Baofeng BF K5 Plus Power Test and in depth look.

[@jimbowers5236]

I like that one instead of the other one with the green light.

[@gglee1720]

Hi, have you found or any idea if a replacement battery is available for the K5 plus? I have looked on line at AliExpress but they dont seem to have a spare battery for sale?

[@bigwill4423]

No, I haven't seen replacement batteries either. I guess it's because it's pretty new onto the market and they will eventually appear. It uses the same battery as the BF-5RH/UV-5RH/UV-5RM series of radios though so if you see one of those for sale you could use that instead.

[@gglee1720]

ok good to know@@bigwill4423

[@jimbowers5236]

Can you show how to save the frequencies and put them in channel and scan them and show what button to push to scan the frequencies that you saved?

[@bigwill4423]

Best way to do that is using programming software like chirp. Program in the channels you want and they get stored in "channel mode" To scan your stored channels go into channel mode and long press the #z key which will start the radio scanning. Press it again to stop scanning. 👍

[@gglee1720]

Can you or do you know how to change screen display time as I am trying to keep screen on instead of going off after 5 sec

[@bigwill4423]

Press menu button and scroll to menu item number 6. (ABR) "auto brightness") Press menu again and scroll to "ON", press menu to select it and your backlight will be on permanently though I don't recommend doing that as it will drain the battery more rapidly. I usually select to stay on for 20 seconds instead as that will be easier on the battery. 👍

[@gglee1720]

Ah great ABR now i know thanks.@@bigwill4423

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

I've seen video to jail break them what will it do

[@gglee1720]

Is there a volume display on the screen? I think not but just checking.

[@bigwill4423]

No volume display on the screen but there is an rssi meter which shows the signal strength you are receiving. (rssi=received signal strength indicator)

[@GuitarNewby]

Most all of North, Central, and South Americas use the 1.25 Meter Band. Including Mexico, Brazil, and Canada! Thailand and Bangladesh use the 245 MHz band that is similar to our GMRS/PMR.

[@8475143117]

so is this an upgrade to the UV-5X3?

[@humantruckjack423]

Works brillant on all bands ?

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

I've got uv5r I've got pmr 446 channels but don't get many on it

[@bigwill4423]

Best advice is to get up on high ground as this will greatly extend the range of your radio. Also try swapping the standard "rubber duck" antenna for something better like a nagoya 771

[@M7EUP]

Nice review Bill. Isn’t the same battery as the 5RH?

[@bigwill4423]

Yep, same battery Matt. 👍😎

[@jimbowers5236]

It's the same radio but it's upgraded just like the uv5r

[@franciscomartins7463]

Hi, my friend. Can you test PMR power in this radio, please? I'm thinking to buy it, but I'm not shure about the frequency. Thank you very much. Best regards from Portuga.l

[@bigwill4423]

Hi my friend. I am not sure what the law is on transmitting on pmr446 in Portugal but in the UK we are not allowed to use a radio that outputs more than half a watt in order to transmit on pmr446. As this radio outputs much more than that even on it's low power setting it would make it unsuitable for transmission on pmr446 I'm afraid but check what the law is in your country as it may be different to the UK which is where I am.

[@franciscomartins7463]

@@bigwill4423 Hi, my friend. Is 0,5 watts, but is to use just in emergency. We have a survival group.

[@bigwill4423]

@@franciscomartins7463 If you do a Google search for "pmr446" frequencies it will give you a list of the 16pmr446 frequencies which you can either input via the keypad on the radio or it is simpler to use a programming software like chirp and input them via a computer and connecting cable.

[@franciscomartins7463]

@@bigwill4423 Ok. Tha k you very much

[@brunodinis7454]

@@franciscomartins7463 nunca vai ser legal porque um terminal PMR446 não pode ter antena removível.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Does it matter if I put my uv5r on wide band or narrow bank for pmr

[@bigwill4423]

They say you should put it on narrow band for pmr446. 👍😎 Anyone else you are talking to also has to be on narrow band because if they aren't it will cause reception problems linked to poor audio between the two radios.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

I'm finding it hard to get my uv5r to stay on narrow band

[@bigwill4423]

@@grahamwardandcd1594 are you programming the radio via the keypad or by software (typically chirp) ? I recommend you use chirp as there is less chance of inputting an error into the programming.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

By hand as not got a computer

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

THUNDERPOLE T-X Portable CB Radio Handheld William what u think of this radio the one ive put in message

[@BanditsBest686]

whats difference between the k5plus and k5 pro?

[@bigwill4423]

Quansheng k5pro doesn't have usb-c charging.

