Highlights
Quality
This baofeng 5rx handheld radio set is comprehensive and capable.
The best part is the published internet hack for the uv-5r to offer more compatibility is completely functional on this radio.
In fact, after jumping through all the on-line 'hoops' to get the programming software- following the included instruction shee... Read More
Programming the radios combined took less than 5 minutes.
Price
No type c charge is available on these but for the price, very worth it.
Ham radios require licensing (cost + tests) through the fcc to legally operate.
Competitiveness
And there, you can actually find a download labeled "uv-5rx"- but it doesn't seem to be any different than the uv-5r software package.
Operationally, this uv-5rx seems to transmit with similar range, and receive with similar sensitivity, to the uv-5r.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, set, great, nice and published. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 75.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 8 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 19 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It should be noted that this is a ham radio set not to be confused with an frs radio
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ham radios require licensing cost tests through the fcc to legally operate
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its not illegal to own a ham radio without a license or to listen to traffic
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But transmitting without a license is punishable by fines
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont have a good answer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In fact after jumping through all the online hoops to get the programming software following the included instruction sheet youre directed to downloads for the uv5r
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So i guess the 34x34 is for the bigger battery second longer antenna and included programming cable in this set
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Buttons have the same placement and feel