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title: "Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black)"
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# Dual-band 144-148/420-450MHz 128 channels + CTCSS/DCS codes 1800mAh Li-ion battery Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black)

**Brand:** baofeng
**Price:** A$43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📡 Stay ahead of the pack with Baofeng UV-5R — your ultimate dual-band communication sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black) by baofeng
- **How much does it cost?** A$43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- baofeng enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted baofeng brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power That Lasts:** Robust 1800mAh Li-ion battery delivers days of standby time—never miss a beat during your busiest days.
- • **User-Friendly Interface:** Large LCD with tri-color backlight and keypad lock ensures quick, secure operation even in low light.
- • **Customizable Channel Access:** 128 memory channels with 50 CTCSS & 104 DCS codes let you lock into your preferred networks effortlessly.
- • **Emergency Ready & Programmable:** Built-in emergency alert and PC/CHIRP programming support empower you to tailor your radio for any mission.
- • **Seamless Dual-Band Communication:** Stay connected across VHF & UHF bands with independent A/B operation for ultimate frequency flexibility.

## Overview

The Baofeng UV-5R is a compact, dual-band two-way radio operating on 144-148MHz and 420-450MHz frequencies. Featuring 128 programmable channels with advanced CTCSS/DCS coding, it offers flexible communication options for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Powered by a durable 1800mAh Li-ion battery, it supports long standby times and includes a large LCD with tri-color backlight for easy use. Additional features like emergency alert, keypad lock, and compatibility with PC programming make it a versatile tool for reliable, on-the-go communication.

## Description

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Review: Amazing for what it is and how cheap it is - This little radio is extremely powerful and has a great battery life (multiple days of standby power if you enable power saving mode and don't transmit) and it has a removable antenna so you can attach something like a Nagoya, Yagi, or custom coaxial antenna to it. If you buy the extended battery or even just another standard battery, you'll have more battery life than you know what to do with, unless you are constantly transmitting with VOX or you're constantly listening to FM radio with the volume turned up! The stock antenna is pretty good compared to the other more expensive Baofengs, but upgrading to a nagoya NA-771 removes a ton of the faint background hiss on both rx and tx, as well as increasing the tx range quite a bit. From my bench, I couldn't really pick up any additional FM radio stations when scanning through the entire FM range using the Nagoya vs the stock antenna, but what I did notice was that every single station came through crystal clear after swapping the antenna, whereas before it would pick them all up but some stations definitely had poor reception unless I would walk all around the garage looking for a good signal path. It has quite a few nice features but nothing digital, and doesn't have true dual watch monitoring, but with TDR turned on for me I'm able to monitor two frequencies and pick which one I care about more so if they're both active it will let me listen to the "preferred" frequency. It has dcs and ctcss codes for accessing those repeaters, and supports DTMF codes for dialing into Internet relay repeaters or echolink repeaters. As far as ease of use, you will need the manual to decipher the different options in the settings menu. There are some websites out there that give a more detailed breakdown of the menu options and their descriptions, as well as youtube videos to demonstrate more complicated things like programming or connecting two Baofengs to make a mobile repeater. Both of those capabilities require a different cable, not included. Finally, regarding programming, you DO NOT need to get the programming cable as you can do everything right from the radio. If you want to look up different frequencies of your local repeaters and store them in the memory channels, you can do that pretty quickly and easily right from the radio once you learn the flow. Where the programming cable comes in handy is when you want to add a hinge number of pre-programmed channels to the radio, but IMO there is no need for that. I tried it with all the virginia repeaters and found that only 1 or 2 ever had any traffic, even when I would go driving for hours and leave it on channel scan mode. Where I think the programming cable would come in handy is if you routinely traveled out of state (like from the east coast to the west coast) and you had a different set of frequencies and repeaters and settings for each location that you wanted to be able to swap between easily. When you go to the west coast you can just backup your east coast profile to save any changes you made or any new frequencies you saved, and then restore the west coast profile so you're able to make changes and save any new frequencies you find there. Then when you're ready to come back, just save the west coast profile to the computer and restore the east coast profile.
Review: Can unlock for GMRS ranges and channels - I got this because a buddy told me I could unlock it to transmit further for GMRS frequency channels and sure enough it worked. Those radios are a little more expensive but this worked perfectly and saved me some money. Plenty of YouTube videos on it. I only use it for off roading and the battery lasted several days, range worked for what we needed it for, solid and durable, easy to understand each other.

