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Additional Information
ASIN | B097BBF9JJ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,292 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios |
Date First Available | June 16, 2021 |
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Product Description
Why Choose Greaval ?
Upgraded RF chip, delivers greater power(8W max) than traditional UV-5R (5W), longer range, better signal, and clearer voice.Comes with more accessories, Greaval offers a full kit set that suits ham beginners better.The GV-771 high-gain antenna provides a longer reception range.3rd Gen of UV-5R, brand-new chipsets, same as BF-F8HP in PCB designs.Greaval is officially authorized by BAOFENG as a US distributor of BAOFENG radios. Greaval offers the best quality products of our own brand and BAOFENG's. All products we sell qualifies the manufacturer's as well as our top-notch customer care. (BAOFENG authorization document can be provided when asked.)
Dual Band 2-Way Radio
Transmit frequency range: VHF 144-148MHz and UHF 420-450 MHz
Receive frequency range: VHF 136-174 MHz and UHF 400-480 MHz
FCC ID: 2AJGM-UV5R.
Extra 1800mAh Li-ion Battery: one more standby battery for each walky talky to boost the communication time for your business, trips or daily tasks.
Technical Specification
Dual-Band Display/Dual-StandbyTri-color backlit LCD DisplayTransmit Time-out TimerOperating Voltage: DC 7.4V1750Hz Tone BurstROGER Beep functionEnglish voice prompt
Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm 128 Channel memory, 50 CTCSS/104 DCS codes Maximum deviation: 5kHz(Wide) / <2.5kHz(Narrow) CTCSS/DCS deviation: 0.5+/-0.1kHz(Wide) / 0.3+/-0.1kHz(Narrow) Channel Step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz Channel Monitor/Scan Emergency Alarm feature Low Battery Alert
BaoFeng Hand Microphone
Hand Microphone has a separate speaker, integrated listening, and intercom functions.360°rotating clip on the back can help you place the microphone, has a telescopic cable up to 47 inches.
Greaval 771 High Gain Antenna / SRH805S Short Antenna / Original Antenna
GV-771 The high-gain antenna can significantly increase the communication distance, enhance the signal to make listening more clear, Compatible with all BTECH, and BAOFENG Radios Ideal for BTECH UV-5R.
SRH805S SMA-Female Antenna: Shorter antenna for indoor short range use, gives more comfort when carrying the radio on your waist/shoulder.
BaoFeng Programming Cable
CH340 programming cable: Suitable for windows system, you can quickly program the ham radio on the computer side, making the work easier, Bit trading will provide any software or hardware support.
The programming cable as well as the software is included in the package, you can easily get started on your ham radio trip.
Earpiece / Car Charger Adapter
Earpiece: Upgraded version of nylon radio headset, to avoid the problem of plastic aging and fracture, and improve the service life.
Car Charger Adapter: Emergency charging is available in the car to avoid insufficient power when you are outdoor.
The Greaval GV-771 high-gain antenna uses copper contact that supports more efficient transmission. The soft PC-ABS material wrapping makes it more flexible and durable.
Greaval offers the best quality products of our own brand and BAOFENG's.
Package Content
3 × UV-5R 8W Radio
6 × 1800mAh Li-ion Battery
3 × Programming Cable
3 × RH-771 High Gain Antenna
3 × SRH805S Short Antenna
3 × Original Antenna
3 × Hand Microphone
3 × Car Charger Adapter
3 × Power Adapter
3 × Earpiece / 3 × Belt Clip / 3 × Hand Strap / 3 × User's manual
Helpful Features for Outdoor Activities
VOX Feature: Voice-Activated Transmit provides hands-free operation, 10-level voice control level, suppress background noise. Scan Function: A quick way to join an active channel near you, it will automatically scan between the frequency range. Squelch Level: 0-9 grades help you suppress background noise, provide better signal and sound clarity. Keypad Lock: Avoid unintended keypad input when during use to avoid quitting a connection by accident. Emergency Alarm: Hold the "CALL" button to raise the Alarm when you are in an emergency situation to expose you to rescue. CTCSS and DCS Codes: AKA privacy Codes, enable you to filter out unwanted communications and expand the channels. Monitor Function: Allows you to enhance pick up the voice when the signal is too weak to hear.
Package Dimensions : 9.49 x 9.37 x 7.28 inches; 6.72 ounces
Item model number : UV 5R
Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available : June 16, 2021
Manufacturer : Fujian Baofeng Electronics Co.,Ltd.
ASIN : B097BBF9JJ
Country of Origin : China
RF Power Output: High /Medium /Low Power Switchable, Programmable professional ham Radio Supports Keyboard or PC programming (for Outdoor /Home /Workplace use, etc.)
Power Source: Rechargeable 1800 mAh Li-ion Battery, Supports 12-20 Hours continual use, car charger adapter included. The package has 1 radio with 2 batteries along with accessories.
