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Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black)

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Brand	BAOFENG
Color	Black
Number of Channels	128
Special Feature	Keypad Lock
Frequency Range	VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz
Talking Range Maximum	5 Kilometer
Tuner Technology	VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz
Voltage	4 Volts
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Product Dimensions	1.2"D x 2.1"W x 10.2"H

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Frequency Range: 144-148MHz, 420-450MHz. Please kindly know that UV-5R would not transmit without this frequency range.
128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby, A/B band independent operation, High/Low TX power selectable: Busy channel lock-out(BCLO)
High/Low TX power selectable: Busy channel lock-out(BCLO),128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby, A/B band independent operation, Keypad Lock. Voice companding: 50 CTCSS/ 104 DCS coder & tone searching, Tri-color background light selectable: 0-9 grades VOX selectable. Large LCD Display, Emergency Alert: 12.5KHz Switchable, LED Flashlight: High/Low RF Power Switchable, Support manually program. Easy to program via PC. Support CHIRP quick programming
Tri-color background light selectable: 0-9 grades VOX selectable. Large LCD Display
Emergency Alert: 25KHz/12. 5KHz Switchable, LED Flashlight: Hight /Low RF Power Switchable

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.26 x 2.05 x 3.94 inches; 15.84 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ Baofeng UV-5R+ blue
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 18, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Baofeng
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074XPB313

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1 x BaoFeng UV-5R Two-Way Radio 1 x 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack 1 x Antenna 1 x Earphone Mic/Headset 1 x Belt Clip 1 x Hand Strap 1 x ENG Manual 1 x Adapter 1 x Desktop Charger

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	UV-82HP (7W), High-Power +(3rd Gen)	UV-82C, Commercial, Employer Model	UV-5X3, Tribander Model	BF-F8HP (8W), High Power + (3rd Gen)	BF-F8+ Variants, (2nd Gen)	UV-5R & Variants (2nd Gen)
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Customer Reviews	4,679	556	2,135	14,943	—	—
Price	$64.89	—	$64.89	—	—	—
Output	7 Watt Max	5 Watt Max	5 Watt Max	8 Watt Max	4-5 Watt Max	4-5 Watt Max
Speaker Output	1 Watt	1 Watt	1 Watt	700mw	700mw	700mw
Bands Supported	VHF, UHF	VHF, UHF	VHF, 1.25M, UHF	VHF, UHF	VHF, UHF	VHF, UHF
Case Durability	Commercial	Commercial	Commercial	Commuter	Commuter	Commuter
Display	Tri-Color	Tri-Color	Tri-Color	Tri-Color	Inverted	Tri-Color
High Gain 7" Antenna	✓	✓	✓	✓
Updated In-Depth User's Guide	✓		✓	✓

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Customers appreciate the value for money and radio quality of the product. They mention it's a good cheap way to start in the HAM radio hobby, fits the bill for their needs, and is one of the best handheld ham radios you can get. Some also appreciate the battery life. However, some customers have issues with transmitting. Opinions are mixed on functionality, ease of use, build quality, and sound quality.

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217 customers mention "Value for money"205 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the two-way radio. They say it's a good cheap way to start in the HAM radio hobby and fits the bill for their needs.

"Great radio, inexpensive and super well made. In fact I ordered another one and a third one for my wife...." Read more

"Advantages: very low price, compact size, easy to operate. Has most of the features of the more expensive Baofengs, though not all...." Read more

"...Bottom line, this is cheap and a great radio for listening...." Read more

"...Range is amazing for the price point of this product. You can easily reach one mile with crystal clear voice communication...." Read more

181 customers mention "Radio quality"178 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the radio quality. They mention it's a fantastic little radio, a good starter radio for a freshly-licensed amateur radio operator, and a great entry into amateur radio. The stock antenna is pretty good, and it's one of the best handheld ham radios you can get.

"Great radio, inexpensive and super well made. In fact I ordered another one and a third one for my wife...." Read more

"...Virtually disposable. Not waterproof. A great go-to radio for EDC or private FM listening...." Read more

"...The stock antenna is pretty good compared to the other more expensive Baofengs, but upgrading to a nagoya NA-771 removes a ton of the faint..." Read more

"...Bottom line, this is cheap and a great radio for listening...." Read more

46 customers mention "Battery life"39 positive7 negative

Customers like the battery life of the two-way radio. They mention it has great battery life, multiple days of standby power if you enable power saving mode and don't transmit, and unlimited battery while driving. Some say the extended battery is well worth it.

"...(multiple days of standby power if you enable power saving mode and don't transmit)..." Read more

"...The battery life is great, and it charges fast.Now, here's the caveat...." Read more

"...This long-lasting battery life ensures that you can rely on your radio to keep you connected when you need it most, without having to worry about..." Read more

"...saved lots of money and works great! Battery last all day also came with ear piece and charger i really recomend this radio!!" Read more

183 customers mention "Functionality"123 positive60 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the two-way radio. Some mention it works well, is reliable, and flexible. Others say it doesn't work with the frequencies they need it to, doesn't have a working FM receiver, and is not good as a scanner.

