Baofeng UV-5R

Advantages: The size. Functional. The possibility of an upgrade.

Disadvantages: I will find fault with the fact that they do not remove the glue from the nameplates. It sticks out there in pieces, and for such a price you have to kiss such a walkie-talkie.

Comment: Walkie-talkie from the cycle "For a beginner radio amateur - enough for the eyes!". It should be noted that this is not just a walkie-talkie. This is an entry-level programmable portable radio. It is suitable for both a beginner and a professional. My expectations are fully met.

Advantages: Very easy to use, not high price, multifunctional.

Disadvantages: minus the instruction is not in Russian.

Comment: I want to leave a review about the Chinese radio Baofeng UV-5R, I bought this radio this year. The walkie-talkie is affordable, and the package is complete, charger, headphones, antenna, battery. Let's just say it's cheap, simple in parameters and convenient, and catches well. Checked within a radius of four kilometers it catches perfectly, despite the fact that the various obstacles in the city still work without any interference.

Advantages: Low price. Wide frequency range. The ability to listen to FM radio. Flexible settings. Possibility of programming via computer frequencies and settings (special cable required).

Disadvantages: A large number of fakes. My walkie-talkie tunes the frequency about 9ppm lower than it writes ... for the PMR range this is more than 4 KHz - this means that when choosing channel 2, I actually work almost between 1 and 2 channels. But I just have a fake radio and, perhaps, inaccurate settings are associated with this.

Comment: Pure radios are subject to registration and cannot be used by people without an amateur radio category (due to too wide a range). But when connected to a computer, you can block all bands, except for LPD or PMR, and then such a radio can be used.But you can block the range only for the original walkie-talkie ... for fakes, this will not work. To identify a fake, you can go to the menu item 38 (ponmsg) and select "MSG". Now, if the radio writes "YABAO UV-9A" when you turn it on, then it is a fake. On YouTube, I saw a large list of external signs by which you can determine a fake. When buying on aliexpress, read additional comments to reviews, because most people give a good review at the beginning, and when they realize that they have been deceived, they can no longer change the rating and all that remains is to add an angry addition. There fakes are sold by a seller with a very good rating and a warehouse in Moscow.

Advantages: Advantages in characteristics. You cannot find a high-quality dual-band for this money. Even some professional radios do not have a couple of settings. If you wish, you can expand the frequency range a little more to 127-200 (you need a cable to your computer).

Disadvantages: The standard antenna is so-so. I bought antennas na771 and 773.

Comment: Since the fall of 2014, it is now called Pofung for export (the rebranding is associated with a more comfortable pronunciation of the brand for Europeans). I ordered 18 radios, no comments. BUT the connector of a purchased baofeng tangette (which with a metal clip) is not 100% suitable for the walkie-talkie, but it is very simple to fix: you need to remove the natfil from the back of the tangette connector from half a millimeter of plastic (well, or choose another tangette) Communication was tested: 1) City, distance 1.85 km., Between 2-3 panel houses and the forest (the forest, perhaps, did not influence, since we have floors 6 and 10). On one radio, the antenna na771, on the other standard. The standard antenna did not penetrate well for transmission (he could barely make out words), the na771 antenna was good for transmission. 2) City, distance 9.5 km, between us are two brick 16-storey buildings, a forest, a bunch of five-storey buildings and an industrial zone. On the 6th floor, there is a connection with antennas na771, and on the 16th floor, there is good communication on both antennas. 3) Outside the city: the private sector, forest, field, drove off along the highway for 4 km - the connection was with interference.

Advantages: An excellent walkie-talkie with many functions. Work in two ranges. In the lower range, the range of work in the forest is greater and reaches 3-4 km. The speaker volume is very good. Easy to find any. accessories. Including short antennas, if you need to make the device compact and work with it on the site in a stretchball, or elongated, if you need to increase the communication range on fishing or hunting. A wide frequency range and a scanning function will allow it to be friends with any other station (well, except for the sibish, 27 MHz of course).

Disadvantages: All such dust-moisture resistance is not so hot. Therefore, for work in extreme conditions, it is still better to buy a cover. And for work in the rain or snow - a headset or push-button. The volume control is flimsy, I'm afraid you touch it a little more - it will break. Batteries run out quickly, although there is enough work for a day.

Comment: Do not repeat my mistake, do not buy a walkie-talkie in questionable online stores. First I fell for a low price and ordered delivery. The walkie-talkies seemed to be normal, but the communication range did not exceed 500-700 meters, the battery was fastened very tightly, but even at the slightest touch of the key it flew off, the battery sat down in 2 hours of operation in reception mode. After consulting on the forums, I realized that I had fallen for a fake. Then I went and bought it in a normal store, a little more expensive - they turned out to be excellent devices without the above disadvantages. Buy only the original from trusted sellers.

I bought 2 pcs. (yellow and blue) on the recommendation of friends just for skiing in the mountains. I am 100% satisfied with everything. Maybe just charging the mini-YUSB is not enough, or so that it works from the battery at all. But not a week of skiing is enough for 1 full charge !.

Advantages: Price. Quality at this price. Power. Lots of accessories. Built-in radio, flashlight. Aluminum chassis. Durable plastic. The size. A charging cup for charging both the radio assembly and the removed battery.

Disadvantages: If you find fault, then the plastic case has inaccuracies of fit between the parts.

Comment: I bought it for skiing in the mountains and mountain hiking. To her took a battery pack for rechargeable batteries / AA batteries. Eneloop batteries. Tangent is waterproof. Antenna NA771. All together it cost about 100 bucks. ==== Since the native battery is lithium (afraid of cold), I decided to take the battery pack and Eneloop to it. In this configuration, the radio works great while in a backpack at -10 -15 degrees. It has not been used colder yet. The tangent is comfortable (some kind of noname), with a rotary lock. Can be attached to a backpack strap or clothing in any orientation. The communication quality is 4+ in comparison with the original. Power 4.5 watts. Many more expensive counterparts have less power. Can listen to two different waves at once. Radio. At first I thought, why did the Chinese stuff the radio there ??? But the radio on long winter evenings in the winter hut / tent was very much in place. Lantern. Well, a flashlight will never be superfluous. Not Lupine, but you can always highlight.

Advantages: Reliability, appearance, price

Disadvantages: Clicks during the operation of the "shumodav"

Comment: I use it in paragliding. I've been flying with this subject for the 2nd year, - no disappointments. Compactness, price, quality on top. Two ranges. In line of sight, it punches 10-12 km with a bang. A good speaker - if the flight director is broadcasting something, and the wind whistling in your ears, you can hear it loudly, clearly and legibly. Sometimes the noise reduction "clicks" ... You have to "treat" this ailment by a quick "off-on" ... It is being treated. The battery holds a charge for a very long time and well. In winter, of course ... Worse. Doesn't like Russian frosts. At -15C -18C, the battery is discharged very quickly. But for 7-8 hours the radio exchange is quite enough. Glad. Satisfied. Recommend.

Advantages: Excellent quality, Good battery, Multifunctional.

Disadvantages: I haven't found any flaws yet

Comment: I advise this radio

Advantages: Chose from many, price quality leader!

Disadvantages: To increase the range by 2-3 times, you need to change the antenna. Better na-771

Comment: Made with high quality, error in the description, the frequency is 400-520! It's nice that the Russian instruction was presented as a gift. I took 2 pieces, I managed to bargain a little, although the price is already normal. Recommend. You can listen to the radio and more ... Super fun!