[chirp_users] Pofung UV-6R
As I was just getting restarted into Amateur Radio after 40 years, i decided to purchase a Baofeng UV-5 on Amazon. However, thinking I would be doing better by getting a newer model, I purchased a Pofung UV-6R. Nice little radio for 2M/70cm. However, it had one of the worst manuals I have seen; no explanations of specific items in the menus nor explanations of adjustments.
I ordered an adapter cable and downloaded Chirp figuring I could do most of my adjustments in memory via software. I used the forums and read everything I could about the Baofeng. The one thing I kept running across was that several people had to conncet and reconnect the cable to their computer to get Chirp to recognize the radio. Okay, that was something to remember.
I received my OEM cable in the mail and tried to use it. My computer would not recognize the radio. Was it Chirp or was it the cable? I did some research about the cable and learned that occasionally an error was made in manufacturing when soldering the usb modal. The receive and transmit wires were soldered backwards.
A fairly quick solution was to open the usb connector and properly resolder the wires. Eureka, its alive. Once I connected the cable back into my computer, Chirp recognized the radio and I was up and running.
I have a Baofeng HT, probably made in same factory as the Profung. A lot of issues with program cables for all these units. I purchased mine from Baofeng, no "Chinese" knock off, and worked right out of the package. My HT is great, easy to program, versatile, and fun. Hope you enjoy yours.
----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph. D. Meaux, Jr. To: chirp_users@intrepid.danplanet.com Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:42 AM Subject: [chirp_users] Pofung UV-6R
As I was just getting restarted into Amateur Radio after 40 years, i decided to purchase a Baofeng UV-5 on Amazon. However, thinking I would be doing better by getting a newer model, I purchased a Pofung UV-6R. Nice little radio for 2M/70cm. However, it had one of the worst manuals I have seen; no explanations of specific items in the menus nor explanations of adjustments.
I ordered an adapter cable and downloaded Chirp figuring I could do most of my adjustments in memory via software. I used the forums and read everything I could about the Baofeng. The one thing I kept running across was that several people had to conncet and reconnect the cable to their computer to get Chirp to recognize the radio. Okay, that was something to remember.
I received my OEM cable in the mail and tried to use it. My computer would not recognize the radio. Was it Chirp or was it the cable? I did some research about the cable and learned that occasionally an error was made in manufacturing when soldering the usb modal. The receive and transmit wires were soldered backwards.
A fairly quick solution was to open the usb connector and properly resolder the wires. Eureka, its alive. Once I connected the cable back into my computer, Chirp recognized the radio and I was up and running. --
jdmeaux
Moe K2JDM
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On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 10:53 AM, Doc Stevens docstevens@bellsouth.net wrote:
I have a Baofeng HT, probably made in same factory as the Profung. A lot of issues with program cables for all these units. I purchased mine from Baofeng, no "Chinese" knock off, and worked right out of the package. My HT is great, easy to program, versatile, and fun. Hope you enjoy yours.
Pofung = Baofeng
It was a trademark used for a short time to avoid paying trademark trolls while a trademark issue was being settled.
https://baofengtech.com/baofeng-pofung
Jim
UV-6R menu items are probably the same as the UV-5R. They are detailed at: http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/ http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_MenuDef.php
Some additional info at: https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Baofeng_UV-5R
Tom ND5Y
On 03/30/2017 09:42 AM, Joseph. D. Meaux, Jr. wrote:
I have seen; no explanations of specific items in the menus nor explanations of adjustments.
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