[Chirp Compatible] BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, 5W Dual Band Two Way Radio, UHF/VHF/FM/Airband/NOAA Multi-Band Receiver with 1800mAh Battery, Programming Cable, Extra 15.5” High Gain Antenna

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[Chirp Compatible] BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, 5W Dual Band Two Way Radio,...

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Durability

Customers are highly satisfied with the durability of the BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, reporting that they have used them for extended periods and encountered no issues. The radios come with sturdy accessories such as a belt clip and high gain antenna, making them suitable for outdoor activities like hiking.

Display Clarity

Customers are generally pleased with the clear display on the BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, finding it easy to read and sturdy. The radio's sound quality is also praised as crisp and clear.

Battery Life

Customers are generally satisfied with the long battery life of the BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld, which is crucial for extended use in various situations where recharging isn't an option. Some users have noted that the speaker sounds clear and crisp, while others have mentioned the importance of having backup radios and batteries for emergencies. The radio provides reliable communication with a 5W output.

Powerful Signal

The BAOFENG GT-5R PRO Ham Radio Handheld receives mixed but generally positive reviews for its powerful signal capabilities. Customers praise the radio's ability to transmit and receive signals strongly, with some noting significant improvements in range due to the included high gain antenna. However, a few users have reported concerns regarding the build quality compared to more expensive radios.

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Quality

It feels sturdy and well made, and the display is clear and easy to read.

It seems sturdy and well-made, and i had no problem seeing and reading the digital display.

An update to the venerable uv-5r and it's software-defined radio, this one has multiple ham bands and is not fcc compliant.

Transmitter power into a 50 ohm non reactive load was 4.

Price

$27) this little radio is a great buy.

These radios are great especially for the price.

All in all, it's a great little radio considering how inexpensive it is.

You get less spurious transmissions, they definitely can't be hacked to go off the amateur bands (yet), that and it is very inexpensive.

Competitiveness

Very similar to the older uv-5r version i purchased when i first got licensed years ago.

I think that this chinese-made ham radio, the baofeng gt-5r pro, has the best reliability and features in a ham radio for the price!

If you're serious about ham radio and want a more robust and feature-rich experience, you might be better off saving up for a m... Read More

I think the cost of this unit is comparible to other handheld units on the market, but the quality of this one is very low.

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This product had a total of 70 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 1 2024.