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How long does a UV-5R battery last?
With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the UV-5R is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost.
How long do Baofeng batteries last?
Average users can will be able to go 2 days without a charge; while light users can go a whole week without needing to charge your battery.
Can you leave BaoFeng on charger?
If it is long-term, then the switch should be off and it should not be in the charger stand. But to have handy for usage you would want the charger plugged in.
What is the range of a BaoFeng UV 5R?
Features – Original 2012 Product Launch (1st Gen.) The BaoFeng UV-5R is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 136-174 MHz and 400-480MHz (520MHz later versions).
What is the range of BaoFeng UV 5R?
Can you charge a Baofeng with USB?
Charge your BaoFeng radio from a solar panel USB, computer USB, car USB, or any USB slot . Compatible with all three CH-5 & CH-8 Charger Generations – Some USB power transformers do not detect generation differences and oversupply voltage to older chargers.
How many volts is a Baofeng UV 5R?
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| Input Voltage | 240.0 volts | 240.0 volts |
How long does it take to charge Baofeng?
Charge NiMH batteries for 14-16 hours, and Li-Ion batteries for an extra 1 to 2 hours after the charger light turns green.
Do I need a license to operate a Baofeng UV-5R?
The baofengs are easy to program for FRS/GMRS frequencies. Also, it is perfectly legal to transmit on ham frequencies without a license in an emergency. I typically program in repeaters where I travel for this reason, but don’t use them for basic communication.