Baofeng UV-5R 8W UHF/VHF radio is a powerful new product from Baofeng. This model uses the IP56 standard which means that the radio is well protected from dust and a small amount of dust inside the device does not affect its performance. Also, the radio can withstand short-term exposure to water droplets.

If you are interested in buying an inexpensive amateur radio station, that has a wide range of features and provides reliable and fast communication, then it is all the more worth paying attention to this radio.

It guarantees full-fledged reception and transmission of messages in two bands 136-174 MHz and 400-520 MHz, which meets the requirements of representatives of search and rescue services, security guards, outdoor enthusiasts, and others.

Increasing to 8 W transmitter power in it increases the communication radius up to 12 km. The receiver sensitivity of 0.2 µV and power switching function allows its operation at a power of 5 W or 1 W and it significantly saves energy resources of the device.

The capacity of the lithium-ion battery 1800 mAh provides full use of the radio for up to 24 hours in transmission mode, and the possibility of setting the energy-saving function extends the life of the operation by 40%.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) with programmable three-color backlight and numeric keypad, which creates comfort in selecting channels and the necessary frequency of the desired band in any working situation.

The LCD screen, with a dot matrix and 12864 dot resolution, is large and super evenly backlit and can display channel names in Chinese and English. At the same time, the channel alias is programmable by the software.

Features:

Maximum transmit power: 10 watts, high/medium/low power options, and you just press the # key to change;

Frequency grid pitch: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25 KHz allows you to communicate with conventional channel radios (128 channels);

Dual standby mode (two channels, dual power handset, FCC and CE compliant);

Maximum channel storage of 250 channel groups, under manual channel programming (save and delete channels);

Compatible with channel mode (MR mode), frequency mode (VFO mode), manual frequency entry in frequency difference mode;

Supports selective calling (selective DTMF calling, setting and transmitting personal identification code);

Analog signaling supports CTCSS (50 groups), DCS (105 groups), and DTMF (15 groups);

Powerful scanning function: frequency scanning, sub-tone scanning (CTC, DCS scanning);

VOX function, voice control level 10 adjustable levels;

Possibility of simultaneous presence on two frequencies of different bands and quick switching between them;

Communication with a pair of subscribers on separate frequencies is carried out by a double PTT button;

A built-in LED flashlight will do you a good favor in the dark, and an FM radio (25 stations in memory cells) with a frequency range of 65-108 MHz will decorate the vacation in nature;

Low battery alarm and emergency notification;

The durable plastic, ergonomic design, compact size, and weight of the radio will provide you with a sense of comfort and reliability.

Specifications

Dimensions: 110 x 58 x 32 mm/4.3 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches

Weight: 208 g/7.3 oz

Accessories: radio, antenna, clip, battery, charger, headset, lanyard, manual.