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Is it legal to use a Baofeng?
3 Answers. They are legal to use, but only on the amateur bands. (Of course, you’ll need to get a license first). There was a lot of debate on whether they were legal, but the FCC finally stated that they were.
How do I program my Baofeng in Australia?
How to manually program the Baofeng UV-5R from the keypad
- Press [VFO/MR] and enter Frequency Mode.
- Press [A/B] and choose the A Side (upper display).
- Press [BAND] for the frequency band.
- Disable TDR (Dual Watch/Dual Standby).
- Enter the frequency.
- optional – Enter the transmit CTCSS/DCS code.
Can I use a Baofeng as walkie talkie?
Can Baofeng UV-5R Be Used As A Walkie Talkie? Yes and No. Technically, you can use UV-5R for FRS, GMRS, MURS, Marine, etc., but it is considered illegal. Even with a license, you cannot use UV-5R for FRS/GMRS as the transceiver is not FCC certified.
Is Baofeng UV5R legal?
Yes they can. The amateur radio service is regulated by FCC Part 97 rules and do not require a part 90 certified radio to operate on those bands. So you can use your older Baofeng UV5R and UV5RA radios on the 144-148 Mhz 2 meter band and 430-450 MHz 70cm bands without fear of being in violation.
How many channels does a Baofeng CB radio have?
It’s quicker than manually programming all 80 channels into the radio, one at a time. These radios don’t have a dedicated repeater (RPT – DUP) on / off button like regular CB radios.
Is it legal to use a CB radio in Australia?
WARNING: Even if correctly programmed with the allowed UHF CB channels, these radios are not legal in Australia, ie. they are not approved for use. See Type Approved for lists of radios and their approval status.
Is the BaoFeng uv82 model sold in Australia?
The model has CE, FCC, ROHS compliance, and a black ‘Tick’ mark next to these three. If the same model is sold in Australia, I believe I can carry it too? I see from a Google search of “Baofeng UV82 Australia” that the UV82 is sold there.
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