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Baofeng UV-5R spotted on Ed Griffin’s website
8 March 2012 | by 
Some exciting news! It looks like the new Baofeng UV-5R has arrived stateside. Browsing Ed Griffin’s Wouxun.us, I’ve found a page indicating that it’s coming soon and the scrolling banner lists the price at $65 shipped (USA). Brick O’Lore has a great post showing some of the exciting new features:
BAOFENG UV-5R 4W
136-174/400-480MhzBAOFENG UV-5R The transcevier is a micro-miniature multiband FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage,providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability
VHF/ UHF DUAL-BAND TWO WAY RADIO
Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz
Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby
Output Power: 4 /1Watts
128 Channels
50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS
Built-in VOX Function
1750Hz Brust Tone
FM Radio (65.0MHz-108.0MHz)
LED Flashlight
Large LCD Display
Hight /Low RF Power Switchable
25KHz/12.5KHz Switchable
Emergency Alert
Low Battery Alert
Battery Saver
Time-out Timer
Keypad Lock
Monitor Channel
Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
Roger Set
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They are already available on ebay as I just called checked after reading your story
Really seriously thinking about getting one of these…it’s cheaper than the replacement battery for my current HT! Only problem is the 1w out on 70cm.
How does one go about getting one of these for #65?
http://Www.409shops.com. They have them for $56.00 s of 3-9-12. Not bad
i`m waiting for the dual-band mobile
Just got 2 from Ed.. Working wonderful.. couple of questions. Does anyone know that signal site is for and what does the alarm do? i see 2 more coming my way.. Now for accessories. Dry battery pack ( i hope they come out with one) and maybe charging base that can hold 4 plus radios 🙂
Bradley
Hi!
I wonder, where would i get software, which allows me to name channels on uv-5r, so they would be able to see when you change channel without wondering the frequency..