I have had five of the uv5r radios, and i also had the uvb5. The uv5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uvb6 and the uvb5. The documentation that comes with the radio is inadequate for beginners, and even for advanced users has several errors and omissions. Uvb5 uvb6 radio software the baob5 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the uvb5 or the uvb6 radio. Looking on line, it looks like the main difference is a lamp instead of an encoder knob on the top of the radio. Uv b5 b6 user faqs and references things to know that arent in the manual keypad layout. When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the. Here are the links to the radios on the baofeng site. However, even though the b5 has a better front end, im thinking of going with the 5r mainly because of accessories.
Twoway radio baofeng uv3r 20 pages twoway radio baofeng uv3rplus user manual. This one is the handsdown keeper it is a lot better than my nowgone uv5r. 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. Portable twoway radio vhfuhf ultracompact dualband transceiver with wide band coverage 20 pages twoway radio baofeng uv3rplus user manual. Nski 10pcs air acoustic earpiece headset for baofeng two way radios uv5r uvb6 bf888s uvb6 uvb5 walkie talkies 2pin jack. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uvb5. Baob5b6 software software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts radios. A year after that, baofeng now pofung, internationally designed and released their own radios based on the uv5r. 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. Baofeng uvb5 faqs nice website that offers some quick answers to common questions. I have a baofeng uv5r and a uvb5, i have both radios programmed exactly the same but the uvb5 will not kick the repeater. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes.
Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. The baofeng uvb6 is excellent value and a very popular choice. We are targeting this page at the absolute beginner. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or. 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. I find the led function pretty useless, and the channel encoder really useful, and thats why i like the uvb5 better. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and. I kinda liked the no frills design with the rotary encoder on top.
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. 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. Also, there seem to be two models the uvb5 and the uvb6. I want to see if there are others scattered around the building. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uvb5 and baofeng uvb6. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Baofeng uvb5 how to program vhfuhf repeaters youtube. Apart from the brand name, the baofeng uvb5 doesnt share anything with its more famous brother, the uv5r. And people are rightthe programming software really is a step up from trying to do it on the radios keypad and lcd menu. 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. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. Im betting they think they just bought some walkietalkies. When i first spotted the baofeng uvb5 i was slightly more interested than normal.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios. Usb cable battery charger for portable baofeng uvb5 uvb6 twoway radios walkie talkie. 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. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. 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. I wanted to interface my baofeng uvb6 using a k5inz easy digi board from ebay for ptt control. Page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. What we often do when we receive a chinese radio is looking around for a better antenna. Basic operation of the baofeng uvb5 hand held dual band radio. The baofeng uvb6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly. Especially performance of uv5r stock antenna left a lot to be desired.
The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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. Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight for the uvb5 and, perhaps more importantly, 2. Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie, 5watt, black. 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. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uvb6 and baofeng uvb5. 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. 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. Instead, the b6 has a flashlight function in the form of a little led. 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. A walkthrough how to program vhf and uhf repeaters for the baofeng range of radios. So these are currently the frequency ranges that chirp allows you to key in to the spreadsheet memory editor for a baofeng uvb5b6 radio. 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. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success.
Baofeng uvb5 uvb6 storing memory channel in 60 seconds. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv5r series radios. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers.
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. The radio looks somewhat boring compared to the uv5r, back to basics if you will. I have had five of the uv 5r radios, and i also had the uv b5. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for. 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. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv b5 and baofeng uvb6. Uvb5 b6 user faqs and references things to know that arent in the manual keypad layout. 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. 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. Two new radios from baofeng have just arrived today, the uvb5 and the uvb6. If i had to guess, someone bought something like this 10 pack for emergency communications. The baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 feature a kenwoodstyle 2pin 3. Whats the difference between the baofeng uv3r, uv5r, uv.
We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. This one is the handsdown keeper it is a lot better than my nowgone uv 5r. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. The k5inz easy digi boards are very inexpensive interface boards, which are available on ebay.