Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black)

An absolute classic for a reason. For the price, you simply cannot beat the value and versatility of the UV-5R. The build quality is surprisingly rugged, and it feels solid in the hand. It’s a great entry-level radio for anyone getting into ham radio, but it’s also a reliable backup for seasoned operators. The dual-band functionality works great, and the battery life lasts much longer than expected. It’s also very easy to program with CHIRP. If you need a reliable, affordable handheld radio, this is the one to get. Five stars!

Def and absolutely worth the money!!!!! Works very nicely

My rating reflects the value for the price and not necessarily a flawless product. At time of purchase in Q4 2025, the cost was ~$16.50. The Baofeng UV-5R is a good entry point into amateur radio. You can fairly easily exchange antennas, and listen to regular broadcast FM with or without headphones/earpiece. It’s both over and under featured and takes some time to get used to. I think I’ll likely purchase an advanced model later that can receive Noaa, aviation bands, etc, but I’m happy with this purchase. UV-5R is compatible with CHIRP, and I have used it successfully with a USB UART to Kinwood style cable to program channels. My only complaint is that this can’t legally be used to broadcast on non Amateur Radio frequencies in the USA, but that’s more of an FCC limitation than a technical one. I have since purchased part 90 radios to use in conjunction with a site license at work and my experience with the Baofeng made setting those up correctly much easier. I like that you can listen to broadcast FM while tuned to other channels and it’ll break away from the broadcast FM to let you hear the transmission, then go back to broadcast FM after a few seconds. You can use this in “channel” or “frequency” mode. I have mostly used it in channel mode as my initial use was just listening to channels at work. Frequency mode is what it says, you can punch in a frequency and it’ll tune to it. Sometimes the best way to learn is hands-on, and for that this won’t disappoint.

A nice intro to HAM radio device. Near unbeatable price, and a classic. While the battery power could use an upgrade, this is also easily replaceable with many options on the market. As it's an entry level radio, the range is expectantly short and if you plan to use this for more than intro/exploratory purposes I would recommend either a different radio or at least an antenna replacement. You do NEED a license in order to operate this radio but you do NOT need one to just listen in. Otherwise, buttons, input, and menu screens are relatively self explanatory and easy to use.

These new Baofeng's come "locked" in such a way that you cannot transmit on GMRS frequencies unless you know how to unlock them. A quick search of the internet and you will find an instructional video on how to unlock the ability to transmit. However, in order to legally transmit on certain frequencies, you need a GMRS License. (At least you do, in the USA.) You can get a GMRS License by paying a fee (just search the internet for how to get it) which makes it legal for you to broadcast on GMRS frequencies, for 10 years. (and includes immediate family members) No test is required, for this particular license. You'll need to use your Call Sign to transmit on Repeater Frequencies. Range is amazing for the price point of this product. You can easily reach one mile with crystal clear voice communication. Up to two miles with good line of sight, and possibly further with a longer antenna and good line of sight. You can program these radios with Channels for FRS/GMRS using a free app, called CHIRP (Search the internet, the danplanet website). You will also need to purchase a USB Programming Cable, to do so, which can be found on Amazon. Easy enough to do, using Windows or Mac, but Linux might be a little tricky as Ubuntu and related variants may have an issue related to the 32-bit libraries needed by CHIRP. I have purchased the higher power 8W Baofeng radios but I find that I mostly use this 5W model, as it is smaller in size and performs well enough, in comparison to higher power radios. For vehicle to vehicle communication, I run a smaller aftermarket antenna (from Amazon) which helps me only to pick up signals transmitted within a ~1 mile range. Just be sure to abide be your local laws, before transmitting. You can listen, legally. FRS requires no license but has a 0.5 Watt limitation, to transmit. These radios operate from 1-4 Watts. So, even at the lowest RF Setting, you're going to be over .5 Watts. Hence the reason they are "locked" from transmitting, from the factory. I would highly recommend these radios to anyone who is looking for quality 2-way communication, near or far, in an affordable package.

Very impressed with the Baofeng UV-5R. I've used a few others but keep coming back to this model. It's proven, plenty of user manual, tips and tricks and above all its cheap. Programming is simple using CHIRP. Has the basic features needed for a VHF/UHF raido with no extra fluff.

I recently picked up the Baofeng UV-5R two-way radio and I’ve been very impressed with it so far. For the price, it packs a lot of features into a compact handheld radio and performs extremely well. The radio supports both VHF and UHF bands and has plenty of programmable channels, which makes it very versatile whether you’re using it for outdoor activities, emergency communication, or general radio use. The audio quality is clear, the battery life is solid, and the radio feels sturdy in the hand. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, which makes it great for camping, hunting trips, or keeping in a go-bag. Programming it can take a little learning at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a very capable radio with a lot of customization options. Overall, the Baofeng UV-5R is a great buy for anyone who is new to two-way radios as well as for more experienced users. It offers excellent performance and features at a price that’s hard to beat. In my opinion, it’s definitely worth the money and a solid addition to anyone’s radio gear.

I received this radio in just a few days. It was well packaged and all the items were in good shape. The radio itself is everything I expected and more. Works very well.

Produto muito bom. Funcionou perfeitamente.

excelente producto

Funciona bien el radio, pequeño pero funcional

Sirve pa lo básico , pero sirve es bueno

el radio es un equipo muy economico con una excelente cobertura de frecuencias , de facil funcionamiento, en su empaque viene todo lo que debe de traer como : Bateria, clip, cintilla, antena, handsfree manual, garantia y el radio. de ahi en fuera el equipo es de un tipo de plastico que por el terminado se ve economico se ve brilloso es muy sensible a las transmisiones de otros equipos ya que si transmites con un equipo distinto y en distinta frecuencia el Baofeng lo detecta. no he probado la distancia de transmision pero al perecer es muy buena.