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title: "BAOFENG GT-22 Walkie Talkies for Adults Rechargeable, Portable, 2 Pack"
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# Clear comms up to 4 miles 1500mAh battery, 40h runtime Dual USB Y-charging cable BAOFENG GT-22 Walkie Talkies for Adults Rechargeable, Portable, 2 Pack

**Brand:** baofeng
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## Summary

> 📡 Stay connected, hands-free, all day long—because your team deserves nothing less.

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- **What is this?** BAOFENG GT-22 Walkie Talkies for Adults Rechargeable, Portable, 2 Pack by baofeng
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Clip-Ready Design:** Slim, lightweight build with quick-clip holster keeps your radios accessible and business-ready at all times.
- • **All-Day Power, Zero Downtime:** Robust 1500mAh battery delivers up to 40 hours of continuous talk time—power through your busiest shifts.
- • **Reliable Long-Range Coverage:** Communicate clearly across up to 4 miles—ideal for multi-building sites and fast-paced work environments.
- • **Seamless Multi-Device Charging:** Charge two radios simultaneously with the included USB Y-cable—perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Effortless Handsfree Communication:** Activate VOX mode for real hands-free use in noisy environments—stay connected without lifting a finger.

## Overview

The Baofeng GT-22 (2PCS) is a compact, FCC-certified FRS two-way radio set designed for professional and casual use. Featuring a powerful 1500mAh battery with up to 40 hours of talk time, dual USB Y-charging for simultaneous recharging, and a slim clip-on design, it ensures reliable communication across a 4-mile range. Equipped with VOX hands-free operation and programmable channels, it’s perfect for business environments needing clear, instant staff coordination.

## Description

Simple, compact, easy-to-use, and loud radio -- GT-22 is exactly what you need for your facility, ideal for fast-paced business environment, providing valuable communication between staff to create a safe environment for working.Technical Specification:Frequency Range: FRSBattery Capacity: 1500 mAhOutput Power: 2W/0.5W (High/Low)Working Voltage: DC 3.7VSensitivity: <0.16 μVSquelch Selectivity: <0.2 μVFunction:VOXTOTSquelchVoice BroadcastQT/DQT(CTCSS/DCS)Busy Channel Lockout Battery Save FunctionLow Battery IndicationPackage Content: 2 x GT-22 Portable Radio2 x Rechargeable 1500mAh Li-ion battery2 x Unique Belt Clip2 x Earpiece2 x Hand Strap1 x USB Y-charging Cable1 x Dual Port USB Charger Adapter1 x English User Manual

