Re: "Why You Need a Tiny Radio Like the Baofeng UV-5R"

In: s/ham-radio

The UV-5R Minis look and feel more like a radio than a toy, and are a damn fine radio for around $40 a pair. I have one in my backpack and one in my glove box. If Baofengs were this sturdy when I first got licensed I wouldn't have given them so much hate over the years.

📻 OhioIsReal

2025-12-04 · 5 months ago

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🚀 SavaRocks:

Why You Need a Tiny Radio Like the Baofeng UV-5R — Before you ask: yes, it looks like a toy. Yes, it's cheap enough to make you suspicious. And yes, it absolutely WILL outperform your smartphone the second things get even slightly weird. [gemini link]

💬 1 comment · 1 like · 2025-12-01 · 5 months ago · #baofeng #uv-5r