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Build Quality
Customers generally praise the build quality of the BaoFeng Two Way Radio, with some expressing satisfaction with its durability despite rough handling. Others appreciate its affordability and functionality at a reasonable price point. However, a few customers have reported issues with the product.
Frequency Range
Customers generally have positive opinions about the frequency range of the BaoFeng Two Way Radio, with many praising its versatility and value for money. Some users have noted that it offers good coverage and is easy to program using CHIRP software. However, a few customers mentioned that it requires a ham radio license to transmit on all channels.
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Signal Reception
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the signal reception of the BaoFeng Two Way Radio. While some report clear audio quality and strong signal reception, others have encountered issues with programming and inconsistent performance.
Power Output
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the power output of the BaoFeng Two Way Radio. While some are satisfied with its performance and long battery life, others believe it does not meet the advertised 8-watt power output. Some customers mentioned that they were able to use the radio without a charge cable for extended periods of time, while others found the battery life to be disappointing.
Highlights
Quality
Very good coverage, can transmit on all channels, ( need ham radio license ).
The bf-f9 delivers clear audio quality and strong signal reception, making it reliable for various communication needs, whether... Read More
After initial 5 hour charge, it lasted a month before needing another charge…4 weeks.
I also ran them without a charge cable and the battery lasted a long time , about 4 hours without too much talking.
Price
This radio is great for the price.
Great value for radio communications beyond a simple walkie/talkie.
Dont think you could any better than this little power house at 3 times the price
For what you are getting great price.
Shipping
Order arrived on time and contained all items
I had a problem with one of the charging bases but the seller promptly took care of it.
Competitiveness
They have a great range and are almost the same radios as the way more expensive rugged radios.
The baofeng units are nowhere near the quality or capabilities of kenwoods, yaesus, or icoms, but they aren't meant to be at a ... Read More
They aren't quite as simple to operate as the more fancy more expensive yeasu or icom.
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- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,155 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 17 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Slight differences between this bff9 v2n the uv5r and the uv5r pro physically but otherwise pretty much the same
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Also the battery lasts a long time no need to upgrade
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After initial 5 hour charge it lasted a month before needing another charge…4 weeks
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I tried antenna upgrades but the stock antenna outperformed them all and i returned those antenna
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Hard to figure out how to operate
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However radios vary in quality
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First lets just get this out of the way if you dont want a cheap second rate radio and you have the money buy an icom or yaesu
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The user interface and display is a little odd the feel is cheap the audio is weak and there are annoying shiny elements all over the front
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