Review: Excellent FRS radios, easy to program, and easy to use - I wanted some inexpensive, simple FRS radios for use with my family when doing outdoor activities, and with the kids' scout group. I'm a licensed Extra-class ham with several Baofeng UV-5R and GT-5R radios that I've been satisfied with, so I figured these would be a good bet. Turns out I was right, with a few caveats: they came ready-to-go on US FRS channels 1-16 (other comments saying they came programmed for European PMR446 frequencies concerned me, but seem to have been a mix-up that's since been resolved). Audio is clear, transmit strength and reception are good, and they're extremely easy to use. The radios charge easily from the included USB cable (or could use any standard microUSB cable.) They have the typical K-type socket for programming and using headset/microphones. Programming is a cinch: you can use CHIRP or the GT-22 software provided by Baofeng on their website. Setting up tone or digital squelch codes and adjusting power levels in CHIRP and the GT-22 software is easy: just tell CHIRP the radio is a Baofeng 888S or a Retevis RT22 (they have essentially the same guts) and it'll work fine. A few things to be aware of: - The plastic is textured ABS, but still comes across as feeling a bit "cheap". The battery panel pops off with a spudger or flat screwdriver but isn't water-resistant at all, nor held on with screws. The belt clip is satisfactory, but a bit underwhelming. It'd be nice to have a semi-permanently attached belt clip rather than a clip-on one. The UV-5Rs felt a bit more robust in the hand. Still, they seem to be holding up well with the kids and scouts. - There's no key lock. The channel-select buttons are easy to press accidentally and get off-channel. The only feedback is an audio announcement of what channel number one is on, which is easy to miss. It'd be nice to have it where one would need to hold down both channel buttons for a few seconds to enable channel changes would be nice. - The out-of-the-box power levels are not legal. By default the radios come set to transmit at 2W on FRS channels 1-16. However, FCC regulations only allow FRS radios to transmit at 2W on channels 1-7 and 15-16 (and 17-22 for radios that support channels 17-22, which these do not). Channels 8-14 are required to be limited to 0.5 W on FRS but the GT-22 is set to transmit on 2W on those frequencies. This should be corrected at the factory, and users should ensure they set Tx Power to "low" for those channels. - Oddly, the radio is not locked to the specific, legal FRS channels and one can easily program it to transmit on frequencies on which it is not legally allowed to operate. It comes out of the box with its 16 channel slots programmed with FRS channels 1-16, but users can rearrange the channel order (e.g. Channel 1 on the radio corresponds to FRS channel 12 or something) if they wish for some reason. However, the radios also allow users to enter any frequency in the 446-447 MHz or 462-467.999 MHz range even though it is explicitly forbidden and illegal to transmit with this radio on the 446-447 MHz range and on any of the 462-467.999 MHz range except for the specific FRS frequencies allocated by the FCC. Be warned: you must not program your radio to operate on channels it is not allowed to use. The fact that the radio is programmable to use non-FRS frequencies appears to violate 47 CFR 95.587(a), which states "FRS transmitter types must not be capable of transmitting on any frequency or channel other than those listed in § 95.563.", where § 95.563 lists the 22 FRS frequencies. In short, the radios are compact, lightweight, powerful, and work well. Until Baofeng fixes the crucial issues above (i.e., default transmit power and ability to transmit on non-FRS frequencies), purchasers would do well to purchase a programming cable and use the GT-22 software or CHIRP to adjust the power levels and verify that they're using legal frequencies.
Review: As of 2022, these are now programmed for FRS out of the box (no longer illegal?) - After reading some of the other reviews, I figured I would need to progam these radios right away to set them to FRS frequencies. I've used CHIRP before for my ham radio, so I wasn't worried about having to do so, but upon opening them, I realized that they are already set to 16 FRS frequencies out of the box. I did end up programming them anyway, so I could set up so-called "private" communication using DCS tones (FYI this does not make it anywhere near private, as anyone else can listen to the channel if they configure the same tone; what it does do is make it so you don't hear someone else's chatter on the same channel and vice-versa (provided they don't choose the same tone as you do.) All of that out of the way, these are very solid little radios for the price range; this is my third set of cheap two-way radios, and so far they seem to be the most robust. - I found the NXGKET set to be completely unacceptable out of the box (the plastic feels like it's going to snap, and sure enough, it does on a single drop.) - The Retevis RT-388 set is far better, but the antenna can break off if it falls in just the right way. Also, I have one of those units that no longer stays on reliably (likely the battery contacts are no longer seated quite right inside, because squeezing it causes it to turn back on.) Also, these not being rechargeable (or requiring removal of rechargeable AAA batteries in order to charge them) is a downside of these ones. All of that backstory said, I am impressed with the GT-22s so far. - The plastic has a good feel (doesn't feel cheap or like it will snap; rather, it feels like it will bend if stressed.) This applies to both the handsets themselves and the belt clips. - They are rechargeable (including via a base, if purchased separately, in which case no cables are required.) - The range is quite good; on day 1 of having them, I was about 1/4 mile away with the crest of the hill between two units, and things were still mostly clear (some background hiss was starting to be audible.) I haven't gone far enough to find the end of range yet, so time will tell. When programming, there is a High or Low power option (presumably, these set the output to either 2W or 500mW respectively, but i haven't confirmed the actual output power.) In order to go about 2W legally, you would need to have a GMRS license ($70 to the FCC,) at which point you would need to buy more expensive radios and announce your call sign every 15 minutes while using them; not exactly as convenient or cheap as staying within the bounds of FRS legality. I've only had these for a few days, but so far, I'm impressed with everything. I wish they had a screen so changing settings (VOX, power level, DCS tones, etc.) without having to hook them up to a computer, but for this price point, that's definitely not a deal breaker for me.

