How To Program A Baofeng UV-5R Ham Radio

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Quick, Fast, And To The Point. Manually Program The Baofeng UV-5R The Easy Way.
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@pasjeihobby Жыл бұрын

Fire, wheel and UV5R. Those are most important milestones in human history.

@bigluda232323 3 ай бұрын

I bought two of these with the extended batteries, thinking that I was going to be able to use these but this is something I do not have time to learn lol wow I had no idea how difficult ham radios were

@Dusty_Ham Жыл бұрын

I had no idea you could just type the menu number you wanted. This is life changing for me. Thanks Mike!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Lol, glad to teach you something new!

@CH-ce5jv 3 күн бұрын

I just programmed 4 of them without knowing the number shortcut. This is great for next time

@johncook1080 5 ай бұрын

Dude, I'm delighted that you made this content available, it is very helpful, but you FLY through things, and if you're trying to follow along, it's very difficult to do what you say. By the time we've done it, you're already two steps ahead. If you find it convenient to do this instruction again, please count for at least 1 to 2 seconds between each instruction so that we can follow along. Thanks!

@silsahchne7236 Ай бұрын

That what I was thinking

@Warthunderguy78 3 күн бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one. Were you able to get it programmed. And how do I find frequencies in my area?

@Bondismo 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Very concise but thorough. Needed to pause a few times but it made for a quick reference

@mthc85 Жыл бұрын

Best instructional video series for Baofeng on KZfaq. I don’t own one yet, but you inspired me to add one to the list!!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

You need to get on it!

@WiteNight 2 ай бұрын

Is the programming the same for uv9R?

@oldbassist60 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. For something so simple, for some of us, it's not so simple. But what is nice is that programming the Baofeng radios is consistent and once the light is lit, simple to do. Thanks for flipping the switch to on. AD6AE

@marcuswilson9037 Ай бұрын

A step that seems to be skipped by many is that you need to be in VFO mode not Memory mode. If the frequency has a number next to it you need to hit the orange VFO/MR button and then you can type in frequencies.

@Mikeletterman726 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍. That’s a great video straight to the point. You’re very good at showing the Baofeng activation steps..!

@oldbassist60 10 ай бұрын

I just watched this again to check my notes because in the field, I will not have a laptop with CHIRP in my kit. You are an excellent presenter and well-organized instructor. 👍 Dave - AD6AE..

@dougdaniels Жыл бұрын

Sweet. I'm going to make a cheat card from this and put it in the freezer with my SHTF radio.

@jigsawpulse1139 5 ай бұрын

Why the freezer?

@CarlPapa88 4 күн бұрын

@@jigsawpulse1139Faraday cage most likely.

@stevengill1736 26 күн бұрын

Reminds me of some other rigs, except they all had a switch to rotate. I'll be interested in programming from the laptop - once you figure that out you're home free. Thanks for this.... cheers.

@tinynhhouse5467 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this tutorial on repeater programming. Your method is much simpler than others that I have seen. I just purchased a UV-17R. Chirp SW is not available yet so I will be programming with the keypad. - Dave - KB1YRF

@JordansWorld763 4 ай бұрын

This was awesome! Worked for me.

@Ammed_KN6STX Жыл бұрын

Sweet and simple great video, Mike!!!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@HamRadioLady Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this instructional video. I got my brother interested in amateur radio and to get his license. He died suddenly in 2018 and I got his boxes of these types of hand held radios. I am not sure why he had so darn many. I get overwhelmed and it's nice to see this video on these for programming. I am not used to these. I am much more familiar with other brand hand helds. Anyway, thanks for the video I can refer back to when I decide to try again.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Sorry to hear about your brother. At least you can use these in his memory. And you'll know how to program them.

@thomasreiners8772 Жыл бұрын

Would u mind sending me one Possibly, I'm unemployed and can not Afford one rn

@largemember 5 ай бұрын

I have an FT-530 HT that I bought in 1992 and it is a 'royal pain' to program...until you get used to it.....:>)

@largemember 5 ай бұрын

@@thomasreiners8772 I would take a dozen or so and I will even pay Shipping!!!!....:>)

@wnewbury4 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your instructions worked.

@shannonestep5506 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, as always. Hope to catch you at more POTA. :)

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@davidholder1192 6 ай бұрын

I was in channel mode, so when I started typing 146 it would switch to channel 146. I took a minute to push the 'orange' button and switch to frequency mode, THEN I can enter a frequency.

