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Functionality
Customers are highly satisfied with the functionality of the BAOFENG Ham Radio M-5R Handheld Two Way Radio, praising its copy frequency feature and overall performance. Some users have noted that while the manual could be more comprehensive, they are excited to learn about the device's many features and accessories.
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Radio Reception
Customers have generally positive opinions about the radio reception of the BAOFENG M-5R handheld two way radio. Many users appreciate its strong air band reception and extended receive frequencies compared to the standard UV-5R. Some customers also mentioned that it performs on par or better than the UV-5R, and that it's a nice upgrade from the UV-5R. However, some users noted that the user interface is not the most intuitive and that the radio can be unlocked for transmitting on non-compliant frequencies, which is against FCC regulations. Overall, customers are amazed at
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Quality
*quality- the build quality on this radio is great.
Great little radio in every other regard, is built really sturdy and seems to be genuine baofeng.
The receiver isn't very selective and is sensitive to desense.
For all intents and purposes, this is a rebranded uv-5r radio.
Price
Great value for the price, well done.
It’s an incredible radio at an unbelievable price and i will definitely be purchasing some additional units and extended batteries.
This thing is slam full of features (way more than i even know what to do with) and i can’t wrap my brain around how such a sop... Read More
* value - at the time of this review, this radio is $19.
Shipping
Got it within 30 hours as well.
Competitiveness
This one is very similar to the uv-5r that i'm used to.
If you are a veteran or new to the beofeng radios you will appreciate all the features and ease of use, it works just as well a... Read More
But if you've used a uv-5r, of even a baofeng this will appear very similar, with the same transmission and speaker quality - n... Read More
That said, if you're familiar with the brand, you'll be up and running in no time.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, great and good. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 98 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 10 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Very well made and covers many extra frequency bands
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Capable radio but susceptible to intermod from strong local signals
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It covers 222 besides 2m and 440
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But it is a good inexpensive one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The radio geek bug is creeping up on him now
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’m able to listen to police airport and ham frequencies with other users
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Got it within 30 hours as well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wanted an inexpensive radio to listen to airband traffic in my area
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