BAOFENG UV-25 - Chirp Programming Followed With A First QSO/Test

Another parcel arrived with a cool new budget radio to test out and have some fun with.
This time it's another Ali Express bargain the BAOFENG UV-25.
The radio is listed as Military standard and for a cheap budget price it is super cool and ticks the boxes as it looks good, feels solid and is constructed to extreme toughness reminding me of old school radios from the 80s.
in short, first looks. I like it.