BAOFENG K5 Plus. Is it the NEW UV-5R (PMR 446 testing)

BAOFENG K5 Plus. I think its the upgraded replacement for the popular Baofeng UV-5R. Colour screen and more power than before. Tested on non type approved 446 MHz PMR. A Dark Side Radio.
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Very EASY Chirp programming guide. • CHIRP Programming PMR ...
Specifications:
Brand: Baofeng
Model: K5 Plus
Frequency Band: VHF/UHF Dual Band
Power: 10W
Range: Long Range
Battery: 2500mAh
Features:
1. Dual Band Coverage: The Baofeng K5 Plus offers dual band coverage so you can communicate across both VHF and UHF frequencies.
2. High Power Performance: High transmitting power ensures a longer range and better communication quality even in challenging environments.
3. Long Battery Life: The walkie talkie comes with a 2500mAh rechargeable battery that ensures long-lasting performance, perfect for extended outdoor activities.
4. NOAA Weather Alerts: The device is equipped with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather alert system. This allows quick broadcast of severe weather announcements, keeping you informed and safe.
5. Portable & Durable: The transceiver is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. It's also built to be robust and durable for tough outdoor usage.
Package Includes:
1x Radio
1x Battery
1x Belt Clip
1x Hand Strap
1x Charger(EU)
1x Manual

[@richardmillican7733]

Fred. If you could only have 1 baofeng, which 'feng would you have??

[@terrysnyder5628]

All of these radios are built by Boafeng, depending on what the customer in china wanted, so they built it for them. That is why you see so many different names, using Boafeng parts. Wouxun is a different breed and have better specs than Boafeng.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

i am the man! use the 5RM in the chirp list under Baofeng to program it if you havent got the updated version! the radio aslo does the 220 portion of the ham band and it does do air band!

[@stevetaylor8446]

As I've said many times recently, what an interesting time for comms. From the big old brick handhelds back in the day, that ate 10 AA batteries, to Baofeng radios, now at the top of the board for cheap radios, the Quensheng radios. At the price range and size comparison of the 80's to what we have at bang for your buck, what is coming next! Very interesting time for radio...im now getting into Meshtastic...and am sure that will become much more advanced soon too. As far as comms go, it's an exiting time to be alive. Baofeng really need to step up their game...they used to set the standard with their low budget radio range...but Quansheng are the new kids on the block

[@gregference1714]

Received mine a couple days ago and the exit button was fixed. Also, the label stating K5 Plus can be seen after removing the battery.

[@nxesr]

That's what the Chinese do best Fred, they sell us the same radio repackaged. All these variants are almost the same. Give us a fancy housing a bigger screen longer antenna bigger battery. It's all chop suey Fred 😂

[@rubenandrei1744]

Hi, i just got one K5 plus but some frequencies are locked. Those are the marine bands. Any hint of how to unlock it?

[@nigelb5341]

You can't go wrong for the money can you Fred. I've just picked up a UV5RH with the frequency sniffer, it's not as good as Unidens close call but it works. Happy days 😉

[@kucharz07]

I need to say when the baofeng is going to be as simple and easy to modify as the quansheng then baofeng is going to be a killer.

[@Bootyhunter1971]

I have probably 8 of the Uv-5r's, had them for over 8 years now and they ALL are still going stron on original batteries that last a long time. Talk about value for money, they have been used in rough conditions too! Great radios, regardless the price!

[@flojotube]

Just fiddled with the menu... seems like MENU ITEM 4 allows you to change the BACKLIGHT duration from default 5 SECS up to 20-30 secs or so but then theres an option that says "ON" which I believe is ALWAYS ON... im just learning but hope this helps

[@irongron]

I was starting to regret buying a Quansheng UV-K5(8), due to the Baofeng K5's bigger colour screen & better speaker until you got to the scanning demo at

[@Greg-et2dp]

Frid in the shed your KZbin videos are awesome my friend

[@Greg-et2dp]

Frid in the shed I learn lot from you about bying cb radios and antennas for cb radios and power supplys for cb radios my friend

[@cbrmac]

Good review fred ...well done 👍

[@Greg-et2dp]

Frid in the shed your new k-5 pius uav

[@slm60uk]

Another good review, but I think I'll save some dosh for a change as I can't think I can see any great improvements over what I've already got.

[@richardmillican7733]

Hi Fred.

[@Greg-et2dp]

Frid in the shed iam thinking about my Grms license my friend

[@steveroberts278]

Got one. Way better than the quansheng equivalent...