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UV-17R has been tested according to FCC rules and meets the standard. UV dual band, compatible with most walkie talkies, with stronger communication signal and longer distance. It also has NOAA weather receive function, which can communicate in adverse weather conditions. The product has a powerful flashlight function, which can provide fast lighting in the dark environment. In addition, the UV-17R also has the function of wireless frequency copy. It is possible to copy the frequency of another walkie talkie without the need for computer programming, Communicate anytime, anywhere.
VOX Hands-free Function
The VOX feature enables hands free conversations without using PTT. Very convenient when you are busy or driving.
NOAA Weather Receiver
Support the NOAA weather channel, allowing users to receive nearby weather warning outdoors.
2 charging methods
The UV-17R is a USB Type-C rechargeable device that allows you to easily charge with a power bank or laptop like a mobile phone in a car. Carry it with you, easy to carry. And equipped with a base charger, charging is more efficient.
Wireless Frequency Copy
The wireless frequency replication function allows you to clone the frequency of another walkie talkie without the need for computer programming.
1.77 inch Color Display
The large color screen makes it very convenient to use at night, and the operating experience is very comfortable.
Dual Band
Dual Band (UHF/VHF), Dual Frequency, Dual Standby. This high frequency radio makes a wide variety of amateur radio operations enjoyable.
Support programmable
The two way radio is easy to set up and program via PC with a USB programming cable (K2 pin Baofeng port) .（package not include programming cable）
Clear Earphones
Each walkie-talkie comes with a headset, you can talk directly through the headset microphone, freeing your hands.
Fábio Alteia
Reviewed in Brazil on May 17, 2025
Simplesmente perfeito.
Nathan Fetters
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
Looks great good Battery life, I recommend watching a few videos on how to use it before using it, along with reading the owners manual
Noji Ratzlaff
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
The price was right, so I thought What the heck, and bought one. I love it! The USB-C is a huge bonus for me, so I don't need to mess with cradles and chargers. It's large and heavy enough to feel like a "legit" handheld radio and yet light enough to easily carry around, unlike my Yaesu FT-60R. It's become my default go-to radio now because it's got all the capabilities of a Baofeng (flashlight, FM broadcast, FRS/GMRS capable, CHIRP-programmable, easy manual programming, loud audio), and none of the drawbacks of the UV-5R, such as the need to program the squelch settings, too much capture effect, and lack-luster front-end. I do wish it came with Air band (pilot here), but for the price, I'm not complaining.
Luis Felipe Dupont da Silva
Reviewed in Brazil on April 8, 2025
Excelente radio, chegou bem antes do previsto. Recomendo.
A.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
It is bulkier than the regular UV 5R, but it is waterproof in design yet haven't tested it. Lasted about 3 hours on high power with constant conversation while on a road trip with 6 other cars. Some antenna will and will not fit, just be careful with that.Swapping out battery is cumbersome because it requires flat head like tool to remove and install a new one.It definitely will not accept fast charging such as USB C to C type charging devices.The side flap that is used to attach handheld speaker folds down and still protruded out with the speaker connector attached. Which I feel will get caught in something and snap that cover off.This device vs the standard UV5R both have their pro and cons but will get the job no matter what. I feel that the regular one will accommodate different antenna better than this waterproof version. I wouldn't consider this as a complete upgrade over the regular UV5R but it'll get the job done.
David
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023
This radio offers some major design improvements over the previous Baofeng models. For one, the speaker is UNDER the kaypad. This is a terrific design change that allows the radio to have a much larger kaypad and a much larger display. The display is clear and bright. The second thing you will notice is that the flashlight is on the bottom side of the radio. I never liked having the flashlight on the top of the radio (I felt it made the radio look more like a toy) and now that it's on the bottom there is more room for two LEDs instead of just one. This makes the flashlight brighter. This radio has more water protection than many of the other Baofengs and that is why I purchased it. To help with the water protection the battery pack uses a screw that tightens the battery pack against the back of the radio to help seal the gaskets around the battery pack contacts on the inside of the battery pack. I sometimes work outside events and this will be very helpful if it rains. The final improvement I will list here is that the radio now allows for USB type "c" charging. There is a small port on the back of the battery pack that accepts a USB type "c" charger and means that the charging cradle no longer needs to be carried around with the radio when traveling. I will definitely use this feature when on vacation.Please note - a charging cradle insert comes with the radio and must be inserted into the charging cradle so that this radio fits the cradle. This is probably why someone else said their radio wouldn’t charge in the cradle.Also, this screen has mainly hues of blue but also has a small red arrow that shows up on the screen when a signal is being received on that frequency. Someone mentioned that other versions of this model have a different screen. That is true, another version of this same radio comes with a different screen that appears to have more colors but from what I can tell that version does not come with a battery pack that accepts USB type “c” charging. I personally like the screen that comes with this radio.Now for the small amount of "cons". The radio itself is larger than the other HT radios I have such as the UV-82. Not a big deal but I want to mention that here. Also, there is no clear indicator that the radio is on without leaving the display on all the time. I would prefer for there to be a small led light that allows me to see that the radio is still on without having to keep the large display on all the time. The final con I have is that the PTT button on the side of the radio is plastic. I'd rather see a rubber PTT button like the UV-82 but that is just personal preference.All in all, this is a great radio that offers enough design improvements over the other Baofengs to make it a worthwhile purchase. KC5YTX.
Greg F.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
Usually I wait for a few days or more to write a review but this HT has some great improvements over previous models and I wanted to share this now.My first impression is I like the HT! It feels good in the hand and the audio from the speaker has a fuller range than previous models such as the GT-5R.I found the programming software at baofengradio dot com. I used the same programming cable on the UV-17R that I use on the GT-5R.**You must push the radio end of the programming cable until the bottom end of the plug can’t be pushed any further and you will notice the plug is at an angle but this does not effect programming**My HT has a spot on the volume knob where it becomes more difficult to turn but it did not effect the operation of the volume which remained linear. In the future I guess this could become an issue but for now all is good.I did a transmit audio check over a VOIP hotspot to a few friends comparing this HT with another one from “The big 3” and no one noticed any major difference. One person asked “wait which one are you on?” I guess there was no noticeable difference between the two!I like this HT!Pros: The speaker has great audio range and is significantly louder than the GT-5R. The display is very nice and easy on the eyes. The HT feels good in the handsCons: The volume knob is not an issue right now. I did however notice the receive compared to the GT-5R with the same antenna was not as good. Local repeaters and FM commercial broadcast band stations had static the GT-5R did not have. I’ll be using this with a hotspot that’s a few feet away so for myself it’s not an issue, for my application.I like the GT-5R a lot. I love the UV-17R. They’re both good HT’s for this price point.
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