@chancegardnerofficial7529 5 ай бұрын

All said and done it’s a nightmare. I have to write everything down step by step because you’re moving so fast for us reg folks. TY

@hamradiotube 5 ай бұрын

Hit the gear and change the playback speed to half maybe?

@jettbennett3 5 ай бұрын

Modern problems require modern solutions

@JordansWorld763 4 ай бұрын

You were going perfect speed for me dude. What I didn’t catch. I just rewinded 10 seconds.

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

I’m addicted to UV5R videos .. I have no 🕵️‍♀️ clue why ?!?!???!? A hahaha

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

It's a disease many of us struggle with.

@bennybenitez2461 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding thanks

@mikehuckabay5514 Жыл бұрын

Ya a good radio fore someone that is a non sighted ham user.

@kh6qmchristophercolquhoun695 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I have many Fangs and big three radios but use fang daily.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@lccs187 4 ай бұрын

When i type in 146.520 it end up cancelling and resets the frequency. Any idea whats stopping me?

@user-qt8mq8rh9q 7 ай бұрын

Totally confusing . Still No wiser

@jeffhaber7646 5 ай бұрын

Good Evening ! I am new to this and I am intersted in the purchase of the radios and looking to learn how to program, can you point me in the direction of your videos of where to start please also do they offer anything in digital

@reaperairsoftgv53 Жыл бұрын

Is there a away to program a channel to beable to just listen . And one channel to Comunicade? Like one frequency to just listen to what they are saying and one channel to send to other radio in a different frequency. With out having to press A/B. Like stay on frequency B but when someone talks on frequency A it stops B then when they are done you can continue on B?

@briantrask8173 Жыл бұрын

How do you know if the repeater is T-DCS or T-CTCS? The listings I have seen don't say.

@johnkaelberer237 Жыл бұрын

I hate Baofeng's. Wow, now I feel better. I'm sure many will like your videos on the Baofeng. Some people..."some people" love the fang's, so this video may be a big help them. Good on you Mike !

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Come back any time for your daily affirmation lol!

@johnkaelberer237 Жыл бұрын

K8MRD Radio Stuff: I love beer. I put my Fang on scan, drink a couple beers and watch the grass grow waiting for it to get back to channel one again....lol Rinse and repeat.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

@@johnkaelberer237 Hahaha, yeah they aren't getting any awards for being fast scanners are they?

@mudrutoverland2293 4 ай бұрын

Mine keeps saying “transmitting memory, while, in your video it says “reviving memory” how do you switch that?

@kajukirkbo 3 ай бұрын

I have the same issue. I'd like an answer

@AUCRATECH93722 5 ай бұрын

I just bought one and the local off road park uses rugged radios. They operate one 17-25. I can her them on channel 17 but they can’t hear me. So how can I make this work to talk to them on that channel. Thank you.

@donmassara4800 Жыл бұрын

Can you explain CTCS and T- DCS ? Not sure why you add these two to the programming.

@CarlPapa88 4 күн бұрын

As the freq I need to use has CTCSS codes, in order to work with a group, I'd 2nd the request for programming instructions including them onto channel mode.

@fearthebald 27 күн бұрын

just got 2 of these as a gift. I want both to be programmed exactlytly the same. So far I have the zoo programed but want to add frequencies to talk to the other exact model walkie talkie. Where do I find those? How many should I add into the radios? Is one enough? thanks for the help

@LB0FI Жыл бұрын

Should you really transmit without an antenna? Anyway, great video, and hopefully really helpful for new and aspiring hams!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Baofeng radios are highly engineered to lower their output power at the presence of a high impedance so as to not damage the finals lol!

@jeffreynolds2190 5 ай бұрын

Please advise what to buy , the UV-5R looks a bit intimidating, I am a non tech guy, looking for a simple set up , low cost hand held ham I can buy for emergency ( grid out ) family to communicate in event of serious emergency. Thank you !!