"...Also they work great for police and fire scanners" Read more

"...In addition to its impressive functionality, the Baofeng UV-5R is built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use...." Read more

"...a grain of salt, but this particular radio I received does not work with the frequencies I need it to." Read more

"...that I mostly use this 5W model, as it is smaller in size and performs well enough, in comparison to higher power radios...." Read more

176 customers mention "Ease of use"114 positive62 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the two-way radio. Some mention it's easy to program with the keypad and save frequencies in place. Others say it's confusing and complicated.

"Advantages: very low price, compact size, easy to operate. Has most of the features of the more expensive Baofengs, though not all...." Read more

"...These features make it easy to use the radio in a variety of situations, whether you're communicating with your group, monitoring emergency channels..." Read more

"...Longer battery life and easier to hold. This can be a little intimidating to operate do to all the settings and functions...." Read more

"...Easy enough to do, using Windows or Mac, but Linux might be a little tricky as Ubuntu and related variants may have an issue related to the 32-bit..." Read more

101 customers mention "Build quality"67 positive34 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the two-way radio. Some mention it's well-built, reliable, and versatile. Others say it's not super high-quality, doesn't hold up very well, and has a bit of quality control issues with the screen.

"Great radio, inexpensive and super well made. In fact I ordered another one and a third one for my wife...." Read more

"...Overall, the Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio is a reliable and versatile communication device that is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals..." Read more

"...than I would pay to eat out for dinner once, and while it’s not the most durable, if you do break it you’re only out $20...." Read more

"Well made and easy to use - great value at the price." Read more

66 customers mention "Sound quality"45 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the two-way radio. Some mention it works well, has a good tone, and can easily reach one mile with crystal clear voice communication. Others say the sound quality is not as high as the bigger Baofengs, and the speaker starts to get muffled after a while.

"...the stock antenna, but what I did notice was that every single station came through crystal clear after swapping the antenna, whereas before it..." Read more

"...You can easily reach one mile with crystal clear voice communication...." Read more

"...Disadvantages: sound quality not as high as the bigger Baofengs, but for a pocket-size, SHTF, or grab-and-go transceiver this is the one to have...." Read more

"...Now, let's talk about the sound quality. I could swear that using this radio is like having a direct line to the International Space Station...." Read more

101 customers mention "Transmitability"27 positive74 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the transmitability of the two-way radio. They mention it's unable to transmit, has almost no reception, and doesn't transmit on the 460-470MHz spectrum. Some say the radios are not approved from the factory for transmitting and are blocked by default.

"...The downside of that is, it often picks up garbled faint transmissions that you can't really make out, but if you are using at as a railroad scanner..." Read more

"The talk feature doesn't work. I only get a beep when I get to talk." Read more

"The Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio is a versatile and reliable communication device that is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and..." Read more

"...I bought three of these to use on the property. They are blocked by default to transmit on gmrs but after you jailbreak them, which is easy and you..." Read more

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Timprat

How could you not love these

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024

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Great radio, inexpensive and super well made. In fact I ordered another one and a third one for my wife. I added a 26" Abbree antenna to one and an 18" to another and they pull in signals from several miles away. Also they work great for police and fire scanners

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Judie Grablewski

Amazing for what it is and how cheap it is

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021

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This little radio is extremely powerful and has a great battery life (multiple days of standby power if you enable power saving mode and don't transmit) and it has a removable antenna so you can attach something like a Nagoya, Yagi, or custom coaxial antenna to it.

If you buy the extended battery or even just another standard battery, you'll have more battery life than you know what to do with, unless you are constantly transmitting with VOX or you're constantly listening to FM radio with the volume turned up!

The stock antenna is pretty good compared to the other more expensive Baofengs, but upgrading to a nagoya NA-771 removes a ton of the faint background hiss on both rx and tx, as well as increasing the tx range quite a bit. From my bench, I couldn't really pick up any additional FM radio stations when scanning through the entire FM range using the Nagoya vs the stock antenna, but what I did notice was that every single station came through crystal clear after swapping the antenna, whereas before it would pick them all up but some stations definitely had poor reception unless I would walk all around the garage looking for a good signal path.

It has quite a few nice features but nothing digital, and doesn't have true dual watch monitoring, but with TDR turned on for me I'm able to monitor two frequencies and pick which one I care about more so if they're both active it will let me listen to the "preferred" frequency. It has dcs and ctcss codes for accessing those repeaters, and supports DTMF codes for dialing into Internet relay repeaters or echolink repeaters.

As far as ease of use, you will need the manual to decipher the different options in the settings menu. There are some websites out there that give a more detailed breakdown of the menu options and their descriptions, as well as youtube videos to demonstrate more complicated things like programming or connecting two Baofengs to make a mobile repeater. Both of those capabilities require a different cable, not included.

