UV-5R

Name: Baofeng UV-5R two way
Brand: Baofeng
SKU: UV-5R
Price: 34.80 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly

Specifications

Prices

Dual band (VHF / UHF) and dual watch analog portable two-way radio. It is a economical handheld that includes a receive band of 65-108 MHz for the regular FM broadcast and providing 4 watt max output power. Ideated in P.R. of China, year of introduction 2012.

Reference market : amateur-radio

UV-5R specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	65.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [1] 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 400.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz [2]
Transmit	136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 400.0000 ~ 520.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
FM
Tuning step
2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 KHz [3]

Receiver

Sensitivity
FM	0.2 uV (12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	> 60dB (on adjacent channel)
Spurious and image rejection
> 60 dB
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	1 / 4.5 W
UHF	1 / 4 W
Spurious emission
Adjacent channels	< -60 dB
Harmonic	< -36 dBm
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 KHz (wide) ± 2.5 KHz (narrow)

Features

Memory
128 regular memories
Display
1 KHz frequency resolution Segment-bar signal meter
Selective calling
CTCSS / DCS DTMF ANI (Automatic Number Identification) 1750 Hz tone
Antenna
SMA 50Ω
Power supply
7.4 V battery (Li-Ion, 1800 mAh nominal) 8.4 VDC external
Power consumption
380 mA RX, typ 75 mA RX, squelch on 1.4 A TX, max power
Audio power
0.9 W
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm headphone
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (microphone)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
58 (W) x 110 (H) x 35 (D) mm projections not included
Weight
130g 245g (with battery and antenna)

Commercial radio reception in Wide-FM mode.
400 ~ 480 MHz on old versions.
2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz steps on old versions.

UV-5R description :

The Baofeng UV5R has seen two major changes from its first introduction with the 2nd generation being signified by new firmware in 2014. There are several variants from an aesthetic point of view of this two-way radio. These variants have no real differences from the UV-5R besides their cosmetic design. Variations include:

UV-5Rv2+
UV-5R2
UV-5RA
UV-5RE
UV-5R+

Please note that some of these may also no longer work with case specific accessories such as the original batteries (BL-5). Other version, as the Baofeng-Misuta 5R, are crossover radio with enhancement of chipset.

UV-5R features :

Dual watch to monitor two channels (semi duplex mode) with different frequencies even on different bands, the radio will monitor both giving priority to the first incoming signal. FM broadcast band, while still monitoring your radio stations in the background any incoming call will be given priority switching on VHF/UHF channel. Squelch adjustable in 10 levels. Supports for CTCSS, DCS, and DTMF calling methods. Two RF power levels (High / low). VOX (Voice-activated transmission) function. Offset for frequency shift when communicating via a repeater. Transmitter time-out timer (TOT) and busy channel lock-out (BCLO). Tri-color display. Automatic power saving function, when the channel does not carry out any signal the battery energy saving is turned on. Flashlight. Optional PC03 FTDI programming cable.

UV-5R price

We have collected for your convenience the Baofeng UV5R sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 34.80 (29EUR)	2021-jun	Brand-new
USD 32.00	2018-oct	Brand-new

UV-5R review

Giuseppe

August-10 2021

Great radio! Excellent sensitivity, considerable battery runtime.

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