Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Review

I recently purchased the BAOFENG UV 5R Two Way Radio Dual Band and I have to say that I am very impressed with its features and performance. This is an easy to use, high quality, two way radio that can provide reliable communication in a wide range of conditions.

The radio has dual frequency range of VHF/UHF 144 148 MHz and 420 450MHz which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It also features 128 channels, 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS, dual band display, dual frequency display, dual standby, A/B band independent operation, high/low TX power selectable BCLO , voice companding, tri color background light selectable 0 9 grades VOX selectable, large LCD display , emergency alert 25KHz/12.5KHz switchable , LED flashlight high/low RF power switchable and support for manual or PC programming.

The package includes a 7.4V 1800mAh Li ion battery pack which provides long lasting battery life even when using the radio for extended periods of time. Additionally, the radio is well constructed with a black color finish and comes with a belt clip and hand strap for convenient carrying.

In terms of performance, I found that the BAOFENG UV 5R Two Way Radio Dual Band offers excellent sound quality with clear transmission of voices even in noisy environments. The reception is also very good with no dropouts or static interference. Furthermore, I was pleased that the radio was able to pick up signals from far away without any issues.

Overall, if you are looking for a reliable two way radio that offers great sound quality at an affordable price then I would highly recommend the BAOFENG UV 5R Two Way Radio Dual Band. It s easy to operate and provides reliable communication even in challenging conditions. The long lasting battery life makes it ideal for extended use while its lightweight design makes it convenient to carry around. It s also great value for money so it s definitely worth considering if you are in the market for a two way radio.