K5PLUS Radio Ham Radio 10W Rechargeable Walkie Talkies Long Range UV32 5RM Handheld Two Way Radio NOAA Weather Radio with Copy Frequency,USB-C Charging for Hunting Survival Gear

I am going to give this thing 5 stars for delivery of incredible value at an incredibly low price. I've been a ham operator for about 50 years. My first 2-meter rig was crystal-controlled, before the days of PLL circuits and synthesizers. Over the years I've had Yaesu and Icom handhelds for 2-mtrs and 440, from large to small. I took about 10 years off from VHF/UHF because there was simply no one to chat with. I moved, and find myself in a new area where the bands are quite active and fun. I bought the K5PLUS with low expectations, other than a high-expectation for a long learning curve. I must say, the CHIRP program is a game-changer. No fiddling around with tiny buttons and dials to program in the tones and offsets. Using CHIRP, with the widely available little cable that is NOT included with the radio, makes programming easy. On CHIRP, go to "settings" and easily make changes to displays, squelch level, etc. The manual that comes with the radio is pretty skimpy, but CHIRP makes up for it. I watched a few short YouTubes to get the hang of using CHIRP, which downloads quickly and is very very easy to understand and use if you know anything about ham radio. The radio struggles to hit repeaters in my area with the rubber-ducky antennas included in the box. I can hit one 440 machine, and that's about it. Have ordered a bargain base-station antenna I expect will improve my ability to hit all the 2-mtr and 440 machines in the area. If you are an experienced ham operator and haven't tried one of these inexpensive units, go ahead, take the plunge, and see what a nice piece of equipment you now buy for less than $30 bucks.

In all the years as a federally licensed amateur radio operator I have only purchased the common name brands (Kenwood, Yaesu and Icom) transceivers. Up until recently, I never had a desire to purchase one of the cheaper HT transceivers found here on Amazon. But, a few weeks ago I decided to see what was available in a tri-band HT. I've been using a high-end Kenwood HT in my company vehicle, and I had become concerned about the extra wear and tear it was receiving on a daily basis as I travel around the country. I wanted something that wasn't such a large investment. Something that is reliable and performs well. Can I get this from a $30 radio? In my search here on Amazon, I came across the Baofeng K5Plus. I had heard of Baofeng from other hams. Some hate them, some like them, some make fun of the name. I watched some youtube, read reviews here, and in the end I decided to take the plunge. For $30, I'll try it and see. I'm here to tell you, that for a $30 investment, I am impressed. This little HT performs very well. I have gotten excellent audio reports. The battery has held a charge for a very long time - several days of scanning programmed frequencies and a few extended rag chews, and the battery display says that I'm down to 7.7 volts. Not bad. For the first 2 charge cycles, I did let the battery fully deplete before charging again. And, for $30 the radio came with a tri-band antenna (ABBREE AR-771), another dual-band antenna, a charging cradle (the AC cord is a bit too short for my taste), and ear-piece microphone, a lanyard and a nice belt-clip. Oh, you can charge the battery with a USB-C charging cable. This also came in the box. Separately, I purchased a few SMA female to BNC connectors to use in my mobile antenna set-up. I already had a Kenwood HT microphone, and it plugs right into this radio and works like a charm. I did some audio checks to check the audio quality of the transmitted audio with and without the Kenwood mike. To my ear, the audio from from the built in microphone on the Baofeng is as good (and maybe better) as the when using the Kenwood mike. The received audio is good as well. Did I say that is a $30 radio? Amazing. I measured the output power using what I have at hand. No dummy load. Just a regular home brew antenna and a standard SWR meter. So granted, this isn't precision. But keep in mind that the high-end Kenwood underwent the same exact test with the same components. The Baofeng transmit power is higher than the Kenwood. Did I mention that this is a $30 radio? Okay, it's a $30 radio. It's not perfect. The receiver does suffer in high RF environments. If you're in an environment with a lot of strong RF, you'll get some breakup of the signal you're receiving. But this is temporary until you move out of the high RF area. But hey, it's a $30 radio. My Kenwood even has issues at times, but not as bad. So far, this is the only knock I would give the Baofeng K5Plus. The display is nice and clear. I can even see it without my readers on. I have not tried viewing it in sunlight, I read that this is a possible issue. But for me, in the car, it hasn't been an issue. The display will turn off completely after a bit (depending how you program it), or not (you can choose always on setting. But a key press turns it back on. Scanning is slower than what you will find in higher end radios. Hey, it's a $30 radio. Programming the radio from the keypad was a bit daunting at first. But after you figure out the key sequences, it's a breeze. You can also use CHIRP to program the radio. But then you'll be missing the cute Chinese female voice (if you have that feature enabled) guide you through the key sequences. I kind of like her. Hahaha. Again, I'm impressed. This radio can receive AM air band, FM broadcast, and it can transmit on GMRS frequencies. Do you get what you pay for? My opinion is that you get more. Now, this transceiver is only 3 weeks old. Time will tell. Heck, for $30, I may outfit the whole family with this HT transceiver. It's a keeper!