## Features

- [Handsfree FRS Radio] Press to talk easily on programmed FRS channels right out of box with each other. Slim design for the Baofeng walkie talkies is perfect for business use. Handy to keep around for quick use even for beginners and kids. Part 95 certified FCC ID: 2AJGM-BFR5.
- [Long Service Life] 1500mAh battery in this mini walkie talkies. Allow up to 40 working hours after about 3h charged. No screws are needed -- you can fast clip the Baofeng GT-22 with holster on your belt.
- [USB Y-charging Cable] More convenient than recharging through the mini USB port. Baofeng GT-22 walkie talkies could be easily recharged with a power bank, car charger, and Laptop whenever you need to work outside. Allows recharging two radios at a time.
- [Keep All Staff "In the know"] Never worry about the transmission when they’re all over the property and multiple buildings. With the short high-gain antenna, the Baofeng walkie talkies supports clearly talking within 4 miles.
- [Active VOX Manually] ①Press side key and PTT together. ②Turn on the radio, you would hear "VOX on". VOX function allows real hands-free operation in any noisy environment. With CTCSS and DCS private codes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07ZH7Q1ZS |
| Additional Features | Long Range |
| Battery Average Life | 40 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,344 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios |
| Brand | BAOFENG |
| Built-In Media | 2 GT-22 portable radios, 2 rechargeable batteries, 2 unique belt clips, 2 earpieces, 2 hand straps, 1 2-in-1 USB charger cable, 1 dual port USB charger adapter, 1 English user manual |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Earpieces, Hand Straps |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 659 Reviews |
| Frequency Range | FRS |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04897093822765 |
| Manufacturer | BAOFENG |
| Mfr Part Number | EBQYW0Y001 |
| Model Number | GT-22 |
| Number of Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Channels | 16 |
| Number of Packs | 2 |
| Special Feature | Long Range |
| Talking Range Maximum | 3 mile |
| Tuner Type | UHF |
| UPC | 811820023700 |
| Unit Count | 4 Count |
| Voltage | 3.7 volts |
| Warranty Description | 18 Months Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BAOFENG
- **Color:** Black
- **Frequency Range:** FRS
- **Number of Batteries:** 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- **Number of Channels:** 16
- **Special Feature:** Long Range
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 3 mile
- **Voltage:** 3.7 volts
- **Water Resistance Level:** Not Water Resistant

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How hard would it be to re-program 100 to be license free?**
A: to my knowledge and i could be wrong...any radios being operated in the FRS frequency range have to be FCC certified, non-programmable, permanent ptt-busy channel lock out, as we all permanent transmitting powers (cannot modify settings to output more than half watt on FRS freq. and 2watts on GMRS freq.) If it is programmed with ANY GMRS frequencies, it needs a GMRS license to operate, (PARTS 95 certified device must be used with this license), using a call sign is required.

SO, short answer is, if you can reprogram it, it cannot legally be used on FRS or GMRS frequencies. The UV-5 cannot legally transmit on FRS/GMRS frequencies either, and a HAM license does not license you to operate on GMRS frequencies.

Again, i could be wrong. but i'v been looking deeply into these matters, just got my GMRS license, MIDLAND PARTS 95 cert radios on their way, and working on getting my HAM technician's license, most of it seems to be, "don't do this/do this" sort of stuff.

**Q: Will baofeng uv-5r programing cable work to program them with chirp?**
A: Yes, UV-5R programming cable is compatible with GT-22. You can program it with CHIRP.  Also, Radioddity FTDI cable is recommended.

**Q: is the gt-22 better than the bf-r5 ?**
A: The GT-22 works great for its intended purpose. Not familiar with the other model

**Q: How many miles does it get?**
A: It all depends on terrain. If you are using the .5 watt setting and talking from handheld radio to handheld radio I get about 1/2 mile in suburban areas. 2 watts moves that to about a mile.

