Does anyone know anything about the Baofeng UV-5X?

[Cymro]

Hi all,

Has anyone used this radio or know anything about it? Is it analogue or digital? Have tried "search" on here for info but to no avail.

Thanks.

[radiosification]

Probably one of the series of Baofeng UV-5N radios where you replace the N with any letter. The original was the UV-5R.

Maybe you saw someone referring to them, and what they meant by the X was any radio in that series.

It won't be digital. It will be a VHF UHF dual band, circa £30, low quality FM handheld radio.

[radiosification]

...Or maybe not. I just searched on google for it and found that it actually is a real radio.
I assumed you would have tried that already.

[Cymro]

Yes, I tried the Baofeng website, but couldn't find it, which confused the issue. Was hoping that someone on here had tried one or knew something about it.

[radiosification]

There is plenty of information on the first page of search results
https://www.google.com/search?q=baofeng ... 8&oe=utf-8

[Cymro]

I realise that, but I still want others' opinions, that's why I joined this site. There are many knowledgeable people on T1 and I find their comments extremely helpful. If everyone used only search engines for relevant info, I use "Ixquick", then we wouldn't need forum websites.

[radiosification]

I realise that, but I still want others' opinions, that's why I joined this site. There are many knowledgeable people on T1 and I find their comments extremely helpful. If everyone used only search engines for relevant info, I use "Ixquick", then we wouldn't need forum websites.

Ahh sorry, my mistake. I misunderstood what you were asking. I thought you were asking for any info at all on the radio, rather than opinions.

[Cymro]

Some opinions are useful information, that's why we have many online forums such as T1.

[Ripshod]

I have 2 of the UV-5X. Bought them over the 5R for the looks alone - essentially the same radio with (allegedly) improvements to the front end. Better performance than my old Intek MT-5050s, range in the open between the pair good for 4-5 miles, tested on PMR low power with standard antennae.

Analogue with CTCSS/DCS + DTMF

Designation changed recently to 'FF-12P'.

[Cymro]

Many thanks Ripshod,

I knew I'd receive a constructive opinion eventually.

[Scooby300]

Hi
I've just bought one will be checking it out this weekend cost £27.00 looks smart

[owza]

Looks good, better than the 5R anyway. Same old 5R stock aerial though.

[Admiral]

Looks like the Emperors new clothes to me, flash the firmware, make it a bit shinier and rebrand it as a new radio when in fact it's the same old.

[kr0ne]

I still want others' opinions, that's why I joined this site. There are many knowledgeable people on T1 and I find their comments extremely helpful.

All Baofeng radios are awful and the world would be a better place without them.

Hope this helps.

[Farty]

All Baofeng radios are awful and the world would be a better place without them.

Hope this helps.

...said a Yeasu spokesman in response to questions about falling sales.