Baofeng UV-7B: It's an Unlocked Radio.

Is the Baofeng UV-7B really what it claims to be? In this video, I investigate a radio with an interesting FCC ID and a SKU that points to a completely different model - the UV-17R Plus.

The Baofeng UV-7B is marketed as a tri-band ham radio with 5W output, Bluetooth app programming, a 1.77" color display, 1000 channels, 7-band reception (VHF, UHF, FM, Aviation, NOAA, 1.25m, 350MHz), USB-C charging, 1800 mAh battery, and CHIRP support. But what's really going on behind the scenes?

I break down everything you need to know before buying this budget handheld radio. If you are a licensed ham operator, prepper, outdoor enthusiast, or just getting into amateur radio, you'll want to see what I found, it may help you make the decision.

📻 SPECS COVERED:

Transmission: 136-174 MHz, 220-260 MHz, 400-480 MHz, Other frequencies?
Reception: VHF, UHF, FM, Aviation, NOAA Weather, 1.25m, 350MHz
Bluetooth App Programming (iOS/Android)
USB-C Rechargeable Battery
1000 Channels / 10 Zones
CHIRP Compatible (select UV-21 Pro GPS)

🔗 LINKS: (non affiliate)

radioddity.com/products/baofeng-uv-7b

My old videos -

• youtube.com/watch?v=4alcfMUynR8 - UV17R video
• Why I don't trust phone apps - youtube.com/watch?v=v6cP75P_Nm4