Finally, regarding programming, you DO NOT need to get the programming cable as you can do everything right from the radio. If you want to look up different frequencies of your local repeaters and store them in the memory channels, you can do that pretty quickly and easily right from the radio once you learn the flow. Where the programming cable comes in handy is when you want to add a hinge number of pre-programmed channels to the radio, but IMO there is no need for that. I tried it with all the virginia repeaters and found that only 1 or 2 ever had any traffic, even when I would go driving for hours and leave it on channel scan mode. Where I think the programming cable would come in handy is if you routinely traveled out of state (like from the east coast to the west coast) and you had a different set of frequencies and repeaters and settings for each location that you wanted to be able to swap between easily. When you go to the west coast you can just backup your east coast profile to save any changes you made or any new frequencies you saved, and then restore the west coast profile so you're able to make changes and save any new frequencies you find there. Then when you're ready to come back, just save the west coast profile to the computer and restore the east coast profile.

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Kurt

Reliable Communication Companion for Outdoor Adventures

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024

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The Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio is a versatile and reliable communication device that is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and anyone else in need of a dependable means of communication. With its dual-band functionality, long-lasting battery, and durable construction, this walkie-talkie is an essential companion for any adventure.

One of the standout features of the Baofeng UV-5R is its dual-band capability, allowing users to communicate on both the VHF (144-148MHz) and UHF (420-450MHz) bands. This versatility ensures that you can stay connected in a wide range of environments, whether you're hiking in the mountains, camping in the wilderness, or navigating through urban areas.

The walkie-talkie comes equipped with a high-capacity 1800mAh Li-ion battery, providing hours of continuous use on a single charge. This long-lasting battery life ensures that you can rely on your radio to keep you connected when you need it most, without having to worry about running out of power.

In addition to its impressive functionality, the Baofeng UV-5R is built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use. The rugged construction and durable materials ensure that the radio can withstand drops, bumps, and other impacts, while the black color adds a sleek and professional look to the device.

The walkie-talkie features a range of useful functions and features, including a built-in flashlight, VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) function, dual standby mode, and more. These features make it easy to use the radio in a variety of situations, whether you're communicating with your group, monitoring emergency channels, or navigating through challenging terrain.

Overall, the Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio is a reliable and versatile communication device that is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. Its dual-band functionality, long-lasting battery, and durable construction make it an essential companion for any adventure. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a dependable means of communication in the great outdoors.

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NW611

Be careful when transmitting!

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022

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I used this as a scanner for the Railroad and not as a two way ham radio. This radio picks up miles better than any other portable scanner I have, and I have a bundle. The downside of that is, it often picks up garbled faint transmissions that you can't really make out, but if you are using at as a railroad scanner as I was, thats' ok, it still gives you a heads up that something is coming. The battery life is great, and it charges fast.

Now, here's the caveat. Radios made in the USA have certain channels that are restricted from transmission. Railroad, Police, etc. Since these are not made here, there are no restrictions. Transmitting on a restricted channel can get you in some big trouble - even arrested - and even if accidental. There is software out there ( chirp ) that you can download and block out certain channels from transmitting, but it's a crap shoot. I have a Mac and a Windows machine, and it worked on neither one. You need a special cable to do it but even that didn't work for me. In the end, I put it on the shelf as I didn't want to take the chance of an accidental push of that transmit button.

Bottom line, this is cheap and a great radio for listening. If you are a licensed ham operator and want it for transmitting, well I can't speak to distance, clarity or any of that. You will have to check other reviews.

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Guillermo

Excelente calidad y desempeño.

Reviewed in Mexico on September 4, 2024

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Su uso necesita de configuración, no es ese tipo de articulo que desempaques y este listo para usar, sin embargo es fácil de configurar despues de ver un par de tutoriales para configurar la frecuencia que deseas usar.

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Guss Vil

BUEN PRODUCTO

Reviewed in Mexico on August 10, 2024

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MUY FUNCIONAL ESPECIFICAMENTE PARA LO QUE FUE CREADO, INTUITIVO Y FACIL DE OPERAR

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Ivan Gonzalez

Muy buen producto

Reviewed in Mexico on August 1, 2024

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El producto está perfecto, funciona a la perfección 👌🏽

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Clod

Buen producto costo beneficio

Reviewed in Mexico on February 21, 2024

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Es un excelente producto, relacion costo beneficio, compre 2 unidades , su programacion , se puede realizar de forma manual o por pc , hay muchos videos en youtube que explican las funciones del menu y programacion de canales, este equipo no es para escuchar bandas de bomberos policias etc , es recomendable agregar canales libres FMS Family Radio Service, permitidos en mexico usa etc, y las demas frecuencias para la escucha o recepcion , excelente equipo para iniciar en el mundo de la radiodifucion

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Israel Estrada C

Muy buen producto, tengo 5 radios pero...

Reviewed in Mexico on July 7, 2024

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El problema lo tuve con esta última radio que compré aquí por Amazon, se me descompuso a los 3 meses de uso el parlante por lo que no puedo escuchar cuando me hablan, y no sé como preguntar al vendedor donde puedo checar si tiene garantía con el fabricante, comenzó a sonar raro con el volúmen alto, y después de un rato simplemente dejó de emitir sonidos

Al parecer solo tenía batería baja jeje ya se compuso pero aún así no hay respuesta de cómo solucionar en caso de falla

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