Great way to get started in the radio realm. You will end up buying a few for camping. Great around the house. Programing is easy with CHIRP software, a programing cable and a PC. Go to radiorefference.com for local and national frequencies. Programable for GMRS, HAM, listen to local air traffic. Even set it up as a scanner (non-trucked or digital). Best used with genuine Nagoya GMRS or dual band antennas.

I bought 2 of these radios for an event our club was having. Pros: Includes a drop-in charger and a USB-C charging cable. Battery can be charged directly via USB-C. The radio is larger and feels more durable. The screen looks nice when you can see it. Cons: The screen turns off within 5 seconds The screen is impossible to read in sunlight. The included Abbree antennas are of terrible quality. With the original antennas, any movement caused the radio to cut out on receive. After switching to a Nagoya NA701 and a Diamond SRJ77CA antenna, which I already had, the reception improved significantly, and the radio no longer cuts out with slight movement. I recommend disabling the radio button using CHIRP software. This allows you to quickly turn the screen back on by pressing the button after it automatically turns off. Overall, these radios are typical Baofengs with a few enhancements. For $30 and a good antenna, you get a descent radio.

I am a new operator, so take my experience or lack there of for what it's worth. However I am greatly impressed for this radio, especially given the price point. - Easy to program with Chirp - Includes names up to 11 characters for memory channels - SOlid build quality - Strong communication power for Tx/RX, reaching a VHF repeater about 6.5 miles from my location without issue. - Good feature set with scanning, repeater offsets, - Got a 5/9 report using the headset, so seems a decent mic Cons: - Button names don't match the docs. For instance book references a [-] key that is now seemingly split across the '#' and '*' keys. - Flashlight is a useless addon that could have reduced price or increased value elsewhere instead.

Kind of surprising, as they are of very good quality construction. I expected less. They're weighty (not heavy) and feel substantial in your hand. Programming on these things is a pain in the butt. If not built in (as it is with some higher end models) your life will be easier if you buy the TIDRADIO Bluetooth adaptor that helps you program in the channels and repeater stations your local area uses. Or, the USB-A to Mic Jack cable to use with your laptop. You can also connect to a friend's unit to download the stations. Or, you can by tedious process, program the stations one-by-one on the radio itself. Radio has a detachable battery that can be put in a charging cradle (one came with mine), and a USB-C port for charging on the go. Two antennas came with my radio and a couple of cords. This goes into my emergency preparedness bag. Jorin approved.

Not really based on any rigorous testing, but AFAICT these (I actually have 2) work great. Signal reports are fine, using a mag-mount antenna from my car I have no trouble hitting local repeaters. From home, comparisons to a Kenwood V71 have the audio better on the Kenwood, but I'd be shocked if that wasn't the case. But, the HT is still fine copy according to all. Chirp programming works fine, etc. Hard to beat for what, < $24? The high power setting (Measured out as 8 W on 440, 9+ W on 144, using a pal's MFJ power meter) helps a lot with hitting those repeaters. If I can hear it, I can work it. A handy trick is to remember to also get a sma to bnc adapter for antennas.

This thing is garbage. It picks up ZERO channels or frequencies. I have it side by side with my other one and the other one picks up everything, but this one nothing. Definitely requesting my refund and sending this trash back.

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El producto llegó en perfecto estado y con todo lo prometido en la caja. El k5 plus es una excelente handheld fue sencillo de programar con chirp y tras probarlo con un amigo pudimos hablar perfectamente a 4km de distancia ambos en un segundo piso y dentro de un hospital grande nos permitió comunicarnos desde el sótano hasta el 4 piso sin problemas.

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