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Power Up Your Communication With YouRUSH UV-5RUSH Dual Band Radio: Enhanced With 8W High Power, Extended Battery, And Programming Cable Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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Details

BrandyouRUSH
ColorBlack
Number of Channels128
Frequency Range144 - 148 MHz
Tuner TechnologyUHF, VHF
Voltage7.4 Volts
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Description of Power Up Your Communication With YouRUSH UV-5RUSH Dual Band Radio: Enhanced With 8W High Power, Extended Battery, And Programming Cable

Reliable output power within an ultra-compact body. 3 selectable power settings: 8W / 5W / 1W. Original BAOFENG UV-5R. Stable long range signal. Clear audio output. VOX hands-free operation. Robust and durable shell. Over 18 hours operating time with supplied BL-5 2800mAh 7.4V Li-ion Battery pack. 3-4 hour rapid Charger included. Battery saver function. Time out timer. Emergency signalling. Bright flashlight illumination. Dual Band, Dual Frequency, Dual Display and Dual Standby UV 5R BAOFENG meets different demand. Wide frequency range: VHF / UHF. FM broadcast receiver equipped. Guaranteed USA Warranty and tech support. Make sure you buy from youRUSH to guarantee you’re getting authentic UV5R 8W covered by 5 years warranty. 128 memory channels. Easy to program with USB Programming Cable included. CHIRP supported. CTCSS / DCS operation. Scan modes. Large alphanumeric screen. Keypad lock. FCC Part 15 Part 97 Certified original ham radio.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice Ham radio for a great price

I used to have this radio when it came out. But there are quite a few improvements since then. It now comes with a programming cable, hands free headset and it will show the name of the channel (or frequency) . The original one couldn’t do that. Also with the original one, the screen would darken due to the heat if you had a long QSO going. That problem is also gone. It’s a nice compact dual band analog handy talky radio .

Pros
  • 128 memory channels. Easy to program with USB Programming Cable included. CHIRP supported. CTCSS / DCS operation. Scan modes. Large alphanumeric screen. Keypad lock.
Cons
  • The volume is not very loud, making it difficult to hear messages in noisy environments

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It works fine on my review.

FYI, if you haven't noticed yet, these are made in China. The radio works fine. I wear hearing aids, but even so, the sound quality through the small speaker is still clear enough for me to understand, and it also has plenty of volume too. Although I've kept my license current, I've been out of Ham radio for 20 years. Many of the features both on the radio, and repeaters were around back then, but a few new things have been added. Between the translated manual, and my old knowledge, there was a

Pros
  • Great radio. Stronger battery.
Cons
  • The display screen is small and hard to read, especially in bright sunlight or low-light conditions

Revainrating 4 out of 5

10w model Beautiful, but lacking key components

The radio came today and it’s beautiful, clear signal, love it. I have yet to program so I’m going to have to figure that out. The usb c port that’s on the side would have been fantastic if it actually had any hardware attatched. It looks like it could be but it’s just not there. Also the user manual does not specify which radio this is actually for. This radio seems to be a bff5 model actually. It seems it was only released so far in Mexico as I cannot find any videos or documentation online…

Pros
  • Iike
Cons
  • I would like to return this

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A lot of radio for the money.

As you probably know, if you don't have an Amateur radio license, you cannot transmit on these radios. While I do have a GMRS license, I am not authorized to transmit on Amateur frequencies, so I didn't do so.Reception is very good and you can listen to anything that I am aware of without a license. This radio comes with a programming cable, which is nice. It also has a higher capacity battery than my UV-5R, which is also a big plus. Build quality is pretty good for a radio in this price…

Pros
  • Over 18 hours operating time with supplied BL-5 2800mAh 7.4V Li-ion Battery pack. 3-4 hour rapid Charger included. Battery saver function. Time out timer. Emergency signalling. Bright flashlight illumination.
Cons
  • The build quality is subpar and prone to breakage, making the product unreliable over time

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for scanner only.

It’s easy to use if know what you are doing. But be sure to know the law for this device. And the licenses you need. The user manual is poorly written and lacks clear instructions, making it confusing to set up and use!

Pros
  • The capabilities and easy of use of this radio make it a no brainer for purchase.
Cons
  • The user manual is poorly written and lacks clear instructions, making it confusing to set up and use

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I might need some additional help.

This thing isn't the easiest to get the hang of. Will definitely need to check out some YouTube videos on how best to set this up. However it seems to be a very good value. Lot's of good reviews of BAOFENG units.

Pros
  • The 8W high power of the YouRUSH UV-5RUSH Dual Band Radio allows for extended range and clear communication even in challenging environments
Cons
  • The price point is higher than other similar radios on the market, making it less attractive to budget-conscious shoppers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Higher Powered HT Ham Radio

I already have 2 Baofengs and this one is higher powered with a larger battery. It will be a great addition to my Ham Radios.

Pros
  • Dual Band, Dual Frequency, Dual Display and Dual Standby UV 5R BAOFENG meets different demand. Wide frequency range: VHF / UHF. FM broadcast receiver equipped. Guaranteed USA Warranty and tech support. Make sure you buy from youRUSH to guarantee you’re getting authentic UV5R 8W covered by 5 years warranty.
Cons
  • The dual band functionality is not very useful in many areas, limiting the product's appeal for some users