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’’ |
Great portable ham radio to help me learn the hobby
I have been studying for my Ham foundation license. I wanted an affordable radio to start me with the hobby.
I saw that this came well received and recommended so I went for it.
I also bought a PC cable so that I could install the chirp software and program it for the local repeaters and net frequencies.
I’ve also used the menus to do the same and found the manual ok for doing that, but also found some good online vids talking through what it all meant as i learned.
This was all new to me but I’ve found this a great starting point as i study the foundation course.
I’m still listening at the moment but hopefully will soon get my callsign and be able to start pushing to talk and legally making local “CQ” calls.
I’ll likely install a raised arial in my house as i am in a bowl which limits what i can pick up in doors, though I’m getting local repeaters and some local stations.
Overall a great gateway to the hobby. Works well and doesn’t break the bank.
duracion de la bateria
usada para comunicacion en vuelo de parapente y , tiene una recepcion muy buena , una duracion de la bateria increible ,es facil de usar , barata . Y como pequeos puntos negativos ,dire que es algo voluminosa y ,la antna un poco larga.
Good starter radio for new Ham user. Can transmit FM across non broadcast VHF and UHF, plus listen to AM air band and VHF radio broadcasts. . It can be used to scan channels. I added a hand mic, longer aerial and larger battery.
It is up to the user to use this legally.
I would absolutely recommend this as the entry-level unit – USB-C charging, better screen and the additional aircraft band (receive only) are 100% worth the extra price over the cheapest model. I really like listening in to the local air traffic control – yes it’s really nerdy but it’s interesting!
Built like a rock and excellent battery life. The removable belt-clip is solid.
I would say the USB programming cable is absolutely essential, so you’ll need one of those and the free ‘Chirp’ application for your computer.
Gute Gerte (box) mit Zubehr fr wenig Geld
Ein schnes Paket wird hier geliefert. Das Baofeng UV-5RM ist ein sehr leichtes, gut bedienbares Amateurfunkgert mit beeindruckender Leistung. Die angekndigten 10 Watt Ausgangsleistung habe ich noch nicht getestet, aber man kann mit dem Gert sehr gut die Relais in meiner Umgebung ffnen und QSO’s fhren. Das Paket mit Akkus, austauschbaren Antennen, Schutzhllen, Zusatz Micros ist gut nutzbar und macht Sinn. Die Bedienung der Funkgerte ist einfach und ber Men schnell so einzustellen, wie die eigenen Prferenzen sind. Sinnvolle Funktionen, wie UKW Radioempfang whrend nichts auf der Frequenz los ist oder die implementierte LED Leuchte, werden gerne genommen. Leider kann ich noch nicht mehr Details zu der Funktauglichkeit liefern. Erfolgt jedoch zu einem spteren Zeitpunkt. Sehr positiv Preis/Leistung, Zusatzakkus und die Lademglichkeit per USB C. Das Laden ist das groe Manko meiner alten Handfunken, z. B. Kenwood etc. Dort gehrt zu jedem Gert auch ein eigenes Ladegert. Hier kann man das Handy, die Headsets, die Funke, etc. alles mit einem Ladegert bzw. Powerbox laden. Fr den Outdoor Betrieb habe ich mir noch ergnzend eine Powerbox mit Solarlademglichkeit zugelegt. Somit ist eigentlich immer gengend Power zum guten QSO vorhanden. Verarbeitung und Haptik lassen keine Wnsche offen. Gute Gerte mit passendem Zubehr fr recht wenig Geld – dennoch bekommt man wohl ein gewisses Ma an Qualitt – bislang gab es keinerlei Probleme.
Good radio, a bit fiddly programming the frequencies in but now able to listen to ATC both planes on approach and on the ground.
However did have to return a radio as it was faulty and turned itself off. Second one seems to be working faultless
I am an amateur radio operator and have found it a very nice radio for the price. Been using it up the hills with a 70cm and 2m combined beam on a tripod. Great fun and the display screen is very good and easily readable. Radio computer software called CHIRP works a treat with it for simple programming of the radio. The antenna that came with it works well. Although, I have bought a tribander antenna with a female SMA connection and this has got me some good long distant contacts.
Great value and pretty good radios. Mine were basically identical to the AR-5RM in every way including frequency ranges (both tx and rx) and physical form. These radios are capable of tx/rx on 2m, 1.25m and 70cm (tri-band) so a lot more than advertised
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bella, funziona bene, ottimo lo schermo e buona qualit dei materiali, peccato l’auricolare che fa piet ma il resto ottimo anche lo speaker e il microfono niente male, ottimo il raggio di frequenze e qualit prezzo top considerando l’acquisto effettuato a meta luglio 2025, super consigliato per chi vuole qualcosa per incominciare ma di qualit.
A nice upgrade from the UV5R
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.
Cheap amateur radio
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.
Ich habe mir das Baofeng UV-5RM Amateurfunkgert bestellt, um mit meinem bereits vorhandenen Baofeng GT-3TP kommunizieren zu knnen.
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.
Radio amatoriale multibanda Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
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.
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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.!