Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. Baofeng uvb5 stepbystep programming guide noji ratzlaff. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the oversize tylenol shape of the uv. Thank you for purchasing uv b5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 series of portable radios notes.
If i were you, id look into getting a b5 instead of a 5r for a starter ht. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv b5 and baofeng uv b6. Baofeng new baofeng uv3r plus dualband display, dual. The manual was no help and the default setting for the software language setting is chinese. View and download baofeng uv b5 user manual online. May 21, 2016 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 audible button. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april.
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. Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. I found that the uvb5 had excellent transmit audio in comparison to the five uv5r radios that i had. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment. Do not operate or charge the transceiver in an inflammable, explosive and banned area gas station, hospital, airport, etc. I ignored others complaints that the knob was fussy or intermittent at times.
Set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 147. Preface thank you for purchasing our amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uv b5. Since i rather have an encoder, i choose the uv b5.
I found that the uv b5 had excellent transmit audio in comparison to the five uv 5r radios that i had. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. Especially performance of uv 5r stock antenna left a lot to be desired. It feels well constructed, and is a comfy handhold. The chinese radio documentation project 4 initial setup. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. What we often do when we receive a chinese radio is looking around for a better antenna. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. If you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival.
Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers. Manually programming the baofeng uv 3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv 3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. Uv b5 users manual dual band, dual display, dual standby priority channel scanning dtmf encoded fm radio builtin emergency alarm noise reduction u v cross band dual watch 1750hz relay forwarding confirmed.
When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing. Press the menu again to lock in your selection if you have voice turned on menu item 14 the radio announce. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states.
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. When i first spotted the baofeng uvb5 i was slightly more interested than normal. Basic operation of the baofeng uvb5 hand held dual band radio. Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie, 5watt, black. Software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts radios. I did not even use it, just turned it on to make sure its not defective. Dec 18, 2012 when i first spotted the baofeng uv b5 i was slightly more interested than normal. 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 9044 times. Also, there seem to be two models the uvb5 and the uvb6. Looking on line, it looks like the main difference is a lamp instead of an encoder knob on the top of the radio. 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. Page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Original user manual for the baofeng uvb5 distributed with the uvb5 transceiver, manual pdf, original.
Having owned a uv5r and a uvb5 myself, the uvb5 is somewhat more durable and has a much better receiver, and the included antenna seems to be far more functional. We have 3 baofeng uvb5 manuals available for free pdf download. Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. The bao b5 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. So far, the baofeng has proven itself to be a decent budget radio. If you want to see manuals from other manufactories you can click on the manufactory menu in the left side. Uvb5 users manual dual band, dual display, dual standby priority channel scanning dtmf encoded fm radio builtin emergency alarm noise reduction u v cross band dual watch 1750hz relay forwarding confirmed. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. I first got the uvb5, as i liked the thought of the rotary knob. I also had to admit or agree that the rotary knob was indeed intermittent at times.
Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv b5 and baofeng uvb6. 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. Page 1 baofeng uvb5 stepbystep programming guide also applies to uvb6 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 147. Thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. I first got the uv b5, as i liked the thought of the rotary knob. Baofeng pofung uvb6 uvb5 faq drivers software accessories uvb5 b6 user manuals original user manual for the baofeng uvb5 distributed with the uvb5 transceiver. The uv5, bff8 i think, and uv3 series radios are known for having lowquality receivers and bad mics. Especially performance of uv5r stock antenna left a lot to be desired. User manual, programming manual baofeng uvb5 user manual 40 pages. I kinda liked the no frills design with the rotary encoder on top.
Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uv5r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Also, there seem to be two models the uv b5 and the uv b6.
I finally downloaded chirp and watched a youtube video and was able to program the radio. 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. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uvb5. Baofeng baofeng uv200 mark ii 6174400470mhz dual band. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. Fcc id zp5uvb5 zp5 uvb5 walkie talkie manufactured by fujian nan an baofeng electronics co. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie, 5watt, black set up a giveaway theres a problem loading this menu right now. Batteries america batteries for your portable power requirements. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. All the big 3 have different manual programming menus that some of us are use to. Manual pdf original original user manual for the baofeng uvb6 distributed with the uvb6 transceiver scanned by will coleman kf7ssf. User manual of the baofeng uvb5 dual band twoway radio. Emergency alarm function baofeng new uv b5 99 channels dual band radio vhf 6174 mhz radio uhf 400470mhz dual vhf uhf 1. Do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable.
The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio. Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the powervolume knob all the way counterclockwise. Do not transmit the transceiver in the government administrated area without permission. 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 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 20 newest dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie, 5.
Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie. The supplied dual band antenna is adequate for the job, but results can be improved by swapping this out, or connecting to car loft rooftop antenna. About baofeng uv5r models the resource is currently listed in in a single category. He highlights the basic functions of the baofeng uv5ra and how to get set up for monitoring your local frequencies.
Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng pofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts radios. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Were very grateful to steve m6ueh for putting together the following guide on how to get started with the popular baofeng uv5r handheld radio hopefully this will be of great help to firsttime users of this powerful, lowpriced amateur radio handheld. Baofeng uvb5 user manual free download as pdf file. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. Oct 14, 2017 disini saya menjelaskan cara setting manual untuk frequensy repeater bukan point to point ptp yang di butuhkan untuk setting frequensy repeater adalah. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april.
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