Baofeng UVB5 vs UVB6 dual band radio comparison
Baofeng UVB5 vs UVB6 dual band radio comparison
Baofeng UVB5 vs UVB6 dual band radio comparison
Baofeng UVB5 vs UVB6 dual band radio comparison
Baofeng UVB5 vs UVB6 dual band radio comparison
Baofeng UV-B6 Amateur Radio Review
We take a look at the Baofeng UV-B6 handheld amateur radio. In this video, we unbox the latest Baofeng, run through some of the functions and give it a try.
Baofeng UV-B6 Dual Band Transceiver SPECIFICATIONS
Baofeng UV-B6 Dual Band Transceiver
Product Description
Product Description
Baofeng UV-B6 Dual Band Transceiver :
1.Dual band, Dual Display, Dual Standby
2.Priority Channel Scanning
3.VOX/FM Radio Built-in
4.Emergency Alarm
5.Battery Save
6.High Illumination Flashlight
7.Noise Reduction
8.U/V Cross Band Dual Watch
9.1750HZ Relay Forwarding Confirmed.
10.DTMF Encoded
11.CTCSS/DCSS 12.PTT ID
BAOFENG UV-B6 Handheld Keypad programming
A LED Indicator
B (UV-B5) Rotary Encoder/ Channel Selector
(UV-B6) Flashlight
C ON/OFF, Volume Knob
D PTT Key (Push-to-Talk)
E .. Monitor
E .. LCD backlight (newer models)
E . Flashlight (UV-B6 only)
F Spkr/Mic Jack
G Alarm Button
H LCD
I Speaker
J Keypad
K Microphone
BAOFENG UV-B6 Handheld Keypad
Baofeng UV-6 Handheld | USB cable driver Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Cloning Problem
Baofeng UV-6 Handheld | USB cable driver Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Cloning Problem
Owner of a Baofeng UV-6B :: Baofeng UV-6 Cloning Problem
So I spent a lot of time determining how I can use my USB clone cables.
Q.)
Owner of a Baofeng UV-6B :: Baofeng UV-6 Cloning Problem
So I spent a lot of time determining how I can use my USB clone cables.
Q.)
I've
tried three cables now with my UV6B, all do the same thing. When I try
to download from the radio they just cause it to reset. The "official"
software works, but it seems like the radio is transmitting when I
program it (speakers nearby make noises, the radio gets pretty hot, etc)
Do I just have a bad radio, or am I doing something wrong. I've Googled and I don't see anyone else complaining about CHIRP causing reboots.
Do I just have a bad radio, or am I doing something wrong. I've Googled and I don't see anyone else complaining about CHIRP causing reboots.
BaoFeng Comparison UV-5RA, UV-B5, UV-82, and Yaesu
BaoFeng UV-5RA, UV-B5, UV-82, and Yaesu VX-6R Comparison
A few thoughts about each radio:
The UV-5RA is still my favorite among the BaoFeng’s. I think it’s the most versatile, it has 2.5KHz steps, a small size, lots of accessories, FCC part 90 certified (so this can be used on Business Bands with an FCC license). My main complaint with this (and all BaoFeng’s) is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand. (As far as I can tell the UV-5RA, UV-5RB, UV-5RE, UV-5R, BF-F8+, UV-5R+, etc. are the same radio other than minor cosmetic and firmware differences).
The UV-B5 is the best radio I’ve seen from BaoFeng. If I could only have one radio and only had $30 this is probably what I’d get. It is shaped perfect and easy to hold. This has the best receiver of the BaoFengs. I tested the receivers by transmitting slightly off frequency and it would open up the other two BaoFengs but the UV-B5 would still stay quiet. Also, there have been several times the UV-B5 will pickup a weak signal the other two BaoFeng’s didn’t. Scanning is also faster than the UV-5RA and UV-82. The channel encoder knob makes changing channels or settings so much faster! Also this is the only radio that allows you to operate in VFO mode on one display and memory mode on the other. It’s only shortcomings are that it’s not FCC certified so it can’t be used on business bands, and the channel steps don’t go to 2.5KHz (which really is not a big deal, I don’t think I’ve need to be that precise for awhile). If it was FCC certified it would take the place of my favorite from the UV-5RA. (Note: UV-B6 is just like the UV-B5, except the 6 has a flashlight instead of the channel encoder knob).
