Baofeng UV-5R review
Baofeng has its price series placed aggressively making it very competitive in the market. Baofeng has been trending with Baofeng UV5R for some time now. The affordability factor is one good reason that you should consider investing in this device, loaded with good features and functionalities. The cast is made up of durable material making it ideal for rough use. The good looks and lightweight body is definite to get your attention. This handset is strong and sturdy and has been built keeping in mind rough usage. The device’s ergonomic design and respectable looks are one of the best features. Extremely comfortable to hold and can be operated easily. Baofeng UV5R is dominated with long battery life.
General information
Voice transmission is loud, clear, and crisp in spite of bad weather conditions. With moderate usage, the battery even lasts up to 2 days, which is very interesting as their competitors that provide similar handsets with the same range fail to achieve the same! In fact, there are many complaints with similar devices from other brands stating that the batteries drain out excessively soon. Credit should go to Baofeng, for manufacturing a product that does not only look good but is rich in functionality too.
Accessories
The USB programming cable is compatible for Baofeng UV-5R UV-3R and is most commonly purchased, with the Talkie. Two ways radio with driver cd can also enhance the experience. The Baofeng BF-S112 2 way radio speaker would also be an add-on if used with this device. However, one can still do without the use of any accessory, and mostly buyers do not prefer to incest further in accessories, which is justifiable.
Pros
Small, just the size of an iPod
Good frequency range
Easy to use
Durable and extremely strong
Good frequency range
High two colors LED definition display
Need not use any audio accessory
Cons
Manual programing could be a lot better
Selecting the desired channels is slow
VFO function has no copy memory channel
Scanning is a little slow
No copy to memory channel
No voice prompts
PPT lock out function unavailable
Conclusion
Good value for money that has been spent makes it an excellent product. The compatibility with third party softwares makes this device even more exceptional. Good for emergency as it has the ability to cover HAM and LMS. An eponymous bunch of devices is what I would call them. Overall, Baofeng has tried to make its new Baofeng UV5R as rich as possible. While most users would not have a problem with this, fans of Baofeng will be sure to be impressed. Have all the potential qualities to make it big in the market and can be a longtime favorite!
Key specifications:
Brand: Baofeng UV-5R
Battery: 24 hours, one Lithium ion batteries require
Coverage: One Lithium ion batteries required.
Display: LCD Screen
Frequency range: 25 KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
Height: 8.3 inches
Width: 6.5 inches
Depth: 3.7 inches
Weight with battery: 1.1 pounds
Ideal for: Baby monitoring, floorwalkers, adventure sports, retail, and manufacturing industries
Price range: $38.48
Number of channels: 128 Channels
Special features: LED Flashlight
Warranty: 12 months
