WRXB215 Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 There are two battery eliminators on Amazon for the UV-5R: 7.4V 12V Both descriptions indicate they are compatible with the UV-5R but my manual only indicates 7.4V. Can I use the 12V with my UV-5R GMRS and if so, is there any advantage to it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Borage257 Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 I think the 12v refers to the input voltage. I made my own as some of these eliminators don’t provide enough current for transmitting. Check my post history, I think it’s in there somewhere. WRXB215 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRYS709 Posted October 4, 2023 Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 I purchased from Amazon the one you linked as 7.4V just over 5 years ago to use my Baofeng Tri-Bander UV-5x3 in the shack with my 12 volt power supply and external antenna. The difference in voltages: None. It is 12v input and 7.4v output. WRXB215 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WRXB215 Posted October 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2023 Thanks for the feedback. I also just noticed that they both say Model:BL-5. The $6.96 one is sold by Wirecom and the $9.99 one is sold by Abbree. I believe you are both correct, 12 in, 7.4 out. Just labeled different and cost different depending on who you buy from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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There are two battery eliminators on Amazon for the UV-5R:
7.4V
12V
Both descriptions indicate they are compatible with the UV-5R but my manual only indicates 7.4V.
Can I use the 12V with my UV-5R GMRS and if so, is there any advantage to it?
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