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About this product
Product Information
Whether over long stretches, short distances, or through building walls and floors, the Baofeng UV-B5 FRS/GMRS (Dual-Service) two-way radio is designed to provide reliable and trouble-free performance. This portable/handheld device operates on UHF/VHF frequencies. In addition, the model is equipped with the following features: VOX, Emergency Alarm, CTCSS, LCD Display.Product Identifiers
BrandBaofeng
MPNUV-B5
UPC0519070156024
ModelUV-B5
eBay Product ID (ePID)218869540
Product Key Features
FeaturesLCD Display, CTCSS, Vox, Emergency Alarm
Additional Product Features
ServiceFRS/GMRS (License Required) (Dual-Service)
TypePortable/Handheld
Frequency Band(s)UHF/Vhf
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 14 Apr, 2016
Very good choice
I own this radio for few years and I am very pleased with it. IT is solid Chinese brand radio that does its job well for every day use. UVB5 is version that has VFO knob. UVB6 is the same radio, just has LED lamp instead of VFO knob. My preference is VFO knob and that is firs reason I recommend this particular model it to fellow hams. It is easy to program using free and open source application CHIRP and appropriate 2 USD USB to serial programming cable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Oct, 2018
Pretty good for a really cheap little radio. Battery lasts well - though reception isn't great.
It's cheap! It does work (though the reception is only for strong signals) and it's easy to use. I just wanted a simple hand-held to carry around. The scanning is very slow (so I have a Bearcat for that), but once you find a signal, it seems to work quite well. I hear that if you can attach it to a big aerial, it works well - so I'll say that the little stub aerial is probably its weak point. Has CTSS so you can use repeaters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Feb, 2017
I like it bette than the UV-5R
I personally prefer this radio to the UV-5R, which I also own. I think the receiver is better, and deals with strong signals better. I also am a fan of the knob at the top for changing the memory channel. The radio is still more difficult to manually program than my Yaesu HT's, but at a tenth of the price (I got mine $29.99 delivered!) it is still a great value. Especially when considering that it comes with an earphone and microphone! I will confess that I haven't had good luck using the free CHIRP software and supplied cable on my Windows 7 laptop, although I HAVE been able to program the radio from my Macbook Pro. I still prefer the program and cable from RT Systems, but they are way more than the radio! I have read reviews that say the supplied screws are too short for the belt clip - mine were fine. I am recommending this specific model to young hams that don't have the money for an HT from the big three. For the price, highly recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Oct, 2018
Great radios, cheap price tag.
These are great little radios so long as you program them from a computer with an aftermarket cable and program. Forget trying to program them from the keypad or figure out the Chinglish directions. Once you have the program installed on your computer and decide what channels you want, all you have to do is hook up the cable to the radio and USB and click write to send the data to the radio. Do this for all additional radios and you're good to go. Basic radio use is common sense from there. Buy a few of these to keep as spares or hand off to your friends and family when you go hiking, camping, or whatever. They hold a charge pretty well but spare batteries for them are cheap, too. They can be programmed for the FRS and GMRS frequencies that those common radios use, as well as MURS and Ham, though Ham channels you should be licensed to use or face hefty fines. Just FYI.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Jun, 2017
The Alternative Baofeng
This radio is like the UV-5R but with a rotary channel changer but with a keypad. This feature is nice when you are working with more than a couple stored channels. The rotary selector replaces the flashlight which I do not miss.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Nov, 2017
BaoFeng b5 vhf/uhf handheld
Good radio for the price. Bought one previously and liked it a lot, so ordered another one. It has a very good front end, good audio, and a 5watt output. The only thing I don't like is the alarm, it would've been more useful with a flashlight. All in all a very good handheld for a extremely low price..Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Sep, 2017
It is good.
It is very good just one thing . The clip. Two screws or small nuts, I don't know what to call. It is not tight. I already lose one now I only have one left. I can't put it on my belt now I have to put it in my bag pack . Other then that, I can say that, very very good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jul, 2016
great
I am very happy with the radio, it is very worth the price. One thing to note: it comes with a tape on the battery connectors. After having removed it, the radio was not working. I had to clean the connectors for it to start working. No other pb.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Sep, 2016
Great HT Value!
You can't beat the Baofeng UV-B5 for its value for the money. Unlike many other Baofeng rubber ducks, the oem B5 rubber duck is great, aftermarket ht antennas didn't give any more rx or tx power. I am VERY pleased with my b5!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Feb, 2018
Good value for the money.
The radio has a lot of functions that one can test by simply change the settings thru the keypad/screen or using a USB program cable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
