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Frequency range: UHF 400–470 MHz (RX/TX) baofengradio.co+2Baofeng+2
Channel capacity: 16 channels baofengradio.co+2Manuals++2
Channel spacing: 25.0 kHz (and compatible with narrower channel steps depending on programming) baofengradio.co+1
Operating voltage: 3.7 V DC (supplied by internal battery) baofengradio.co+1
Battery type & capacity: 1500 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery baofengradio.co+2Baofeng+2
Power output (transmit): Up to 5 W (≤ 5 W) nominally, though individual transmit power may be around 3 W depending on model/setting. Baofeng+2miklor.com+2
Operating temperature range: –20 °C to +60 °C baofengradio.co+1
Antenna impedance: 50 Ω baofengradio.co+1
Dimensions (unit, without antenna): approximately 110 × 50 × 32 mm (some variants ~115 × 60 × 33 mm) miklor.com+2Manuals++2
Weight (with battery and antenna): roughly 166 g (some specs around 170-180 g depending on version) baofengradio.co+2Baofeng+2
Transmitter
RF modulation mode: F3E (analog FM) baofengradio.co+1
Modulation deviation: ≤ 5 kHz (wide) / ±2.5 kHz (narrow) depending on channel spacing/version. baofengradio.co+1
Spurious emissions and harmonic suppression: meets standard emission limits (spurious ≤ –36 dBm or comparable, adjacent-channel power suppression as per spec sheet) baofengradio.co+1
Receiver
Sensitivity (typical): around 0.15 µV to 0.20 µV (depending on measurement method) for usable signal detection. baofengradio.co+2Baofeng Radio UK+2
Audio output power: ≥ 600 mW (some sources cite ~1000 mW depending on unit/build) baofengradio.co+1
Audio distortion (at rated output): ≤ 5 % baofengradio.co+1
Single-band (UHF only), single-frequency transceiver design (not VHF, not dual-band) Baofeng+2Zello Walkie Talkie Accessories+2
Support for sub-tone signaling: CTCSS and/or DCS (for filtering out other users’ traffic on same frequency) Baofeng Radio UK+1
Basic functionalities such as channel scan, monitor, low-battery alert, power-save mode, and (in some packages) built-in LED flashlight — depending on vendor or version. Computer Shop+2Baofeng Radio UK+2
Can be PC-programmed for channels and sub-tone settings (useful when programming multiple radios for team use) baofengradio.co+2Baofeng+2
Output power “up to 5 W” — actual effective range heavily depends on environment: open line-of-sight gives best performance; buildings, obstacles or dense areas will reduce range significantly.
As a UHF-only unit, broader radio-band compatibility (e.g. VHF) is not supported — useful only for UHF-based communication schemes.
Audio quality and signal clarity depend on proper channel/sub-tone configuration if sub-tones (CTCSS/DCS) are used for privacy or channel filtering.
Battery life: while capacity is 1500 mAh, actual talk-time or standby may vary depending on transmit duty cycle, volume, and other usage parameters.