5RH PRO GPS 10W Ham Radio (Upgrade of baofeng 5RM) Long Range Handheld Two Way Radio NOAA Weather Receiver Rechargeable Walkie Talkies with USB-C Charging 2500mAh Battery

Purchased model UV-5RM PRO in April, My testing was very positive.I like the more multicolor and functions noted on the display.Power outputs very close as advertised 8.5 to 9.5 watts. 220 mhz band was at 5.0watts which is very typical with the Tri-Band radios. Audio on Receive and transmitwas very good. I liked this model so well I ordered a 2nd one.

Chinese only programming software is the first strike. Second strike is the difficulty of downloading and running the suggested firmware updating software (also in Chinese). Third strike is the fact that the radio does not communicate with the computer. I knew this was a quirky radio and understood the usual issues, but this is beyond frustrating. I would like to say the batter life is good, but I can't use the radio as intended. Maybe I received a return because I also did not receive a USB0C cable as claimed in the listing. Thank goodness for Amazon's amazing return policies. Save your money and try another radio. Most Baofengs are OK, but this radio is a dud.

It seems the bad reviews are left about either not knowing how to use the radio or because Chirp sadly isn't yet supported. I know you can not yet upload a piture file into the boot screen with the CPS software yet either. I wanted to do that like my AR-5RM has, but cannot yet do it. It just won't work, it crashes the program.The radio is great! It might not have good APRS though. Or maybe it doesn't work at all. That's what I read from someone elses review. I have never used APRS so I do not know. I know GPS works. As soon as I recieve my second one I will know how it works sending GPS to each other. The radio gets about 7 to 7.5 watts on GMRS and almost 6.5 on VHF and 8watts on UHF. Works great!I'm sure in time they will improve this radio and get it working with Chirp.I had one of these radios goofing up on me and it also had a dim screen brightness even when turned up all the way it was much dimmer than supposed to be. They sent me a new one free of charge!!! Incredible customer support from Tidradio Mall!!!

I guess some sad hams expect a perfectly functioning APRS capable radio for 33 bucks! Granted, this radio is not for those that want an APRS radio that works with chirp right out of the box. It has challenges, but working through them and experimenting is half the fun. A search of the intertube /webs reveals work arounds for the radio’s shortcomings. If experimentation is not your cup of tea then buy a TH75 or FTD5 for half a grand.

Good radio

Can't program with a computer and the Bluetooth does not work

Good power output, but APRS is not fully functional. Must use their CPS, not yet supported by Chirp. Really hope they come out with an update to fix the APRS to work properly as a beacon, and ad the missing settings. It locks on to GPS position, and it does give a APRS beacon burst, but they are not properly formatted, so Igates don't pass them to APRS IS and won't show up on APRSfi or other services. Large display is very easy to read and use, can even be inverted so you can read it in a mount.

I AM VERY PLEASED WITH MY 5RH PRO. I OWN 6 MORE BF TRI BANDS AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE..GENE/K6EMF