tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87584342386193572042024-03-13T02:26:34.383-07:00Baofeng UV-5R radio and accessoriesBaofeng UV-5R radios and accessories. theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-11032668953763436012020-01-01T21:20:00.000-08:002020-01-05T13:41:34.572-08:00Displaying the frequency of a programmed channel on the Baofeng UV-5R radio
The baofeng radios are not that easy to use.
The Baofeng UV-5R and BF-F8 line of radios are a marvelous feat of technology coming out of China. They can also be very confusing to use. I receive at least several letters a day (yes, actual letters) asking how to program them, or work through the different menu items. Although they are quite capable for ham radio use, they are not very user theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-16147581536634771502015-07-06T13:21:00.000-07:002015-07-21T08:34:56.452-07:00A wideband antenna for the Baofeng UV5R series of radios
Getting the most use out of the Baofeng UV5R radios.
The Baofeng UV-5R radios have created quite a stir in the different radio communities, from Amateur Radio operators to FRS/GMRS enthusiasts and active police scanner users, but how can you possibly get the best coverage from a single antenna to use all the frequencies that are available for the UV5R ?
Wide band Coverage.
The theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-19619165242354534352015-06-22T11:27:00.004-07:002015-07-21T08:35:14.827-07:00Motorola Talkabout 2 way radios and the Baofeng UV-5R
Can a Baofeng UV-5R 2 way radio be used on the GMRS/FRS frequencies.
As the online radio enthusiast communities all go bonkers over the Baofeng UV-5R line of dual band 2 way radios, many are now being used illegally for FRS communications. Although the radios WILL communicate with other equipment like the Motorola talkabout 2 way radios, it is is still against F.C.C regulations to use the UV-5RW7DTGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13795817357911112687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-90764986667232447802015-06-16T09:43:00.001-07:002015-07-21T08:35:37.428-07:00baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio in black
baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black
Which Baofeng radio is right for YOU?
SO many choices
After all the craze is said and done, the Baofeng UV5R is a decent radio at a crazy low price. Not only is it available in the standard black but also in red, blue, camouflage and yellow. The Baofeng GT3 radios come in Orange and black as well.
Their are also a multitude of theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-26566384285791640972014-09-14T06:59:00.001-07:002015-07-21T08:35:53.721-07:00Official Baofeng Comparison Chart
Here you can see the Official comparison chart from Baofeng/Pofung in all it's splendor and glory showing the different models that are available. What is interesting is that it shows that the UV-5R series of radios did NOT come in a 220 MHZ model. Their is also a note on the bottom that mentions certain dealers who paid to have the radio re-branded as something else. So how did the 220 models theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-57302050932589337542014-06-15T08:17:00.004-07:002015-07-21T08:36:10.154-07:00The Uniden Pro-505XL
CB radio VS FRS and the Baofeng UV-5r radio
The Uniden Pro505XL is a CB radio made for communications in the 27MHZ Citizens band. Unlike the Baofeng UV-5R radio that are out on the market, the Uniden radios are made with FCC compliance for use in the Citizens Band service. They are not compatible with the Baofeng radios and will not communicate with them.
The Baofeng UV-5R theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-2679514113329804892014-01-30T10:13:00.003-08:002015-07-21T08:36:20.585-07:00Is the Baofeng UV-5R right for you
Deciding on what type of radios you need.
The importance of a good communications
system can often make or break you and your group. Deciding on which
frequencies you will need and what sort of radios to cover those
frequencies is a hard choice, depending on what sort of coverage you
need. In this article we will be covering VHF and UHF radios and
antennas.
Some common terms.
HF : High theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-77613369338017807842013-11-19T10:54:00.001-08:002015-07-21T08:37:03.100-07:00Why is the Baofeng UV-5R so cheap As the price of the Baofeng UV5R radios comes crashing down, I have to wonder just why these radios are so inexpensive and such a bargain.
It could be because of the competition over at Amazon. Each seller trying to outbid the other by dropping the price in small increments. At current prices they are just under $30 dollars. Certainly the quality of the Baofeng UV-5R radios theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-32040984234760567812013-11-12T08:34:00.003-08:002015-07-21T08:37:50.199-07:00Baofeng UV-5R radio and accessories
Great video on YouTube for Baofeng UV-5R accessories.