## Features

- Frequency Range: 144-148MHz, 420-450MHz. Please kindly know that UV-5R would not transmit without this frequency range.
- 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby, A/B band independent operation, High/Low TX power selectable: Busy channel lock-out(BCLO)
- High/Low TX power selectable: Busy channel lock-out(BCLO),128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby, A/B band independent operation, Keypad Lock. Voice companding: 50 CTCSS/ 104 DCS coder & tone searching, Tri-color background light selectable: 0-9 grades VOX selectable. Large LCD Display, Emergency Alert: 12.5KHz Switchable, LED Flashlight: High/Low RF Power Switchable, Support manually program. Easy to program via PC. Support CHIRP quick programming
- Tri-color background light selectable: 0-9 grades VOX selectable. Large LCD Display
- Emergency Alert: 25KHz/12. 5KHz Switchable, LED Flashlight: Hight /Low RF Power Switchable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074XPB313 |
| Additional Features | Keypad Lock |
| Battery Average Life | 72 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios |
| Brand | BAOFENG |
| Built-In Media | 1 x BaoFeng UV-5R Two-Way Radio 1 x 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack 1 x Antenna 1 x Earphone Mic/Headset 1 x Belt Clip 1 x Hand Strap 1 x ENG Manual 1 x Adapter 1 x Desktop Charger |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | UV-5R series accessories |
| Connectivity Protocol | VHF/UHF |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 10,104 Reviews |
| Frequency Range | VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.2"D x 2.1"W x 10.2"H |
| Manufacturer | BAOFENG |
| Mfr Part Number | 2698812239 |
| Model Number | Baofeng UV-5R+ blue |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Channels | 128 |
| Special Feature | Keypad Lock |
| Talking Range Maximum | 5 Kilometer |
| Tuner Type | VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz |
| UPC | 653391505106 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 4 Volts |
| Warranty Description | No |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BAOFENG
- **Color:** Black
- **Frequency Range:** VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
- **Number of Channels:** 128
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.2"D x 2.1"W x 10.2"H
- **Special Feature:** Keypad Lock
- **Talking Range Maximum:** 5 Kilometer
- **Voltage:** 4 Volts
- **Water Resistance Level:** Not Water Resistant

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Set** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this an older version that works like before fcc changes in march? or does this just receive?**
A: I'm not by any means a pro! but I did just find this bit of info and just wanted to put it out there ... united states  47 CFR 95.1791(a) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall be permitted to manufacture or import, sell or offer for sale any radio equipment capable of operating under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B (FRS) of this chapter. 

read on the CFR site for more info. this basically translates, as I understand it, that transmission will be restricted to ham only and this specific device will be the equivalent of a useless scanner. unless it hasn't been modified by the manufacturer. buyer beware!

**Q: If I use these for a walkie talkie do I need a license?**
A: The term walkie-talkie means any hand held radio. These frequencies are primarily ham bands and do in deed need a license. Although it will also cover gmrs bands as well you still need a license to use and because the antenna can be removed that makes these illegal to use for that. Now frs channels I’m not sure about as far as legally using them but I’m also not sure this will even transmit on those channels. You can listen all you want but if you push that talk button and your reported which many areas hams will happily do prepare for a $25,000 fine. Or buy a frs radio and don’t worry about it

**Q: Can you use this with a technician class license in the US?**
A: A US Technician License gives access to all Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 megahertz, allowing these licensees the ability to communicate locally and most often within North America. This License also allows for some limited privileges on the HF (also called "short wave") bands used for international communications if you want to use it.

