Dual band, dual display HT transceiver. Since its introduction the UV-5R has seen a massive success, thanks to its performance and price.
There are several cosmetic variants of the UV-5R. These variants have no differences from the UV-5R besides their cosmetic design along with the possible removal of the 'Band Key' (no longer required in Gen. 2).
Variations include the: UV-5R v2+, UV-5RA, UV-5RE, UV-5R+ (Plus), along with several other lesser produced variants. Some of these variations may also no longer work with case specific accessories such as the original UV-5R batteries.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 2m 70cm
- Frequency stability
- ± 2.5 p.p.m.
- Tuning steps
- 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 kHz
Receiver
- RX-range
- 65-108 / 136-174 / 400-480 MHz
- Modulations
- FM N-FM
- Sensitivity
- ≤ 0.2 µV (12 dB SINAD)
- Selectivity
- ?
- Filters
- ?
- Receiver system
- ?
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- 65/60 dB
- Audio output
- 1 W
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 136-174 / 400-480 MHz
- Modulations
- FM N-FM
- RF-Output
- 1 / 4 W
Connections
- Antenna
- SMA
- Impedance
- 50Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 7.4 V DC Li-ion, 1800 mAh
- Current drain RX
- 380 mA max, ≤ 75 mA in standby
- TX
- 1.4 A max
Physical
- Manufactured
- Between 2011 and 201x in China
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 110 × 58 × 32 mm (4.33 × 2.28 × 1.26 in) excl. antenna
- Weight
- 214 gr (7.6 oz)
- Form factor
- Handheld
Other features
- Memories
- 128 channels in 1 bank(s)
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- LED Flashlight
CTCSS / DCS
DTMF
1750 Hz
VOX
PC programmable - Accessories
- ?
- MPN
- BAOFENG-UV-000005R
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Baofeng UV5R Circuit Diagram submitted by RigReference
- UV-5R User Manual, annotated by KC9HI submitted by RigReference
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Reviews & stories
Good Starter H.T.
Baofeng UV-5R, Dual band FM Transceiver
I bought this as a back up just in case I was working an event with ARES and my main H.T. failed. I had heard a lot of negative comments about it however I found out they were wrong. I like all the extra features on it flash light etc. I had it checked at a hamfeast and it was a little bit better than my Vertex-150 H.T. Over all for the price you can't beat it.
- Overall
- Performance
- Build quality
- Features
- User friendliness
- Value for money
- Aquired
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Good condition in 2016
USD 0.00
400,000 plus units sold!
Baofeng UV-5R, Dual band FM Transceiver
I avoided the Baofeng for years but finally broke down and got one. Now, just 6 months later, I own a dozen of the critters in various flavors and all the accessories to boot! Keep one in the car, one in my tackle box, garage, bedroom and even the commode! I go to a club meeting and everybody has one hanging on their belt! I think we might want to consider creating the "Baofeng Followers Organization"
Look, if you don't already own one of these little radios get one! Also get a good programming cable (one with the chip in it) and download CHIRP which is a fine no cost programming program that runs on Windows and Mac. You can also use CHIRP for programming other HT's as well, my Yaesu FT-60 for example.
Long Live the Magnificent BAOFENG UV-5R!
- Overall
- Performance
- Build quality
- Features
- User friendliness
- Value for money
- Aquired
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Mint condition in 2017
USD 26.99
New and second-hand prices
Estimating the value of a rig can be challenging. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used Baofeng UV-5R. Just bought or sold this model? Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators!
Based on historic data, today's second-hand price of the Baofeng UV-5R is around:
- EUR 24.00 ~ EUR 19.00
- USD 26.00 ~ USD 24.00
- AUD 38.00
Links & tools
- Search YouTube for Baofeng UV-5R videos
- Search Google for Baofeng UV-5R information
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- Search Twitter for Baofeng UV-5R news
- Search Wikipedia for Baofeng UV-5R information
- Search the Boat Anchor Manual Archive (BAMA) for Baofeng UV-5R for manuals and documents (using Google)
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