Can these be programmed to receive shortwave and fm radio stations?
172437
They can receive FM broadcast stations (hold down the L/F button), but they cannot tune to shortwave frequencies.
172438
FM radio circuit is built in to this radio but it won't receive shortwave radio. You'd need a different type of radio for that.
1052270
I don't see why it wouldn't, to my thinking as long as you can give it an open FM channel it should be ok. Don't take my word tho as I am by far not a qualified radio tech but this is just a thought . Maybe someone will kick off on my comment. Good luck .
585184
Yes, but they do not stay set. As soon as the radio is unplugged from ac or batteries die the presets are lost. And they are very hard to reprogram.
2182092
They come programed out of the box so you do not need the software. Just make sure they are all on the same channel. The only time you would need the software is if you want to change the frequency.
1334337
That one i'm not sure on. why not just get a programming cable and use some software like chirp and put all your settings in. That way you can easily program multiple radios.
1226100
It can be programmed with FRS and GMRS frequencies yes. It's rather difficult to program the radio by manually entering the frequencies, so I would recommend using a computer. All you need is a programming cable (like this: http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Cable-Baofeng-Walkie-Talkie/dp/B008ORT9OY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1386341539&sr;=8-3&keywor;ds=uv-5r+programming+cable), and a software, I use Chirp. It's pretty easy to do, and there are many guides on the internet on how to do it.
2007589
The software that comes with the cable is pretty simple. The problem with a program that would autopopulate the radio is you probably wouldn't be in range of the stations. You should look up frequencys
1399267
Hi Jeremy.Those radios comes programmed by factory.But i suggest reprogram to follow the FCC rules.You can find the cable here in amazon, and the SW on Internet.
2005035
Yes. These radios are "channelized"..so as long as you have them on the same channel number you will be ok.
312892
Strictly Analog FM, not digital. Information can be found at miklor dot com
1761338
The transmitter is designed to input a stereo audio signal and to output FM encoded radio signal for FM receivers. If I understand the question correctly, The answer is no.
626265
Yes. But you might need the assistance of a ham radio operator if you are not familiar with programming radios.Chirp is a software package. You do not need it if you are just programming a couple of channels.
113083
No, a programming cable and a computer with the proper driver, software and USB is required. It takes some research and the right operating system to work properly. I programmed my radios to frs radio frequencies and the work great.
1301053
I don't think so. I can't! Maybe some people can change the freq's so it will pick up shortwave but, I don't think so.I've been in radio since 1957 and I can't do it. I've got a good shortwave and I think the two should stay the way both are made. This Baofeng is only $30 something bucks and it will do a lot of things but, the freq is different from shortwave freq's.
1301051
The short answer is no. This radio only receives VHF & UHF. Shortwave is HF & requires a different receiver & antenna combo.
1755213
It can absolutely receive those frequencies. I'm not sure exactly what you'd hear, but you would hear something. Try changing the modulation between FM and AM if it doesn't work at first.
1176741
Yes. You can use a preset station or program your own. But the audio over fm is susceptible to interference from other fm stations...