I do only SKYWARN and emergency communications, so I only need 3 or 4 programmed frequencies/offset, etc. on each VHF &amp; UHF. Can I do this with just the keypad or do I NEED computer software/cable?
1155569
You can program manually, it is a pain, but if only doing a few channels should not take too long.
1182351
No you don't need to program them. They have different channels and as long as you have them both on the same one, you can communicate.
1319322
Larry; The Baofeng 82-X can be programed manually through the keyboard. However you need a copy of the manual. On the web there is a .pdf copy. However you also need a reference to find out what the various components are such as offset(for reperaters), CTCSS, etc. You could still program in simplex frequency's only into the radio. These would require only keyboard entries. The easy way is to use a program such as the Boafeng software or CHIRP also found on the web. However they would require a programing cable to go from the computer to the radio. If you go that route there are several reference programs that have information on all of the frequency's in your area. I do not program the radio manually any more. Takes to much time. Good lick with this issue.
121541
Easy with cable + CHIRP opensource software. More difficult if you use keypad plus cant set alphanumeric labels w/o software. Ive heard people bitch and moan about programming the uv-5r but i found it incredibly easy, just like the Technical ham radio test.
618273
As far as I know you can not scan any channels using the manual or key stroke mode. The only way you can is to reprogram the radio using Baofeng's provided software. I have done this many times and it's not that difficult once you get the hand of it.
1101069
no sir you do not. If by program you mean select a channel or frequency to communicate on then yes but this easy to do via an adjustable knob on the top of the device. there is a total of 16 channels.
432499
From the keypad it takes a little while, however once you get the hang of it the only cumbersome part is entering text for descriptions. You can save a lot of time by purchasing a programming cable and using the Open Source package Chirp to manage the radios memories.
707215
VHF only, not UHF. I get good VHF reception 180 degrees from antenna direction.
1394519
Enter the desired frequency and you are communicating. Spend the extra $6 and buy the programming cable. Much easier to enter frequencies from a computer.
898982
You have to download the software from Baofeng site and use programming cable.In software is an option to make Channel A the default channel when you transmit.
1092391
Technically, these radios are not legal to use in the VHF commercial band, although they can be programmed within the range of specified frequencies. These inexpensive radios are not trunking, whereas some of the iCOM radios will trunk
314737
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1840507
The computer interface cable is by far the easiest way to accomplish complete programming. That being said it is possible to program every option available on the radio via the buttons on the radio. It is not easy as some of the keys have to be held a certain amount of time to get the desired response. The frequency offset was the most difficult part for me to program.--good luck.
44604
No I do not think so, VHF only. I bought a separate antenna for stereo, it was cheap.
1973136
No programming necessary. Just select the same channel on both devices and you are good to go.
922632
You can program the radio manually with the keypad. Either direct entry or scan a range of frequencies until the signal is found.
1031039
Programing the scanner to specific frequencies is very easy. If you're not into reading manuals, you can go to YouTube, which is what I did, and watch a little kid show you how it's done.