente costo beneficio
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 9, 2024
    Excelente calidad de radio baofeng, y relación costo beneficio.

    - La antena Abree es compatible pero falta unas vueltas de rosca para que embone al 100%
    - No pude confirmar ni en la etiqueta posterior del radio (donde va la batería), ni en manual que realmente es de 8W, solo tiene un sticker en el frente, pero eso no lo garantiza
    - Sin problema para sincronizar con Radios WT Cobra
    - Uno de los radios traía precargado unos canales, no se ve rasgos de uso, quiza solo lo probaron
    - Incluye tal cual todos los accesorios qué indica, lo cual hace excelente el costo $720 mxn ya con importación

    Definitivamente lo recomiendo, solo me gustaría que tuviera especificado los 8W para no dudar
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    ROCKO MAX
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tienen más alcance que los de batería corta
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 31, 2023
    Color: Black-2Pack+42.5" AntennaVerified Purchase
    Mucho mejor alcance que los de batería corta añádele una antena de 42” y tienes un alcance de 25 kms en espacio Abierto
    Luis Amaya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uv5r
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 3, 2023
    Color: Black-1Pack+ 18.8" AntennaVerified Purchase
    Exelente muy util para ir a acampar o para senderear
    Silvia
    2.0 out of 5 stars Llegó incompleto
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 19, 2024
    Color: Black-1Pack+ 18.8" AntennaVerified Purchase
    Llegó sin la correa al cuello, lo recibo porque ya lo tenía prometido a mi sobrino pero es la última vez que compro baofeng y eso que es mi tercera compra