--- product_id: 70448304 title: "UV-5R Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black) | 144-148MHz 420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie, 1800mAh Li-ion Battery, Portable for Outdoor Hiking Camping Emergency Backup" brand: "baofeng" price: "37957CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Baofeng" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/70448304-uv-5r-ham-radio-handheld-dual-band-two-way-radio store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Dual-band 144-148/420-450MHz 128 channels with dual frequency display 1800mAh Li-ion battery, 72h life UV-5R Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black) | 144-148MHz 420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie, 1800mAh Li-ion Battery, Portable for Outdoor Hiking Camping Emergency Backup **Brand:** baofeng **Price:** 37957CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📡 Stay Connected, Stay Ahead — The Ultimate Dual-Band Powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** UV-5R Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black) | 144-148MHz 420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie, 1800mAh Li-ion Battery, Portable for Outdoor Hiking Camping Emergency Backup by baofeng - **How much does it cost?** 37957CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/70448304-uv-5r-ham-radio-handheld-dual-band-two-way-radio) ## Best For - baofeng enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted baofeng brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power That Lasts:** 1800mAh Li-ion battery delivers up to 72 hours of reliable talk time—never miss a beat on your adventures. - • **Built Tough & Ready:** Rugged design with tri-color backlight and emergency alert features keeps you prepared in any situation. - • **User-Friendly Programming:** Easily customize channels and settings via CHIRP software—perfect for pros and newcomers alike. - • **Crystal Clear Audio & Security:** 128 channels with 50 CTCSS & 104 CDCSS tones plus keypad lock for secure, interference-free conversations. - • **Seamless Dual-Band Communication:** Stay connected across VHF & UHF bands with independent A/B operation for ultimate flexibility. ## Overview The Baofeng UV-5R is a versatile dual-band two-way radio operating on 144-148MHz and 420-450MHz frequencies. Featuring 128 programmable channels, a robust 1800mAh Li-ion battery with up to 72 hours of life, and a large LCD with dual frequency display, it offers professional-grade communication in a compact, rugged design. Ideal for both entry-level and seasoned users, it supports easy PC programming via CHIRP and includes security features like keypad lock and busy channel lock-out. ## Description Buy Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black): Two-Way Radios - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Price - An absolute classic for a reason. For the price, you simply cannot beat the value and versatility of the UV-5R. The build quality is surprisingly rugged, and it feels solid in the hand. It’s a great entry-level radio for anyone getting into ham radio, but it’s also a reliable backup for seasoned operators. The dual-band functionality works great, and the battery life lasts much longer than expected. It’s also very easy to program with CHIRP. If you need a reliable, affordable handheld radio, this is the one to get. Five stars! Review: Good price for quality 👌 - Reliable and awesome radio. ## Features - Frequency Range: 144-148MHz, 420-450MHz. Please kindly know that UV-5R would not transmit without this frequency range. - 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby, A/B band independent operation, High/Low TX power selectable: Busy channel lock-out(BCLO) - High/Low TX power selectable: Busy channel lock-out(BCLO),128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS Dual-Band Display, Dual Freq. Display, Dual-Standby, A/B band independent operation, Keypad Lock. Voice companding: 50 CTCSS/ 104 DCS coder & tone searching, Tri-color background light selectable: 0-9 grades VOX selectable. Large LCD Display, Emergency Alert: 12.5KHz Switchable, LED Flashlight: High/Low RF Power Switchable, Support manually program. Easy to program via PC. Support CHIRP quick programming - Tri-color background light selectable: 0-9 grades VOX selectable. Large LCD Display - Emergency Alert: 25KHz/12. 5KHz Switchable, LED Flashlight: Hight /Low RF Power Switchable ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B074XPB313 | | Additional Features | Keypad Lock | | Battery Average Life | 72 hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #7 in Portable FRS Two-Way Radios | | Brand | BAOFENG | | Built-In Media | 1 x BaoFeng UV-5R Two-Way Radio 1 x 7.4V 1800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack 1 x Antenna 1 x Earphone Mic/Headset 1 x Belt Clip 1 x Hand Strap 1 x ENG Manual 1 x Adapter 1 x Desktop Charger | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | UV-5R series accessories | | Connectivity Protocol | VHF/UHF | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 10,387 Reviews | | Frequency Range | VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.2"D x 2.1"W x 10.2"H | | Manufacturer | BAOFENG | | Mfr Part Number | 2698812239 | | Model Number | Baofeng UV-5R+ blue | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Channels | 128 | | Special Feature | Keypad Lock | | Talking Range Maximum | 5 kilometer | | Tuner Type | VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz | | UPC | 653391505106 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 4 volts | | Warranty Description | No | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Waterproof Rating | IPX7 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BAOFENG - **Color:** Blue - **Frequency Range:** VHF/UHF 144-148 mhz / 420-450mhz - **Number of Batteries:** 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) - **Number of Channels:** 128 - **Product Dimensions:** 1.2"D x 2.1"W x 10.2"H - **Special Feature:** Keypad Lock - **Talking Range Maximum:** 5 kilometer - **Voltage:** 4 volts - **Water Resistance Level:** Not Water Resistant ## Images ![UV-5R Ham Radio Handheld, Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black) | 144-148MHz 420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie, 1800mAh Li-ion Battery, Portable for Outdoor Hiking Camping Emergency Backup - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61b8+ekfccL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this an older version that works like before fcc changes in march? or does this just receive?