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Long Battery Life
Customers are highly satisfied with the long battery life of the BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Radio. The 2500 mAh Type-C charging battery provides extended usage time, quick recharging, and convenience through USB-C charging. Users have reported that the radio can last for multiple days with medium use.
Compact Design
Customers are highly satisfied with the compact design of the radio, which makes it easy to carry around and offers extensive frequency options. The Type-C charging feature is also appreciated for its convenience.
Build Quality And Durability
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the build quality and durability of this radio, with many praising its ruggedness, sturdiness, and user-friendly features. The device is considered a top pick for both professional and recreational use due to its excellent range, long battery life, and clear audio. Customers are also pleased with the inclusion of accessories such as a charging dock, headsets, and additional antennas that add significant value to the package.
Clear Sound
Customers generally praise the clear sound quality of the BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Radio, noting that both transmit and receive signals come through loud and clear. Some users have mentioned the audio output is clean and crisp, while others appreciate the ability to communicate over long distances with excellent range and clarity. A small group of customers have noted some issues with the included microphone causing an open mike light, but overall sentiment remains positive.
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Multiple Frequencies
Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Radio's multiple frequency capabilities, which provide versatility for various uses and long range communication. Some users noted that the radio covers a wide range of reception and transmission frequencies, including AM/FM bands, UHF, VHF, and even 1.25m (220 mhz). The copy frequency function is also praised for its convenience in quick programming. However, some customers suggest improvements to the menu items for better sunlight readability.
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Quality
Its rugged build the long battery life and clear audio keep me connected over vast distances.
The build quality is what i would expect and feels well built enough to stand a moderate amount of usage.
Battery last about a good 2 days with medium use.
While i like the display better on the original, as it was less harsh than the backlighting on this display, * amended addition... Read More
Price
You can't beat a $30-$40 ham radio that receives and transmits just fine!
It's worth the money and will let you get your toes moist in ham radio without breaking the bank.
For less than $40 you would almost expect something cheaply made but it's not.
If you're on the fence about buying one of these, just spend the money and look at it for yourself!
Packaging/appearance
The baofeng 5rm handheld radio has good packaging, 10w power, stable signal, and one-button frequency matching is very convenient.
Comes well packaged with everything you need, flexible antenna, charging stand and cord, battery, instruction manual, earpiece ... Read More
Baofeng has packed every known feature into this particular radio.
It looked like a repackaged product but i am assuming that the extras would take some of the factory packaging trays away.
Competitiveness
Compared to another baofeng model i recently got, i'll say that this one is an improvement in that you don't need a tool to rem... Read More
I've tried a lot of baofeng and other chinese-manufactured radios - the one is a big improvement over others.
I have regular walkie talkies i use in my business, and those are expensive in comparison to this, with nowhere near the functionality.
The range at least matches major competitors.
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- This product had a total of 65 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 17 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Since my first introduction to baofeng several month ago there have been several improvements and even new models
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Many months ago my first impression was a bit confusing and i might add frustrating with the poor instructions at that time since then i’ve come to really like these baofeng radios so much so that i’ve even ordered a couple of an old friend
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The instructions are also much better printed in a larger format and better written
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These are still significantly short range but that is what the vhfuhf bands are
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Those bands were very limited in range back when i built a 2meter heathkit in 1960s and while the technology has improved beyond my comprehension back then you can’t change the science or the physics of the matter it’s still ‘shortrange’ and distance depends on the terrain
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I still can’t talk to my friend as he’s 75 miles away in the rolling hills of new york state but remember these are vhfuhf radio’s which have a rather small wave length
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At least in his farm country area he can hit the local repeater unfortunately i’m in a city neighborhood and my local repeater is a bit out of my range
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But with that increased coverage also comes a problem and that’s it’s transmit capabilities
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