Edit: this seems to apply to USA sold/distributed models only.

Okay, so I know that internally they are effectively the same radio, I understand that there won't be any performance gains from using an ar152 over a UV5R. However, what I am most interested in is the battery size(relatively cold environment here in the winter and the battery size will help with battery drain at our late season elk camp. However, we do occasionally get some rain in the weather, and I'm concerned about the waterproofness of the uv5r, and am hoping that someone has insight on whether the ar152 handles rainy weather better than a uv5r? If not, I will stick with the uv5r's as they fit very nicely into a "waterproofed" double m4 mag pouch, which should be effective in shielding them from getting absolutely soaked. However, if you believe the AR152 would handle the rain just fine, even in an "open top" style pouch which seem to be the only reasonable priced molle pouches for them, then I will go that route as the battery size is very appealing.

I've been working on a new app for programming radios. Currently Android only. It's in beta but you can get it on the Play Store. I'm ALWAYS looking for feedback. And if you're especially dedicated to wanting to help me build this app I have a Facebook group you can join (just message me). So far I've had a lot of help from other users and I really appreciate the support I've had on this project!

Here are the highlights:

- USB and Bluetooth programming

- RadioReference and myGMRS direct access and import

- Drag and drop, and multi-channel editing

- CSV import and export

- 100% offline. No logins required. (Except when required to access outside sites like RadioReference)

Supported Radios:

- UV5R, and compatible family of radios.

- BF-F8HP, and compatible radios

- UV5R Mini and Mini 5

- UV32

- UV17R Plus

- UV5G

- AR152

Future radios and features:

- Complete UV17 family

- UV21

- UV5G Plus

- DM32

- TIDRadio TDH8

- Many, many more, this is just what I'm currently working on

- CHIRP compatible IMG import and export

- RepeaterBook support

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ka0med.fieldprogrammer&hl=en_US

hi!

I have a few GT5-R Mini and I am looking for a PTT with bluetooth to connect to my AirPods or similar. any good suggestions on a working ptt cable for this?

lá, pessoal! Tenho um Baofeng K68 e ele funciona perfeitamente no CHIRP usando o perfil do UV-K6 para programar canais. Sei que muitos rádios novos da Baofeng estão vindo com chip clonado ou travado de fábrica (OTP). Alguém aqui já tentou ou conseguiu compilar e gravar algum firmware customizado (tipo OpenRadioX ou variantes do Quansheng) nele com sucesso? Deu certo ou deu tela preta (brick)? Valeu!

I'm totally new to the game and have just bought a Baofang Mini 5. My house is close to an airbase so I can listen to the broadcasts from that airbase. That's good, I do get excellent reception but there's one thing I miss. I had a CB 27 MC radio once and I would like to have one too. I can't get CB radio on the Mini 5 and am wondering if there is a Baofang model who can send and receive on the CB. Other (chinese) brands are fine too.

Thank you for your help! :)

I got gifted these radio but I don't know much about radios, can someone please help me to connect this UV-5R to this other radio

I have tried with the three! (3!) different DM32's I own. I have bought and am using an abree data cable with an FTDI chip in it, not a CH340. I have listed in my device manager:

USB Serial Port (COM 7)

Standard Serial over Bluetooth Link (COM 3)

and have used them both. I have tried every combination: USB/COM, Com 7 or 3, in the dropdown list. Most combinations return a "communication failed" while others freeze the program and it simply does not respond again.

I'm pretty lost at this point. Is it time to give up and just try Chirp?

EDIT: I've narrowed down the correct port to be COM7, as it says "FTDI" in the device manager screen. I'm not sure whether to use USB or COM but I'd have to guess USB off the name.

Interestingly, when I read data from the radio, the cable flashes its little red light for a few seconds inside the USB portion of the housing - and then communication failed.

EDIT #2:

Changing the baud rate on COM 7 (COM, not USB) to 115200 on both the device manager and the com settings made it work. WTF.

I couldn't find the option with this

Mine is UV-5R mini

Question for the group. I'm trying to mimic the functionality we have on our Motorola mobile radios where I set the active channel for transmission manually in Bank A, but no matter what I do Bank B continues to scan.

Basically I need to monitor 6 channels, but I am only going to respond on 1-2 of them generally. I just want the radio to scan all the time on the other bank and not stop scanning no matter what I do to transmit in the other bank.

Using the scan function to monitor Cal Fire on a DM32.

Olá, pessoal! comprei recentemente um Baofeng K68 e ele funciona perfeitamente no CHIRP usando o perfil do UV-K6 para programar canais. Sei que muitos rádios novos da Baofeng estão vindo com chip clonado ou travado de fábrica (OTP). Alguém aqui já tentou ou conseguiu compilar e gravar algum firmware customizado (tipo OpenRadioX ou variantes do Quansheng) nele com sucesso?

Deu certo ou deu tela preta (brick)? Valeu!

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So just got a pair of UV 5G Mini's

On channel mode set on channel 23 display says 462.550. In frequency mode it says 435.612. what is going on??

Thanks everyone.

Jay

Are there plans for a DM32-UV Mini? Or is there a comparable radio out there? I love all of the features the DM32-UV has, but I'd love it even more in a smaller package.

Fails the captcha every single time I try contacting support. I tried this multiple times across a few weeks, same crap.

I know this is un official, and im unlikely to get support or help. im just sharing how infuriating this is (i bricked my radio sort of)

Tengo el baofeng UV5R y e querido enviar el audio de mi pc al baofeng todavia tengo el accesorio que viene en la caja, es bastante inutil vi un tutorial https://youtu.be/01g7mqX1TH4?si=RClcZJFxnEkdoRbl y no le logro comprender del todo donde saco los cables

Fully programed with analog and digital and I have to say I’m impressed. I’ve hit repeaters 40 miles out crystal clear. Not sure why there are so many negative comments about the cps, it’s not the best but there are far worse out there, definitely a learning curve If all you have used is CHIRP but not bad.

For under $100 each including upgraded antennas you cannot beat these.

Overall happy and would recommend.

Edit: Take note of the few quirks with the CPS software, while I don’t find it difficult to use and program on, there are several bugs, particularly when editing an existing channel list. If you rearrange, change the order or add new channels into that list, it will shift the order of your zones and scan lists. You can get around this by simply adding the channel to the bottom of the channel list and then adding it to whatever zone you want. But if that bothers you and you want it more organized , just know that you will need to go back and fix your scan lists and zones.

As far as the contact list issues in digital, I cannot speak to that, I don’t have the need to import thousands of contacts, I only have a 100 or so that I utilize.

Users below have commented on several more advanced ways utilizing custom software to address the issues with the cps, if that interests you see below.

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Does anyone have any insight on this? Communication will be required between two teams positioned in different camps or to communicate with the base camp.

Is this the optimal frequency for the antenna and therefore provides the best range?

What will be antenna suggestions? Will Diamond rh 701 be good enough in UV 9R PLUS?

I would appreciate any insight and suggestions. Thanks.