HAM Cheap Little ONe
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Nice, maybe you could do a comparison thread.Mine should be arriving today
Will have it and the FT60 at CM2012Hopefully will have plenty of chances to test both out with everyone that will be there.
Do they have any specs withteh manual? I looked around a LITTLE bit on the web and didn't find much.
It would be nice t have as a loaner (with me as control operator for the sticklers) on a wheeling trip for a non-ham.....
It would be nice t have as a loaner (with me as control operator for the sticklers) on a wheeling trip for a non-ham.....
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This is pretty much what I received with the unit in paper form.
Brick O'Lore: Baofeng UV-5R: Manual
Like Jon mentioned the yahoo user group has a lot of info on it.
Just got mine yesterday - played around with it a little today.
Found that when programming from the handheld it doesn't save freq. offset for repeaters when you save it to a memory channel. Confirmed this by switching between VFO and memory mode - could open the repeater when I was in VFO mode, but not when I switched to that memory channel.
Found a discussion here (Baofeng UV-5r VHF/UHF HT Review - Page 2) which indicates the same thing. Says it doesn't save the CTCS either, but mine seems to. Apparently it works properly when programmed from the PC interface - I haven't tried that yet.
Found that when programming from the handheld it doesn't save freq. offset for repeaters when you save it to a memory channel. Confirmed this by switching between VFO and memory mode - could open the repeater when I was in VFO mode, but not when I switched to that memory channel.
Found a discussion here (Baofeng UV-5r VHF/UHF HT Review - Page 2) which indicates the same thing. Says it doesn't save the CTCS either, but mine seems to. Apparently it works properly when programmed from the PC interface - I haven't tried that yet.
Just took a closer look at the small Cd in the package and realized its broken. Anybody know where I can download the contents?
You guys still having luck with these? My original plan was to mount a HAM radio in the Cruiser but most the guys I will be wheeling with use CB. So now I am leaning towards installing a CB in the Cruiser and then keeping a handheld HAM for the more serious stuff.
I still may pick up a good handheld (Yaesu dual band) but love the idea of something that works at this price!
I still may pick up a good handheld (Yaesu dual band) but love the idea of something that works at this price!
That software is not worth seeking out. Go download CHIRP and have fun programming your new radio. I didn't even bother installing the Baofeng software, I've heard it sucks.
Get the latest daily build, it'll have support for your UV-5R and works perfectly:
Index of /chirp_daily
Yes, it still works perfectly! I've been using it for the past couple of days here at Cruiser Moab and it has yet to let me down, even after a couple of decent-height drops.
I've got one for sale if you'd like it. I mistakenly bought two. PM me if you're interested, I'll give you a good deal
That software is not worth seeking out. Go download CHIRP and have fun programming your new radio. I didn't even bother installing the Baofeng software, I've heard it sucks.
Get the latest daily build, it'll have support for your UV-5R and works perfectly:
Index of /chirp_daily
Yes, it still works perfectly! I've been using it for the past couple of days here at Cruiser Moab and it has yet to let me down, even after a couple of decent-height drops.
I've got one for sale if you'd like it. I mistakenly bought two. PM me if you're interested, I'll give you a good deal
I'll take it if he does not want it.
Go for it Mace, I am still up in the air right now so all you!
Appreciate the offer GLTHFJ60, thank you!
PM incoming.
Go with a cheap CB and a good amateur radio. This little hand-held is cool but remember it only puts out 5W. A decent installed amateur dual band radio will put out 50-100W. That's important when you need to call out for help and you don't have a repeater nearby.
GLTHFJ60 has it right. If you are using a ham radio, get your license. Small investment in time and it opens up a whole new world. The best thing about 2m/70cm is that you are really never or of range of a repeater which gives you huge range even on 5 Watts. That makers them truly better than anything else.
mmm for that price, not made in japan
For that price, would not be surprised if has a red flag and stars standing behind its maker.
I like the idea of cheap but, in kit form. No, they do not look fancy but that is the idea of keeping the price low. This one however, looks nice. Now, what is the standby battery times on this little guy.
For that price, would not be surprised if has a red flag and stars standing behind its maker.
I like the idea of cheap but, in kit form. No, they do not look fancy but that is the idea of keeping the price low. This one however, looks nice. Now, what is the standby battery times on this little guy.
The distortion in the speaker means the final amp is being driven to hard "clipping" so the pure auto sinewave is being clipped off at the peaks of amplitude. Put a resister inline with the speaker, mabey 10 ohm, and see if that will help reduce the volume some what.
A quick story about this radio:
I've been using the UV-5R as my primary means of communication while here at Cruise Moab. Unfortunately, I was not able to bring my truck, so my duties are typically spotting, pulling cable and taking pictures, so while doing so, I clip my UV-5R to my pocket. While running around today, I neglected to notice that my UV-5R had fallen off of my pocket, onto the trail, so I continued to run around, snap pictures. spot and pull line.
About 30 minutes later, I realized my mistake and went back to find my UV-5R halfway buried in sand, with the battery detached, antenna halfway unscrewed and laying in the very same track that trucks use to drive up the trail. While I cannot confirm whether or not a truck had actually driven on top of the radio, I was not optimistic as I picked it up.
Much to my surprise, after screwing the antenna in and sliding the battery back into place, the radio worked perfectly, exactly as it had before, after I wiped the sand off the screen. Needless to say, I am extremely impressed.
Anyone who is looking for a good HAM radio to start out with, this is the one for you.
I've been using the UV-5R as my primary means of communication while here at Cruise Moab. Unfortunately, I was not able to bring my truck, so my duties are typically spotting, pulling cable and taking pictures, so while doing so, I clip my UV-5R to my pocket. While running around today, I neglected to notice that my UV-5R had fallen off of my pocket, onto the trail, so I continued to run around, snap pictures. spot and pull line.
About 30 minutes later, I realized my mistake and went back to find my UV-5R halfway buried in sand, with the battery detached, antenna halfway unscrewed and laying in the very same track that trucks use to drive up the trail. While I cannot confirm whether or not a truck had actually driven on top of the radio, I was not optimistic as I picked it up.
Much to my surprise, after screwing the antenna in and sliding the battery back into place, the radio worked perfectly, exactly as it had before, after I wiped the sand off the screen. Needless to say, I am extremely impressed.
Anyone who is looking for a good HAM radio to start out with, this is the one for you.
That statement is pretty broad, there are many places where you can be out of range of a repeater with only 5W to work with.
I don't think it's any secret that these radios are made in China.
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Was at Cruise Moab as well. Worked great and was very handy for spotting in some areas. At one point our group got separated out and still had great communication between all of us to re-group. Had my Ft60 as well, swapping back and forth couldn't notice the difference in performance.
On the way home we did a little test; I stayed at camp and my buddy drove off across the valley to guide some friends back to camp. We had no problem communicating at 6miles. Again I tried both radios. The ft60 was a tad better which I presume is do to the longer antenna (just in TX)
For the price really can't go wrong IMHO.
On the way home we did a little test; I stayed at camp and my buddy drove off across the valley to guide some friends back to camp. We had no problem communicating at 6miles. Again I tried both radios. The ft60 was a tad better which I presume is do to the longer antenna (just in TX)
For the price really can't go wrong IMHO.