Frequency Range: VHF: 150-174 MHz(Rx/Tx). UHF: 400-480 MHz(Rx/Tx), 128 channel memory, fully in compliance with the FCC part 15B and part 90 regulations, you may need to apply for a radio license to use this device.
Wide Compatibility: The Greaval UV5R Dual-band ham radio covers the most commonly used frequency range, compatible with many other radios such as the BF-F8HP/UV 82HP, etc. Bit-Trading is authorized by Baofeng officially through Amazon's Brand Registry. The Greaval UV5R is made by Baofeng on behalf of our trademark and compatible with other UV-5R models.
Complete Set: Package contains a full set of accessories, no more worry about looking for compatible accessories. Best choice for your business. 30-day hassle-free return, 18-month warranty, hardware and tech-support provided.
Reviewer: Chris B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great "Starter" and/or "Backup" Dual Band HT HAM Radio!
Review: As a âbrand newâ HAM Operator, I bought the BaoFeng BF-F8HP because BaoFeng Tech (aka Pofung) radios and their accessories were recommended as great âstarterâ dual band (2M/440 MHz) handheld transceivers (HT) for a new HAM Operatorâs âfirst radioâ. BaoFeng HAM radios and accessories cost significantly less than most other Amateur HT radio brands with equivalent dual band (2M/440 MHz) capabilities. The BF-F8HP model can also transmit more power (~8 Watts) than most other brands that transmit the more or less âstandardâ HT maximum of 5 Watts. How BaoFeng managed to produce almost 8 Watts of power out of such a tiny radio simply amazes me.This 3rd Generation BaoFeng BF-F8HP radio can also be programmed to receive commercial broadcast FM radio stations and National Weather Service (NWS) NOAA All-Weather radio broadcasts (here is an Internet website URL address to find NWS NOAA radio stations in your area - http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/coverage/station_listing.html). In addition, FRS and GMRS radio service frequencies can also be programmed into this radio (note - the BF-F8HP radio is not FCC approved to transmit on FRS or GMRS channel frequencies).This radioâs large 2100 mAh rechargeable lithium-Ion battery powers it for many more hours than you would think is possible. Battery use time also depends on how much time is spent transmitting at its 1, 4 or 8 Watt setting with lower transmit power use obviously allowing the battery to last longer. My BF-F8HP factory package came with the radio, the 2100 mAh battery, an optional belt clip, an optional wrist strap, an improved BaoFeng V-85 antenna and a 110v desk battery charger with a wall-wart âplug-inâ. A bonus accessory (also in the box) was a handy earpiece speaker/microphone cable that incorporates a tiny microphone with a push to talk (PTT) button and a lapel clip on the cable. I havenât quite figured out how to install the included foam ear pad on it (it doesnât seem to have an opening) but this âover the back of the earâ hook design works for me even though I use âin the ear canalâ hearing aids. This apparently âbonusâ accessory did not show on the box and it wasnât on the User Manualâs list or pictured under âWhatâs in the boxâ.The 78-page User Manual that came with my BF-F8HP radio made it relatively easy for this ânewâ HAM Operator to learn how to program it for both Simplex and Duplex (i.e., repeater) communications. I would have come up to speed more quickly if I had followed the included BF-F8HP User Manual more carefully. At the bottom of the first page the Manual states âPLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USEâ. I highly recommend that buyers of this radio follow that instruction step; especially guys like me who typically only read the pages we are interested in reading (erroneously believing that we will be able to âcrank upâ a new radio and use it more quickly that way). Had I followed the Manualâs advice, I would have more quickly learned how to manually program my BF-F8HP. I also would have avoided some frustration I experienced when I initially attempted to manually program it âincorrectlyâ using the lower display (only use the UPPER display to manually program this radio!). I would have preferred that the manual was more intuitively sequenced to reduce the need to page-jump back and forth during the learning process. Otherwise, the manual is excellent and will tell you everything you need to know about maximizing the capabilities of this well-designed dual band HT radio.If you buy a BF-F8HP radio, I highly recommend that you also buy the optional USB Programming Cable that BaoFeng makes for it (the cable does not come with the radio and must be ordered separately). With that USB cable you can more easily and more quickly program the BF-F8HP radio using a Windows computer. Even though the BF-F8HP manual teaches the manual programming process, using a computer to program this radio makes programming it much faster and easier. The computer programming option also allows a 7-character âNameâ to be entered for each channel (for example, personal names for Simplex channels and Repeater locations for Duplex channels). Channel names cannot be programmed into the radio manually, but the radio will display the computer-entered Channel names if âDisplay Mode (A)â and/or the âDisplay Mode (B)â under âSettingsâ is changed to âNameâ. I set my âDisplay Mode (A)â to âNameâ (the upper display) and kept the lower display âDisplay Mode (B)â setting at the default setting as âFrequencyâ. By doing so I can display both if I put the same channel on both displays. If the Channel âNameâ is left blank during the computer programming, the channelâs Frequency will display even though the Display Mode for