Baofeng UV-5R

[xerxes7]

Cable

The program cable which came with the old Quansheng TG-25AT works with the Baofeng UV-5R. In fact, I think a lot of the 3.5/2.5 cables are the same - I'm surmising.

 

[62Truck]

So will the two prong kenwood programming cables.

 

[joetnymedic]

I just purchased 2 UV-5R's from Lentini Communications in Berlin, CT I already have a couple of TYT's also. for the most part, I use the radios as additional scanners I do use at low power once in a blue moon on FRS, but like I said that is very rare. I am pretty pleased with both the TYT's as well as the Beofengs and face it for the price, you can't be beat. I actually told a few friends in media about them as well as a few friends who work both EMS as well as security. I did notice the difference in the antenna connector, what type of connector is this on the Beofeng as I want to purchase something better as I usually put something other than stock on the radio as I think stock antennas are set to pull the bare minimal signal wise. Oh and a message to the poster who was also using the radio as a scanner, make sure you have the correct PL or DPL(DCS) programmed in, otherwise you can be dead on the freq. but not hear a thing.

Joe

 

[Phreakin318]

I just purchased 2 UV-5R's from Lentini Communications in Berlin, CT I already have a couple of TYT's also. for the most part, I use the radios as additional scanners I do use at low power once in a blue moon on FRS, but like I said that is very rare. I am pretty pleased with both the TYT's as well as the Beofengs and face it for the price, you can't be beat. I actually told a few friends in media about them as well as a few friends who work both EMS as well as security. I did notice the difference in the antenna connector, what type of connector is this on the Beofeng as I want to purchase something better as I usually put something other than stock on the radio as I think stock antennas are set to pull the bare minimal signal wise. Oh and a message to the poster who was also using the radio as a scanner, make sure you have the correct PL or DPL(DCS) programmed in, otherwise you can be dead on the freq. but not hear a thing.

Joe

they do have better antennas for the baofengs search ebay for baofeng or actually i think they have some on amazon.com or google baofeng antenna connectors and that will give you the info you need to know. i believe this is w hat your looking for Silver SMA to BNC Antenna Adapter for BaoFeng UV-3R UV-100 UV-200 radio | eBay

 

[gewecke]

I just can't wrap my head around buying one of those toys, lol! My boss even has one of the bfang things, but cheap or not it's gotta be milspec before I buy one.


73,
n9zas

 

[Phreakin318]

I just can't wrap my head around buying one of those toys, lol! My boss even has one of the bfang things, but cheap or not it's gotta be milspec before I buy one.


73,
n9zas

get one you will love it, there duel band to. nicheone on ebay has them for $50 shipped sometimes cheaper, on hi power they reach rougly a mile with the provided antenna that it comes with. better than the cobra ones at walmart that claim 15miles bs

 

[gewecke]

I wouldn't like one, no matter the price because having used mostly commercial quality milspec radios, and ham gear as well these chinese toys just won't have the same quality.
I tried my boss's baofang and it was way too small and I could see losing it in the sofa cushions,lol!

73,
n9zas

 

[Phreakin318]

I wouldn't like one, no matter the price because having used mostly commercial quality milspec radios, and ham gear as well these chinese toys just won't have the same quality.
I tried my boss's baofang and it was way too small and I could see losing it in the sofa cushions,lol!

73,
n9zas

well thats true i guess, i havent ever used anything else but this ,so i wouldnt know any different but if the better stuff is more fun i'm definitly saveing up

 

[mancow]

They are great for the price. If you want a beater to kick around you can't complain. I use mine more than the regular radios.

 

[joetnymedic]

oh I agree the radio is cheap and you get what you pay for. in this case though I think it was a good choice. That said, I've had a ton of motos and loved them gewecke, you're definitely right about the mil spec thing. owned my own duty radio when I was active ems and while I don't recommend this, actually dropped that thing a million times as well as drove a nail (before I took care of my stuff) with one. The thing was great, In fact just sold a Saber awhile back. Now that is a radio and you aren't losing one of those - wait, I take that back, know someone who did-lol

 

[gewecke]

oh I agree the radio is cheap and you get what you pay for. in this case though I think it was a good choice. That said, I've had a ton of motos and loved them gewecke, you're definitely right about the mil spec thing. owned my own duty radio when I was active ems and while I don't recommend this, actually dropped that thing a million times as well as drove a nail (before I took care of my stuff) with one. The thing was great, In fact just sold a Saber awhile back. Now that is a radio and you aren't losing one of those - wait, I take that back, know someone who did-lol

Yeah I seem to remember a manual that describes defense tecniques with a saber, lol! I saw a ff almost lose his trousers wearing one too!

73,
n9zas

 

[Tracker]

BAOFENG has another new inexpensive portable, the UV-5R. I suspect it might eat into sales of the UV-3R portable.

I recently picked up a UV-5R up from 409shop.com for $56.00.
BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band UHF/VHF Radio - 409Shopwww.409shop.com

Anybody else have one of these?

Just ordered 1....$48.50 Shipped

 

[vagrant]

I purchased a pair and i'm pleased with the price for what I got. Solid and programable with CHIRP if manually is causing you grief. I have decided the name should be BaoFUN for the price. Toss a better antenna on there and I think people might be surprised. If you drop it in the water, buy another.

For the price, they are definitely not Mil-spec. I'm not sure how they could be confused for such. From reading through the thread, it appears that everyone who actually purchased one is pleased. Of course I'm using it for recreation and not professionally.

 

[xerxes7]

Programming

There are two types of programming cable, RS232 and USB. You'll need to use COM1 for the RS232 and COM3 for the USB type. Good luck.

 

[FoeHammer]

I picked up the UV-3R the small micro version duel band ,...it gets lost in my pocket
I am actually shocked at the quality of these radios for the price ,..I use mine every day at work
I just wish these companies would come up with some digital scanner clones now,...
I programmed mine by hand with no issues & the small version I have doesn't even have a keypad ....

 

[Tracker]

I purchased a pair and i'm pleased with the price for what I got. Solid and programable with CHIRP if manually is causing you grief. I have decided the name should be BaoFUN for the price. Toss a better antenna on there and I think people might be surprised. If you drop it in the water, buy another.

For the price, they are definitely not Mil-spec. I'm not sure how they could be confused for such. From reading through the thread, it appears that everyone who actually purchased one is pleased. Of course I'm using it for recreation and not professionally.

Do you ever use these as FRS?

 

[mancow]

How do you know that?

There are two types of programming cable, RS232 and USB. You'll need to use COM1 for the RS232 and COM3 for the USB type. Good luck.

 

[xerxes7]

Because I have both types of handheld and cables and had to work it out for myself.

 

[vagrant]

Do you ever use these as FRS?

I have some bubble pack radios for FRS. Have fun with the kids and no worries with bubble packs. The UV-5R will only go down to 1W anyways. MURS will get the job done if you're not licensed. Just keep it on low power and you're fine. (I'm presuming you're in the U.S. like myself.) MURS will get you away from the kids and push a little more juice.

Regarding the COM port. My machine assigned 6 for the USB cable.

 

[Tracker]

I have some bubble pack radios for FRS. Have fun with the kids and no worries with bubble packs. The UV-5R will only go down to 1W anyways. MURS will get the job done if you're not licensed. Just keep it on low power and you're fine. (I'm presuming you're in the U.S. like myself.) MURS will get you away from the kids and push a little more juice.

Regarding the COM port. My machine assigned 6 for the USB cable.

What is MURS?