If you have good line of sight you can reach out very far. I have used this radio to reach into another radio that was 18 miles away but that second radio was at 2200 feet on a mountain.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent FRS radios, easy to program, and easy to use
*by P***. on April 21, 2022*

I wanted some inexpensive, simple FRS radios for use with my family when doing outdoor activities, and with the kids' scout group. I'm a licensed Extra-class ham with several Baofeng UV-5R and GT-5R radios that I've been satisfied with, so I figured these would be a good bet. Turns out I was right, with a few caveats: they came ready-to-go on US FRS channels 1-16 (other comments saying they came programmed for European PMR446 frequencies concerned me, but seem to have been a mix-up that's since been resolved). Audio is clear, transmit strength and reception are good, and they're extremely easy to use. The radios charge easily from the included USB cable (or could use any standard microUSB cable.) They have the typical K-type socket for programming and using headset/microphones. Programming is a cinch: you can use CHIRP or the GT-22 software provided by Baofeng on their website. Setting up tone or digital squelch codes and adjusting power levels in CHIRP and the GT-22 software is easy: just tell CHIRP the radio is a Baofeng 888S or a Retevis RT22 (they have essentially the same guts) and it'll work fine. A few things to be aware of: - The plastic is textured ABS, but still comes across as feeling a bit "cheap". The battery panel pops off with a spudger or flat screwdriver but isn't water-resistant at all, nor held on with screws. The belt clip is satisfactory, but a bit underwhelming. It'd be nice to have a semi-permanently attached belt clip rather than a clip-on one. The UV-5Rs felt a bit more robust in the hand. Still, they seem to be holding up well with the kids and scouts. - There's no key lock. The channel-select buttons are easy to press accidentally and get off-channel. The only feedback is an audio announcement of what channel number one is on, which is easy to miss. It'd be nice to have it where one would need to hold down both channel buttons for a few seconds to enable channel changes would be nice. - The out-of-the-box power levels are not legal. By default the radios come set to transmit at 2W on FRS channels 1-16. However, FCC regulations only allow FRS radios to transmit at 2W on channels 1-7 and 15-16 (and 17-22 for radios that support channels 17-22, which these do not). Channels 8-14 are required to be limited to 0.5 W on FRS but the GT-22 is set to transmit on 2W on those frequencies. This should be corrected at the factory, and users should ensure they set Tx Power to "low" for those channels. - Oddly, the radio is not locked to the specific, legal FRS channels and one can easily program it to transmit on frequencies on which it is not legally allowed to operate. It comes out of the box with its 16 channel slots programmed with FRS channels 1-16, but users can rearrange the channel order (e.g. Channel 1 on the radio corresponds to FRS channel 12 or something) if they wish for some reason. However, the radios also allow users to enter any frequency in the 446-447 MHz or 462-467.999 MHz range even though it is explicitly forbidden and illegal to transmit with this radio on the 446-447 MHz range and on any of the 462-467.999 MHz range except for the specific FRS frequencies allocated by the FCC. Be warned: you must not program your radio to operate on channels it is not allowed to use. The fact that the radio is programmable to use non-FRS frequencies appears to violate 47 CFR 95.587(a), which states "FRS transmitter types must not be capable of transmitting on any frequency or channel other than those listed in § 95.563.", where § 95.563 lists the 22 FRS frequencies. In short, the radios are compact, lightweight, powerful, and work well. Until Baofeng fixes the crucial issues above (i.e., default transmit power and ability to transmit on non-FRS frequencies), purchasers would do well to purchase a programming cable and use the GT-22 software or CHIRP to adjust the power levels and verify that they're using legal frequencies.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As of 2022, these are now programmed for FRS out of the box (no longer illegal?)
*by M***S on April 15, 2022*

