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Review on πŸ“» BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band Radio - VHF/UHF Transceiver for 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz by Darth Calder

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best for money.

I bought a set of these radios here in Wyoming for off road and hunting use. Large selection. With the hilly terrain blocking the signal, I was still able to get a crystal clear 12-mile range. Send and receive. This is when using the stock antenna. I have an 18 inch whip for her now. I just didn't test them after my 12 mile test. To be honest my test is to radio my dad from my house to his. 12 miles with 800 feet of elevation gain. Great radios for the money. Lightweight and excellent battery life. I get about 10 hours of use on factory batteries. Extended life batteries give me 19 to 20 hours of continuous use. Great radios for the money.

Pros
  • 25kHz/12.5kHz switchable
Cons
  • Negative present