that display is set to âNameâ. BoaFeng also sells the software necessary to use the USB Programming Cable but I chose to download the free CHIRP software that is available from Miklor.com. The CHIRP software for the BF-F8HP radio is very easy to download, understand and use. In my ânew HAM Operatorâ opinion, I agree with the recommendations that the BaoFeng BF-F8HP is a great radio to start with for new Amateur Radio Operators.It is also an inexpensive (and more powerful) backup radio option for âoldâ HAMS that currently only have âstandardâ 5 Watt HT radios. In addition, the BF-F8HP also seems to be a perfect all-in-one âbug-outâ radio package due to its dual band (2M/440 MHz), FM Broadcast, NWS NOAA, FRS/GMRS and emergency services frequency capabilities coupled with its powerful 2100 mAh factory battery and optional 3800 mAh battery. I have thoroughly enjoyed my BF-F8HP so far and I plan to use it with my homemade âTape Measureâ 2M antenna during Fox-Hunts and my general dual band HT radio needs. In my opinion he BF-F8HP radio is well made (my XYL accidentally dropped mine on a hard tile floor with no damage other than the battery released with no damage to it either).The BF-F8HP radio is sold as a complete âready to goâ package as it comes from the factory. There is also a large variety of optional accessories for this radio that greatly extend its utility. I bought two different larger (higher gain) attachable antennas, the larger 3800 mAh battery and additional power options for mine. The attachable 15-inch Nagoya dual band antenna I bought allows me to easily work a 2M Repeater 18 miles away. The larger BaoFeng 3800 mAh lithium-ion battery is about an inch longer than the factory battery and is designed and shaped to fit the radio like a glove. I also bought the BaoFeng 12v cigarette lighter cable that enables âplug-inâ vehicle power. If you plan to use the BF-F8HP with dual band vehicle and/or base station antennas, be sure to buy a flexible antenna cable to minimize the physical stress on this small radioâs antenna connector.Antenna cables for the BF-F8HP require a FEMALE SMA connector to attach to the radio and whatever connector fits your vehicle or base station antenna cable on the other end (typically a FEMALE SO-239 connector). I also bought BaoFengâs handheld microphone and cable so I could use my BF-F8HP in my vehicle without having to hold the radio attached to the antenna cable to transmit while driving. The BaoFeng handheld microphone comes with a lapel clip on the cable which makes it virtually âhands-freeâ with the BF-F8HP clipped to a belt or attached to the top of a backpack to get the antenna higher in the air.Unfortunately, the inexpensive BaoFeng speaker/mic reportedly produced extremely muffled audio on the receive end when I tested it so I will not be using it. I've ordered a codeRED Signal 21-K speaker/mic that cost almost as much as the radio to use instead. Otherwise, my ânew" HAM experience with the BF-F8HP radio indicates that this dual band HT radio was indeed the perfect choice as my first Amateur Radio ârigâ considering its low cost, reliability, expanded frequency options, all-in-one bundle from the factory packaging, higher than standard HT radio power and the large number of less expensive accessories available to enhance its utility. I highly recommend the BF-F8HP for new as well as more experienced HAM Operators.73!
Reviewer: John
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Baefeng radios are very good for the cost!!
Review: I am a licensed amateur radio operator and own a LOT of radios. I started buying Baofeng radios as a throw-away radios because of the cheap price but was pleasantly surprised at the quality and features they provide considering the low cost. A dual-band 2 meter/70cm radios for around $35??? I'll take 10 please!! If I drop one off the cliff accidently, I won't shed a tear... I'll just pull out the second one out of the backpack and continue. If I drop one of my Yaesu dual-band radio off a side of a cliff, I'm going to feel the financial pain on that one. The radios are very good quality. I've only had a problem with one and that was a Baofeng BF-888 radio. That radio was literally $10 each. There are many Baofeng radio haters out there for whatever reason.... and this is how I test them. When I'm talking on the radio and they ask me what radio I'm using, I tell them I'm on my Icom or Yaesu. I usually get good feedback (hey, your radio sounds good, signal is good, audio is loud and clear.... etc etc). Then we talk about Baofeng radios and the radio snobs chime up saying how bad they are. Then I tell them I'm actually talking on the Baofeng radio... I'll keep buying these radios because they are good and they work. And by the way, I also use a Motorola APX 8000 radios (and if you know radios, you know how expensive and feature laden these radios are) and talking in analog mode between the two, you can't really tell which radio is transmitting. Now, I'm not saying Baofeng radios are as good as the $5000 Motorola professional radios, but for $35 it is very good! (I can't understand how companies like Motorola can justify that kind of price anyway...). If your life depends on 2-way radios, then go with the Motorola, but if you're a radio hobbyist then you'll probably like the cheaper alterative.... unless you're a radio snob.
Customers say
Customers find the two-way radio to be a good value for the price. They appreciate its functionality, accessories, and long battery life. The sound quality and range are also praised. However, opinions differ on the programming process and build quality.
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