Doing my morning Google search looking for more information on the Baofeng UV-5R radio and accessories and stumbled across a great video on Youtube. This is a nice short video that covers the Speaker mic, battery packs and accessories.
Some of the highlights are:
Using the speaker mic, you re able to keep the radio theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-20622709155009112502013-11-06T14:43:00.004-08:002015-07-21T08:38:11.405-07:00Is the Baofeng UV-5R dual band handheld radio legal on the MURS radio service
Can I use my Baofeng radio ANYWHERE legally ?
The Baofeng UV-5R dual band handheld radios are a great deal no matter HOW you look at it, Even though they are only legal for certain service in the VHF/UHF radio spectrum.
So where CAN I use my Baofeng ?
At the time of this writing, the Baofeng UV-5R radios are only legal for use on certain VHF/UHF radio bands. theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-17043403771657879162013-11-06T12:23:00.000-08:002015-07-21T08:38:32.923-07:00Baofeng UV-5R price drop
How LOW can you go!!!
Wow, as if it wasn’t already a great deal on the the Baofeng UV-5R series of radios, now the price has dropped again to $30.71.
The Baofeng Uv-5R radios and accessories are already a great bargain. Not only does the Baofeng UV-5R radio have great coverage as a dual band handheld radio, but the price drop almost BEGS you to buy this radio and take a look attheronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-72409467370710680682013-11-02T16:29:00.000-07:002015-07-21T08:39:11.565-07:00Menu functions of the Baofeng UV-5R radios
The Baofeng UV-5R is a great radio.
As the Baofeng UV5R radios become more and more popular, their is a ton of content that is available. One thing that I don't seem to find a lot of are explanations of the poorly written manual, and what each menu item actually does.
Why is it talking to me in Chinese ? 确认
When you first pull the Baofeng UV5R radio out of the box and charge uptheronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-86006643255640070922013-10-29T12:02:00.000-07:002015-07-21T08:46:25.216-07:00Keeping your Baofeng UV-5R batteries charged
Staying on the air.
When looking at all the different accessories that are available for the baofeng UV-5R series of radios, one area that is often neglected is the batteries. As inexpensive as the batteries and accessories are, they will still not do you any good in an extended power outage if you can not keep them charged.
Portable solar power kits.
Out of all the solar theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-90909124448027871652013-10-14T11:41:00.000-07:002015-07-21T08:46:43.697-07:00So how far can I talk on my Baofeng UV-5R dual band handheld
How far can I talk on my Baofeng UV-5R dual band handheld radio
OK, so you finally broke down and bought the inexpensive baofeng radio. With it's wide transmit and receive coverage it is an ideal radio for your service. But just how far can this radio really talk ?
baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black
Looking for more information on the baofeng UV-5R radios? Find MORE HERE!
theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-24712238428637635012013-09-16T17:02:00.001-07:002015-07-21T08:47:00.727-07:00Charging your Baofeng UV-5R battery with a Kaito KA-600 And in other news, that crazy guy over at radio station W7DTG has taken a Kaito KA600 hand crank emergency radio and attempted to charge a Baofeng battery using just the hand crank.
I could have told him this wouldn't work, but he never listens to me and just had to try it himself connecting everything MacGyver style and cranking away on that poor little Kaito hand crank for ten theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-75287598672828217362013-08-29T09:44:00.000-07:002015-07-21T08:47:28.045-07:00Those pesky Baofeng batteries
OK, you have finally gave in and joined the frenzy.
Well, you finally did it. With all the media that has been created over the Baofeng dual band radios that hit the market you finally gave in and purchased a little Baofeng radio just to see what all the frenzy was about. With it's extended frequency capabilities and low price tag the Baofeng radios are a great choice for everyone. Now what to theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-43083305811044024582013-08-28T16:22:00.001-07:002015-07-21T08:48:00.415-07:00Lets all hum a few bars for the Baofeng radios
Let's all hum a few bars for the Boafeng radio.
