Baofeng UV-5R

The original UV-5R is a very small, yet very powerful radio that is highly functional and also very economical to operate. It’s also user programmable. Here is an overview of the Baofeng UV-5R programming and menu options.

In this visual excerpt from Episode 147 of The Two Way Radio Show Podcast, Danny, Anthony and Rick compare these two handheld radios and ask, could the TH-UV88 be a UV-5R killer?

We discuss the latest FCC crackdown on Baofeng and other import radios and the possible ramifications for users of these radios and the US market. We also read comments on the citation and enforcement advisory.

We reveal the truth about two way radio warranties. We also review the Baofeng BF-9700 UHF Two Way Radio.