🔋 UAYESOK 6AA Battery Case Shell for BaoFeng UV-5R UV-5R Plus UV-5RE UV-5RE Plus UV-5RB TYT TH-F8 - Durable Protection and Extended Power (2 Pack) Review

Runs on AA batteries, which is a plus. However, they are not suitable for regular use. Save them for your lifeguard bags!

Firstly they will fit and work with the uv5r radio. Despite being cheaply built, their quality is right up there with the radio. They both required setup and awkward tuning to be reliable, and the fact that the actual battery compartment is a bit long for AA batteries makes tuning difficult. I used rechargeable batteries and made a pair of 1/16" standoffs out of brass standoffs. If you want to use alkaline batteries you will also need a plug which is not included. They will work but remember…

Both batteries were empty upon delivery. You could not pass the function test. The first row of AA batteries were not connected. Either the case was made to the wrong specifications (too long) or the terminals were improperly placed on the bottom of the case. I was able to get the batteries working with a small screwdriver and pry off the clip on the bottom of the case. so that the batteries in this row are in contact. Also, the battery pack is difficult to remove once attached to the radio, I…