UV-5R 8W Dual Band Radio

The Baofeng UV-5R is a very popular compact affordable dual band radio that operates in both VHF and UHF bands.

It can easily tune into shared frequencies on both VHF and UHF bands, marine frequencies, transponders, etc.

The antenna has a length of 17 cm and is removable. The antenna connector is a classic SMA-male. The battery has a capacity of 1800 mAh / 3.7 V.

Programming

• The radios can be programmed using a Baofeng USB cable (not included) and a simple program available for download on the dealer's website or in the "Documents" tab, or you can use Chirp-next.

Features

• 50 CTCSS / 104 CDCSS
• VOX function
• PC programming
• Power Save-Battery saving in 4 levels
• High/Low power switching
• Monitor function
• Low battery indicator
• Rebound up to 70 MHz (+,-,reverse)
• Memory naming capability when programming via PC
• Dual-band display
• Dual watch - 2 frequencies simultaneously
• 3 display backlight colors (blue, purple, orange), selectable for individual Standby, RX, TX modes
• Squelch 0-9
• 1750 Hz tone
• Channel width Wide/Narrow
• Possible to listen to the radio and watch the channel at the same time (when a signal is detected, the station automatically switches)
• LED flashlight
• Voice navigation English/Chinese
• LCD Display
• Roger beep
• Time-out timer
• Keypad lock function

Specifications

• Frequency range VHF: 136 - 174 MHz, UHF: 400 - 470 MHz
• Tuning steps: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25/50 KHz
• Signal processing by PCB processor
• Power switchable: 8W/5W/1W VHF and 7W/4W/1W UHF
• * Maximum power of 8W VHF and 7W UHF is only in amateur bands 144 - 146 / 430 - 440 MHz, not outside them (e.g. on shared frequencies)
• 128 memory channels
• ANI-ID, PTT-ID identification
• SMA male antenna connector
• Sensitive FM radio (65.0 MHz - 108.0 MHz)
• Battery: 3.7V 1800 mAh
• Stability: ±2.5 ppm
• Operating temperature: -20°C ~ +50°C
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ohm
• Dimensions: 58 x 110 x 32 mm
• Weight: 130 g

Transmitter

• RF output power: 8/4/1 W
• Modulation: FM
• Spurious emissions: < 60 dB
• Transmitting current: < 1.4 A

Receiver

• Sensitivity (12dB SINAD): < 0.20 uV
• Selectivity: 65 dB / 60 dB
• Intermodulation: 60 dB
• Standby current: < 75 mA (with battery on)

Package contents

• Baofeng UV-5R 8W (VHF 136 - 174, UHF 400 - 470 Mhz)
• 7.4V 1800 mAh Li-ion battery
• Dual-band antenna
• Desktop charger
• Belt clip
• Hands-free kit