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Second Baofeng UV-5R arrived. As anticipated, this one is loaded with new firmware. Holding ’3' while powering up: Outdated information: BFB231 New information: BFB251 Holding ’6' while powering up: Outdated information: 1203151 VER-05 New information: 1203151 VER-05 As you can see, the information we regarded as a mix of production date plus the number of UV-5R’s produced that day, are identical. It seems that the UV-5R’s aren’t serialized in such a way in any respect, which makes retrieving this information pointless from now on. The printed serial numbers on the again of the HT do differ though. Serial number outdated UV-5R: 201203R05872 Serial number new UV-5R: 201204R2295 Both are black versions and purchased from 409shop. This store makes use of a couple of title on eBay, corresponding to RadioBanker and HK360Radio. Batteries still shouldn't have the CE mark. The CE mark is totally unimportant in relation to high quality, but there is a slight possibility that the batteries will probably be refused on the border of EU countries. Variations New antenna is embossed. Baofeng and U-V Antenna. New voice. I liked the outdated one better, the voice high quality degraded substantially. Menu 14 (VOICE) now offers the choice between Chinese language and English. Lowest RX audio level even decrease Things that ought to have changed but didn’t: Frequency input utilizing the keyboard not fastened Varied squelch settings still don’t make any distinction Varied VOX settings still don’t make any distinction The ‘Not Confirmed’ Dept: Some homeowners of earlier UV-5R’s complained in regards to the receiver being off frequency, and a few state that the new version does a better job. Mine wasn’t off frequency, and the new one isn’t either. I don’t say that these folks had been imagining things, solely that I couldn't confirm this. There’s at all times the possibility of getting a lemon. I’ve read ideas from homeowners that by selecting 2.5KHz channel spacing, and checking the frequencies under and above a busy frequency, could give you an indication whether or not the UV-5R is off frequency or not. I disagree. If I do the same with a Kenwood TMV-seventy one or Yaesu FT-8900R, I discover the same differences. These variations are more likely brought on by the non- symmetrical shape of the (usually low-cost) filters commonly used in these radios. Strive it. For More Information about Baofeng Radio Click Here
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