** A: I'm not by any means a pro! but I did just find this bit of info and just wanted to put it out there ... united states 47 CFR 95.1791(a) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall be permitted to manufacture or import, sell or offer for sale any radio equipment capable of operating under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B (FRS) of this chapter. read on the CFR site for more info. this basically translates, as I understand it, that transmission will be restricted to ham only and this specific device will be the equivalent of a useless scanner. unless it hasn't been modified by the manufacturer. buyer beware! **Q: If I use these for a walkie talkie do I need a license?** A: The term walkie-talkie means any hand held radio. These frequencies are primarily ham bands and do in deed need a license. Although it will also cover gmrs bands as well you still need a license to use and because the antenna can be removed that makes these illegal to use for that. Now frs channels I’m not sure about as far as legally using them but I’m also not sure this will even transmit on those channels. You can listen all you want but if you push that talk button and your reported which many areas hams will happily do prepare for a $25,000 fine. Or buy a frs radio and don’t worry about it **Q: Can you use this with a technician class license in the US?** A: A US Technician License gives access to all Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 megahertz, allowing these licensees the ability to communicate locally and most often within North America. This License also allows for some limited privileges on the HF (also called "short wave") bands used for international communications if you want to use it. **Q: Is it a police scanner** A: Not quite. You can look up the frequencies of your local departments and save them in memory but you're also limited to the VHF (144-148) and UHF (420-450) bands. Many departments use 200s, 900s, all over the place. This is a ham VHF/UHF radio, not a scanner ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price *by L***A on May 5, 2026* An absolute classic for a reason. For the price, you simply cannot beat the value and versatility of the UV-5R. The build quality is surprisingly rugged, and it feels solid in the hand. It’s a great entry-level radio for anyone getting into ham radio, but it’s also a reliable backup for seasoned operators. The dual-band functionality works great, and the battery life lasts much longer than expected. It’s also very easy to program with CHIRP. If you need a reliable, affordable handheld radio, this is the one to get. Five stars! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price for quality 👌 *by L***O on June 28, 2026* Reliable and awesome radio. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing for what it is and how cheap it is *by J***I on April 27, 2021* This little radio is extremely powerful and has a great battery life (multiple days of standby power if you enable power saving mode and don't transmit) and it has a removable antenna so you can attach something like a Nagoya, Yagi, or custom coaxial antenna to it. If you buy the extended battery or even just another standard battery, you'll have more battery life than you know what to do with, unless you are constantly transmitting with VOX or you're constantly listening to FM radio with the volume turned up! The stock antenna is pretty good compared to the other more expensive Baofengs, but upgrading to a nagoya NA-771 removes a ton of the faint background hiss on both rx and tx, as well as increasing the tx range quite a bit. From my bench, I couldn't really pick up any additional FM radio stations when scanning through the entire FM range using the Nagoya vs the stock antenna, but what I did notice was that every single station came through crystal clear after swapping the antenna, whereas before it would pick them all up but some stations definitely had poor reception unless I would walk all around the garage looking for a good signal path. It has quite a few nice features but nothing digital, and doesn't have true dual watch monitoring, but with TDR turned on for me I'm able to monitor two frequencies and pick which one I care about more so if they're both active it will let me listen to the "preferred" frequency. It has dcs and ctcss codes for accessing those repeaters, and supports DTMF codes for dialing into Internet relay repeaters or echolink repeaters. As far as ease of use, you will need the manual to decipher the different options in the settings menu. There are some websites out there that give a more detailed breakdown of the menu options and their descriptions, as well as youtube videos to demonstrate more complicated things like programming or connecting two Baofengs to make a mobile repeater. Both of those capabilities require a different cable, not included. Finally, regarding programming, you DO NOT need to get the programming cable as you can do everything right from the radio. If you want to look up different frequencies of your local repeaters and store them in the memory channels, you can do that pretty quickly and easily right from the radio once you learn the flow. Where the programming cable comes in handy is when you want to add a hinge number of pre-programmed channels to the radio, but IMO there is no need for that. I tried it with all the virginia repeaters and found that only 1 or 2 ever had any traffic, even when I would go driving for hours and leave it on channel scan mode. Where I think the programming cable would come in handy is if you routinely traveled out of state (like from the east coast to the west coast) and you had a different set of frequencies and repeaters and settings for each location that you wanted to be able to swap between easily. When you go to the west coast you can just backup your east coast profile to save any changes you made or any new frequencies you saved, and then restore the west coast profile so you're able to make changes and save any new frequencies you find there. Then when you're ready to come back, just save the west coast profile to the computer and restore the east coast profile. ## Frequently Bought Together - Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band 144-148/420-450Mhz Walkie Talkie 1800mAh Li-ion Battery(Black) - BTECH BL-5L 3800mAh USB-C Charging Li-ion Battery Pack, High Capacity Extended Battery for UV-5X3, BF-F8HP, and BaoFeng UV-5R Series Radios (BL-5 Battery Series) - Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/70448304-uv-5r-ham-radio-handheld-dual-band-two-way-radio](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/70448304-uv-5r-ham-radio-handheld-dual-band-two-way-radio) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*