BF UV-5R 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (144MHz-146MHz VHF & 430MHz-440MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit, Black

This is the 2nd UV-5R I’ve bought, this time for my brother. We use it whilst driving which is a complete different experience, the range goes for about 4-5 miles on the motorway and about 2-3 miles in the city. The dual band is very useful when we are in convoy with others and the battery lasts up to 2 days of constant use. Sound quality is pretty good and it’s really easy to use. Would recommend buying an external wired speaker mic for when driving. Would definitely recommend!

Great little budget radio for amateur radio operators. Always good to have around or to throw in the car before you travel.

I have been a amateur radio enthusiast for a couple of decades. I really only now use the 2m and 70cm if I am out and about. Hence why I picked these little radios. This one is my 2nd one, that is a Baofeng, my other being the UV-6R. Why did I get this one? Simple for the 8W, or alledgedly 8W. I also run a Yaesu 70D but I find the battery life on that is very very low. So, I got this one, it is smaller than the UV-6R which is nice. Programming the channels, bothe Repeater and simplex is easy, however, by using the Chirp program, this makes it even easier, although, in this pack I got, I did not get the programming cable,. so had to buy one on Amazon, they are around £9.99. The sound from this unit is a little on the tinny side and not as loud as the UV-6R which is a shame, but hey we cannot have everything in a lesser model Obviously, with this radio, you do not get WIRES nor the digital it is purely an analogue UHF VHF transmitter Remember people, to operate the transmitting potential of this radio, you MUST hold a Amateur Radio Licence.. Would I recommend this radio? If you just got your licence and are not sure about if you are going to enjoy it, then I would say as a first radio, get this. Or even as a cheap portable radio to walk around with, yes.

BaoFeng radios are an absolute must for amateur and professional alike. They are highly regarded by enthusiasts for its great functionality and reliability. It feels solid, and the battery last a significant amount of time. I mainly use mine to listen to local airports on their VHF frequency (range doesn't support aviation frequency ie 121.xxx). There's many options, and settings to play with, and also can be programmes by USB with a separate cable.

I only purchased this for the charger as I needed it on same day delivery and all the chargers where next day. I was a little skeptical about the 8W power output which is why I am giving only 1 star, it is a standard 5W output not 8W as described. It all works and functions as a normal UV5R

A great first radio, for those wanting to become amateur radio operators.

It works, but it's NOT 8-Watt, only 5!!!! It's easy to use, and battery life is quite long, charging shouldn't take long either.

False advertising, this is a 5w radio, not 8w as advertised. Works ok, fairly solid but does feel a bit cheap in areas. Instructions are basic and learning what some of the abbreviations are is a must. Ideally wanted 8W power, but will see how well this goes.

Arrivata nella data prevista, con corriere (GLS) che si scusa per non aver potuto consegnare il giorno prima! Radio ottima, completa di accessori, perfettamente funzionante ad un prezzo veramente conveniente. Cinque stelle sono troppo poche. Sicuramente consigliata.

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Puntos positivos: - Potencia mejorada (8-Watts): En comparación con los modelos estándar de 5-Watts, este modelo de 8-Watts ofrece un aumento notable en la potencia de salida, lo que se traduce en un mejor alcance en áreas abiertas o rurales, donde las señales de radio pueden tener dificultades. - Relación calidad-precio: A pesar de su potencia y características, sigue siendo uno de los equipos de radio más económicos del mercado. Es ideal para aficionados a la radio que buscan una opción accesible con un buen rendimiento sin tener que gastar mucho. - Programable y flexible: El BF UV-5R 8-Watt permite operar en bandas VHF y UHF, y es completamente programable mediante software, lo que lo hace muy versátil para diferentes frecuencias. Esto es especialmente útil para radioaficionados o para quienes necesiten comunicarse en varias frecuencias sin problemas. Punto negativo: - Calidad de construcción básica: Aunque funcional, la calidad de los materiales es bastante modesta. El plástico se siente algo frágil, y la antena incluida no es la mejor, lo que limita su rendimiento en situaciones exigentes. Muchos usuarios recomiendan cambiar la antena para mejorar su desempeño y durabilidad. Además, el equipo puede no resistir el desgaste prolongado bajo condiciones difíciles o en exteriores. Es un equipo de radio potente y económico, pero si buscas mayor robustez o durabilidad a largo plazo, puede que necesites invertir en modelos de mayor calidad o realizar algunas mejoras.

Muy buen producto, ha llegado en menos de 24 horas

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