hey folks, can someone inform me if this KG-UV6D is that much "better" than the Baofeng UV-6B?
1718545
I've only seen the Baofeng a couple of times. It is smaller and fits the had nicely. I really like my Wouxun though. Have a Yeasu VX-6 but it sits on the self. The KG-UV6D is easier to use on a daily basis.
1527797
There is no difference between the UV-82 and the UV-82L. After I contacted Baofeng directly and asked them about it, they told me that the UV-82L has been re-labled by a Re-seller who is trying to charge more money for the same radio. Saying it is a New and Upgraded unit. It is not. They also do not make a 3400 ma battery. The batteries are 1800ma batteries re-labeled to 3400ma so the greedy vendor can charge more for them. Buyer beware. The Radio is a good unit and works fine. it is an upgrade over the UV-5r , louder audio, better antenna, and a full 5 watts of power, so if you find one at a good price go ahead and buy it. Just remember that the labels are misleading.
1527791
There is no difference between the UV-82 and the UV-82L.After I contacted Baofeng directly and asked them about it, they told me that the UV-82L has been re-labled by a Re-seller who is trying to charge more money for the same radio. Saying it is a New and Upgraded unit. It is not.They also do not make a 3400 ma battery. The batteries are 1800ma batteries re-labeled to 3400ma so the greedy vendor can charge more for them.Buyer beware.The Radio is a good unit and works fine. it is an upgrade over the UV-5r , louder audio, better antenna, and a full 5 watts of power, so if you find one at a good price go ahead and buy it. Just remember that the labels are misleading. There is no difference between the UV-82 and the UV-82L.After I contacted Baofeng directly and asked them about it, they told me that the UV-82L has been re-labled by a Re-seller who is trying to charge more money for the same radio. Saying it is a New and Upgraded unit. It is not.They also do not make a 3400 ma battery. The batteries are 1800ma batteries re-labeled to 3400ma so the greedy vendor can charge more for them.Buyer beware.The Radio is a good unit and works fine. it is an upgrade over the UV-5r , louder audio, better antenna, and a full 5 watts of power,... » Read More There is no difference between the UV-82 and the UV-82L.After I contacted Baofeng directly and asked them about it, they told me that the UV-82L has been re-labled by a Re-seller who is trying to charge more money for the same radio. Saying it is a New and Upgraded unit. It is not.They also do not make a 3400 ma battery. The batteries are 1800ma batteries re-labeled to 3400ma so the greedy vendor can charge more for them.Buyer beware.The Radio is a good unit and works fine. it is an upgrade over the UV-5r , louder audio, better antenna, and a full 5 watts of power, so if you find one at a good price go ahead and buy it. Just remember that the labels are misleading. « Show Less
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Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use.... » Read More Really the only difference is the frequencies, (and the antenna is tuned for those frequencies). As to why, I bought the 2m/1.25m (144/220) because there is almost no activity in my area on the 70cm band (440) but there is a 1.25m repeater nearby that we (my wife is also a Ham, and also has a UV82x) can talk to each other on from just about anywhere in our area. So the one you want depends on the bands commonly used in your area. And in case you didn't know, this is a FCC Part 97 Ham Radio, as well as a Commercial FCC part 90 radio, both uses requires a FCC license to legally use. This radio is NOT part 95 legal (MURS and FRS/GMRS) « Show Less
1794216
My radio is wonderful and after seeing the larger picture I believe it is the same model. We live in the mountains, rather remote. Our great Wave Radio just didn't pick up stations like this CCRadio does. We use it every day.
572646
if you buy the programming cable also, or have one from other BAOFENG radios, then it is a good buy. without the cables you may be on illegal frequencies that are in ues by public service departments.
1886767
I'm not sure on the Plus if it fits, it should, I just have the uv-5r. My advice would be try it and if it doesn't fit return it. I initially bought the Baofeng for a emergency portable, I live in a hurricane zone and I work fire rescue so for us it's a great backup to our secure com system since our Hammies are a huge help when our multi million dollar system fails.
787629
In my opinion, yes. But, I am a Yaesu fan. I looked at purchasing one when I bough my Yaesu, but the reviews and comments that I was seeing did not paint a good light on the baofeng. A new ham here in town purchased one of the baofeng because of price and has had problems programming it, operating it, etc. Hope this helps.
