Baofeng UV-5R

Baofeng UV-5R
Technical data
Frequency range 65–108.0 MHz (Rx)
136–174 MHz
400–520 MHz
Frequency steps 2.5–50k Hz
Transmitter power output 5 W PEP
Waveforms (modulations) FM
modulation rate
Power input Receiver only 20 mA, Transmitter 1 A max.
Operating voltage 6.5 – 9 V, Nominal voltage 7.2 V
Measurements and weight
Height 95 mm (265 mm with antenna)
Width 55 mm
Depth 30 mm
Weight approx. 400 grams
Further information
Producer Baofeng
Scope of application radio amateurs, (semi-) professional users

The Baofeng UV-5R is a handheld radio transceiver manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer Baofeng. This model was the first dual band radio (VHF/UHF) to be successfully distributed by a Chinese brand. It is inexpensive and relatively simple to use. Because of this it is used by radio amateurs, outdoorsmen and professional users worldwide, outputting about a 4 watt FM signal.