Baofeng UV-5R information (Page 12 of 16)
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Ok. Sent that one back. Had already sent the first one back because the charger gave out the first charge. I’m hoping this third radio will be better.
Edit: after looking at this radio and the battery release latch, I was able to shim the latch with very small pieces of plastic I cut from an old credit card. They are cut to fit beneath the latch to hold the battery more snuggly. This actually eliminated the gap that was previously there. |
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Originally Posted By Rustler:
Apparently I didn't order my UV-5R V2+ radios soon enough. They are locked down to 145-155 and 400-480 freqs. Anyone know how to unlock them? 
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Originally Posted By Jacon:
Chirp will allow you to open up the frequency ranges. Pop the battery off and read what the FCC sticker says Originally Posted By Jacon:
Originally Posted By Rustler:
Apparently I didn't order my UV-5R V2+ radios soon enough. They are locked down to 145-155 and 400-480 freqs. Anyone know how to unlock them? |
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Originally Posted By Jacon:
Chirp will allow you to open up the frequency ranges. Pop the battery off and read what the FCC sticker says Originally Posted By Jacon:
Originally Posted By Rustler:
Apparently I didn't order my UV-5R V2+ radios soon enough. They are locked down to 145-155 and 400-480 freqs. Anyone know how to unlock them? 
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I have a pair coming, prompted by the thread in GD. Been meaning to buy these for a while, as my neighbor has been showing me his setup. Programming should not be an issue, as I went through this type of thing way back when with Motorola's. Pretty sure I'll do the licensing this winter when I have more time.
I do have a question, though. The price is obviously a big selling point for these radios. I understand the FCC inspection/protocol designations/compliance component, as well. Is the ability to expand the available frequencies different than the other higher end dual band radios on the market? Based on the situation presented in the GD thread of the FCC catching up to these radios, I am wondering whether I should think of perhaps buying a few more for the future, if they offer something other than price over other main stream FCC certified units. Pretty sure once I get my license, I will probably install a base in my offroad van, and will want an HT that is perhaps more rugged. Thanks, Craig |
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Originally Posted By mnew007:
Hi guys. Any thoughts on the BF-F8HP? Is it worth the $30 premium over the uv-5rv2? Is it chirp programmable? With Chirp, you download the software profile from your radio. You can then modify the settings in that file, such as expanding the RX and TX frequencies. Then you upload the modified file to your radio. Voila! That's it. Google Chirp and Baofeng and you'll find plenty of examples of this very thing. |
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Studying up for the license is the winter break project for my son & I, and my daughter has expressed interest too. We went ahead and got a 5R. Is it kosher to program it and go through the chirp programming before getting the license, or should we wait until afterwards? |
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Originally Posted By JAD762:
Studying up for the license is the winter break project for my son & I, and my daughter has expressed interest too. We went ahead and got a 5R. Is it kosher to program it and go through the chirp programming before getting the license, or should we wait until afterwards? |
Originally Posted By justsayin:
WHY do celebrities think we care what philosophical or political opinions they have?
We don't pay them for who they really are.....
WHY do celebrities think we care what philosophical or political opinions they have?
We don't pay them for who they really are.....
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Originally Posted By MCSquared:
By all means program your local repeaters and start listening. Just don't his transmit. Originally Posted By MCSquared:
Originally Posted By JAD762:
Studying up for the license is the winter break project for my son & I, and my daughter has expressed interest too. We went ahead and got a 5R. Is it kosher to program it and go through the chirp programming before getting the license, or should we wait until afterwards? |
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Originally Posted By NeverBlue:
Is there any way to listen to the Digital Guard Channel on my UV5R in the Austin area? 2. The UV-5R is analog only. It doesn't support the digital modes like Yaesu's c4fm Fusion, Icom's DSTAR, or Motorola's DMR. |
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Originally Posted By TinLeg:
1. What is the digital guard channel? 2. The UV-5R is analog only. It doesn't support the digital modes like Yaesu's c4fm Fusion, Icom's DSTAR, or Motorola's DMR. Originally Posted By TinLeg:
Originally Posted By NeverBlue:
Is there any way to listen to the Digital Guard Channel on my UV5R in the Austin area? 2. The UV-5R is analog only. It doesn't support the digital modes like Yaesu's c4fm Fusion, Icom's DSTAR, or Motorola's DMR. If you have a SSB Capable SWL receiver you can listen-and decode (almost ALL digital modes) with the free FLDigi Software *Video Tutorial*. This different Video Link shows decoding PSK31 with DigiPan software, Principal is exactly the same (Replace PSK31 with Olivia and Digipan with FLDigi). TecSun 660 or 880 are capable radios so is the CountyComm SSB5 Freqs listed here @TinLeg |
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Originally Posted By JAD762:
I’ve been trying to piddle with Chirp while my son & I study for our exams. But...my computer doesn’t have a com port. It has USB ports. What can I do to use chirp, or am I screwed? 
