The Baofeng UV-5R Mini is a compact and powerful full-band handheld radio designed for users who value privacy, off-grid communication, emergency readiness, and flexible frequency monitoring. Unlike mobile phones that rely on carriers, apps, accounts, and cloud platforms, this mini radio operates peer to peer, making it an ideal tool for privacy-minded individuals who want direct communication without digital tracking.

Despite its pocket-sized frame, the UV-5R Mini supports a wide range of frequency bands, wireless Bluetooth programming, one-click frequency copying, Type-C charging, and a built-in LED emergency flashlight. It’s a reliable choice for hikers, travelers, amateur radio operators, privacy enthusiasts, and anyone who wants resilient communication options when cellular networks fail.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Frequency Coverage

• FM Broadcast (RX): 65–108 MHz

• AM Airband (RX): 108–136 MHz

• VHF (TX/RX): 136–174 MHz

• UHF (RX): 350–390 MHz

• UHF (TX/RX): 400–480 MHz

• Extended UHF (RX): 480–520 MHz

Power & Performance

• Output Power: 3–5 watts

• Battery Capacity: 1600 mAh Li-ion (included)

• Maximum Range: 3–5 km (environment dependent)

• Channels: Up to 999 memory channels

• Display: Yes (LCD)

• Walkie Talkie Type: Mini portable

• Water Resistance: No

• Brand: Baofeng

• Model: UV-5R Mini

Modern Connectivity & Features

🔹 Bluetooth Programming

Program frequencies wirelessly from your phone. No cables or software needed.

🔹 Wireless Frequency Copy (Clone Mode)

Match another radio’s active frequency and privacy code with a single click.

Useful for group coordination and emergency communication setup.

🔹 Type-C Charging

Charge from a laptop, power bank, vehicle, solar panel, or wall adapter.

Ideal for emergency kits and travel.

🔹 LED Flashlight

Built-in high-intensity emergency light for signaling or navigation.

Package Includes

• UV-5R Mini Radio

• Antenna

• 1600mAh Li-ion Battery

• Type-C Charging Cable

• Belt Clip

• Wrist Sling

• User Manual

• (Additional accessories depending on variation)

🔐 Privacy-Focused Benefits

The UV-5R Mini is popular in privacy communities because it:

• Requires no account, no SIM, no app, and no cloud

• Communicates peer-to-peer with no metadata stored by carriers

• Works even when phones are offline, out of service, or jammed

• Supports monitoring a wide range of frequencies for situational awareness

• Can be programmed wirelessly and quietly via Bluetooth without cables

It is especially valued for off-grid, emergency, overlanding, camping, travel, and privacy-first use cases.

⚠️ Legal & Safety Notice (Required for Compliance)

This radio can receive many frequencies freely, but some frequency ranges require an amateur (ham) radio license or other authorization if you plan to transmit.

It is unlawful to transmit on restricted frequencies without the appropriate license, except in a true emergency where no other communication method is available.

Users should:

• Learn their local radio laws

• Avoid restricted or licensed frequencies unless authorized

• Use the device responsibly and ethically

Receiving (listening) is generally legal; transmitting may not be.