Baofeng UV-5RA help

[Reverend Graham]

I've been given a Baofeng UV-5RA by a friend who didn't know how to set it up, well neither do I, but would like to know how, is there any one in the Lincolnshire area that can show me how to do it, or is there a REALY simple guide ?

Rev G

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

Not that tricky, there's some easy tutorials on YouTube.

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[ZEbbEDY]

yep plenty youtube vids for manual programming, easy with the cable hooked up to comp also

user guide here also pdf manual http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/

also loads of posts/info on the yahoo group
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/baofeng_uv5r/info

 

[Damascus]

One question, do you have a ham licence? if not you can own but not use it in this country.

the previous advice run with it simple to use and operate.

73

 

[Ecoman]

You can listen but not transmit without an amateur radio licence. If you haven't got a licence then not to worry as its a simple multiple choice exam to pass. Just see the RSGB website for amateur radio clubs in your area.

Not had one of those radios but if its similar to a Yaesu then its pretty straight forward

 

[rickyamos]

It's a pain to program, easiest way is to buy the programming lead and hook it up to your laptop, down load the software and off you go

 

[EdS]

down load a copy of CHIRP and do it via computer:

http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home

IS it dual band or PMR 446? If it is PMR 446 ie frequencies in the 446 MHz range it is licence free:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/ra_info/ra357.htm

The 130 -170 MHz on the dual band require licence

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

I've just used chirp, and at last I can program my radio. No conflicts with cable and Windows.

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[rickyamos]

Legally you can't use these radio for PMR446 as they are capable of 4 watts RF power output:-

5. RADIO EQUIPMENT
PMR 446 radio equipment must be handportable, have an integral antenna, have a maximum ERP of 500 mW and be compliant with ETS 300 296.

so if you don't have a licence then I would save your money.