Am I the only guy repeatedly pausing his videos rolling frame by frame to catch the messages like a pre teen boy trying to catch a nip slip? I don't even have a radio and I can't stop watching his videos!
Not only am I Randy’s favorite viewer, but he said I was a cool-kid too, no matter what that metal marine said about me in another video comment section. Thanks Randy!
Got my UV5R programed up and works great...with the larger battery it runs on scan for 3 full 24/7 days/night...all while on scan with all the freqs running.. I made a set up that will plug in to my Walker head set...I can sit in silence while hearing nature around me "and" listen to "ALL" the bands. Unlocked, you cannot beat it ...rock on
A variable frequency oscillator (VFO) in electronics is an oscillator whose frequency can be tuned (i.e., varied) over some range. It is a necessary component in any tunable radio transmitter or receiver that works by the superheterodyne principle, and controls the frequency to which the apparatus is tuned.
Thanks for the inspiration for this! I always wanted a scanner to keep in my vehicle, but didn't want to leave an expensive radio in the truck. Setting up the UV-5R as a scanner was just what I needed!
Once again you have come to the rescue of this old Jarhead . I have several channels that I have programmed into my radios for LISTENING only/ and information gathering [one can never have enough local information when the crud hits the fan]
Because I wondered myself for a while what it stood for, I dug a little and found this. VFO = Variable Frequency Operation mode (Frequency Mode) and MR = Memory mode (Channel Mode). However, who cares lol...
Thank you for all your Videos, I’ve bought 2 different Bufwang radios so far. This last one was a AR-5RM. Thanks to you I now have an amazing radio and continually keep learning more things with you. Please continue to share the knowledge that you have with us.
Just received my Baofeng UV-5R a few days ago. Been watching your videos and have learned a lot. I guess since I have a newer version the radio allowed me to delete channel 0 and 127 so when I scan I only show the few I have ;programmed. Thanks for you videos.
I just got this radio a few days ago. Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. These videos have inspired me to get my Amrteur radio liscence reactivated.
Evening, NotaRubicon... Since I'm old now, and no longer follow directions very well, I'm hoping that once I can figure out how to program my new-still-in-the-box-on-my-dining-room-table UV5R - gen3 with the CHIRT software, these NOAA channels will be included? Sure hope so, anyway. Yeah, I went ahead and purchased a pair of these keen little transceivers along with the upgraded Nagoya antennas, the larger 3800 milliamp batteries, and the necessary to transfer data cable. It's exciting stuff, and this tutorial being the exception...I've so far enjoyed your channel very much. Thank you, and take care...
Ordered and received the KG-935G. Awesome battery, build, and display. Going to order the Wouxun 2 & 440 ham verson of the radio. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the good stuff.
Somewhere along the way you told us about RadioReference. It has a great section for national channels. I spent a lot of time seeking out and stumbled on these. Unfortunately it doesn't tell you which channel covers each area. I guessed and got it on the second try. Chirp made it easy to program all the cool channels I found. And set up ones for transmitting, so I can easily set the radios to talk to each other. My NOAA is channel 0. I keep that on A and then set for duplex with priority TX on B channel. I've pretty much got this far because I watched your videos. Thanks for making this fun.
I suppose in all my years, I'm late to the game - but I'm a cool kid to some old codgers out there. Thanks again for sharing your insights and dry humor.
Very timely video. I just received my Uv-5R yesterday and wanted to start setting channels for scanning. Thank you. Always great videos. -Your biggest fan.
I've grown to love that Tacticool larger battery. The radio seems to fit my large paws better, and even if I'm using the remote mic, it won't flatten the battery over 8hrs. Maybe my imagination, but the clarity of tx/rx seems better.
Day 1 - (yes I am that new) Today I learned how to save frequencies. And that VFO stands for......Something. Your videos are helpfull to me. Thank you for the time you put into them.