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Originally Posted By Locke556:
A police state is a pretty sweet deal...
For the police.
A police state is a pretty sweet deal...
For the police.
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The USB port is the com port. You will need to look in settings to see which number the port your program cable is plugged in to then set that number in chirp. Also take the cable that came with the radios and toss it in the trash. Get a genuine FDTI chip equipt cable from Btech. |
When I plug everything in, my computer doesn’t recognize the radio. No ports appear in the drop down menu and when I type it in manually it comes back with an error message. This is the cable I bought - is it the issue?
 
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Originally Posted By JAD762:
When I plug everything in, my computer doesn’t recognize the radio. No ports appear in the drop down menu and when I type it in manually it comes back with an error message. This is the cable I bought - is it the issue? www.amazon.com/dp/B008RZJHJU This is the one you want. It works well with chirp and you don't have to download any backdated drivers. PM me of you still have issues, I don't check them that often but I will get back to you. Edit: it looks like the one you linked is a Chinese knockoff. |
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Pop the little extra coin for the BTech programing cable. It works without fuss. As for the BF-T1 radios. I haven't messed with one but the little nub antennas make me think they won't get long range. For what it's worth you can get the BF-888 that is also UHF only (but with no keypad of any kind, have to program via computer and you get a 16 channel knob on top) that will accept different antennas and they're about 12 dollars a piece. WHen I first say the little T1 it kind of reminded me of the UV-3R radios. |
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Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:
BTECH PC03 FTDI Genuine USB Programming Cable for BTECH, BaoFeng, Kenwood, and AnyTone Radio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUB0ONK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i.voCbSBQHJ71 This is the one you want. It works well with chirp and you don't have to download any backdated drivers. PM me of you still have issues, I don't check them that often but I will get back to you. Edit: it looks like the one you linked is a Chinese knockoff. Originally Posted By FlatlandBusa:
Originally Posted By JAD762:
When I plug everything in, my computer doesn’t recognize the radio. No ports appear in the drop down menu and when I type it in manually it comes back with an error message. This is the cable I bought - is it the issue? www.amazon.com/dp/B008RZJHJU This is the one you want. It works well with chirp and you don't have to download any backdated drivers. PM me of you still have issues, I don't check them that often but I will get back to you. Edit: it looks like the one you linked is a Chinese knockoff. I just ordered the one you linked & it will be here Monday. Thanks everyone for the help. This is all a little alien to me so I’m probably going to be bouncing in and out with a bunch of questions. |
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Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter:
Do any of you guys have a RAM mount for dirtbike/ATV/UTV? If so, what are you using? Mount this to rack This double socket Need one of these Then one of these to hold the radio. I painted them I have a helmet mounted headset coming to experiment with. This headset. |
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Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter:
Do any of you guys have a RAM mount for dirtbike/ATV/UTV? If so, what are you using? Older video. Pretty much what I still use but I figured out an antenna that works on the bikefor me. FWIW a decent antenna on the radio itself probably works just as well.  Motorcycle Ham Radio Setup on my VStrom |
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Sorry I meant finger grip not X Grip. They are different RAM mounts. I couldn't find a way for the Xgrip to hold on to the radio without bushing buttons or interfering with the audio jack on the side. I was able to configure the Finger Grip to work just fine. Finger Grip on Amazon |
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Originally Posted By jeepinbanditrider:
Sorry I meant finger grip not X Grip. They are different RAM mounts. I couldn't find a way for the Xgrip to hold on to the radio without bushing buttons or interfering with the audio jack on the side. I was able to configure the Finger Grip to work just fine. Finger Grip on Amazon |
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Thank you @Jupiter7200 for GREAT thread!
