Baofeng UV-5R Mini

Post by **techguru** » 13 Mar 2026, 20:30

I wanted to show off my new radio and share my thoughts on it.

This radio which is extremely tiny, almost half the size of my Baofeng UV-5R, still packs a punch in usability and features.

Here is a photo of my Baofeng UV-5R Mini

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This radio that cost me $15 not only features a great scanning tool, excellent dual watch, airband, and 5 watts of power but can also fit in my shirt pocket with ease.

While I understand that a base station is the end goal I do find that radios grow somewhat cumbersome in their size and power draw. And I have found this radio has become my most used in a very short while.

If anyone else was thinking of getting this radio I can recommend it. I would probably put a different antenna on, the stock one seems middling at best.