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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ
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Baofeng UV-5R HTQ

Baofeng UV-5R HTQ is an amateur (ham) radio released in 2026. Key specs: transmit power 5 W, channels 128, battery capacity 1,800 mAh, weight 130 g.

5.3Score
Range & power3.4
Battery5.3
Features5.1
price range£20–30Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2026
Brand
BaofengBaofeng
Popularity
#65 of 560
Model numbers
Baofeng UV-5R HTQ schwarzBaofeng UV-5R HTQ CamoBaofeng UV-5R HTQ
5 WTransmit power
128Channels
1,800 mAhBattery capacity
130 gWeight
YesVOX (hands-free)
Spec guide

How it ranks among amateur (ham) radios of 2026

Compared with amateur (ham) radios released in 2026. Bars show the share of models it beats.

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Why is UV-5R HTQ a good choice?

Weight: 130 gbetter than 97% of amateur (ham) radios
Weak points
Transmit power: 5 Wworse than 92% of amateur (ham) radios
Battery capacity: 1,800 mAhworse than 80% of amateur (ham) radios
Specifications

Full specifications

Radio & range
Radio standards
Amateur VHF, Amateur UHF
Licence
Amateur licence
Dual band (VHF + UHF)
Yes
Frequency ranges
430 - 440 MHz; 144 - 146 MHz
Transmit power
5 W
Channels
128
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)
155
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones
Yes
Squelch
adjustable
Power & battery
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Battery voltage
7.4 V
Power source
Rechargeable pack
USB-C charging
Yes
Battery level indicator
Yes
Design & durability
Weight
130 g
Width
50 mm
Height
110 mm
Depth
32 mm
Display
Backlit display
Features
VOX (hands-free)
Yes
Channel scan
Yes
Dual watch
Yes
Flashlight
Yes
FM radio
Yes
Key lock
Yes
PC programmable
Yes
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jack
Yes
Connectors
USB-C, 2,5 und 3,5 mm
Radios in the base pack
1

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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