If anyone is having a problem reading a radio go to. It seems most of the time the problem is the drivers for the programming cable. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the. Baofeng uv5r suffers poor receiver sensitivity and its more than one unit. It is for this reason, that i dont recommended using the a chirp stable build with any baofengpofung radios. Baofeng technology produces inexpensive amateur radios. How to combine files into a pdf adobe acrobat dc tutorials.
However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. In this video, titled extreme testing the baofeng uv5r, k5clc chris, did some very extreme testing of a baofeng uv5r, including setting it on fire. About baofeng uv5r models the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The fm radio function, led flashlight and built in vfo mode make it stands out from other dmrs. Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. On a side note, chris is now also selling ham equipment via ebay.
Setting up and programming your uv5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Q why cant i seem to get the channel spacing right for a certain frequency range. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r plus and baofeng uv5r 8w. Unfortunately, the chirp stable builds do not have this same protection. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Grab it here baofeng uv5r dual band background i have worked in all sorts of places around the world.
Setting up and programming your uv 5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Baeofang technologies produces radios that are some of the least expensive on the market. This intuitive radio will help you deliver secure, instant, and reliable communications with. It appears to include a dropin ac charger with plugs for both american and european outlets. I just get my ticket and all the specs look the same to me. When my uv5r came in, i put it on my lab sig gen and. Now, for some reason, the light on the base that used to flash redgreen when nothing was connected, is now solid red all the time. Soda pdf merge tool allows you to combine two or more documents into a single pdf file for free. All about circuits purchased a radio to take apart and look inside. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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During a discussion with a local group about essential items, one thing kept coming up. Founded in 1993, we now have over employees and operate two manufacturing plants. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Home ham baofeng radios txrx digital data using the uv5r. Chris gonyea amateur radio march 28, 2015 june, 2019 4 minutes. Pdf merge combinejoin pdf files online for free soda pdf. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks. Baofeng uv 5r programming vip software guide john leahy optional features be advised that this is a work in progress and is intended for u.
I just got a uv82 yesterday and without thinking, i set it in my uv5r charging base. Baofengtech provides support for your product in many ways. A wealth of article, faq, drivers, software, advice. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Any other use may require adjustments based on your needs and or restrictions. Baofeng uv5ra quick start guide page 2 of 8 2015 by r if displayed reverse function enabled n if displayed narrowband enabled.
Baofeng is committed to offering efficient service and. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Hed mentioned that baofeng creates some model names specific to some retailers, so i think theres likely a lot of commonality behind the scenes. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. A with the uv5r the channel spacing is set for a certain vfo.
Your baofeng radio and accessories have a 1 year warranty from date of purchase. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday feb 6 2015, and till today baofeng uv5r models has been followed for a total of 9026 times. The latest chirp daily build will check to see if an incompatible image is being uploaded into a uv5r or variant radio and it will abort the upload if it is. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Programming the baofeng uv5r programming the baofeng uv5r. The accessories do not interchange, and the b5 is the future, so if you dont already have a 5r, get the b5. Fill out the form on this page to request a baofeng radio warranty repair request. Features 128 channels dual band 6174mhz vhf frequencies 400520mhz uhf frequencies repeater capable 4w1w transmit power liion battery pack fm radio emergency alarm channel scan skip channel dual watch busy channel lockout call tone ctcss manual input backlit lcd display poweron display message battery meter low battery alert power saver timeout timer vox. I suggest that anyone having any version of the baofeng uv5r join the baofeng uv5r news group. Therefore, i decided to order the same model, a baofeng uv5r, which is pictured here. Baofeng uv5r suffers poor receiver sensitivity and its.
How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for. This webapp provides a simple way to merge pdf files. Can anyone give me their realworld opinion on whether this is good first radio for a begginer me. Chris nh7qh at hawaii radio sales sent me the following about the new baofeng uv5r. Information for those who would like to use a baofeng transceiver with tncx or tncpi while these directions picture the tncx, the same approach can be taken with the tncpi the baofeng uv5r and similar radios are extremely inexpensive dual band 2m70cm. Hopefully this will be useful to many first time baofeng uv5r owners.
A friend then showed me his little baofeng uv5r handheld radio, sat me down and started explaining why it was a wonderful bugout radio. Most issues with the uv5r are operator issues or the result of getting a fake radio. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Sticked with classical design of the 5r family, this time rd5r is a true dual band dual time slot dmr. Baofeng uv5r programming vip software guide john leahy optional features be advised that this is a work in progress and is intended for u. This past week, i purchased my first ham radio in 20 years.
This is a compilation of common questions asked on this blog or by email. The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Often ive found myself as part of an ad hoc team or needing to work and communicate with other teams or organizations. Enter the baofeng uv5r the entry level radio everyone can afford and every family should have. Latest baofeng uv5r series baofeng radio baofeng tech. Txrx digital data using the uv5r tuesday, 19 february 20 06. Baofeng uv5r battery pin problem causing radio not to work duration. Just got this email looks like it is a tyt thf8 same marks and all mono band, already fcc approved since a tyt.