Whats the difference between the UV-5RA and UV-5RB? which is the better unit?
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Mike, I may have already responded to this inquiry, but if not, here goes. It is my understanding that a new suffix letter is assigned with every little minor change to the existing unit. The only significant change I have personally seen, is when I bought the unit marketed under the "ETEKCITY" name, as a UV5RU. The 'band' button is missing. This is compared to a Bao Feng UV5RA, that it replaced. Actually, I like it more. Thank heaven, I got this 'scumputer' fixed.BTW, the 'emergency' battery pack does fit the Etekcity model, and the 3800mahr batt can fit all of them, if you're not afraid of trimming off a bit of plastic. Mike, I may have already responded to this inquiry, but if not, here goes. It is my understanding that a new suffix letter is assigned with every little minor change to the existing unit. The only significant change I have personally seen, is when I bought the unit marketed under the "ETEKCITY" name, as a UV5RU. The 'band' button is missing. This is compared to a Bao Feng UV5RA, that it replaced. Actually, I like it more. Thank heaven, I got this 'scumputer' fixed.BTW, the 'emergency' battery pack does fit the Etekcity model, and the 3800mahr batt can fit all of them, if... » Read More Mike, I may have already responded to this inquiry, but if not, here goes. It is my understanding that a new suffix letter is assigned with every little minor change to the existing unit. The only significant change I have personally seen, is when I bought the unit marketed under the "ETEKCITY" name, as a UV5RU. The 'band' button is missing. This is compared to a Bao Feng UV5RA, that it replaced. Actually, I like it more. Thank heaven, I got this 'scumputer' fixed.BTW, the 'emergency' battery pack does fit the Etekcity model, and the 3800mahr batt can fit all of them, if you're not afraid of trimming off a bit of plastic. « Show Less
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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!
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Only slightly better, but it is more flexible. The UV-5R Quallete and UV-B5/B6 already come with an antenna that is much better than the original UV-5R antenna.
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I have no personal experience with either of those models, but Baofeng hasn't changed this since the UV-2, so I would guess it would be fine. In any case, it's not a big investment...
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This UVB45 died within 7 days for me. Would not re-buy ever. Instead look to Flowtron BK-80D much better made unit and much more powerful. I've had the BK-80D 2 summers and its working great still compared to the Stinger that lasted a week.
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Two of my friends have the UV-5R models and I tried their batteries with my unit. They are indeed different and will not fit.
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Hey Keath, I regularly hit repeaters 20+ miles with my uv-5r on low power with the supplied rubber ducky! P.S. love the 202, it was my first rig. (73) KK4NIL
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I believe the current firmware on our UV-5R radios is BFS311, as checked in the CHIRP software.
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The XL and the UV models are slightly different in dimensions. The UV has an LCD display remote control, whereas the XL has a slim credit card remote (no display). The UV has an ultraviolet light for air purification, the XL does not. Finally, the XL fan is very quiet, but the UV model is 2 db quieter. Hope this helps.
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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
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The BF-888S only works in UHF mode. The 400-470 MHz range. The UV-5REs work in UHF and VHF. My local cop channel is in the 155 MHz range, so the BF-888Ss wouldn't be able to pick up most of the transmissions that city, county, and state agencies use.
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If your interested in Low end Ham Radio look @ the Baofeng UV-5R or Lattes Upgraded Model for Ease of Programming & Use!
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The extended battery is made to fit the UV-5R. I had a UV-5RA, and I can tell you it did not fit. But I read somewhere that you can file down some of the plastic tabs on either the battery or radio to make a better fit on the UV-5RA.
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There is no difference. Baofeng ( pronounced "BO-fung", I am told) is the manufacturer; Etekcity and Sain, et.al. are distributors of the Baofeng products.A UV5R from one will be pretty much like a UV5R from another. There are some units with minor differences in the case, but they will have different numbers ( e.g., UV5R and UV5RA).
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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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This radio is analog but it does narrow and wideband.......however this model is one of baofeng's worst ones and is total garbage in my book.....the new UV-82 is a MUCH MUCH better radio. (I have both)..........if you are really under a budget crunch get the uv5r but RUN away from the UVb5 and UVb6...total CRAP
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The description says "Full Backwards Compatibility with All UV-5R Accessories. " I would take that as a YES.
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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!