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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
- Memories
- 128 channels in 1 bank(s)
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
- 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
- Manufactured
- Between 2011 and 201x in China
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- LED Flashlight
CTCSS / DCS
DTMF
1750 Hz
VOX
PC programmable - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 6009
- MPN
- BAOFENG-UV-000005R
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Baofeng UV5R Circuit Diagram PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- UV-5R User Manual, annotated by KC9HI PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference
- Upload relevant documents
Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| It's OK....... | 3 years ago by Mike | |
| 400,000 plus units sold! | 5 years ago by k6fu | |
| Good Starter H.T. | 8 years ago by N8GBU |
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 12.00 ~ EUR 13.00
- USD 22.00 ~ USD 17.00
- AUD 171.00 ~ AUD 18.00
These estimates are based on the following prices:
Links & tools
- Search YouTube for Baofeng UV-5R videos
- Search Google for Baofeng UV-5R information
- Search Google Images for Baofeng UV-5R
- 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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