I'm glad to hear I wasn't missing something, then. I was looking at the specs and becoming more and more confused about why i couldnt find any difference
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I'm glad to hear I wasn't missing something, then. I was looking at the specs and becoming more and more confused about why i couldnt find any difference
I'm glad to hear I wasn't missing something, then. I was looking at the specs and becoming more and more confused about why i couldnt find any difference
Those crazy Chinese are dangling shiny things in front of us expecting us to pay more.
dwarven1
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It works, too, on most people.
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Before paying for an upgraded manual at niftyaccessories folks might want to check
Baofeng UV5R Baofeng UV-5R
The site is posted earlier in the thread but just wanted to let everyone know that the improved/annotated manual there is really quite helpful. I made my own quick reference card rather than pay for another.
There is also a quick ref card for the uv-3r here: Baofeng UV-3R Quick Pocket Reference Guide
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Baofeng UV5R Baofeng UV-5R
The site is posted earlier in the thread but just wanted to let everyone know that the improved/annotated manual there is really quite helpful. I made my own quick reference card rather than pay for another.
There is also a quick ref card for the uv-3r here: Baofeng UV-3R Quick Pocket Reference Guide
You need to join to download.
I think it would depend the most on how he handles modern high tech stuff. All of the menus and such are worlds different from the simple vacuum tube gear of yesteryear. If he's still a techy, go for it.
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If he's comfortable with a computer I would say go for it. The menus on the radio can be a PITA, but if you buy the usb cable and and download chirp it's a breeze to program the radio.
I would say no. I would check out an FT-60. The menu system is a little more intuitive but there is still a lot going on with that radio. Nothing nowadays will compare to what he used to run.
It would be fine if you program it for him.
neum69
NES Member
Reading comments here as well as elsewhere I went with the new model, the UV-B5. Couldn't find it in stock anywhere in the US though, so I ordered it from amazon with shipping from China. ETA is JULY 1! egad. It's gonna be a long wait to take advantage of my new license. [sad2] ![[banghead]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/045.gif "Bang Head [banghead]")
Reading comments here as well as elsewhere I went with the new model, the UV-B5. Couldn't find it in stock anywhere in the US though, so I ordered it from amazon with shipping from China. ETA is JULY 1! egad. It's gonna be a long wait to take advantage of my new license. [sad2]
Mine took 17 days from china, and oddly came via Switzerland.
Guys these are on amazon, just do a search. $38.48. Amazon.com: BaoFeng UV-5R 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band DTMF CTCSS DCS FM Ham Two Way Radio: Car Electronics
I'm planning on taking the tech test on the 15th in East Greenbush NY, hour drive. Can't wait.
I'm planning on taking the tech test on the 15th in East Greenbush NY, hour drive. Can't wait.
namedpipes
NES Member
Mine just arrived. Presently trying to figure out how to translate from Radio-Reference to Chirp.
So for instance, RR lists this repeater:
146.65500 146.05500 74.4 PL 74.4 PL N1ZUZ Clinton UHF repeater Worcester
NERepeaters shows the same repeater as:
Clinton, MA 146.655 74.4 N1ZUZ 74.4
Question is, how to translate from RR or NERepeaters to Chirp...
This is my current WAG:
146.655, CLINTON, (None) 74.4 74.4 023 023 NN Tone->Tone (None) 0.6 FM High
Sooo...?
So for instance, RR lists this repeater:
146.65500 146.05500 74.4 PL 74.4 PL N1ZUZ Clinton UHF repeater Worcester
NERepeaters shows the same repeater as:
Clinton, MA 146.655 74.4 N1ZUZ 74.4
Question is, how to translate from RR or NERepeaters to Chirp...
This is my current WAG:
146.655, CLINTON, (None) 74.4 74.4 023 023 NN Tone->Tone (None) 0.6 FM High
Sooo...?
Tone shouldnt be (None) if the repater has a PL tone, 74.4, then tone mode needs to read "TONE"
If you are using chirp you can just import therepaearer from repeater book and you won't have to enter the data, you can copy from the list and paste it to the settings for your radio.
namedpipes
NES Member
I think that is a premium (paid) feature. I'm trying to sneak this radio stuff past my wife. For some reason she thinks I spend too much money on hobbies...
lancecolonel
NES Member
i got the free version of chirp and the option to import from repeater book is there. you can also import NOAA channels, FMRS/GRS channels, marine channels and others. one thing i did find out (the hard way) is that you have to open chirp, connect the radio and download the channel list from the radio. not sure why but downloading and subsequently editing the list that was in the radio was the only way to upload the list you want. my radio has the 297 firmware version and i have the version of chirp from about a month ago (not a daily build version). hope this helps.
Same here, running the free version, and yes I also had to download before I could edit.
namedpipes
NES Member
Success. It was a combination of that "Tone" dropdown, realizing the ToneSql means Tone Squelch and learning about the Duplex -, + setting. I made my first two-way conversation this afternoon. Thanks!
cockpitbob
NES Member
Was that you on the Topsfield repeater that I gave a signal report to?
namedpipes
NES Member
No, it was over the W1BOS repeater in Boston. I set myself up for success by prior arranging another ham to be listening
It still counts!
It still counts!
I just ordered a pair of these radios, they should be here Wednesday. I'll go for my Tech License in the near future, in the mean time, I'll be using them with my family when we camp, hike, etc. or if there's an emergency.
namedpipes
NES Member
The Baofeng can talk FRS and GMRS frequencies, which you don't need a license to use (if that is a worry for you)
Chirp can import them.
*** ETA But turns out is not certified (and is therefore illegal) on FRS and GMRS.
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So, should we be ignoring the UV-5R and go with the UV-B5 instead? Is it stronger? Simpler? More reliable? Better in what way? Is it worse in any way? More expensive?
Who has seen both, to comment intelligibly? Thanks.
Twigg
NES Member
What is the deal with CHIRP ? I've downloaded it, but try as I might, I uploaded several repeaters from "repeater book" The software said it was "Cloning" to my radio but there's nothing there.
I'm sitting here slowly going out of my mind.![[frown]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/003.gif "Frown [frown]")
I'm sitting here slowly going out of my mind.
namedpipes
NES Member
What is the deal with CHIRP ? I've downloaded it, but try as I might, I uploaded several repeaters from "repeater book" The software said it was "Cloning" to my radio but there's nothing there.
I'm sitting here slowly going out of my mind.
I had problems at first. Set compatibility mode for xp service pack 3 and run with admin privs.
Regardless it seems to forget certain settings such as tone squelch and duplex...
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The B5 feels better in your hand and has a rotary knob to change presets, but I found 2 features that i the 5R has over it. 1st the B5 has less presets (99 vs 128). 2nd the B5 doesn't support split offset so you can't use it for duplex satellite work.
The B6 is just like the B5 with with a flashlight from the 5R instead of the tuning knob.
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namedpipes
NES Member
I just paid like $38 for my new 5R, which is only the cost of a couple boxes of ammo. Picking the "wrong" radio does not have life altering consequences.
Buy what's handy! I am curious if the accessories will interoperate (at least with other Baofeng radios - they can bump the purchase up to the $100 range quickly)
Yes, but i screwed up and do have the B5. The B6 has the flashlight like the 5R.