Sir, Thank you for your time, your videos, and most importantly your sense of humor. In your video which I so much enjoyed, you could not change the channel on the 0 and 127. Since I just got my radio and learning to use it, I thought I would try it. Yes, I was able to change the 0 to the NOAH Channel and the 127 to the 2nd NOAH channel... Just to let you know, it is possible to change them, however, you have to input a new channel in one of the slots for it to work. Great videos and great content... Keep it up.
Thank you for all of your videos! I am new to the game and you are extremely helpful. One question, in channel mode can you save a channel in the lower B spot? I apologize for my ignorance!
Some how I deleted channel 0 idk. But I'm watching your vids to get more info just purchased 2 for home use.love your videos brother. Awesome channel ans subscribed. Thanks
I have just subscribed to your channel after looking for NOAA info from TH-cam. I caught the comment about the FCC/NOAA information...I paused the video to read the small print. I think you and I will be friends!
Have you ever played with the TYT TH-UV88? At $35 I think it's in the running for "dollar for dollar" prize, but what's very nice is that it's the same radio as the Radioddity GM-30 GMRS radio. If you buy them both for about $75 total you get two radios, two batteries (one of which can be charged with USB-C), and a desktop charger that charges both. One battery needs a tiny mod to work in the other radio, but all in all a nice combo.
"But today, war is too important to be left to politicians. They have neither the time, the training, nor the inclination for strategic thought." - General Jack D. Ripper
VFO = Variable Frequency Oscillator. Which is confusing because in channel mode, you are using the VFO to tune to a frequency. I'm not sure who comes up with these terms.
VFO - Very Fine Operator, a ham term used to encourage hams that they are using their radios properly. They need this encouragement or they may become sad.
I watched and I dont even have a Baofeng. But good ideas on programing weather stations in my Ham radio. That Baofeng is $35???? I dont want to say what I paid for my HT Ham radio. But now, I am a sad ham.👍👍😎🇺🇸✌️.
Great video.. I had a question maybe you already have a video. Instead of your scan channels like you show can you have it scan on both so for example if I have 2 boafangs 1 is my base and 1 is my mobile. On the base can I have it scan on both A & B so say for example the A scans all FRS channels Frequencies and B scans all GMR channels Frequencies so you have a all FRS/GMR scanner then I could use my mobile or my main PTT uv-5r as a you know mobile where I can put on that 1 A FRS and B GMR slot for the on the go listen or chat and say if my gf/wife was at home she could hear my chat or even PTT back no matter what channel I was on because the fact I would have all FRS/GMR in my base home walkie... thanks
Thanks so much for your videos. They’re super informative and definitely not boring. I have a playlist of several of your videos that I will binge as I learn to use my UV-5R.
We had a TV show on Amazon Prime - you can watch it on TH-cam now - Its a little different from the videos I do now.. You can watch an episode here: th-cam.com/video/qcGiKEhfFMI/w-d-xo.html Also tried my hand at a $0 budget documentary: th-cam.com/video/b3AIYWROQkE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the Excellent Video... This has been one WILD YEAR FOR TORNADOES 🙃 living in the country at the lake IS A COOL KID THING... Retired so doing something New, HAM RADIO
Aiming high for the top comment slot here.... My new UV-5Rs allow programming Channel Zero. Also, I recommend the open source CHIRP software (Baofeng supports) and USB cable, if you are programming more than one radio. You can simply import all the FRS/GMRS channels/frequencies with the corresponding FRS Channel numbers. It takes 5 seconds per radio to program those 22 channels using a computer with CHIRP software. I just need a tutorial on all those blank settings and how to get onto repeaters -- do I need an engraved invitation?
Randy can you make a short video like this explaining how to listen to Sky warn channels and get them programed in a UV5r. I dont understand setting up the tones and the offsets. also when your in Memory mode and you set offsets and tones do they stay specific to each channel or do you have to set them each time you want to listen? thanks! Appreciate you!
I love my UV-5R, I bought it as a replacement for my Yaesu VX-5R, and to be honest it's adequate for my purposes. I haven't looked back to getting a new battery for the Yaesu even though it has better frequency coverage (153KHz to 1GHz, no gaps, thanks to some awesome mods) and a better (non-stock) antenna.
