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Build Quality
Customers are highly impressed with the build quality of the BAOFENG UV-17R Plus Ham Radio, expressing that it feels well made and sturdy in their hands. The radio's design is also praised for its good looks and solid construction. Additionally, customers appreciate the inclusion of extra features such as a built-in flashlight and USB-C cable.
Reception Clarity
Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the reception clarity of the BAOFENG UV-17R Plus Ham Radio. They appreciate its ability to receive air traffic bands and the improved screen, USB-C charging, color screen, and large rubberized keypad buttons. However, some users note limitations in changing certain settings and transmitting on specific frequencies.
Highlights
Quality
It’s super easy to use, has an incredibly long range, and feels extremely durable.
Easy to use, great functionality, great size and i like the color screen!
The screen is hard to read in the full sunlight and the audio quality is equally sketchy.
The screen is very bright and the ui is straightforward that doesn't leave you guessing like other more-professional models.
Price
This is a perfect value for a gift or just to have for yourself!
My ancient yaesu for 10 times the price in 1980s dollars is still easier to use.
For the price, it is a a cheap, entry level radio.
For the price you can't go wrong.
Competitiveness
Comparing this to an older model which i own, this is a very simple adaptation to the baofeng handheld radio series.
The plus model comes with type-c charging, which is far more convenient than the non-plus version.
Other than some of the battery and software enhancements, this radio is similar to a radioddity gc-5.
One thing you'll notice, is this is uv-17r is physically bigger than it's older cousin.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 20.4% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 90 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 16 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is an analog radio so make sure your target frequencies to scan are analog
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Maybe 4 key strokes not including the inputs of the actual number buttons used to set frequency
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive used this radio for three months bought it as a replacement for the previous uv5r
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Reception is average to poor even with with a decent antenna diamond x30 a
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I experience a lot of static from local vhf and ufh repeaters
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The display is very difficult to read when you are outside in daylight
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For the price it is a a cheap entry level radio
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wish they would offer firmware updates and fix the receiver sensitivity and selectivity
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