Baofeng uvb6 issue with chirp, but connects fine to. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. Baofeng uvb6 issue with chirp, but connects fine to baofeng. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. More than just a change of case, the uv6r is equipped with the new firmware hdbf230, it is also more sensitive than the uv.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r a special thanks to all contributors to this site. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Nski 10pcs air acoustic earpiece headset for baofeng two way radios uv5r uvb6 bf888s uvb6 uvb5 walkie talkies 2pin jack.
Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Heres how to program gb3da into the baofeng uvb6 from the radio. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. With 99 channel capacity and up to 10 hours of battery life, the uv b6 is a good option for hams who want a more solid, durable ht at a very low cost. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham.
Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. I can hit and transmit on my small town repeater from about 15 miles out on the 220, hit a 440 repeater about 25 miles out with some noise, but still understandable quality. Before the radio will use these frequencies, the band limits have to be expanded to include these frequencies, so the vhf band limits were also expanded to cover 128270 mhz. I tried to use baofengs own software with my uvb6 but even that wouldnt work.
Baob5 b6 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng pofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts radios. Baofeng uv5r yahoo group not to be confused with the other one, this uv5r group has a hyphen. The baofeng uvprog is a usb programming cable for the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison.
Baofeng uvb6 pc programming software in summary, were impressed with this little radio. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Apr 20, 20 two new radios from baofeng have just arrived today, the uv b5 and the uv b6. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. The uv 5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uv b6 and the uv b5. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Baofeng uvb5 faqs nice website that offers some quick answers to common questions. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Many owners of the uv82 had to fix the poorly constructed charger before they could use the radio. I never got used to the system of pressing up and down buttons for changing frequencies or channels, and this model promised to address this issue. I have had five of the uv5r series, all but two were different versions of the base. Yeah the uv b56s with 27 menus dont work with current chirp at the moment.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes. It receives and transmits well enough for a cheap mobile. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Because this model is build around uv5r hard and software, it behaves the same and shares notorious uv5r flaws. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver.
Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r cable and baofeng uv5r accessories. Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie. And people are rightthe programming software really is a step up from trying to do it on the radios keypad and lcd menu. Btech, baofeng, kenwood, yaesu, icom, motorola latest baofeng uv 5r series. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. Works with baofeng uv 5r, uv 82, uv b6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. By the way, there is a uv3r group and also a baofeng uv5r group.
The baofeng uvb6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly. Yeah the uvb56s with 27 menus dont work with current chirp at the moment. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The 5r does not have a single problem other than the reception issue they all have, when i take the b5 out of narrow band mode and place it into wide band it will hit the repeater. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv 5r cable and baofeng uv 5r accessories. The back of the 232 has a socket that i can plug the btech aprs cable into, but the label states that it is only for rx. The original baofeng software accepts any freq in this range cause ive edited the i. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio. The baob5 b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Pull in and save the current configuration from your radio radio download from radio from the menu at the top of the page chirp should detect the radio. Dec 18, 2012 when i first spotted the baofeng uv b5 i was slightly more interested than normal. The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. As far as chirp not working with the driver that you downloaded from the baofeng website, you didnt provide much useful information that could be used to help you with.
I wish that baofeng had written their software this way for their other radios. Baofeng uv5r and aea pk232 tnc help i recently bought a pk232 packet radio tnc and was hoping to use it with my uv5r. The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but don t forget to click. Baofeng uv 5r and aea pk232 tnc help i recently bought a pk232 packet radio tnc and was hoping to use it with my uv 5r.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The new walkietalkie baofeng uv6r is the new improved version of the famous uv5r. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv 5r series radios. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
So these are currently the frequency ranges that chirp allows you to key in to the spreadsheet memory editor for a baofeng uv b5 b6 radio. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. With 99 channel capacity and up to 10 hours of battery life, the uvb6 is a good option for hams who want a more solid, durable ht at a very low cost. I have a baofeng uv5r and a uvb5, i have both radios programmed exactly the same but the uvb5 will not kick the repeater. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april.
I tried to use baofeng s own software with my uv b6 but even that wouldnt work. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv5r series radios. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur.
You may also want to set the power to high 5 watts. Im not entirely sure if they are the newer radios or older ones. The baofeng uv b6 comes with one of the best stock antennas rubber ducks for the ham users out there. Two new radios from baofeng have just arrived today, the uvb5 and the uvb6. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r radio usb. It covers transmission and reception from 6 to 174mhz vhf and 400 to 520mhz uhf with 5 watts real in vhf and uhf on the amateur radio bands 144 430mhz. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. In this video, we unbox the latest baofeng, run through some of the functions and give it a try.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Uv3r community yahoo group baofeng uv3r yahoo group this private uv3r group has a hyphen in the name and over 4,000 members. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Baofeng uvb5 uvb6 storing memory channel in 60 seconds. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uvb5 v1. It can fit 99% baofeng radios except uv3r, u3 model. We take a look at the baofeng uvb6 handheld amateur radio. May 24, 20 i have a baofeng uv 5r and a uv b5, i have both radios programmed exactly the same but the uv b5 will not kick the repeater. How can the chirp accept freq programming in this ranges like the original baofeng software. Latest baofeng uv5r series baofeng radio baofeng tech.
This cable cannot be used for baofeng uv3r, u3 model. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio.
This is a very short video aimed at showing how to save simplex channels onto the uvb5 or b6. I kinda liked the no frills design with the rotary encoder on top. What frequencies do you need to program into your emergency radio duration. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. The uv5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uvb6 and the uvb5. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. John k3nxu uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5.
The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. The baofeng uv b6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly. May 11, 2017 what frequencies do you need to program into your emergency radio duration. Baob5b6 software software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng pofung uvb6 uvb5 faq drivers software accessories. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings. Aug 22, 20 we take a look at the baofeng uv b6 handheld amateur radio.
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