Does anyone know anything about the Baofeng UV-5X?

[kr0ne]

Haha! I actually have at least one Boffer kicking around here... fantastic buy for 20 quid, but still horrible radios mind.

[Excalibur]

I still want others' opinions, that's why I joined this site. There are many knowledgeable people on T1 and I find their comments extremely helpful.

All Baofeng radios are awful and the world would be a better place without them.

Hope this helps.

It's true that they are nothing compared to a Yaesu or a Kenwood, However I disagree about the part the world would be abetter place without them. Before you had to spend aorund £80 on a handheld, now people can get into the radio related hobbies for little as £20-30. Surely this can only be good thing.

[kr0ne]

It's alright Excalibur, I was only joking. Couldn't resist posting an unhelpful opinion in response to the high praise...

[Admiral]

now people can get into the radio related hobbies for little as £20-30

Yes, and it also means that the kylites can make fart noises on 2m for job seekers allowance money.

[Cymro]

Thanks to everyone who offered constructive opinions, very much appreciated.

[kr0ne]

You're welcome!