Can the BaoFeng UV-3R PLUS be programmed to have alphanumeric display or just the frequencies?
1341818
Never did much with it, sent it back because it had screen problem. If I remember I don't think you could, its a simple device with lots of limitation.
1585962
No. The specifications state that the UV3R series including the UV3R+ is 2 watts transmit power. More likely it is about 1.5 watt VHF and 1 Watt UHF.
1226102
Legally this radio CANNOT be used on any FRS, MURS or GMRS frequency. So yes it can be programmed but it is not legal to transmit out on those frequencies. For licensed GMRS use, you will need the UV-82C (the C notes the legally allowed Commercial use).
1676649
I have no personal experience with either of those models, but Baofeng hasn't changed this since the UV-2, so I would guess it would be fine. In any case, it's not a big investment...
591469
No, you have to program matching frequencies in each radio. The uv5r is both uhf and vhf. The tyt is uhf only, so you will havr to program matching uhf frequencies.
1848251
I believe the current firmware on our UV-5R radios is BFS311, as checked in the CHIRP software.
1301053
I don't think so. I can't! Maybe some people can change the freq's so it will pick up shortwave but, I don't think so.I've been in radio since 1957 and I can't do it. I've got a good shortwave and I think the two should stay the way both are made. This Baofeng is only $30 something bucks and it will do a lot of things but, the freq is different from shortwave freq's.
274440
The frequencies are fixed at the factory. There is no way for the consumer/end user to change them once they receive the product. you can view them before you purchase, they indicate the channel on the package, but they refused to pick a different one for me (at the shipping site) because it did not fit into their shipping procedures. Therefore, I either gave one of the two that I bought away or returned one. I can't remember. Hope that helps.
525808
While Baofeng radios can be programmed via the key pad, they do not program like the normal amateur radio HT would. They are difficult, at best, to program manually. The cable hooks from the radio to a PC. you program the radio with the PC. MUCH better! There is lots of freeware out there that works great. One that comes to mind is Chirp. Get the cable, it's worth it.
121539
I know absolutely nothing about ham radios, but if you google search for "baofeng uv-5r user manual", select the wouxun link with the .pdf and follow the directions on page one, you can have 30 stations programmed in 20 minutes. I'm great with computers, but first radio, and I didn't have any issues.
871630
The quick answer is check this setting, CHIRP Settings / Basic Settings / Display must be set to Name to view Alpha in the display. The long answer is you can find tons of info on setting up your radio and chirp at this link. http://www.miklor.com
906137
Any programming cable for the UV-5R will work just fine on the UV-82. I bought this one a while ago and it works great: Baofeng USB Programming Cable for Baofeng Two way Radio UV-5R, BF-888S,BF-F8+ With Driver CD
1226100
It can be programmed with FRS and GMRS frequencies yes. It's rather difficult to program the radio by manually entering the frequencies, so I would recommend using a computer. All you need is a programming cable (like this: http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Cable-Baofeng-Walkie-Talkie/dp/B008ORT9OY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1386341539&sr;=8-3&keywor;ds=uv-5r+programming+cable), and a software, I use Chirp. It's pretty easy to do, and there are many guides on the internet on how to do it.
1226099
Yes, to both services. FRS frequencies are limited to 0.5 watts, but GMRS frequencies have 50 watts limitation but requires a license from FCC which costs about $80. Many users of GMRS ignore the licensing requirements and keep the power level to 5 watts or less. Also the Baofeng UV 5R will operate on MURS (Multiply Use Radio Frequencies) in the 150 mhz band with 5 channels. Power limit is 2 watts and require no license. Hope this helps. 73's J. Wong, K6JE
1224438
They have some pre-programmed freq. But you can changed with the software and cable. Need just to buy the cable, software is by download
238016
It uses the BF-480 from Baofeng and is available at several sites. Do a Google for the radio and you should easily find it.
1585422
Here's a couple of web pages that might be useful in answer to your question. http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?374064-Baofeng-UV-5R-models http://www.miklor.com/uv5r/