The sale of Baofeng UV-5R is prohibited in Germany

Baofeng UV-5R radio stations are popular among radio amateurs and professional users due to their affordable price and wide range of functions. However, in Germany, the sale of these transmitters was banned due to concerns, that they are used for illegal communications. Nemecká Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, telecommunications, Post und Eisenbahnen banned import and sale Baofeng UV-5R. The reason is, among other things, that the radio station did not meet the EN standards 62209-2:2010 to IN 60950-1:2006-1.

According to the German authorities, the sale and holding of radio stations, which have a transmission power of more than 0,5 wattu, prohibited without license. Baofeng UV-5R has power 4 watty, which is considered illegal in Germany. Mask, these transmitters also have shortcomings in relation to safety regulations and are not CE certified. In case, that you are interested in using it, we recommend that you become well informed about the applicable legislation and obtain the appropriate permission or license for its use.

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