[Chirp Compatible] BAOFENG UV-5G Plus GMRS Handheld Radio, Long Rang Two Way Radio for Adult, 999 Channels, NOAA Receiver & Scanner, with 2500mAh Battery USB-C Port, 1 Pack

Great GMRS radio! I use this for car club driving tours and it works great. The battery lasts all day and is easy to charge with the USB-C plug. Range has been more than sufficient for my use and no complaints on the sound quality by other people. Yeah if you are a hardcore radio geek I'm sure you can find something you don't like but for the features, quality and especially price, these can't be beat!

I recently purchased the BAOFENG UV-5G Plus GMRS Handheld Radio, and it has been a fantastic addition to my GMRS radios. The radio is packed with features that make it incredibly versatile and user-friendly.Pros:Long Battery Life: The 2500mAh battery lasts a long time, even with heavy use. The USB-C charging port is a convenient upgrade, allowing for easy charging on the go.Clear Communication: The 5W power output ensures clear and stable communication over long distances, which is perfect for outdoor adventures. Your results may vary depending on conditions.Customizable Channels: With 969 fully customizable channels, I can easily set up the radio to suit my needs. The frequency copy feature is a game-changer, making programming a breeze. I wish my more expensive GMRS radios had this feature.Durable Design: The build quality is excellent, and the radio feels sturdy and durable. The larger 1.9" color display is easy to read, even in bright sunlight. I love the bright color display! Previous GMRS radios I've purchased didn't have a bright color display and are hard to view in bright sunlight.NOAA Weather Alerts: The built-in NOAA receiver is a great safety feature, providing timely weather updates during outdoor activities.CH 1-30 are pre-programmed GMRS channels, and CH 31-999 empty channels are fully modifiable and can be programmed for GMRS channels (RX & TX) and VHF/UHF (RX only). (Chirp compatible.)Cons:Learning Curve: There is a bit of a learning curve to fully utilize all the features, but the user manual is helpful, and there are plenty of online resources available. It's Chirp compatible which makes it easier to program frequencies, even using a Mac.Overall, I recommend the BAOFENG UV-5G Plus for anyone in need of a reliable and feature-rich handheld radio. It’s a great value for the price and has exceeded my expectations in every way.

These radios work very well for coordinating on the prairie. The range is surprisingly good, and the audio is crystal clear. They're not as simple to use as some other radios, but they're not rocket surgery to get programmed and set up, either.I've only had these radios for a couple days, so I don't know about their durability, but for 30 bucks, I don't really care. If they break, I'll buy replacements.I was able to talk to my wife from 4 miles away with these radios over rolling hills, which is more than enough fars for my purposes. These radios, like all GMRS radios, don't do well with obstructions, but that's just a limitation of UHF comms.The only negative is that the menu screen is very thin red font on a dark blue background, and it's pretty much unusable in direct sunlight. The good news is, there's really nothing you'll likely need to do in the menu once you've got things set up, so it's a pretty minor annoyance.These are good little radios that feel like they cost way more than they do. Good purchase, I just ordered another set so we'll have four radios to distribute when off roading.

This radio is a very user friendly for GMRS with pre-programmed channel. You cannot mess it up. I have tested it with a 6" and 15" antenna. Both of them has a very similar performance for GMRS. It has a 5 watt power output, and yet its a performance it's pretty much the same as the so-called 10 watt power output radio. It is a very good choice for GMRS radio. Just FYI, the range is impressive ~1.6 miles in a dense residential area or 40 minutes walking distance.

We've had our radios for just about six months and have loved them. The most we have seen in reception quality is 3 miles line of sight through standard rural area including building and trees but it suits our needs. We wanted the ability to grab a GMRS repeater to extend our range when necessary and programming that is a piece of cake. We got a family license for $30 and are all set.The radio is surprisingly well built but we did notice that one of the radios did not hold the battery securely and eventually slipped out and was lost on a project we were working on. We bought two new replacement batteries and had the same issue. So, we contacted Baofeng who directed us immediately to their subsidiary Sharkoo (the vendor here) who sells on Amazon. To make it right, they immediately send out a new radio instead of having us go through the repair process. Folks, this is like the old days - where you get a great and durable product with the support to back it up if you need an assist. The entire experience has been great and these radios are exactly as folks say - amazingly capable for the price you pay. I'm totally sold on Baofeng and Sharkoo.

Amazing, love them, great range, user friendly, love the NOAA dtations and when no service you can easy get local radio! Perfect GMRS

Works good, easy to use. There are lots of online videos to understand controls

Good range, easy to use, long lasting battery and easily rechargeable. Screen brightness is perfect for daytime use without being too bright at night. Radio is a solid build and durable. Not too bulky and can easily attach to a belt or vest. Sound quality from the speaker and mic are good.