How far can a BaoFeng radio reach?

How far can a BaoFeng radio reach?

With 5 watts of output power and a good antenna expect 20-30 miles. If you live in an area with lots of hills and trees, you can cut that figure almost in half without an external antenna. If you are using the stock baofeng antenna then expect 5 to 10 miles.

How do you save the frequency on a BaoFeng UV 82?

1. Set radio to Frequency Mode (VFO) a.)
2. Select Upper Display. a.)
3. Turn TDR OFF (Dual Watch) [Menu] 7 [Menu] OFF [Menu] [Exit]
4. Delete Prior Data. [Menu] 2 8 [Menu] 9 9 [Menu] [Exit]
5. Enter the TX Frequency Shift. [Menu] 2 5 [Menu] OFF [Menu] [Exit]
6. Store RX frequency into channel.
7. Store TX frequency into channel.

Will BaoFeng radios be banned?

There isn’t any “Baofeng ban”. There is the illegal importation and marketing of radios “just like this one” for people to use for anything requiring a type-certified transmitter, since these don’t have any of those.

What kind of antenna does Baofeng uv-82 have?

I have a Baofeng UV-82 dual-band (2m/70cm) HT with an SMA male connector for the stock “rubber-ducky” antenna. I would like to use it in my vehicle.

Is the BaoFeng uv-5r a good radio?

The Baofeng UV-5R is a popular two-band radio. It’s inexpensive, feature-packed, and compact. For users that are new to portable programming, the Baofeng UV-5R may be difficult to program due to the lack of Baofeng’s support, and because of its poorly written user manual.

Is the VFO on the front of the uv-82?

Instead of one dual-color LED at the front of the radio the UV-82 has two separate LEDs located on top. The flashlight now includes a strobe function. The VFO/MR key disappeared.

Is there a strobe button on the uv-82?

Instead of one dual-color LED at the front of the radio the UV-82 has two separate LEDs located on top. The flashlight now includes a strobe function. The VFO/MR key disappeared. Holding Menu while turning on the radio switches from VFO to memory and vice versa.