Baofeng DM-1701 Dual Band Dual Time Slot DMR/Analog Two Way Radio, VHF/UHF 3,000 Channels Ham Amateur Radio w/Free Programming Cable, Charger and PTT Earpiece, 2019 New Version

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Baofeng DM-1701 Dual Band Dual Time Slot DMR/Analog Two Way Radio, VHF/UHF 3,000 Channels Ham...

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Display Quality

Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the display quality of the Baofeng DM-1701 radio, with some mentioning it's easy to read and full color with high resolution. However, a few customers noted that the display could be brighter and had issues with reflections and viewing angles, especially in night mode.

Build Quality

Customers generally have positive opinions about the build quality of this Baofeng DM-1701 radio, with many praising its robustness, solid construction, and hand feel. Some also appreciate its additional features such as storage capacity and strong audio. However, a small number of customers have reported issues with the product's durability and quality.

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Programming Ease

Customers have mixed opinions on the ease of programming the Baofeng DM-1701 Dual Band DMR/Analog Two Way Radio, with some finding it straightforward and others expressing initial frustration. The majority of reviewers praise the radio's ease of use once they become familiar with the codeplug software, while a few suggest improvements to the programming process.

Learning Curve

Customers have mixed feelings about the learning curve of the Baofeng DM-1701 radio, with some expressing frustration but ultimately finding success through online resources and community input. The radio's affordability makes it an attractive option for newcomers to DMR technology. However, a few users encountered issues with interference between knobs and difficulty switching between analog and digital modes.

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Quality

Sensitivity is pretty good - picking up transmissions with longer antenna - understandable / clear transmissions on both analog... Read More

Easy to program, good sound quality, and good range.

Doesnt work with chrip and belt clip is on the battery itself not on the case.

Starting programming this radio using factory system and that was an exercise in frustration with not seeing the radio so the s... Read More

Price

For the price, i am very happy with the radio!

Can’t beat the price for what you get.

So i bought this radio to get into the dmr world at a low cost incase i did not like it.

Conclusion:if you’re willing to spend a bit of time making up for the low cost of the radio, i think this is a good value fm/dm... Read More

Shipping

On time delivery and product as described

Competitiveness

Simplex range tests have yielded similar or better results than my other handhelds.

I purchased this unit as an alternative to my department issued motorola x7550 mainly because of weight and battery endurance.

Our department is analog but others locally are mototuro.

I am familiar with several baofeng products in the uv-5r line.

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radio, good, great, easy and analog.

Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.

Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 490 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 13 2024.