BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, 5W Dual Band Two Way Radio, UV-5R Upgraded Version, UHF/VHF/FM/Airband/NOAA Multi-Band Receiver with 128 CH, 1800mAh Battery, Supports CHIRP

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BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, 5W Dual Band Two Way Radio, UV-5R Upgraded Version,...

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Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied with the build quality of the BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld. The radio feels solid, comes with various useful accessories, and has a clear and easy-to-read display. Some customers have noted that it may not be as rugged as more expensive radios but overall, they are pleased with their purchase.

Programmability

Customers are highly satisfied with the programmability of the radio, praising its ease of use and ability to be programmed via CHIRP software for personalized settings.

Size And Portability

Customers are highly satisfied with the size and portability of the BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld. They find it easy to carry around due to its compactness, and appreciate its additional features such as scan function, flashlight, and long battery life. However, some users have mentioned that the small size makes the buttons a bit troublesome to use. Overall, customers are impressed with the radio's performance and consider it an essential emergency communication tool.

Battery Life

Customers are generally satisfied with the battery life of the BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, praising its ample power for extended use in various situations. Some users have noted clear and reliable communication performance from the radio, while others mention the need for external charging sources to keep the battery running during prolonged usage.

Dual Band Functionality

The BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld is a versatile tool for communication and monitoring with its multi-band functionality, including UHF, VHF, FM, Airband, and NOAA. Customers appreciate the ease of use and affordability, especially when used in a two-pack bundle. However, some users have noted that the range can be limited by obstructions between radios and broadcast signals.

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Quality

It feels sturdy and well made, and the display is clear and easy to read.

It seems sturdy and well-made, and i had no problem seeing and reading the digital display.

The manual is sparse and the user interface can be unintuitive and even a bit daunting, and literally nothing is pre-programmed... Read More

An update to the venerable uv-5r and it's software-defined radio, this one has multiple ham bands and is not fcc compliant.

Price

$27) this little radio is a great buy.

These radios are great especially for the price.

All in all, it's a great little radio considering how inexpensive it is.

You get less spurious transmissions, they definitely can't be hacked to go off the amateur bands (yet), that and it is very inexpensive.

Packaging/appearance

The package contains two radios, 2 whip antennae, 2 standard antannae, 2 chargers, 2 clips, 2 headphones with in line mic, 2 wr... Read More

Competitiveness

Very similar to the older uv-5r version i purchased when i first got licensed years ago.

I think that this chinese-made ham radio, the baofeng gt-5r pro, has the best reliability and features in a ham radio for the price!

If you're serious about ham radio and want a more robust and feature-rich experience, you might be better off saving up for a m... Read More

I think the cost of this unit is comparible to other handheld units on the market, but the quality of this one is very low.

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This product had a total of 75 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 17 2024.