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Baofeng RD-5R - What version of the open firmware do I use

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I downloaded the ZIP file and it has 3 versions of the firmware

Open RD5R.SGL

Open RD5R_JA.SGL

Open RD5R2.SGL

For use in the U.S., which version should I load ?

And what are the other versions for, what capabilities does it add ?

Also, I read that there is supposed to be a language file that you load separately, that gives voice prompts for each menu item, but I can't find that file.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks

Bill
 
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