Baofeng K5 Plus Tri-Band Police Scanner – Custom Programmed, 128 Channels
Baofeng K5 Plus Tri-Band Police Scanner – Custom Programmed, 128 Channels
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Short answer: this is the widest coverage model in the lineup. Tri-band transmit on VHF, UHF and 1.25M with multi-band reception, 128 channels, and it arrives programmed to your zip code.
Tri-band radio: supports tri-band transmission (UHF, VHF, 1.25M) and multi-band reception (VHF, UHF, FM, Airband, 1.25M, 1M, NOAA), offering expanded coverage across multiple frequencies. FCC ID: 2AJGM-5RM.
Tri-power output: adjustable 10W, 7W and 4W, so you can choose the power level for the situation.
One-key frequency copy: copy frequencies and CTCSS/DCS codes from other radios, which saves time and reduces setup errors.
Dual charging options: 2500mAh rechargeable battery, with both a desktop charger and a Type-C port.
Why this one over the UV-5R
The K5 Plus adds airband and the 1.25M band plus a bigger battery. Worth it if you want airport tower traffic, air attack and medical helicopters during fire season. If you only want local police, fire and EMS, the UV-5R covers that for less.
Please read: this is a two-way radio
The K5 Plus is a transceiver, not a receive-only scanner. We sell it, and programme it, for listening. Listening needs no licence. Transmitting is a different matter — sending on public safety, business or amateur frequencies without the appropriate FCC licence is illegal, and the channels we load are for monitoring only. If you want to transmit legally, look into an amateur radio licence first.
What's in the box
- 1 x Baofeng K5 Plus radio
- 1 x 2500mAh Li-ion battery
- 1 x high-gain antenna
- 1 x 220MHz antenna
- 1 x headset
- 1 x belt clip
- 1 x desktop charger
- 1 x hand strap
- 1 x user manual
Specifications
- Receiver frequency: FM 87.5-108 MHz, AM 108-136 MHz, VHF 136-174 MHz, 220-260 MHz, UHF 350-390 MHz, 400-520 MHz
- Transmission frequency: VHF and UHF
- Power output: 10W / 7W / 4W
- Memory channels: 999
- Channel spacing: 25.0 KHz (wide) / 12.5 KHz (narrow)
- Operating voltage: DC 7.4 V ±10%
- Transmission current: ≤2800mA
- Receive sensitivity: 0.25μV (12dB SINAD)
- Rated audio power output: 1W @ 16 ohms, receive current ≤380mA
- Accessory connection: 2-pin Kenwood jack
- Antenna impedance: 50 ohm
- Dimensions: 5.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 in / 135 x 63 x 41 mm
- Weight: 10.2 oz / 290 g
Not sure what's receivable where you live? Check your zip code free before you order.
How the zip code programming works
How the zip code programming works
After you order, we program this radio by hand to the zip code you're shipping to — loading the local police, fire, EMS, weather, and public safety frequencies available in that area. It arrives channel-ready. No computer, no programming cable, and no CHIRP software.
Need it programmed for a different area? Enter that zip code in the box above the Add to cart button.
Will it work in my area?
Will it work in my area?
Most US counties still run analog on at least some public safety channels, but a growing number have moved to encrypted or digital P25 systems that an analog scanner cannot receive.
Check your zip code before you order and see what's receivable where you live. We'd rather turn down a sale than ship you a radio that can't hear your county.
Is this legal? Do I need a license?
Is this legal? Do I need a license?
Owning and listening to a police scanner is legal in almost every US state, because these are unencrypted public airwaves, and no FCC license is required to listen. A small number of states restrict scanner use inside a moving vehicle or while committing another crime — check your state's rules before mobile use. This is general information, not legal advice.
Note that these radios are two-way transceivers. Transmitting without the appropriate FCC licence is illegal — we programme them for listening.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
Free shipping anywhere in the United States. Each radio is programmed individually after your order comes in, then shipped.
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Programmed To Your Zip Code
Local police, fire, and EMS frequencies loaded before it ships.
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Works Out Of The Box
No computer, no cable, no CHIRP software.
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Free US Shipping
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Free Coverage Check
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Baofeng K5 Plus Tri-Band Police Scanner – Custom Programmed, 128 Channels
Baofeng K5 Plus Tri-Band Police Scanner – Custom Programmed, 128 Channels
Was bought for a mate has tuned in the channel's he needed very happy with the radio many thanks
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The service provided by the seller was very fast and highly recommended.
The only problem I had was having to request a refund and return the product due to Brazilian bureaucracy and lack of communication. Everything is okay with the approval, but the import was not authorized; Brazil is a step backwards. Further and further back.