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What is the MONI key?
MONI (Monitor) Button Press and Hold (Squelch OFF) to hear background noise; Release to return to normal operation.
Is the Baofeng BF 888s legal?
They are only legal to use in the US if you have a Part 90 business license or amateur radio license and reprogram them to the appropriate frequencies you are authorized to use. There are at least four sets of default frequencies, probably depending on the actual manufacturer and when it was made.
What is VFO A and B?
Basic Operation: The VFO / MR Button toggles basic operation between VFO = Variable Frequency Operation mode (Frequency Mode) and MR = Memory mode (Channel Mode). A/B Frequency: This is a duel band radio that will display two frequencies but monitor only one at a time.
Can a Baofeng uv-5r V2 + radio hear anything?
Change your title to “My Baofeng UV-5R V2+ radio can’t hear anything unless I hold the MONI button” In your text, you can describe how you can hear things with MONI pressed but can’t transmit unless you let go of MONI.
What to do if your Baofeng Radio is not listed in chirp?
Common Error Messages – A list of common Baofeng radio error messages and solutions. Erratic Behavior and Recovery – A list of symptoms and solutions for Baofeng / Pofung UV5R and F8HP series radios What to do if CHIRP does not list your radio – Is your radio not listed in CHIRP?
Do you want to hear static signals from Moni?
Ideally you don’t want to hear static, but you do want to hear signals when they are present. Your post is vague but I presume that if you let go of MONI then it will transmit. That is normal behavior. So first, check your squelch setting. The best way to find it is to go through the menu.
What to do if the radio programming software does not detect the COM port?
What to do if the radio programming software does not detect the cable or COM port – How to troubleshoot issues with programming software.