Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 8W Multi-Band Handheld + USB-C 2500mAh Battery & High-Gain Tactical Whip (OGA-RF-129)
Lowest-cost glovebox and grab-bag dual-band handheld in Britain with 1.77" colour screen, direct USB-C 2500mAh battery & VHF Airband AM receive.
UK Blackout & Field Application
Ultra-affordable glovebox, grab-bag, and neighbourhood watch radio that charges from any 5V USB-C solar bank while monitoring UK VHF/UHF simplex nets, marine channels, and overhead aircraft.
Engineered for Both across Great Britain. In a prolonged utility outage, Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 8W Multi-Band Handheld + USB-C 2500mAh Battery & High-Gain Tactical Whip provides dependable off-grid capability, with plain-English commissioning documentation. Delivery times are confirmed when ordering opens.
Verified Technical Specifications
| Catalogue SKU | OGA-RF-129 (EOD-RF-129) |
|---|---|
| System Category | Off-Grid Mesh & RF Comms |
| UK Retail Price | Price confirmed at launch |
| UK Dispatch Lead Time | Confirmed when ordering opens |
| Engineering Specifications | Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 8W/5W/1W selectable dual-band VHF (144–146MHz) & UHF (430–440MHz) FM transceiver + 108–136MHz VHF Civil Airband AM receiver, NOAA/Marine VHF & FM broadcast RX; 1.77" colour TFT display; 2,500mAh Li-Ion battery with direct USB-C charging port + desktop cradle; bundled with 38cm high-gain tactical whip antenna, one-touch frequency copy, and 999 memory channels for UK simplex, Marine RX and PMR446 monitor frequencies. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 8W Multi-Band Handheld + USB-C 2500mAh Battery & High-Gain Tactical Whip (OGA-RF-129) supplied ready for UK 230V 50Hz / British regulatory standards?
Yes. OGA-RF-129 is configured specifically for UK households and smallholdings (Off-Grid Mesh & RF Comms), with full technical specifications: Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 8W/5W/1W selectable dual-band VHF (144–146MHz) & UHF (430–440MHz) FM transceiver + 108–136MHz VHF Civil Airband AM receiver, NOAA/Marine VHF & FM broadcast RX; 1.77" colour TFT display; 2,500mAh Li-Ion battery with direct USB-C charging port + desktop cradle; bundled with 38cm high-gain tactical whip antenna, one-touch frequency copy, and 999 memory channels for UK simplex, Marine RX and PMR446 monitor frequencies..
What is the UK price and dispatch lead time for OGA-RF-129?
Baofeng UV-5RM Plus 8W Multi-Band Handheld + USB-C 2500mAh Battery & High-Gain Tactical Whip is not available to order yet. The price is confirmed at launch; register interest on this page and we will email you when it can be ordered.