Baofeng
Baofeng DM-32
78Very Good
Ten watts, DMR, APRS, and AES256 encryption under sixty-five dollars makes the DM-32 hard to dismiss outright.
Value
95
Features
68
Beginner
46
Portability
52
VHFUHFDMRAPRSGPS
10.00W
TX Power
4000
Channels
★★★★☆4.2(172 reviews)
5 star
66%
4 star
16%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
10%
Overview
The Baofeng DM-32 is aimed squarely at Technician and General class operators who want a foothold in DMR without committing to a triple-digit price tag. It sits in the crowded budget digital handheld segment, but the feature list punches above what most competitors offer at this price point.
At 10W output across VHF and UHF, the RF performance is respectable for a handheld. The 4,000-channel memory accommodates serious codeplug builds, and the inclusion of GPS-driven APRS reporting alongside AES128 and AES256 digital encryption are genuinely uncommon at this price. Features score well for the category, which reflects how much Baofeng has packed in relative to cost. Value scores strong for similar reasons.
Without confirmed water resistance, this is a fair-weather or shack-adjacent radio, not a trail or field day workhorse. Beginners may find the DMR configuration curve steep without prior codeplug experience. Operators who want a capable DMR or APRS experimenter on a tight budget will get real mileage here; those needing durability or polished out-of-box usability should look higher up the shelf.
Specifications
| Price | $59.99 |
| TX Power (High) | 10.00W |
| Memory Channels | 4000 |
| FCC ID | 2AJGM-DM32UV |
| FCC Grant Date | 2025-04-25 |
| Color | Black |
| Frequency Range | 136-174MHZ, 400-406MHZ, 406.1-470MHZ |
| Special Feature | Long Range |
| Compatible Devices | Two-way radios (digital and analog), compatible accessories |
| Included Components | JIQI |
| Number of Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Tuner Type | HF |
| Model Number | DM-32 |
| Built-In Media | JIQI |
| Additional Features | Long Range |
| Connectivity Protocol | DMR, Analog |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06978269220054 |
Key Features
- Dual-band VHF/UHF coverage with 10W max output and three-level power switching
- DMR Tier II digital mode plus analog operation on the same hardware
- 4,000 channel memory supports large, complex DMR codeplugs
- Integrated GPS with APRS position reporting transmitted directly from the radio
- Digital encryption support includes ARC4, AES128, and AES256 cipher options
- Short message, call recording, and emergency alarm functions built into firmware
- Not water resistant; unsuitable for use in rain or high-humidity field conditions
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What Customers Say
★★★★★Great Radio
Great radio for the price, has lots of good features. Great construction. Easy to program via the Baofeng CPS and has adequate battery life.
Zyferr·Mar 25, 2026·Verified Purchase
★★★★★well built capable analog, DMR Radio with lots of options for use.
Very nice quality radio I use this radio with a hotspot and have had only good reports on audio quality already had a codeplug made up just loaded with CPS and ready to talk, DMR, GMRS,POLICE,FIRE,HAM,LOCAL REPEATERS,MARINE, Radio is very capable and powerfull this is my fourth model of this radio c...
Redman·Mar 2, 2026·Verified Purchase
★★★★☆Has it's issues, but decent
Good radio, but has some issues. Programming software is not great. I found exporting to .csv and editing in OpenOffice Calc or Excel makes it much easier. Chirp is not an option with DMR radios. There's a bug in scan lists. You have to go into the radio to enable it in each channel. The CPS doesn't...
Chest Rockwell·Sep 21, 2025·Verified Purchase