I have both the UV-5R and the GT-3WP. There is a slight difference in the programming on a GT-3WP. I found an easy YouTube tutorial on manually adding channels here: How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC) ETA: Why has this NOT BEEN STICKY'D YET?!!!!!!!! |
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Originally Posted By JAD762:
While I’m ordering stuff, what’s the best antenna for one of these? receiving from a nearby repeater. I did not test any long antennas (Nagoya NA-771, etc) that make this radio less handy. I limited it to more practical antennas. Top of the heap: Nagoya NA-701 https://www.ebay.com/itm/152759561410 This one, the "$3.99 antenna" was very nearly as good, but that was when the NA-701 was about $10 or so. This is still a good antenna, and I have several. I don't know the model number, made by Puxing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/201399595001 Both were better than the stock UV-5R antenna at that time in that I could get several miles farther down the road before the signal became noisy. I understand current UV-5R's have a better antenna now, but these are cheap, free shipping. I have some of each on my several UF-5R's. You can buy repair parts, the jacks for earphone/mic for example, which tend to go bad if you plug in/out with headphones or speaker mics. Don't bother trying to repair. You can't remove and replace these jacks without damaging surface mount equipment around the jacks. Treat these radios, which perform pretty darned good, as you would a Bic pen. Use them until they quit, and toss them, buy another. One acc you really want... the big battery. It is not only 2+ x more operating time, but it makes the radio much, much easier to hold and operate. |
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Originally Posted By Jupiter7200:
I tested a bunch of antennas, actually driving down the road, "Can you hear me now?" style, transmitting and receiving from a nearby repeater. I did not test any long antennas (Nagoya NA-771, etc) that make this radio less handy. I limited it to more practical antennas. Top of the heap: Nagoya NA-701 https://www.ebay.com/itm/152759561410 This one, the "$3.99 antenna" was very nearly as good, but that was when the NA-701 was about $10 or so. This is still a good antenna, and I have several. I don't know the model number, made by Puxing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/201399595001 Both were better than the stock UV-5R antenna at that time in that I could get several miles farther down the road before the signal became noisy. I understand current UV-5R's have a better antenna now, but these are cheap, free shipping. I have some of each on my several UF-5R's. You can buy repair parts, the jacks for earphone/mic for example, which tend to go bad if you plug in/out with headphones or speaker mics. Don't bother trying to repair. You can't remove and replace these jacks without damaging surface mount equipment around the jacks. Treat these radios, which perform pretty darned good, as you would a Bic pen. Use them until they quit, and toss them, buy another. One acc you really want... the big battery. It is not only 2+ x more operating time, but it makes the radio much, much easier to hold and operate. Originally Posted By Jupiter7200:
Originally Posted By JAD762:
While I’m ordering stuff, what’s the best antenna for one of these? receiving from a nearby repeater. I did not test any long antennas (Nagoya NA-771, etc) that make this radio less handy. I limited it to more practical antennas. Top of the heap: Nagoya NA-701 https://www.ebay.com/itm/152759561410 This one, the "$3.99 antenna" was very nearly as good, but that was when the NA-701 was about $10 or so. This is still a good antenna, and I have several. I don't know the model number, made by Puxing. https://www.ebay.com/itm/201399595001 Both were better than the stock UV-5R antenna at that time in that I could get several miles farther down the road before the signal became noisy. I understand current UV-5R's have a better antenna now, but these are cheap, free shipping. I have some of each on my several UF-5R's. You can buy repair parts, the jacks for earphone/mic for example, which tend to go bad if you plug in/out with headphones or speaker mics. Don't bother trying to repair. You can't remove and replace these jacks without damaging surface mount equipment around the jacks. Treat these radios, which perform pretty darned good, as you would a Bic pen. Use them until they quit, and toss them, buy another. One acc you really want... the big battery. It is not only 2+ x more operating time, but it makes the radio much, much easier to hold and operate. The bigger battery is also on my list. 
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JAD762: Some sellers sell the UV-5R with the large battery as standard, you don't even get a small one.
