What are the differences between the UV-5, UV-5RE, UV-5RA, and UV-5+ (and any other models I don't know about yet)?
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Here's a couple of web pages that might be useful in answer to your question. http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?374064-Baofeng-UV-5R-models http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
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As I understand these model numbers, UV-5R+ is the latest and greatest so far this year and replaces the UV-5R which are made for use in USA The other models appear to be for Europe and such, also so far the large battery only fits the UV-5R and not the +. I bought an extra regular battery for my + and it's working out fine.
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Here's a couple of web pages that might be useful in answer to your question.http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?374064-Baofeng-UV-5R-modelshttp://www.miklor.com/uv5r/
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I do not have the answer. I ordered, at separate times, the UV-5RE Plus. Each had the same features but the grillwork was slightly different on each. I selected the UV5RE Plus as the comments/details said it was was a heavier built unit. For a handheld at 4watts, it reaches out very well in rough terrain with the optional 14 inch antenna. I also have the roof mount antenna which I have not yet tried out.
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Not sure, but most are just minor stuff. The Plus model has a silver grill on the front. So far between it and the UV-5R that is the only thing I can find. Some early models I have hear that the sq. and vol could not be turned all the way down, I can't confirm this. From what I have found with the 2 models I have and the ones that friends have if it is new I would go with which ever model has the best price. The plus model does seem to have more metal in it.
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http://www.miklor.com/UV82/UV82-MenuDef.php Option 7 allows dual band monitoring, and your uv-5r should have the same option: http://www.miklor.com/COM/kc9hi/5RMenus.html
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Here is a link to show you what Radios have what Wattage outputs. I have the UV5R, 888, 8Plus. They are all programmed similarly but also have different uses.Here is the Link https://www.facebook.com/NETexasPreppers/photos/a.205764139582767.1073741837.205014389657742/398422600316919/?type=1&theate;r
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Part 90 radio will be the UV6 or UV8. I much prefer the new UV8, true dual band and nice color display. Got two of themand giving away the UV6. There are slight differences in the UV6, more coverage on some, confusing yes!
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A genuine cable (kenwood icon, etc.) will work I assume. The cheap Chinese cables will work as well , (suck as the ones found on amazon,) will work too. The issue with these is the drivers. If you buy one, (I own two,) you need do some research on line on how to install the driver. Once you get the driver installed for the cable the rest is simply programming the radio and writing the info. You also best to stay withthe uv-b5 series in my opinion, as the uv-5r series has several different firmware versions and that makes it a pain to use. The b5 writes very well. Inhave not used a uv-82. I hope this helped. YouTube also has some good videos that demonstrate how to install the proper driver.
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I have two UV-5rax+ radios and it works well with them. I have not tested it on a UV-5ra, but it should since they are from the same family. Do realize that this cable and several others use an older USB to Serial converter chip that Win 7 will not work with if you let Win 7 update the driver. Disconnect from the Internet and then use the CD to install the driver. The cable will work fine. Just remember to disconnect from the Internet before you plug the cable into the computer and it works well. My radios did not require me to trim the plug.
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these uvb5 & uvb6 radios are absolute crap.....I have had to throw away at least 3 of them. Total garbage..... if you are going to get a baofeng get the uv-82 or the original uv5r. As for antennas spend the extra money and get a comet or diamond from a RADIO retailer not here or ebay you will be wasting your money with all the no name knock off antennas here especially since most of them are for the business band not the ham band. FIY the stock antenna on the uv82 actually does pretty descent for a stock one.anyway good luck, mark KC9ZHR 73!
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It depends. EM10 - Wifi, faster processing, built-in flash, no weather sealing. EM-5 weather sealing, small accessory flash instead of built-in flash. All indications are that the actual image quality is pretty much identical. For me... I'd get the EM-5. But sometimes I wish I had built-in wi-fi.
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The BF-F8+ is designed to be completely backward-compatible with all UV-5R accessories including the AA battery pack for the UV-5R
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My UV-5R+ (purchased Dec 2012) is BFB293. I've seen discussion of firmware through BFB297, although I'm not sure if that is for the 5R+, the 5R, or what. I've also heard that others that have purchased since I have have received radios with older firmware, so I don't know that you will get the most, or even more recent firmware.
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I looked at both models and it does appear there is a slight difference. The UV-82 has the FM radio freqs and the UV-82L does not. Check into it and double check...
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Actually very good question. I got two radios, one UV-5R+ and one UV-5R. The UV-5R+ is version BFB293; the UV-5R is version BFB295. Seems like the older radio as the latest firmware...To check the firmware on your radio: turn it off; press 3 and hold while turning it on. Wait 2 seconds and you will see the radio firmware as BFB***.
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Looking at a picture of the battery of the UV-B5, it looks to be of a different size/form factor. I would email or call their technical support and ask them directly to get an answer.
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Yes, a user manual is packed with the UV-5R. It does contain the information necessary to use the radio, but the instructions are brief and not always clearly written. However, it would be a good idea to go to the websites: http://www.uv3r.com/uv5r.html and http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/ to get additional information about the UV-5R. These sites contain links to more information written by UV-5R owners. Mike, N5YM
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I'd recommend going to Amazon.com, Ebay, googol, etc., and searching for baofeng uv5 re+ batteries. Personally, I use Amazon, but others have different preferences.
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Some models come with a UV filter and some don't. As I ready had a stand alone UV unit, I bought the cheaper unit w/o UV filter. I would hope that the product specifications, based on the size of the unit, would include that information. Sorry, but that is the best I can do.
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The only difference I could see while deciding between these two UV lights is the description and the power. The Honeywell UV100A1059 UV is 36 watts. The Honeywell RUVLAMP1/C UV is 18 watts. I decided to get the more powerful unit for about the same price.