UV5r real world power consumption

[Binnie]

I've just received mine,

programmed it for my works licenced UHF frequencies and now using it as my work radio for testing.

also dicovered a ham repeater in my area that i can receive, not going to actually use it but handy to have saved in the memory.

one great thing about the radio is that i can have the Fm radio staions playing and it cuts out if i receive any calls at work.

Performance is almost identical to my works Motorolla CP040 radios.

the radio is in use daily as of today so will keep you guys posted on battery life.