BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Amateur Radio Multi-Band Walkie Talkie
BAOFENG UV-5RM Plus Amateur Radio Multi-Band Walkie Talkie, Rechargeable Handheld Radio with Long Range, Frequency Copy, Airband, Headset, 2500 mAh Battery
Press and hold the scan button, and place it near the radio you want to scan, upon radio transmission, UV-5RM Plus will display the frequency(±2.5 PPM), CTCSS or DCS tones, or ‘NONE’ if CTCSS or DCS is absent.
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The device features a 1.9-inch LCD screen that displays necessary information including frequency, channel number, and current transmit power mode. It also comes with a dual watch and dual display for easy monitoring and operation.
Equipped with a Type-C charging port, this radio can be recharged from anywhere and anytime using various power sources such as a wall socket, power bank, car charger, or laptop, ensuring continuous communication.
Specifications
| Receiver Frequency | FM / AM / VHF / UHF |
| Transmission Frequency | 144-146 & 430-440 MHz |
| Channel Spacing | 25.0 KHz (Wide)/12.5 KHz (Narrow) |
| Memory Channel | 999 Groups |
| Operation Voltage | DC 7.4 V ±10% |
| Transmission Current | ≤2800 mA |
| Receive Sensitivity | 0.25 μV (12dB SINAD) |
| Rated Audio Power Output | 1W @16 ohms |
| Receive Current | ≤380 mA |
| Connection for Accessories | 2-pin Kenwood jack |
| Antenna Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Antenna Gain | 2.0 dBi |
| Antenna SWR | ＜1.2 |
| Antenna Connector Type | SMA-Female |
| Length | 8.3’’ |
Seems more sensitive than my 5R. Some reviewers say the Airband isn’t proper am. I have to say the am audio leaves a bit to be desired. The menu settings being in red don’t show up too well. Overall for the price it’s ok.
This radio is an upgrade to the famous Baofeng UV – 5R. It cover the same 2m and 70 cm amateur bands – in addition it also covers air band (listening only) and also broadcast radio.
It has many more memory locations nearly 1000 as opposed to 130 or so. It can be programmed by Chirp and is recognised by that program now.
It has a bigger battery and consequently a claimed 10W output. From the reviews I have seen this is more like 8W, but this is reasonable. The supplied Aerial is longer and more flexible than the UV-5R. Tests tend to show a bit of a ‘dirty’ signal on transmit, but it could be worse. It definitely varies between each radio.
As mentioned the battery is bigger, but you can also charge it via a usb C lead – instead of the usual desk top charger. Nice.
Like any radio there is a learning curve, but the basics are fairly intuitive.
It is illegal to transmit using this radio if you don’t have an amateur radio licence.
All in all this is a very useful piece of kit for an amazingly low price. Definitely worth upgrading.
Als Anfnger habe ich keinen Grund zu meckern; der Farbdisplay ist gut lesbar, der Frequenzbereich passt zu meinem Zweitgert, und die Reichweite passt auch. Es gibt 46 Einstellmglichkeiten und die Tastenbeleuchtung ermglicht die Benutzung im Dunklen.
Ein Test erbrachte eine Reichweite von 2 Kilometern durch ein Wohngebiet. Ich bin zufrieden.
Apparecchio arrivato in tempi brevi (pochi giorni), come promesso, ben imballato se si eccettua il manuale a corredo, forzatamente piegato per farlo rientrare nella confezione. Non ancora provato in tutte le sue potenzialit, ma sembra corrispondere a quanto pubblicizzato, in particolare per la presenza delle bande di frequenza in ricezione, che includono anche la banda aeronautica. Fratello maggiore dell’UV-5R (anche nelle dimensioni, come da foto). Antenna flessibile anzich rigida come nell’UV-5R. Stranamente il manuale non fa menzione della presenza di queste altre bande in ricezione (che rappresentano la reale differenza rispetto al modello precedente), limitandosi a segnalare le bande 144-146 e 430-440 usate anche in trasmissione. Il manuale in generale abbastanza sintetico anche per quanto riguarda tutti i comandi e le selezioni, limitandosi ad elencarle (e non tutte) senza specificarne le funzioni e l’utilit. Provato a solo titolo di esempio in ricezione sulla banda aeronautica fino a distanza di oltre 30 km da un aeroporto, con buone performance.
Just found out the fm radio works better than the CB my own CB can’t transport to the same frequency and vice versa obviously need buy another BAOFENG radio to talk between them but I will keep it and play with it to see if I can connect to anyone els in the uk, also I think the aerial is too small I will at some stage upgrade it to a larger one.!