Ran across this article today over at W7DTG and thought I would share it. Very amusing article, and slightly informative. As Don points out, the Baofeng radio is a great bargain for almost any radio enthusiast. Not only is it inexpensive but it has a ton of accessories that are inexpensive as well.
Just remember that you need a license totheronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-4759182682748982712013-08-22T12:47:00.002-07:002015-07-21T08:49:33.475-07:00Baofeng UV-5RA package deal includes 3800Mah Battery
Package deal on Baofeng UV-5R
The Baofeng UV-5R with 3800Mah Battery pack
Well, after a long successful run NewEgg has decided to drop the Pavkage deal on the excellent Baofeng UV-5R radios. At this time the best deal I can find on this popular dual band handheld radio comes from Amazon.
You can view the latest packages that are available at Amazon.
The baofeng UV-5R package deal from theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-981222463426278262013-08-21T11:11:00.000-07:002013-11-06T16:55:49.942-08:00Choosing the right Baofeng radio PT 3OK, so I have decided on the model that I want, now should I go with the standard black or pick one of the other colors ?
The Baofeng dual band handheld radios are a great bargain for use in the amateur radio service, as well as public service. Although they are not geared specifically for ham radio use, they are more than adequate for that service.
Once you have decided on what model to theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-48325601058586603292013-08-14T09:18:00.000-07:002013-11-06T16:56:10.761-08:00Which baofeng radio is right for you PT 2
The Baofeng 2m/220 dual band handheld radios
When deciding on the right Baofeng radio to choose from, it really comes down to a matter of preference. All the Baofeng UV-5R series of radios are the exact same thing, except for a few minor firmware versions, they can all be programmed by a USB computer cable.
The only difference that I know of are the Baofeng UV-5RAX/RCX radios theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-56791713081541674362013-08-12T13:05:00.000-07:002015-07-04T18:22:34.922-07:00Choosing which Baofeng radio is right for you
Choosing which Baofeng UV-5R is right for YOU.
As we are flooded with Baofeng radio equipment the choices that are available become more and more confusing. Other than a few cosmetic changes most Baofeng dual band handheld radio are the same, excluding the 2m/220 models like the Baofeng UV-R/AX/CX and others. The only difference may also be the Software version built into the radio, theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-6038309411242575552013-07-30T14:37:00.001-07:002013-11-06T16:56:58.378-08:00Not all baofengs are created equally
Are all of the Baofeng radios and accessories interchangeable
get your's today
Great prices on the Baofeng UV-5R at Amazon!
As you scour the internet looking for the cheapest deal on your Baofeng UV 5r dual band handheld radio, be sure to keep in mind that not all of the Baofeng radios are created equally. All of them seem to have little idiosyncrasies that make them theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-37770547414861510172013-07-08T09:29:00.000-07:002015-07-04T18:23:11.474-07:00emergency power options and the Baofeng UV-5RE
The Baofeng UV-5re is a great way to stay prepared when you need to know what is happening NOW!
Not only can it be used for ham radio use, but it can also receive police and fire like a regular scanner, at half the price. It will also communicate with existing FRS and GMRS equipment.
One thing that i have noticed about my Baofeng UV-5re radio now that i have had it for theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-43498461519940860412013-06-27T10:50:00.001-07:002013-10-16T09:37:56.852-07:00Baofeng adapter cables and accessories Ok, so you got your little Baofeng UV-5RE radio in your hands and you have been using it non-stop since it arrived in the big brown UPS truck. Since then the battery life on the local repeater has decreased by 75% just from you talking so much to the locals, and they are starting to complain. So NOW what do you do ?
You could always set it up as a home station on a outdoor antenna theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8758434238619357204.post-39132670901073739092013-06-14T12:14:00.001-07:002013-11-15T16:07:58.385-08:00An idiots guide to programming a Baofeng UV-5R
An idiots guide to programming the Baofeng UV-5R series radios.
There has been a lot of articles over the past few months on programming the Baofeng UV5R radios and almost every single one of the suggest using the programming cable that connects to your computer and software to put in the desired frequencies into the memory channels. One of the peculiarities of the Baofeng ham radios is that theronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16945785213817089239noreply@blogger.com