Dive into the nitty-gritty of ham radio gear with our in-depth Baofeng UV-7B review! In this hands-on test, we measure the power output across VHF (144-148 MHz) and UHF (420-450 MHz) bands using professional RF equipment to reveal real-world performance—does it hit the advertised 5W max, or fall short under load? We also scrutinize spectral purity with a spectrum analyzer, checking for spurious emissions, harmonics, and sideband cleanliness to ensure FCC compliance and clean QSOs. Perfect for beginner hams, emergency comms enthusiasts, or anyone upgrading from the UV-5R series. Discover if the UV-7B's compact design, dual-band capability, and affordability make it a winner—or if quirks like modulation drift hold it back.<br /><br />Today's video is sponsored by M&amp;P Coax - save 10% off of all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://geni.us/hr2cables<br /><br />Radio link - https://geni.us/Vagi1<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support</a>.

Ham Radio 2.0

Jason Johnston - KC5HWB

E1670: Is the Baofeng UV-7B REALLY Worth the Hype in 2025

DEC 23, 202511 MIN
Ham Radio 2.0

E1670: Is the Baofeng UV-7B REALLY Worth the Hype in 2025

DEC 23, 202511 MIN

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Dive into the nitty-gritty of ham radio gear with our in-depth Baofeng UV-7B review! In this hands-on test, we measure the power output across VHF (144-148 MHz) and UHF (420-450 MHz) bands using professional RF equipment to reveal real-world performance—does it hit the advertised 5W max, or fall short under load? We also scrutinize spectral purity with a spectrum analyzer, checking for spurious emissions, harmonics, and sideband cleanliness to ensure FCC compliance and clean QSOs. Perfect for beginner hams, emergency comms enthusiasts, or anyone upgrading from the UV-5R series. Discover if the UV-7B's compact design, dual-band capability, and affordability make it a winner—or if quirks like modulation drift hold it back.<br /><br />Today's video is sponsored by M&amp;P Coax - save 10% off of all of their products with code HR2CABLES at this link - https://geni.us/hr2cables<br /><br />Radio link - https://geni.us/Vagi1<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support</a>.