Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Baofeng UV-5R Mini - it’s an honest upgrade to the classic UV-5R — more compact, feature-packed, and a solid option for everyday carry.
BUT… big questions remain....
📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
hamradiodx.net/30days
Where I bought my UV-5R Mini (AliExpress) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ViChRD
UV-5R Mini on Amazon 👉 geni.us/2wW2a
UV-5R Mini from Radioddity (2pk) 👉 radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5r-mini?ref=HAMDX
Nagoya NA-771 Antenna 👉 geni.us/B4hrkm7
Baofeng Programming Cable 👉 geni.us/oycYbIq
TinySA Ultra 👉 geni.us/HJFNtT
TinySA Ultra (AliExpress) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c40ibZB1
10W 40dB attenuator 👉 geni.us/SoHqsf
Connector Kit 👉 geni.us/kkTA3p
The above are Amazon & AliExpress affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Chapters
0:00 Teeny Tiny Baofeng
0:25 Functions & Buttons
1:45 Ease of Use, Programming & Accessories
7:22 Audio RX & TX Tests
8:31 Airband is.... disappointing
9:17 Another issue
10:40 Is it dirty or clean?
16:48 Transmitter Power
17:17 Receiver Test
💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → hamradioprep.com
❗ Shop DX Engineering - dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/
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The Baofeng UV-5R Mini - it’s an honest upgrade to the classic UV-5R — more compact, feature-packed, and a solid option for everyday carry.
BUT… big questions remain....
📨 Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
hamradiodx.net/30days
Where I bought my UV-5R Mini (AliExpress) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4ViChRD
UV-5R Mini on Amazon 👉 geni.us/2wW2a
UV-5R Mini from Radioddity (2pk) 👉 radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-5r-mini?ref=HAMDX
Nagoya NA-771 Antenna 👉 geni.us/B4hrkm7
Baofeng Programming Cable 👉 geni.us/oycYbIq
TinySA Ultra 👉 geni.us/HJFNtT
TinySA Ultra (AliExpress) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c40ibZB1
10W 40dB attenuator 👉 geni.us/SoHqsf
Connector Kit 👉 geni.us/kkTA3p
The above are Amazon & AliExpress affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Chapters
0:00 Teeny Tiny Baofeng
0:25 Functions & Buttons
1:45 Ease of Use, Programming & Accessories
7:22 Audio RX & TX Tests
8:31 Airband is.... disappointing
9:17 Another issue
10:40 Is it dirty or clean?
16:48 Transmitter Power
17:17 Receiver Test
💰 Deals & Discounts
📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → hamradioprep.com
❗ Shop DX Engineering - dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb
🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8
USA: litime.com/discount/DX8?ref=DX5
AU: au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx
Radioddity – $15 OFF → radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX
Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/
📨 Join the HRDX Mailing List
hamradiodx.net/newsletter
📺 Watch More
youtube.com/@HamRadioDX/videos
🚀 Support the Channel
💸 Patreon → patreon.com/hamradiodx
📺 YouTube Memberships → youtube.com/channel/UCo_jX41l6nYfnrQuk0qsZFw/join
💲 PayPal Tip Jar → paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y8T86VP7G2KFS
👕 Merch → shop.hamradiodx.net
💬 Community Chat
Join TOADs on Discord – discord.gg/97tkMEc
#HamRadio #AmateurRadio #baofeng
🎵 Music by Daryl McKenzie – mckenziemusicproductions.com
🎵 YouTube Audio Library