After reading some of the other reviews, I figured I would need to progam these radios right away to set them to FRS frequencies. I've used CHIRP before for my ham radio, so I wasn't worried about having to do so, but upon opening them, I realized that they are already set to 16 FRS frequencies out of the box. I did end up programming them anyway, so I could set up so-called "private" communication using DCS tones (FYI this does not make it anywhere near private, as anyone else can listen to the channel if they configure the same tone; what it does do is make it so you don't hear someone else's chatter on the same channel and vice-versa (provided they don't choose the same tone as you do.) All of that out of the way, these are very solid little radios for the price range; this is my third set of cheap two-way radios, and so far they seem to be the most robust. - I found the NXGKET set to be completely unacceptable out of the box (the plastic feels like it's going to snap, and sure enough, it does on a single drop.) - The Retevis RT-388 set is far better, but the antenna can break off if it falls in just the right way. Also, I have one of those units that no longer stays on reliably (likely the battery contacts are no longer seated quite right inside, because squeezing it causes it to turn back on.) Also, these not being rechargeable (or requiring removal of rechargeable AAA batteries in order to charge them) is a downside of these ones. All of that backstory said, I am impressed with the GT-22s so far. - The plastic has a good feel (doesn't feel cheap or like it will snap; rather, it feels like it will bend if stressed.) This applies to both the handsets themselves and the belt clips. - They are rechargeable (including via a base, if purchased separately, in which case no cables are required.) - The range is quite good; on day 1 of having them, I was about 1/4 mile away with the crest of the hill between two units, and things were still mostly clear (some background hiss was starting to be audible.) I haven't gone far enough to find the end of range yet, so time will tell. When programming, there is a High or Low power option (presumably, these set the output to either 2W or 500mW respectively, but i haven't confirmed the actual output power.) In order to go about 2W legally, you would need to have a GMRS license ($70 to the FCC,) at which point you would need to buy more expensive radios and announce your call sign every 15 minutes while using them; not exactly as convenient or cheap as staying within the bounds of FRS legality. I've only had these for a few days, but so far, I'm impressed with everything. I wish they had a screen so changing settings (VOX, power level, DCS tones, etc.) without having to hook them up to a computer, but for this price point, that's definitely not a deal breaker for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing for the price, but poor QA, and totally **ILLEGAL** to use without programing
*by J***. on February 16, 2020*

These radios are absolutely amazing for the price. The handset quality is totally fine. It sure as heck isn't anything like the Kenwood units I use on the job but those Kenwoods are literally 40 times the price. These seem more than adequately robust for recreational use, and the small, light build is great. This fits in a pocket totally unobtrusively. Range in a rural setting with minimal interference is about 2 miles through the woods with line-of-sight. Range drops precipitously in hilly terrain, as with any radio system. Propagation through buildings is surprisingly good. For hiking or skiing these are pretty awesome. In case this is news to you, Amazon will sell absolutely anything, regardless of legality or safety. This is a great example of an item a socially-responsible vendor would not be willing to sell. These come programmed with HAM channels. Unless you hold a FCC license, this product is ILLEGAL for you to use. Selling these as "walkie-talkies" to anyone is startlingly unethical, but here it is, without the kind of screaming warnings you would expect of a product that is illegal for a normal person to use as delivered. Operating unlicensed on a radio frequency seems like a small infraction, but it can have big consequences. Police, fire, EMS, pilots, and many other people who we rely on to keep us safe rely on unimpeded access to their licensed channels. Can you imagine if a vendor like this sold radio equipment to just anyone that could prevent a police officer from calling their dispatcher for backup? Guess what, they do. Guess what this product is capable of doing? You can easily use this legally by reprogramming it. This is easy enough in free software called CHiRP, once you discover that CHiRP will communicate with this as a "BF-666". You just need a programming cable, and then you can re-program the frequencies as GMRS channels, which are legal for unlicensed use, and set the power appropriately. There is also a QA problem here. I bought two pairs, and only three of the radios worked. One would not power on. So, overall, if you are a licensed HAM or are savvy to programming radios, these are great cheap radios! I can't believe how well they work for what they cost. But shame on Amazon and RadiOddity for selling these programmed with HAM channels without ample warning. Any HAM would know how to program these if they wanted to, so who not just sell them programmed for GMRS? This way everyday people wouldn't be unwittingly led into breaking Federal laws that have important public safety ramifications. At the absolute least these should include a big, bold warning that they come programmed with channels that you need a license for.

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