The uvb5 has a rotary selector knob where the led light is on top of the uvb6, which is the primary distinction between the two models. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie, 5watt, black. The uv b5 uv b6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont forget to click the red button to change the language from chinese to english. The radio looks somewhat boring compared to the uv5r, back to basics if you will.
This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and. This one is the handsdown keeper it is a lot better than my nowgone uv5r. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uvb5 and baofeng uvb6.
The baofeng uvb6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly. The baofeng uvb6 is excellent value and a very popular choice. Portable twoway radio vhfuhf ultracompact dualband transceiver with wide band coverage 20 pages twoway radio baofeng uv3rplus user manual. I prefer the look and feel of the uv82, but i like many features of the b5 such as the ability to have the upper display in channel mode while the lower display is in frequency mode or vice versa or both displays in the same mode. I want to see if there are others scattered around the building. We are targeting this page at the absolute beginner. What we often do when we receive a chinese radio is looking around for a better antenna.
Whats the difference between the baofeng uv3r, uv5r, uv. As far as i know, the uvb5 and uvb6 are the same radio, only the b6 doesnt have the channel selection knob on top it only has the volume control know. So these are currently the frequency ranges that chirp allows you to key in to the spreadsheet memory editor for a baofeng uvb5b6 radio. On the surface, it is your typical dual band 5w chinese ht. Uvb5 uvb6 radio software the baob5 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the uvb5 or the uvb6 radio. Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight for the uvb5 and, perhaps more importantly, 2. 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. Page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. I find the led function pretty useless, and the channel encoder really useful, and thats why i like the uvb5 better.
When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uvb5. The uv5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uvb6 and the uvb5. Im betting they think they just bought some walkietalkies. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. If i had to guess, someone bought something like this 10 pack for emergency communications. I have had five of the uv 5r radios, and i also had the uv b5. Apart from the brand name, the baofeng uvb5 doesnt share anything with its more famous brother, the uv5r. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv b5 and baofeng uvb6.
I wanted to interface my baofeng uvb6 using a k5inz easy digi board from ebay for ptt control. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. There are some trimmed down or missing features on this model compared to the uv5r, such as fewer channel memories, smaller lcd display, and no 2. Programming the radio with the baofeng software is pain free except when you load the software in from the site it is defaulted to chinese.
Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uvb6 and baofeng uvb5. Usb cable battery charger for portable baofeng uvb5 uvb6 twoway radios walkie talkie. Baofeng uvb5 how to program vhfuhf repeaters youtube. Two new radios from baofeng have just arrived today, the uvb5 and the uvb6. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or. The baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 feature a kenwoodstyle 2pin 3. Looking on line, it looks like the main difference is a lamp instead of an encoder knob on the top of the radio. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv5r series radios. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Instead, the b6 has a flashlight function in the form of a little led. Many new ham licensees start with a basic handheld radio. 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.
Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes. 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. When i first spotted the baofeng uvb5 i was slightly more interested than normal. I have a baofeng uv5r and a uvb5, i have both radios programmed exactly the same but the uvb5 will not kick the repeater. This one is the handsdown keeper it is a lot better than my nowgone uv 5r. I did a quick search and didnt seen any posts here about the uvb5, so i would like to introduce what i am calling the best kept secret in chinese. Nski 10pcs air acoustic earpiece headset for baofeng two way radios uv5r uvb6 bf888s uvb6 uvb5 walkie talkies 2pin jack. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. I have had five of the uv5r radios, and i also had the uvb5.
However, even though the b5 has a better front end, im thinking of going with the 5r mainly because of accessories. Here are the links to the radios on the baofeng site. Baob5b6 software software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts radios. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uvb5b6.
Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. A year after that, baofeng now pofung, internationally designed and released their own radios based on the uv5r. When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt.
Basic operation of the baofeng uvb5 hand held dual band radio. The k5inz easy digi boards are very inexpensive interface boards, which are available on ebay. The documentation that comes with the radio is inadequate for beginners, and even for advanced users has several errors and omissions. Uv b5 b6 user faqs and references things to know that arent in the manual keypad layout. Also, there seem to be two models the uvb5 and the uvb6. Especially performance of uv5r stock antenna left a lot to be desired. 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. A walkthrough how to program vhf and uhf repeaters for the baofeng range of radios. The baob5 b6 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.
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. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for. 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. Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5. What caught my eye first was the manual tuning knob at the top of the radio, a great replacement to the flashlight that i think is a good feature but never end up using. Uvb5 b6 user faqs and references things to know that arent in the manual keypad layout. And people are rightthe programming software really is a step up from trying to do it on the radios keypad and lcd menu. 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 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. Baofeng uvb5 uvb6 storing memory channel in 60 seconds.
Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. I kinda liked the no frills design with the rotary encoder on top. Twoway radio baofeng uv3r 20 pages twoway radio baofeng uv3rplus user manual. Baofeng uvb5 faqs nice website that offers some quick answers to common questions.
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