Baofeng DM-5R PLUS...

[USAFE501]

Hi Guys,
Was wondering if anyone has used or heard if this radio is any good ?
Seen a few on ebay, but not heard too much about it...not even sure if its been out that long ?
Thanks in advance,
Kevin

[CW-2E0UCW]

Only good for DMR simplex and must not be used on DMR repeaters as it not suitable for 2 time slots.

If you are after a cheap DMR radio rather look at something like the TYT MD-380.

[USAFE501]

Hi CW-2E0UCW,
Thanks for reply - just wondered if any good for monitoring DMR users such as Shopwatch etc.
Already have a MD-380 , but the Baofeng is vhf/uhf
Cheers,
Kevin

[CW-2E0UCW]

It's only downfall (from what has been published) is it does not support use on a repeater so everything else should be fine.

[G4RMT]

Until it does - it does seem severely limited in what actual use it really is?

[m0lsx]

With digital, a dongle & freeware beats a transceiver every day. UNLESS you use it to transmit.