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What can you do with Baofeng UV 5R?
The BaoFeng UV-5R is legal for use on amateur frequencies. The UV-5R is able to Transmit on Narrowband (12.5kHz) and Wideband (25kHz). The BaoFeng UV-5R has one built-in receiver but can “watch” two channels (semi duplex).
Can you listen to police on Baofeng?
The advent of cheap, high-tech transceivers from China now make it possible for anyone to both receive and transmit on many police frequencies. The Baofeng and similar radios will program any public safety frequency in the VHF (150-174 MHz) and UHF (450-475MHz) bands.
Which Baofeng is illegal?
Baofeng BF-F9v2 ZP5BF-F9V2 see less You cannot use this radio in any unlicensed frequency. It is not type accepted for any radio service and is therefore illegal to sell, advertise, market, or ship to anywhere in the US. It is probably legal to use in a Ham band if you have a ham license.
How do you program a Baofeng UV 5R for police scanner?
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 my Baofeng as a scanner?
No, Baofeng radios are not police scanners. So you decided to sink a couple bucks into a Baofeng just to see what all the hype is about. It’s about 30 bucks, so it’s not gonna take food of the table.
Can Baofeng listen to P25?
Baofeng cheap radios will NEVER do P25…. The radio you are referring to is analog ONLY.
Is the uv5r legal?
The UV-5R and UV-82 are both certified under part 90. They can be used with a Part 90 license. In addition, they can be used on amateur frequencies, for which no certification is required. They cannot legally be used on Part 95 frequencies.
Is it possible to learn to use the uv-5r?
The included manual has been the direct cause of countless hams setting aside both their radio and their desire to learn how to use amateur radio. Thankfully, learning the UV-5R is possible. Let’s take a look at what it takes to get your UV-5R up and running. Consider this the basic manual that should have come in the box.
What kind of antenna do I need for my uv-5r?
One of the chief things that you need to know about your UV-5R is that the radio (called a transceiver – because it both trans mits and re ceives messages) has a male SMA connector. This means that it needs a female SMA connector antenna to work.
How do I listen to broadcast FM on my uv-5r?
You can listen to these frequencies on your UV-5R. It’s right above the push-to-talk button. You have to push the orange ”CALL” button on the left side of the radio. Once you have activated broadcast FM, you can then change what channel you’re listening to by hitting the up and down arrows.
How much does it cost to get caught using Baofeng?
The Bureau warns that fines can be as high as $19,639 per day for continued marketing and up to $147,290 — we have no idea how they arrive at those odd numbers. So if you’re an American who hasn’t already got a Baofeng or similar, you might be well advised to pick one up while you still can.