Reddit reviews BaoFeng, BTECH BL-5L 3800mAh Li-ion Battery Pack, High Capacity Extended Battery for UV-5X3, BF-F8HP, and UV-5R Radios (BL-5 BaoFeng Battery Series)
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Genuine OEM BTECH (BaoFeng) BL-5L (BL-5 Series Li-ion Battery). Ensure BaofengTech is your selected distributor to guarantee accuracy in receiving what is described, genuine batteries include battery protections that protect your battery from over-charging, over-heating, short circuiting, and more. The BL-5L is a great tactical addition for your ham radio go kit.Extended Long Life replacement battery for the UV-5R and BF-F8HP Series BaoFeng Radios. The BTECH BL-5L is an essential accessory to prolong the battery life compared the stock BaoFeng BF-F8HP battery or UV5R battery.The BTECH BL-5L Baofeng battery pack, more then doubles the battery life of your UV-5R series radio, when compared to the stock BL-5 Battery. Average users can will be able to go 2 days without a charge; while light users can go a whole week without needing to charge your battery.Not only does the BL-5L extend the battery life of your radio; but it also adds 1.5" of length and 3 additional ounces when compared to the UV-5R with a stock BL-5 battery. This allows for a more solid feel in the hand when compared to using your radio with the stock BL-5 battery.Pair with the BTECH BT1013 USB Charge cable for easy charging: www.amazon.com/dp/B07VYV9XGJ -- External Quick Charge Port, the BL-5L adds an external 7.4V charging port to allow the battery to charge without requiring the use of a CH-5 charging base.
Some ideas here:
A better whip antenna (others had some suggestions).
Magnetic mount antenna for the vehicle. MFJ-1721 or 1729 are cheap options. Diamond or Comet for higher quality. The Baofeng uses a SMA-male antenna connector so you'll need a SMA-female to BNC-female or SMA-female to SO-239 "pigtail" adapter cable. I don't recommend using a rigid adapter because the antenna cable can put mechanical stress on the radio's connector.
DBJ-2 antenna, a nice portable option for stationary use. Throw that in a tree and you'll get much improved range.
A speaker mic, then he can mount the radio at a fixed position in the vehicle. Makes it easier to use while driving.
Programming cable — makes it much easier to manage the list of stored frequencies and repeaters.
Extended battery — in addition to the increased runtime, this makes the radio fit my large hands better
Battery eliminator — powers the radio from a vehicle.
AA battery holder — replaces the rechargeable battery pack.
Some kind of bag or case to hold everything.