BaoFeng UV-5R High Power Two Way Radio Tri-Power Portable Ham Radio
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About BaoFeng UV-5R High Power Two Way Radio Tri-Power Portable Ham Radio
Overall Feedback:
96% positive
89% liked the battery life
The battery life of this radio is decent and it lasted a whole day before needing to be charged overnight.
The battery life of my CB two-way radio is good and it holds charge for months even with occasional use.
93% found it durable, however 7% raised issues
The product worked well for about 4 weeks, but then it stopped working.
95% found it easy to use
It's easy to unlock the radio for GMRS transmission with a quick google search.
It is important to become familiar with how CB-two-way-radios work, especially if you plan to use them for emergency communication.
92% were impressed with the range, but 8% weren't
I can send and receive clear communication at 2 miles with 8W.
The radio's range is not great and it provides poor audio quality in certain national parks.
89% were satisfied with the voice clarity, whereas 11% weren't
While listening to local Law Enforcement on it, the voice clarity is crystal clear.
Inside certain national parks, the radio's voice clarity is poor and the audio is spotty and unclear. It's difficult to hear someone speaking on the radio most of the time, as there are mostly just noises.