719170
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.
1825303
It is a better antenna than my Baofeng came with, but not by much as I would have liked. To be fair, I will say that I keep this antenna on the radios instead of the stock antennas....
274455
I maintain around 40 of these radios. They seem to be good for that distance outside with minimal obstruction. But once you have them in a building or a car the range is reduced. I think you would have better performance with the Baofeng BF-A5 model. It has more than twice the output power of the BF-666. I have been able to find the BF-A5 for around $30 on Amazon and Ebay.
1825304
It increased the reception on my BaoFeng *UV-5R Plus* UV 5R+ Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio. I'm not an expert, but I would think it would help.
1609518
I wouldnt get hung up on the details, the 5b seems like its a little bit more streamlines...and its blue sometimes. I have a uv5ra and it works great! I can hit repeaters all over with it, great range. I suggest upgrading to a 7 inch antenna, theres many of them around. Also the battery pack you can upgrade to the one on here that says its not compatible with the uv5ra if you shave off some tabs on it. Works great as well!
1102469
Yes, just like the UV-5R the BF-F8+ supports FM broadcast receiving. Please don't confuse this with FM broadcast transmitting... Neither this nor the UV-5R support FM broadcast TRANSMITTING... Manufacturer's website: http://baofengtech.com/bf-f8+
846401
I have a UV-5Ra, not sure if that's the same as 5R+, it works fine, not in a vehicle though, better off with the rubber duck in a vehicle or an external mag mount. In the open, the EP 14.5 works just fine, no real gain to speak of over the duck but a much more lower angle of radiation when held vertically thus further line of sight communications I made some crude relative field strength tests between the stock rubber duck and the EP 14.5, at twenty feet there was only like one db gain over the rubber duck, at one mile the EP 14.5 was still full quieting while the rubber duck was quite hissy, this was through an acre or so of trees and hilly terrain .... buy it you'll like it ! I have a UV-5Ra, not sure if that's the same as 5R+, it works fine, not in a vehicle though, better off with the rubber duck in a vehicle or an external mag mount. In the open, the EP 14.5 works just fine, no real gain to speak of over the duck but a much more lower angle of radiation when held vertically thus further line of sight communications I made some crude relative field strength tests between the stock rubber duck and the EP 14.5, at twenty feet there was only like one db gain over the rubber duck, at one mile the EP 14.5 was still full quieting while the rubber duck was quite... » Read More I have a UV-5Ra, not sure if that's the same as 5R+, it works fine, not in a vehicle though, better off with the rubber duck in a vehicle or an external mag mount. In the open, the EP 14.5 works just fine, no real gain to speak of over the duck but a much more lower angle of radiation when held vertically thus further line of sight communications I made some crude relative field strength tests between the stock rubber duck and the EP 14.5, at twenty feet there was only like one db gain over the rubber duck, at one mile the EP 14.5 was still full quieting while the rubber duck was quite hissy, this was through an acre or so of trees and hilly terrain .... buy it you'll like it ! « Show Less
198037
Max,I got a new HT via A,azion.com and it came from Radio mart in KY. Just way to many of you are worried about the newest version. My newest version is a 5RA and it has the 2nd to the last firmware.But that means nothing at all. All you need to know is here. http://www.miklor.com/ Please join the list but those guys will just tell you to read up in the files.I like mine,it has a siren,the case is beautiful but it has it's quirks. Guys are downloading software but I did mine manually. Some need WIN XP and others using VISTA need to download an updated driver. PLEASE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT LATEST FIRMWARE as i may only be a restriction on what you can or can't do out of the ham bands. I called this pure junk because it is hard to manually program it and at timed I'm in FREQ mode and it jumps into memory mode. Keep in mind that the mailing list is very,very large and many still do not have a TECH license. Use it as it was intended for and don't try making a queen mary from a canoe. Many are still using the very first unit and have no problems http://www.409shop.com/shop_displaynews.php?id=608&userid=100556 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baofeng_uv5r/ These links will help BOB AF2Q
267426
Agreed - this is by far the most selective and sensitive analog FM tuner I have ever seen. I have two and disabled the HD switch on one of them, and I think it's actually quite a bit better sound. The digital signal is noise-free, but so is FM for the most part, and the full analog signal is much more accurate than the compressed, relatively-low-bit-rate HD radio signal.