Baofeng also makes some of the best walkie talkies we've tested. Roberts had no hesitation whatsoever in choosing Kenwood’s TH-D74A as the “Best Overall” ham radio; however, there are some ...

1. **Long-Range Communication**: The BAOFENG UV-5R handheld radio boasts an impressive communication range of up to 1000 miles, making it an ideal choice for ham radio enthusiasts, professionals ...

With extremely basic handheld radios starting at around ten dollars and a capable dual-bander being yours for somewhere over twice that, most licencees will now own a Baofeng UV5 or similar radio.

For radio enthusiasts worldwide, the inexpensive Chinese handheld radios produced by the likes of Baofeng and other brands have been a welcome addition to their arsenal. They make an ideal first ...