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BAOFENG UV-5R VHF/UHF Dual Band Radio 144-148MHz 420-450MHz Transceiver

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  • Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby
  • Frequency Range: 144-148MHz 420-450MHz
  • 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
  • 25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
  • Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/25KHz
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Customer Ratings
Battery life
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.5
4.5
Value for money
4.2
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.4
4.3
Easy to use
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.5
4.0
4.3
Sound quality
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.6
4.3
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Radioddity
ABBREE
Radioddity
ABBREE
ABBREE
talk range maximum
5 kilometer
8 mile
8 mile
number of channels
128
128
128
128
128
128
frequency range
144-148MHz, 420-450MHz
144-148 / 420-450 MHz
UHF VHF
144 - 148 MHz
UHF VHF
DUAL BAND
power source
Battery Powered
Corded Electric, Battery Powered
Corded Electric, Battery Powered
Battery Powered
battery quantity
1 lithium ion, 1 product specific
1 lithium ion
1 lithium polymer
1 lithium ion
1 lithium ion
1 lithium ion
tuner technology
UHF
UHF, VHF
UHF VHF
UHF/VHF
UHF VHF
UHF VHF
water resistance
water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
not water resistant
water resistant
waterproof

Product Description

UV-82HP UV-82C UV-5X3 BF-F8HP BF-F8+ UV-5R
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)
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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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    1,218 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, quality, value, and battery life of the two-way radio. They mention that it works pretty good, is well built, and worth the price. Some are also happy with the sound quality, and compactness. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use.

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    85 customers mention71 positive14 negative

    Customers like the quality of the two way radio. They say it's very good equipment, the best radios money can buy, and well built. Customers also appreciate the high quality reception and the clear audio. They also say the radio functions well with a decent range and good frequency coverage.

    "Excellent radio! The shirt-pocket size is awesome. My previous HT was 3x the size and weight...." Read more

    "...Now to the review.This transceiver is very nicely made...." Read more

    "...Better audio by far, and better frequency coverage as well...." Read more

    "...The radio functions well with clear audio and a decent range. The antenna leaves a little to be desired as well. I think I have 8 of these now...." Read more

    83 customers mention72 positive11 negative

    Customers like the performance of the two-way radio. They say it works pretty good, is useful, and has been extremely helpful for their wives. Some say it's easy to program and clear to understand.

    "...Many of the hams on our local repeater are using this Baofeng, and they work great...." Read more

    "Works quite well and worth the price...." Read more

    "The radio seems to work fine, but the battery discharges quickly just sitting. Now the charger won't fully charge up the battery...." Read more

    "...the needed features and then some (flashlight, alarm), and functions well on RX and TX...." Read more

    74 customers mention70 positive4 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the two-way radio. They say it is worth the price, does a great job for the money, and is user friendly. Some say it's refreshing to find a low-cost handy talky that competes with the big brands.

    "...This really is a fantastic deal, and all hams who use VHF/UHF should have one! Of course the manual is really hard to use...." Read more

    "...In summary it is evident that at this time this radio packs more punch for the dollar than any currently on the market and that alone is something..." Read more

    "Pretty user friendly and overall solid for the price. Battery hasn’t died yet so that’s a plus as well. No complaints 10/10" Read more

    "...Definitely worth the money.***********UPDATE 9/10/13..." Read more

    30 customers mention25 positive5 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the two-way radio. They mention that it's easy to setup and lasts a long time. Some customers also say that it runs strong after a year and a half.

    "...The 1800ma battery supplied was fully charged on arrival and lasts a long time compared to batteries in my other HT's...." Read more

    "Pretty user friendly and overall solid for the price. Battery hasn’t died yet so that’s a plus as well. No complaints 10/10" Read more

    "...1000mw. First time I owned a radio this loud.1800mAh Battery for long standby time and a decent talk time.Earpiece Microphone...." Read more

    "...Great audio, decent battery life, though I recommend the extended battery, or car adapter...." Read more

    19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the two-way radio. They say that the sound is not bad, it attaches to their pants really, and local repeaters solidly with little to no noise. They also mention that it works great and feels and sounds so much better than the other choices of hand-held radios.

    "...The audio sounds as good as their pricey "name brand" mobile radios, seriously...." Read more

    "...Tons of features, small, rugged, fits nice in the hand, loud, kinda cheesy looking, powerful and best of all in my opinion the receive sensitivity..." Read more

    "...Green/Red square LED to indicate Rx/Tx respectively.Very loud receiving speaker. 1000mw. First time I owned a radio this loud...." Read more

    "...I've heard some good radio shows with it, though it constantly clicks while listening, which is annoying...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers like the compactness of the two-way radio. They mention that it is easy to carry, has a lot of features, and fits nicely in the hand. Some say that the shirt-pocket size is awesome.

    "...hard not to like. Tons of features, small, rugged, fits nice in the hand, loud, kinda cheesy looking, powerful and best of all in my opinion the..." Read more

    "Excellent radio! The shirt-pocket size is awesome. My previous HT was 3x the size and weight...." Read more

    "...Audio is clear, much more compact and lighter than the radios issued by our EMS and volunteer fire groups...." Read more

    "...Upon receiving the radio I was amazed at how small it is. But don't let the size fool you, this thing is built like a brick...." Read more

    59 customers mention35 positive24 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the two way radio. Some mention that the programming is easier than anything they have ever used, while others say that the instructions took awhile to understand for a newby, and the display can be difficult to program and keep working.

    "Pretty user friendly and overall solid for the price. Battery hasn’t died yet so that’s a plus as well. No complaints 10/10" Read more

    "...Of course the manual is really hard to use. There are sites on the net with English as a first language explanations...." Read more

    "...Now on for the rest. Programming is great when using CHIRP but you need a cable for it. Order OEM Baofeng and you won't be disappointed...." Read more

    "...about a tenth of what I paid for the ICOM's, and with CHIRP, programming is easier than anything I have ever programmed...." Read more

    27 customers mention7 positive20 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the range of the two-way radio. For example, they mention that it is unable to transmit on FRS/GMRS frequencies, even if they use CHIRP. They also say that it does not operate at stated frequencies and will not program on advertised frequencies. That said, some say the range is not amazing.

    "...This has an unlocked transmitting range on both bands so be careful if you use as a scanner, you may accidently transmit in areas you are not..." Read more

    "...But I see a lot of people saying it won't transmit on GMRS channels and other channels...." Read more

    "...The radio functions well with clear audio and a decent range. The antenna leaves a little to be desired as well. I think I have 8 of these now...." Read more

    "...Bought this one for a new ham. Out of the box it would not transmit on 2 meters. I went through all the menus etc...." Read more

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    Working good one of the best in thr market
    Working perfect with motorola.... it's good productWorking good with most of the big brand
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    Walter Solano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen radio en cuanto a alcance y funciones
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 5, 2022
    Jose F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 6, 2019
    arturo h.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Desprogramados
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 16, 2023
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Desprogramados
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 16, 2023
    He comprado otros radios del mismo modelo y marca , y vienen configurados los canales. Este viene muy incompleta la programación. No recomiendo el producto. Saludos
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    Benjamin Gutierrez
    1.0 out of 5 stars Mala recepción del equipo
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2018
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    Carlos J Gutiérrez
    3.0 out of 5 stars Esta bueno.
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 9, 2023