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Baofeng AR-5RM (Multi-Band 10W Handheld)
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10 W
Output
| Frequency | TX: 136-174, 220-260, 400-480 MHz, RX: 76-108 FM, 108-136 AM air, 350-390, 400-520 MHz + 10 NOAA |
| Bands | 2m/1.25m/70cm (multi-band RX) |
| TX power | 1 / 5 / 10 W (High-power (up to 10 W) multi-band handheld with air-band AM receive. 999 channels; 1.77 in color display; USB-C; NOAA. Ships with a high-gain flexible antenna.) |
| Modes | FM, NFM, AM (air-band RX), FM broadcast (RX) |
Connectors
| antenna | SMA-Male on the radio body - takes SMA-Female antennas |
| accessory | Kenwood-style 2-pin |
| charging | USB-C + base |
| power req | 7.4 V Li-ion (2500 mAh), USB-C. |
Up to 10 W multi-band handheld
AM aircraft receive (108-136 MHz)
999 channels; wide receive incl. 10 NOAA weather bands
1.77 in color display; USB-C charging
Frequency-copy and DTMF functions
Ships with a 21 cm high-gain flexible antenna
Strengths
Strong 10 W output; air-band AM RX; color screen and USB-C; high-gain antenna included; cheap.
Weaknesses
Budget RX/spurious performance; multi-band TX spans non-ham segments (use responsibly); basic UI.
Verdict
A punchy budget multi-bander - the AR-5RM pairs 10 W with air-band receive and a color screen, a step up from the UV-5RM for scanning enthusiasts.
The Baofeng AR-5RM is a high-power (up to 10 W) multi-band handheld with AM aircraft receive (108-136 MHz), 999 channels, a 1.77-inch color display, USB-C charging and NOAA weather. It ships with a high-gain flexible antenna; its TX coverage spans beyond the amateur segments, so transmit only where licensed.
Compare the 8 W Baofeng UV-5RM or the multi-band Wouxun KG-UV9D Plus.