@ericboone182 9 ай бұрын

Hey, Love your videos man! One comment. I tried doing exactly what you did in the Vid. My radio said "Transmitting memory" not "Receiving memory" and I had to go Menu 28 and delete the channel I wanted to utilize first and then go back to menu 27 and then program it! Also still trying to figure out how to add the Name (Text) on the B line of the radio! keep up the GREAT work! 73 Brett KJ7BQQ

@dougearnest7590 Ай бұрын

thanks for your comment, it wasn't working for me either because frequencies had already been saved on every channel. To answer YOUR question, it's my understanding you have to use the Chirp programming program to name the channels.

@Deadrabbits1 10 ай бұрын

After programming my baofeng do I need to store it in my Refrigerator? 😂😂😂

@dchapmap 9 ай бұрын

Is there a way to enter a freq that ends in a number other than 0 or 5? Such as 467.857.

@panzerfaust1322 5 ай бұрын

Bro, you lost me at the 42nd mark… You can’t talk in that kind of jargon you have to talk in Laymans terms

@user-dy5ho4sj2w 4 ай бұрын

What jargon?

@grega437 Жыл бұрын

What is the longest range I can get using it as a FRS only (walkie talkie) ? Thank you! Great video

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

2-3 fars

@seancarrighan8155 Жыл бұрын

What is the receive frequency and the transmit frequency are different? How do I program them or is that the +/- that you spoke about? If so how do I figure the +/- out?

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

That's the + - or split as we call it. Download an app called RepeaterBook. That will most likely have what you're looking for.

@jacquesb5248 4 ай бұрын

i recently got gifted a baofeng V6 but can't find the software to program it. i can get a cable altho this model isn't in the supported list.....

@A.R.P.Railway 18 күн бұрын

When I tried to program by using chirp my uv-5r stopped transmitting voice. It turned out manufacturing fault where service guy has to tear down and solder my unit. Hope nobody has faced that problem.

@Warthunderguy78 3 күн бұрын

I just got mine in the mail I'm so confused lol Is this an actual ham radio. Add every time I try to program it I screw something up

@firestorm2123 7 ай бұрын

im a volunteer firefighter. and i was wondering how to program to the channel we use for dispatch. i know the channel frequency

@matthowarth4498 7 ай бұрын

I love those BukFuc radios. They make me feel like a Super Dork!!!

@Tigerpaws1948 14 сағат бұрын

how do you reset a UV5r when the buttons don’t work

@desire4liberation 6 ай бұрын

why is this so hard? i just can't seem to program my local channels. frustrating

@hamradiotube 6 ай бұрын

You just gotta get familiar with it. You'll get it.

@yfdz6959 9 ай бұрын

Hey i have same ham radio no.license. i have progammed it on frs freq. But what can i use as the maximum power output without getting in trouble

@CarlPapa88 4 күн бұрын

Without a HAM license, none. Only allowed to listen in.

@bobbyvanzant6056 4 ай бұрын

I must just be an idiot cause I still can’t figure out how to do anything on mine. Tried to follow step by step and still somehow end up with the wrong numbers programmed even though I know I didn’t type them in wrong. Oh well, guess I just gotta stick with the ole walkie talkie.

@mudrutoverland2293 4 ай бұрын

I can follow your pace, but my radio only saves the first frequency on ch 1. After that every time I save to ch 1, 2 … it shows the default freq… wtf??

@mudrutoverland2293 4 ай бұрын

How do you switch between “ transmitting” and “receiving memory”?

@ZOZZO-dq3hv 8 ай бұрын

How do you save this to favorites. Once Google gets involved nothing can get done!

@johnmiddleton8729 3 ай бұрын

It always says cancel when I input the last digit of any frequency code, why is this please have I a setting wrong somewhere?

@armageddonready4071 9 ай бұрын

Trying to figure this thing out, I realized why the Marin corps made me a forward observer, not an actual radio operator. I’m my defense though, the PRC 77 was an easy use analog, that I could listen to TV shows on while in the field. I’m still waiting for mine new baofeng to charge. So stupid that you need to be smart to use a radio.

@chancecarlton8403 6 ай бұрын

I was a radio operator, used the prc-119c and couldn't figure these out 🤣😂🤣 Semper Fi brother

@michaelcobbledick6437 4 ай бұрын

It’s a learning curve y’all. Back in the 80s we did pause and rewind. That is still a thing. 😉

@TheExquisiteRoofer 8 ай бұрын

mine keeps saying cancel after I program the frequency? any tips? I have the UV-5Ruish. Are they different?

@hamradiotube 8 ай бұрын

Some of them do have different firmware versions so it is possible it won't work on all of them.