**Q: Is it a police scanner**
A: Not quite. You can look up the frequencies of your local departments and save them in memory but you're also limited to the VHF (144-148) and UHF (420-450) bands. Many departments use 200s, 900s, all over the place. This is a ham VHF/UHF radio, not a scanner

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing for what it is and how cheap it is
*by J***I on April 27, 2021*

This little radio is extremely powerful and has a great battery life (multiple days of standby power if you enable power saving mode and don't transmit) and it has a removable antenna so you can attach something like a Nagoya, Yagi, or custom coaxial antenna to it. If you buy the extended battery or even just another standard battery, you'll have more battery life than you know what to do with, unless you are constantly transmitting with VOX or you're constantly listening to FM radio with the volume turned up! The stock antenna is pretty good compared to the other more expensive Baofengs, but upgrading to a nagoya NA-771 removes a ton of the faint background hiss on both rx and tx, as well as increasing the tx range quite a bit. From my bench, I couldn't really pick up any additional FM radio stations when scanning through the entire FM range using the Nagoya vs the stock antenna, but what I did notice was that every single station came through crystal clear after swapping the antenna, whereas before it would pick them all up but some stations definitely had poor reception unless I would walk all around the garage looking for a good signal path. It has quite a few nice features but nothing digital, and doesn't have true dual watch monitoring, but with TDR turned on for me I'm able to monitor two frequencies and pick which one I care about more so if they're both active it will let me listen to the "preferred" frequency. It has dcs and ctcss codes for accessing those repeaters, and supports DTMF codes for dialing into Internet relay repeaters or echolink repeaters. As far as ease of use, you will need the manual to decipher the different options in the settings menu. There are some websites out there that give a more detailed breakdown of the menu options and their descriptions, as well as youtube videos to demonstrate more complicated things like programming or connecting two Baofengs to make a mobile repeater. Both of those capabilities require a different cable, not included. Finally, regarding programming, you DO NOT need to get the programming cable as you can do everything right from the radio. If you want to look up different frequencies of your local repeaters and store them in the memory channels, you can do that pretty quickly and easily right from the radio once you learn the flow. Where the programming cable comes in handy is when you want to add a hinge number of pre-programmed channels to the radio, but IMO there is no need for that. I tried it with all the virginia repeaters and found that only 1 or 2 ever had any traffic, even when I would go driving for hours and leave it on channel scan mode. Where I think the programming cable would come in handy is if you routinely traveled out of state (like from the east coast to the west coast) and you had a different set of frequencies and repeaters and settings for each location that you wanted to be able to swap between easily. When you go to the west coast you can just backup your east coast profile to save any changes you made or any new frequencies you saved, and then restore the west coast profile so you're able to make changes and save any new frequencies you find there. Then when you're ready to come back, just save the west coast profile to the computer and restore the east coast profile.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can unlock for GMRS ranges and channels
*by J***J on January 21, 2026*

I got this because a buddy told me I could unlock it to transmit further for GMRS frequency channels and sure enough it worked. Those radios are a little more expensive but this worked perfectly and saved me some money. Plenty of YouTube videos on it. I only use it for off roading and the battery lasted several days, range worked for what we needed it for, solid and durable, easy to understand each other.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good intro to amateur radio
*by B***R on December 22, 2025*

My rating reflects the value for the price and not necessarily a flawless product. At time of purchase in Q4 2025, the cost was ~$16.50. The Baofeng UV-5R is a good entry point into amateur radio. You can fairly easily exchange antennas, and listen to regular broadcast FM with or without headphones/earpiece. It’s both over and under featured and takes some time to get used to. I think I’ll likely purchase an advanced model later that can receive Noaa, aviation bands, etc, but I’m happy with this purchase. UV-5R is compatible with CHIRP, and I have used it successfully with a USB UART to Kinwood style cable to program channels. My only complaint is that this can’t legally be used to broadcast on non Amateur Radio frequencies in the USA, but that’s more of an FCC limitation than a technical one. I have since purchased part 90 radios to use in conjunction with a site license at work and my experience with the Baofeng made setting those up correctly much easier. I like that you can listen to broadcast FM while tuned to other channels and it’ll break away from the broadcast FM to let you hear the transmission, then go back to broadcast FM after a few seconds. You can use this in “channel” or “frequency” mode. I have mostly used it in channel mode as my initial use was just listening to channels at work. Frequency mode is what it says, you can punch in a frequency and it’ll tune to it. Sometimes the best way to learn is hands-on, and for that this won’t disappoint.

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