A few thoughts about each radio:
The UV-5RA is still my favorite among the BaoFeng’s. I think it’s the most versatile, it has 2.5KHz steps, a small size, lots of accessories, FCC part 90 certified (so this can be used on Business Bands with an FCC license). My main complaint with this (and all BaoFeng’s) is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand. (As far as I can tell the UV-5RA, UV-5RB, UV-5RE, UV-5R, BF-F8+, UV-5R+, etc. are the same radio other than minor cosmetic and firmware differences).
The UV-B5 is the best radio I’ve seen from BaoFeng. If I could only have one radio and only had $30 this is probably what I’d get. It is shaped perfect and easy to hold. This has the best receiver of the BaoFengs. I tested the receivers by transmitting slightly off frequency and it would open up the other two BaoFengs but the UV-B5 would still stay quiet. Also, there have been several times the UV-B5 will pickup a weak signal the other two BaoFeng’s didn’t. Scanning is also faster than the UV-5RA and UV-82. The channel encoder knob makes changing channels or settings so much faster! Also this is the only radio that allows you to operate in VFO mode on one display and memory mode on the other. It’s only shortcomings are that it’s not FCC certified so it can’t be used on business bands, and the channel steps don’t go to 2.5KHz (which really is not a big deal, I don’t think I’ve need to be that precise for awhile). If it was FCC certified it would take the place of my favorite from the UV-5RA. (Note: UV-B6 is just like the UV-B5, except the 6 has a flashlight instead of the channel encoder knob).
Baofeng UV-6 Cloning Problem - CHiRP software Bug #1707
Baofeng UV-6 Cloning Problem --
CHiRP software Bug #1707 --
http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/1707
Q.)
I've tried three cables now with my UV6B, all do the same thing. When I try to download from the radio they just cause it to reset. The "official" software works, but it seems like the radio is transmitting when I program it (speakers nearby make noises, the radio gets pretty hot, etc)
Do I just have a bad radio, or am I doing something wrong. I've Googled and I don't see anyone else complaining about CHIRP causing reboots.
Q.)
I've tried three cables now with my UV6B, all do the same thing. When I try to download from the radio they just cause it to reset. The "official" software works, but it seems like the radio is transmitting when I program it (speakers nearby make noises, the radio gets pretty hot, etc)
Do I just have a bad radio, or am I doing something wrong. I've Googled and I don't see anyone else complaining about CHIRP causing reboots.
Baofeng UV-B6 Handheld Manual
Baofeng UV-B6 Handheld Manual
User Manual
Here is a link to the User Manual
User Manual
Here is a link to the User Manual
Baofeng software download
Baofeng software download ::
http://www.baofengradio.com/en/services.asp
http://radioinc.com/Baofeng/software/UV-5R-Series/
chirp Baofeng UV-5R Programming With a Computer, Part 1: Cable Setup
The link for the driver download:
http://www.miklor
.com/COM/software/Win_Driver_Prolific_3.2.0.0.exe
How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a Baofeng, Wouxun or other Chinese
How to install the Baofeng USB programming cable and software
http://www.baofengradio.com/en/services.asp
http://radioinc.com/Baofeng/software/UV-5R-Series/
chirp Baofeng UV-5R Programming With a Computer, Part 1: Cable Setup
The link for the driver download:
http://www.miklor
.com/COM/software/Win_Driver_Prolific_3.2.0.0.exe
How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a Baofeng, Wouxun or other Chinese
How to install the Baofeng USB programming cable and software
Baofeng UV-6 CHIRP Downloads
CHIRP Downloads - Stable Release 0.4.1
released on 8-October-2014
Chirp Baofeng software
http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/1033
http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/
Chirp Beginners Guide
http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Beginners_Guide
Baofeng UV-B6 Chirp Cloning Problem - Bug #1707 *** MUST READ ***
http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/1707
released on 8-October-2014
Chirp Baofeng software
http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/1033
http://trac.chirp.danplanet.com/chirp_daily/LATEST/
Chirp Beginners Guide
http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Beginners_Guide
Baofeng UV-B6 Chirp Cloning Problem - Bug #1707 *** MUST READ ***
http://chirp.danplanet.com/issues/1707
Software to Read/Write to the Baofeng UV-B6
The only successful software to communicate with
Baofeng UV-B6 ::
Software to Read/Write to the Baofeng UV-B6
UV-B5 1.09 - UV-B5 - PC Software
Baofeng UV-B6 ::
Software to Read/Write to the Baofeng UV-B6
UV-B5 1.09 - UV-B5 - PC Software
Baofeng Antenna
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