Baofeng uv-5r frequency range
The Baofeng UV-5R series of dual band handheld radios are in the VHF/ UHF range. They also put out 5 watts of power which will increase your range. I usually get about 10 miles with the stock antenna, and about 20 to 25 miles with an aftermarket antenna like those available from ExpertPower.
Baofeng uv-5r programming software
CHIRP Programming Software - OSX, Linux, Windows. BaoFeng Handheld BTECH MOBILE Radio Programming Software. UPDATE: UV‑50X2, UV‑25X2, UV‑25X4 Added to CHIRP. CHIRP software has many features, some of which are not available using the BaoFeng factory software, such as: Uses the familiar RX
BaoFeng Radio Comparison
BaoFeng Comparison UV-5RA, UV-B5, UV-82, and Yaesu
UV-5RA, UV-B5, UV-82, VX-6R
UV-5RA, UV-B5, UV-82, VX-6R
So, maybe you have seen our review of the Baofeng UV-5R and you plan to purchase one in the near future to take part in the Tin Hat Ranch survival communications series. Great, now what? Let’s take a look at what it takes to be a HAM. Many folks have this ethereal concept of what it takes but when boiled down becoming a HAM requires you to pass an almost* free test.
Why would anyone need to take a test to operate a HAM radio? No, it isn’t a government conspiracy or an attempt to limit the rights of individuals. As close to a Libertarian as I might be I still agree with the government’s right to regulate the use of such radios. There are a few simple reasons; you hold significant power in your hands with one of these radios. You can affect the liberty of others. In my local community the police operate on 154.8150 MHz. This is a frequency available to the Baofeng radio. What were to happen if a person keyed up their radio at a life or death moment out of plain ignorance? What if the officer’s call for back up didn’t get through? I am sure that most can agree there is a need for a regulatory body to eliminate ignorance in terms of critical communications. This is the main reason for the regulation.
Why would anyone need to take a test to operate a HAM radio? No, it isn’t a government conspiracy or an attempt to limit the rights of individuals. As close to a Libertarian as I might be I still agree with the government’s right to regulate the use of such radios. There are a few simple reasons; you hold significant power in your hands with one of these radios. You can affect the liberty of others. In my local community the police operate on 154.8150 MHz. This is a frequency available to the Baofeng radio. What were to happen if a person keyed up their radio at a life or death moment out of plain ignorance? What if the officer’s call for back up didn’t get through? I am sure that most can agree there is a need for a regulatory body to eliminate ignorance in terms of critical communications. This is the main reason for the regulation.
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