Try holding a UV-5R in one hand, one-handed operation, holding and pressing buttons with your thumb. If you don't drop it, it's a miracle. Now try the same with the large battery... you can easily manipulate the buttons one handed, transmit, etc. Plus a lot longer operating time. |
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Originally Posted By crazy_raccoon:
Anyone try the new BAOFENG GT-3WP? They are also labeled as BAOFENG BF-A58 and I don't seem to remember the others? They seem like sturdy radios from what I've read and seen. I was going to try out the UV-82HP since I have a UV-5R V2+. I'm trying to find a HT that's realistically affordable, bigger than the standard UV-5R (prefer extended battery over all sized radios) and that can with stand some abuse. I have several GT-3WPs. I would not suggest anyone getting them due to the limited (and incompatible) accessories available for them. I kept buying them because ebay sellers drop them used for about $20, and I have enough experience with them to mod and program them. Here are the limiting factors: Batteries - Due to the seal used to protect the battery connections from water, the 3WP uses the BL-9 battery; which can be found on ebay for about $10 each, but there is currently NO extended version of this battery. Waterproofing - While the radio is advertised as IP67/waterproof, this is all done with rubber gaskets. The internals are not actually waterproof. The hole for the mic is undersized to prevent water from entering, but that also makes it difficult for listeners to hear you. The hole should be bored out and made larger after opening the case. Belt clip - The belt clip design is completely different. Instead of an attached clip assembly like the other models, this has an attached nub that sits into a clip that stays on your belt. This makes it easy to remove/reattach the radio (rotate and pull out), but no other models use this design, so good luck finding replacement parts if you break or lose a piece. Earpiece/USB cord connection - This is completely different from other models, instead of having a two-pin plug in design, this has a multi-pin connector, pressed into place and secured with a screw. There are not very many accessories (like different mics, headsets) to be found that use this connection. It is designed this way so there are no holes for water to get in. If i could turn back time, I would buy the 8w radios in the UV-82 design, and simply modd it to be waterproof with Silicon Conformal Coating (which i have done to the GT-3WPs). That way I could use the same accessories available for the UV5R, have waterproofing, enjoy the benefit of the UV-82 ergonomics, all with the increased broadcasting power. If anyone is considering conformal coating their GT-3WP, you will have to unsolder the antenna mount from the circuit board in order to remove the board from the case. Once removed, you can get to the underside to coat it. After coating, you will need to resolder the antenna mount back to the board. I know you asked the question two years ago, but better late than never. |
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I have been informed that unless your UV-5R has been purchased recently, it is illegal to use, according to an FCC
letter from last fall. Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio?!?!?! What you need to know... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6YsjAl7KVo Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio? Part 2 - some clarification (hopefully). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ON7z9nrqew Even if you only transmit within the ham frequencies, it is illegal as this radio exceeds the power limit stated in the FCC grant. In the full power mode it does 4-4.5 watts. Save the battery, toss the radio, and perhaps buy a newer radio the battery will fit, so you can use it as a spare. |
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Originally Posted By Jupiter7200:
I have been informed that unless your UV-5R has been purchased recently, it is illegal to use, according to an FCC letter from last fall. Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio?!?!?! What you need to know... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6YsjAl7KVo Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio? Part 2 - some clarification (hopefully). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ON7z9nrqew Even if you only transmit within the ham frequencies, it is illegal as this radio exceeds the power limit stated in the FCC grant. In the full power mode it does 4-4.5 watts. Save the battery, toss the radio, and perhaps buy a newer radio the battery will fit, so you can use it as a spare. 
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Originally Posted By Jupiter7200:
I have been informed that unless your UV-5R has been purchased recently, it is illegal to use, according to an FCC letter from last fall. Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio?!?!?! What you need to know... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6YsjAl7KVo Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio? Part 2 - some clarification (hopefully). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ON7z9nrqew Even if you only transmit within the ham frequencies, it is illegal as this radio exceeds the power limit stated in the FCC grant. In the full power mode it does 4-4.5 watts. Save the battery, toss the radio, and perhaps buy a newer radio the battery will fit, so you can use it as a spare. 
Wonder what I could get for it 
ETA: OOH, 136-174MHz & 400-520MHz Those good numbers? |
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Originally Posted By Jupiter7200:
I have been informed that unless your UV-5R has been purchased recently, it is illegal to use, according to an FCC letter from last fall. Even if you only transmit within the ham frequencies, it is illegal as this radio exceeds the power limit stated in the FCC grant. In the full power mode it does 4-4.5 watts. Save the battery, toss the radio, and perhaps buy a newer radio the battery will fit, so you can use it as a spare. Personally, I'm keeping my radio, "illegal" or not. If the .gov wants to offer to reimburse me for my purchase, I'd think about trading it in on a newer model. |
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Originally Posted By stinkypol:
Got the whole set up sitting on a shelf, still haven't programmed it yet. Going on a year
Zero confidence in my skills in dealing with the damn thing. Op, thanks a ton for this fantastic information. Txl |
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Originally Posted By Jupiter7200:
I have been informed that unless your UV-5R has been purchased recently, it is illegal to use, according to an FCC letter from last fall. Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio?!?!?! What you need to know... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6YsjAl7KVo Is the FCC banning the Boafeng radio? Part 2 - some clarification (hopefully). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ON7z9nrqew Even if you only transmit within the ham frequencies, it is illegal as this radio exceeds the power limit stated in the FCC grant. In the full power mode it does 4-4.5 watts. Save the battery, toss the radio, and perhaps buy a newer radio the battery will fit, so you can use it as a spare. |
"One day you may find me laying face down in a ditch................but I'll be laying on a pile of empty brass!"