How to recognize a good Baofeng DM-5R?

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oh1fss
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How to recognize a good Baofeng DM-5R?

Post by oh1fss » Mon May 04, 2020 12:29 pm

I have heard that some Baofeng DM-5R versions transmit on both time slots, which is not allowed.

Which versions of the DM-5R handle time slots correctly (that is,transmit only on the correct time slot, not both)?

How can I recognize the good versions? Serial number? Product name (V3, plus)? Case design?

DM-5R seems to be the cheapest DMR handset. I want to make sure that I purchase the correct version before I pay it.

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VK3KYY
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Re: How to recognize a good Baofeng DM-5R?

Post by VK3KYY » Mon May 04, 2020 10:16 pm

This radio is not currently fully supported

There are serious problems with Tx power , and Tx power stability, and also the Tx frequency.

With the RD-5R hardware, internal voltage regulator can’t cope with the higher power levels and the backlight flashes, the PA is not well filtered and creates a lot of spurious emissions, the built in mic is muffled and doesn’t work very well, etc etc.

My RD-5R doesn’t work with my hotspot, and other people have the same problem.



Save for a bit longer and and buy a radio that is well designed and works reliably , like the GD-77.

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