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Customers find the two-way radios work well and provide good value for the money. They are considered good starter radios with decent quality for the price. Many customers are satisfied with the accessories, range, and battery life. However, some have mixed opinions on ease of use.
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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:
Product Description
Real 8Watts Power Radio
Specification:
Outpower:8WattsNominal voltage:7.4 V DCBattery Type:Li-ion batteryBattery capacity:3800mAh Main features:
128 groups of storage channelsContext menu operating modeEmergency alarmVFO and scan memory channelsTimer timer (TOT)0 ~ 9 VOX grades selectableHigh / medium / low power TX selectableVOX function
Package Content 2 X Portable radio 2 X Li-ion battery 1 X Programming Cable 2 X Belt clip&user manual 2 X The slingshot 2 X USB Charger Cable&LI-ion charger 2 X Earpiece
BAOFENG UV-5R8W Radio
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
Large Capacity 3800mAh Battery
Large Capacity 3800mAh Battery >2*Original 1800mAh Battery,200% Standby time higher than original,Keep you non-stop communication.
Multifunctional Use
With LED Flashlight,Function VFO & Memory channels scan,VOX etc Practical FeaturesLED light can also be used to ask for help when danger occurs, so that you are not afraid of the dark in any situation.
Package Dimensions : 10.12 x 8.35 x 2.64 inches; 2.49 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
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 and 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
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Dan Richards
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good product
Review: The Baofeng UV-5R is a solid, budget-friendly radio with great functionality. It offers clear audio, good range, and a durable design. Programming can be a bit tricky at first, but once set up, it works reliably. Battery life is impressive, making it a great choice for both beginners and experienced users. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an affordable yet capable radio!”
Reviewer: Mark
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: High quality and low price
Review: 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.
Reviewer: Jdd1976
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great distance and clarity
Review: Works great surprisingly long distance. Great being able you program your channel in
Reviewer: Henry Bowman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing Value BF Package / Kit, seller DID reply promptly.
Review: 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! <<
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Radio
Review: What I like:- Simple to use and operate- Good battery life- Good range/ distance. Used within a mile of each other without issue.- Comes with a nice spread of accessories.What’s OK:- The software for programming the radio’s is outdated and clunky. The software could be easier to use and navigate. As a major supplier of equipment, I would like to see them put some elbow grease into a proper software for programing their radios.What I don’t like: They take a good while to charge from 0 to 100. This is the case with all Baofeng radios. In today’s day and age, they should step it up and upgrade their charging abilities.
Reviewer: SkullCowboy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: These are HAM radios with extra features, rules and regs aplenty! 🙂
Review: Thought these might be nice to have for just in case. My order came with all the advertised goodies and all were functional. LOTS of features for the price (that are ruled and regulated!) and yes, there is a stout learning curve. Highly recommend the programming cord if you are semi PC comfortable. Also, do check out the plethora of YT vids available, I like NotaRubicon. Older vids but the UV-5R has been out for awhile so the info is still valid. Seriously, these are not turn on and talk devices. Do some research on HAM, GMRS, FRS, etc. I am happy with my purchase.
Reviewer: Tienen muy buena recepción, pero a mi me llegó con una batería dañada, aos a ver la durabilidad del equipo.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: La batería, me salió fallada
Reviewer: ROCKO MAX
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Mucho mejor alcance que los de batería corta añádele una antena de 42” y tienes un alcance de 25 kms en espacio Abierto
Reviewer: Raul
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Equipo muy bueno, sin embargo la antena telescopica en el paquete no es compatible, disminuye notablemente la potencia de salida.
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