@Armouredb 2 ай бұрын

Im doing exactly what you did but it doesn't look like it is working

@isiachjohnson520 Ай бұрын

How u save a frequency

@largemember 5 ай бұрын

When I program 446.000 into the VFO the white noise cant be squelched...????.....

@tonyd6884 Жыл бұрын

@bigg8925 Жыл бұрын

New tothis hobby. Looking to purchase a HAM radio for Nascar thar uses 450-470. Is this possible?

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

The Baofeng UV-5R can do that.

@brianparedes9095 9 күн бұрын

What’s that uv5rpro named in chirp

@stallion1972jo 6 ай бұрын

Too dang quick and no slow explanation. Now my radio is really screwed up. Might as well throw it in the trash

@blackjeep2005 2 ай бұрын

Sure wished you could possibly slow down for us mentally handicaped people. Otherwise very helpful. But ya . Awesome content.

@rickywhite7578 7 ай бұрын

NOT WORKING FOR ME

@chancegardnerofficial7529 5 ай бұрын

I did the reset and now it’s all in Chinese!!! Can I get it back or am I doomed?

@hamradiotube 5 ай бұрын

I assume you're talking about the voice? Happens to all of us. Should be Menu 14. Change from CHI to ENG.

@chancegardnerofficial7529 5 ай бұрын

Fixed it. Followed the menu on language.

@hamradiotube 5 ай бұрын

@@chancegardnerofficial7529 Interesting. You have a language menu that actually changes the letters/characters? None of mine have that.

@nmr6988 10 ай бұрын

NOTHING happened when i followed your instructions. i typed in the noaa weather for my area and nothing got entered. you left out something out!

@hamradiotube 10 ай бұрын

Given that this isn't a video on how to program NOAA into your radio that doesn't surprise me. That is beyond the scope of this video. But, you probably have a radio that is locked to the ham frequencies. Most times you can open it up by simply doing a full reset. Menu 40, Reset All. If that doesn't work, try holding down the Moni, PTT, and VFO buttons while turning on the radio. You should see "factory" come up on the screen and it will be unlocked to more frequencies that include NOAA. But technically that is illegal so do it at your own risk. I accept no liability. And for the love of god, don't ever transmit there!

@chancegardnerofficial7529 5 ай бұрын

When I reset mine it went to chinese!!! HELP.

@lonevoice7935 2 ай бұрын

this would be helpful if he wasnt on fast forward

@jimsoehlman6986 Ай бұрын

You go way to darn fast

@kpbstudios9642 6 ай бұрын

What

@dalechappy925 Жыл бұрын

Wtf over? No can do. To many numbers. What happened to just pushing the button to talk?

@MoviesFreeGalore 5 ай бұрын

... It's a ham radio.

@MrOkrick 5 ай бұрын

Lol..right @@MoviesFreeGalore

@jasonbourne1596 5 ай бұрын

You can buy walkie talkies still 😂

@Clevelandsteamer324 4 ай бұрын

*too many

@jamesrunningwind-vu3kn Ай бұрын

Push button to talk between two radios, and imagine they are on their own private frequency. * Private talk.

@Censoredagain7881 2 ай бұрын

To f'n fast slow the f down.

@richpaddock228 3 ай бұрын

Dude. Slow down. Geez

@toddallen7714 3 ай бұрын

slow down or give markers , man .....

@hamradiotube 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. While there's nothing I can directly do to this video as I've already made it, you can control the playback speed of a video. Hover your mouse over the video. Hit the gear at the bottom right hand side and chose "playback speed". Then you can chose how fast it plays back. For example, chose .5 and it will playback at 50% speed. It makes some adjustments to the audio too so it doesn't sound quite as weird as typical videos that are slowed down. Hope that helps.

@vincuillaable 5 ай бұрын

Do you really assume everyone knows wtf you’re talking about? wtf?

@glyn1 2 ай бұрын

YOU NEED TO GO slower

@johnnynations452 6 ай бұрын

Apparently, this how to video isn't for beginners that have no idea what the hell you're talking about. You may as well be speaking greek dude

@urjoking 4 ай бұрын

Once again, another radio video useless for us new guys just beginning because your already using terms and talking like we already know!! Honestly, I havnt bought radios yet because every video ive watched is even more useless than the last for beginners.