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2-Pk Baofeng UV-5R Mini 5W Dual Band Handheld Ham Radios w/ USB-C Charging
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AIRITON via Amazon has 2-Pack Baofeng UV-5R Mini 5W Dual Band Handheld Ham Radio (Green, BL-5RMINI) on sale for $18.93. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
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- Output power: 5W
- Frequency range: VHF/UHF dual band
- Channels: Up to 999
- FCC ID: 2AJGM-5RMINI
- Battery: 12V rechargeable (1 per radio, 2 included)
- Charging: USB-C port on battery pack
- Water resistance: Not water resistant
- Features:
- 2-second copy frequency function
- Phone programming via OLA Radio app (iOS/Android)
- Dual PTT (push-to-talk) buttons
- AM/FM radio reception
- NOAA weather alerts and forecasts
- VOX (voice-activated transmit)
- DTMF encode/decode
- Compatible with CHIRP programming software (UV-5R Mini profile)
- USB-C charging from car, power bank, laptop, or wall adapter
- Two antenna options for different terrain requirements
- Includes:
- 2x handheld radios
- 2x rechargeable batteries
- 2x 9cm antennas
- 2x 21cm (8.3") gooseneck antennas
- 2x earpiece headsets
- 2x belt clips
- 2x USB-C charging cables
- 1x user manual
Editor's Notes
Written by RevOne | Staff- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Our research indicates that this deal is $13.20 less (41% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $32.13 at the time of this post.
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AIRITON via Amazon has 2-Pack Baofeng UV-5R Mini 5W Dual Band Handheld Ham Radio (Green, BL-5RMINI) on sale for $18.93. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.
Product Details:
Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.
Product Details:
- Output power: 5W
- Frequency range: VHF/UHF dual band
- Channels: Up to 999
- FCC ID: 2AJGM-5RMINI
- Battery: 12V rechargeable (1 per radio, 2 included)
- Charging: USB-C port on battery pack
- Water resistance: Not water resistant
- Features:
- 2-second copy frequency function
- Phone programming via OLA Radio app (iOS/Android)
- Dual PTT (push-to-talk) buttons
- AM/FM radio reception
- NOAA weather alerts and forecasts
- VOX (voice-activated transmit)
- DTMF encode/decode
- Compatible with CHIRP programming software (UV-5R Mini profile)
- USB-C charging from car, power bank, laptop, or wall adapter
- Two antenna options for different terrain requirements
- Includes:
- 2x handheld radios
- 2x rechargeable batteries
- 2x 9cm antennas
- 2x 21cm (8.3") gooseneck antennas
- 2x earpiece headsets
- 2x belt clips
- 2x USB-C charging cables
- 1x user manual
Editor's Notes
Written by RevOne | Staff- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Our research indicates that this deal is $13.20 less (41% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $32.13 at the time of this post.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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A, Yes, transmitting with the Baofeng UV-5R Mini requires a license in the U.S. and most countries.
Q, Is it hard to get a ham radio license ?
A, Ham radio technician license very easy 4 to 6 hours of studying you only have to answer 27 multiple choice questions out of 35 to pass.
Q, Is this a great radio ?
A,No
Q, Is this a good deal for what you get ?
A , Yes
A,No
Why?
Community Reviews
The UV-5R Mini pair stands out as a very cheap way to get into handheld ham radios, especially with USB C charging and a price that is usually below what a single UV 5R costs. The radios can receive NOAA weather, FM, and even aviation frequencies, and CHIRP programming works well for setting up repeaters and simplex channels. They are useful as backup units or starter radios for new technician license holders. The main caveats are that transmitting requires the proper license, and the mini variant can have weak filtering, occasional squelch lag, and stock antennas that are worth replacing.
The pair price is positioned as unusually low for getting started with UV-5R Minis, especially with USB-C charging included.
CHIRP programming software works well for setting up these radios.
The radios can receive NOAA weather broadcasts and FM radio stations for listening without transmitting.
The radios have been used during Helene to hear rescue and responder activity on rescue channels.
Some UV-5R Mini units can show dirty transmission harmonics, which can create interference risk.
The receiver can be overwhelmed by nearby strong signals due to limited RF filtering, which can reduce single-signal rejection.
Programming on the fly can feel clumsy, slow, and frustrating, and the radios lack native GPS/APRS capabilities.
Stock antennas may be poor enough to replace with aftermarket antennas costing about $20 to $50 each.
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Q, Is this a great radio ?
A,No
Why?
For around $100 you can get a lower end Yaesu, ICOM, or Alinco radio, which will offer filter circuits. (They're also easier to program usually, and better built (usually Mil-spec). Sound quality is far better on them also.
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