[@jimbowers5236]

Can you make another video so I you can show the frequency to channel mode

[@bigwill4423]

Switching between vfo/memory is just a matter of pressing the V/M button top left on the radio and this will toggle between frequency mode (V) and memory (also known as "channel") mode (M)

[@สมปองสยาม]

It can use frequencies Can you get 245?

[@bigwill4423]

If you mean can you input 245mhz, yes, it can input that frequency.

[@สมปองสยาม]

@@bigwill4423 Yes, thank you.

[@Reverendopoa]

Hello! Congratulations for your video, it is very interesting. Can you help me with a documentation about this radio? I need a certificate of conformity of this radio issued by FCC or CE. I appreciate any kind of help about this. Best regards

[@bigwill4423]

@@Reverendopoa Hi. I am in the UK where a certificate of conformity by the FCC is not required and consequently the radio I have does not have such a sticker attached to it. Sorry I can't be of more help. 😕

[@Reverendopoa]

@@bigwill4423 Thank you for your kindness! ♥

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Do u use pmr 446 on. Uv5r

[@bigwill4423]

Yes I do though technically you are not supposed to do so...however it's a minor technical infraction imo just like listening to airband in the UK ....it's unenforceable and no one cares! 👍😎

[@DJDizzwhack]

I'm pretty new to the HAM world so please permit me what could be obvious.. I cannot for the life of me find my K5 Plus in as an option in CHIRP. What am I doing wrong?

[@RebornOnFire]

UV-17R

[@JoelMcLaughlin]

Use 5RM. It just worked.

[@canerarda6082]

This radio is good or bad?

[@bigwill4423]

In my opinion it is a very good radio. 👍😎

[@richard180961]

Still not entirely convinced. The "EIXT" button is worrying. I'm sticking with the Baofeng BF-5RH I have found UV17Pro in Chirp to also work with BF-5RH Also Baofeng 5RM will work & gives an extra setting for the working mode. 😀

[@bigwill4423]

Yes, some of the Chinese "bloopers" are quite amusing on some Baofengs. My UV-17 Pro GPS for instance has a "POGER beep" instead of a "Roger beep" in it's menu! Lol 😲😁😜

[@jimbowers5236]

It's still the same radio but it's upgraded

[@LavalampDM]

New units are shipping with this correct as of August 2024.

[@SilverSpoon_]

so Baofeng is trying to make their own Quansheng. can it run Egzumer or alternate firmware? nope.

[@bigwill4423]

Nope, in fact apart from the copied looks, it's nothing like a Quansheng! 😲

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

some compare it with the uv-5r please it's a whole upgraded radio there are no comparisons please

[@bigwill4423]

...indeed Joe. It has a lot more features than the uv5r which is what makes it such great value for money in comparison. 👍😎

[@WildWildWeasel]

Haha you got one of the very rare print errors with the "EIXT" key xD

[@LavalampDM]

As of August 2024, units are shipping with the EXIT key corrected. Mine had no misspellings out of the box

[@WildWildWeasel]

@@LavalampDM Ah man, bummer. I got one thinking I'd get the print errors but I did not, I wanted that lil quirk haha.

[@RJollis-tp7pt]

Thanks for the in depth overview of the Baofeng K5 Plus radio. But according to more in depth tests done by others with this radio, it does not meet spectral purity standards as required by US FCC regulations -and probably regulations in other countries including the UK. The second harmonic is less than 20dB down from the fundamental frequency. While it seems that the features and price of this radio are attractive, it is a dirty radio that should not be used on Amateur Radio spectrum until Baofeng implements sound design to address spectral purity.

[@LavalampDM]

Not accurate, you are spreading misinformation. In the US It is certified by the FCC. Lookup ID 2AJGM-5RM.

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Why it so dead

[@bigwill4423]

Not sure what you mean? "Dead" that radio certainly isn't dead! 😲😲😲

[@billrodgers5532]

Talks to Chirp as a Baofeng UV-17 Pro

[@bigwill4423]

Yep! 👍😎

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Will go on. Rn family stev on there

[@michaelw224]

I love how both companies ripoff each others designs. Very Chinese of them.😄

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

U got lots of radios

[@bigwill4423]

Far too many Graham! Lol 😲😁😜

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Pmr 446. Know one on

[@bigwill4423]

...know one on? Sorry, not with you there my friend???? 🤔

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Come on Jim Jane zello there people on now

[@mxerok04]

7 watt

[@yavamaystudio8045]

Power ok, but VERY dirty

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Bill I've set u friends request on zello ok had to set up new one as had to set new one up ok as forgot password world 😊

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Don't forget to add me ok