What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Baofeng uv-17r is an improved version of the classic uv-5r. Wishes it had usb charging, it's way more convenient to charge on the go with usb-c compared to using a dedicated charger. Good buy for a single unit, would recommend for beginners.
Highlights
Quality
Audio transmit and receive is clear, and i didn't have any issues reaching my local repeaters.
Other than that, these are pretty solid, and i'm glad to add them to my collection!
Unfortunately one of my batteries doesn't seem to hold a charge.
Overall the radio is very easy to setup and use.
Price
Not the best but a decent budget beginner's radio.
Competitiveness
More recently i've tried some of the tidradio models, which compete with the uv-5r but with some upgrades.
This radio does feel a bit more modern when compared to the uv-5r.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
radio, solid, tried, ordered and easy. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 40.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 74 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 9 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However getting it setup outside of the default channel mode was a little more involved than my uv5r
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The battery does have a screw to keep it in place however if you leave the screw loose the battery does not stay in place meaning you have it but you have to use it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Unfortunately one of my batteries doesnt seem to hold a charge
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So overnight hiking will have to wait till i get more batteries
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was particularly excited to try out these since ive tried the uv5r models since they came out
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
More recently ive tried some of the tidradio models which compete with the uv5r but with some upgrades
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I do wish that these had usb charging its way more convenient to charge on the go with usbc compared to using a dedicated charger
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They are really only useful in sets but i got this to try out to see if i could use all the extra features
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