BaofengAmateur (ham) radio
Baofeng UV-5R Plus
Baofeng UV-5R Plus is an amateur (ham) radio released in 2025. Key specs: transmit power 5 W, channels 128, battery capacity 1,800 mAh, weight 250 g.
4.8Score
Range & power3.4
Battery3.8
Features7.2
price range£30–45Reference price converted from EUR
- Year
- 2025
- Brand
Baofeng- Popularity
- #183 of 560
- Model numbers
- Baofeng UV-5R Plus
5 WTransmit power
128Channels
1,800 mAhBattery capacity
250 gWeight
YesVOX (hands-free)
Spec guide
How it ranks among amateur (ham) radios of 2025
Transmit power · 5 WTop 26%
Channels · 128Top 25%
Battery capacity · 1,800 mAhTop 50%
Weight · 250 gTop 49%
Compared with amateur (ham) radios released in 2025. Bars show the share of models it beats.
Specifications
Full specifications
Radio & range
- Dual band (VHF + UHF)
- Yes
- Frequency ranges
- 136 - 174 MHz
- Transmit power
- 5 W
- Channels
- 128
- CTCSS / DCS sub-tones
- Yes
Power & battery
- Battery capacity
- 1,800 mAh
- Power source
- Rechargeable pack
Design & durability
- Weight
- 250 g
- Display
- Backlit display
- Colours
- Black
Features
- VOX (hands-free)
- Yes
- Dual watch
- Yes
- Flashlight
- Yes
- FM radio
- Yes
- Monitor button
- Yes
- PC programmable
- Yes
Connectivity
- 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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