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Some members of the UV-5R family, starting with the UV-5R:<BR>[[File:uv-5r-uv-82-gt-3.jpg]]<BR>left to right: [[UV-5R]], [[UV82]] / [[UV82L]], [[GT-3]]The UV-5R has become synonymous with an entire family of Chinese made HTs. The UV-5R has become synonymous with an entire family of Chinese made HTs. The RF receive performance on these radios is not very good. When compared to a good mobile radio, on the same external antenna the UV-5R will not pull in a signal nearly as well. It is not horrible, but it does have noticeably reduced reception. Audio transmit is well modulated with good reports from repeater users. At this price point it is a functional and capable HT for local repeater work on the amateur bands. ==transmit restricted models==This alert was posted on a reddit group: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Baofeng/comments/oiern5/announcement_many_new_baofengs_are_limited_to/ Announcement: Many new Baofengs are limited to only transmit on ham radio frequencies in firmware. 144-148 MHz, 222-225 MHz, 420-450 MHz -- ONLY]They cannot be used on MURS, GMRS, FRS, Marine VHF, or Part 90 business frequencies. This seems to apply to USA sold/distributed models only.