I'm a cool kid when I watch your videos! And don't worry about the trolls, being a sarcastic pr**k is a gift. lol.. BTW, the VFO button is an acronym for variable frequency oscillator > self explanatory.
I just stumbled across your channel last night and never laughed so hard. It was everything, funny, informative and really well done. I know a couple of hamsters and they said the same thing, "you can't use that radio without a license", yea right! Anyway, I know this has to be the dumbest question but, How can I change the Start up message when turning on the Baofeng UV-5R+PLUS? Any help would be greatly appreciated and I can't wait to start checking out the other videos you have to offer. Keep up the good work and thanks. It is the Best radio ever made in the world!
Value For Operator, This is what VFO Stands for, because it provides the Value of manual Frequency Change. Radios without VFO only can be operated in Channel Mode, so no extra value providet.
I've been a certified NWS-Trained Weather Spotter since the early 1980s. All these years I've had weather radios of some sort. Now that I finally am using the GMRS bands, I decided to get the UV-5R and use it as my primary "weather radio / GMRS radio". I have the more recent UV-5R with the NOAA channels programmed in from the factory (so no need to do all that). What I'm looking to do is set the emergency alarm tone (extremely important), and perhaps even the S.A.M.E. codes (not so extremely important). I cannot find any information on how to do that. Is this radio capable I'm wondering. I've heard the alarm tones broadcast on either 67 or 1,050, but not sure if that is right. I'm almost positive I need the CTCSS set to "ON" (which I have), but how does the radio "standby" awaiting an alarm tone without actually squawking. It would be nice to receive an alarm tone, then receive the broadcast like a regular weather radio. Anyone know if it can be done on the UV-5R?
The UV-5R cannot do weather alarm tones, or any kind of alarms. If the weather transmissions has a CTCSS tone in it, you can set that tone on the UV-5R so it will only 'hear' that transmission.
VFO stands for Variable Frequency Oscillator. In the context of radio communication, a VFO refers to a circuit or feature that allows the user to adjust and tune the frequency of the radio transmitter or receiver within a certain range. In amateur radio, a VFO is commonly found in transceivers, which are devices that combine both transmitting and receiving capabilities. The VFO allows the operator to select and adjust the frequency they wish to communicate on. By changing the VFO's settings, users can tune into different frequencies to communicate with other radio operators, listen to broadcasts, or access various radio services. VFOs provide flexibility in choosing frequencies and enable operators to adapt to changing conditions or engage in different modes of communication. They can typically be adjusted by using knobs, buttons, or digital controls on the radio equipment. Overall, the VFO is a fundamental component of radio equipment that enables users to tune into and select different frequencies for communication or listening purposes.
What you say used to be true but nobody puts VFOs in radio's anymore. Its all digital Phased Locked Loops (PLL) now. They are putting VFO on the button because of tradition not technical correctness.
The Baofeng cannot listen to/monitor CB channel 6 correct? It’s outside of the bandwidth envelope of the unit. Edit: I am aware of the BROADCASTIFY website.
Hi. If you read this, channel 000 CAN be deleted. Randy made a mistake! Here is the proper procedure: MENU -> scroll to '28' Delete CH -> MENU -> MENU again to confirm. Done. Channel 000 is now deleted. Start watching from 12:46 when he tries to delete channel 000. At 12:59, Randy tapped the EXIT button which Canceled the whole operation. You want to tap the MENU button a Second time instead, to confirm you want to delete channel 000. Your Welcome Randy!!
Gosh, I got to the point (after only knowing about this channel since a week or so) that I click like even before a single word has been said... sad...HAM... 🙂 Awesome content! Keep up the good work!
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Us fat guys always get screwed.... Need a 5XL. Actually went to order it. Guess I need to put the cheesesteak down............................😂😂
The GOD of all radios, the Baofeng UV-5r
well kinda, they have a baby (bf888) and a big brother (AR152) love then all
Good timing of this one. All the SHTF channels, preppers, etc have been off the hook recently
Am I the only guy repeatedly pausing his videos rolling frame by frame to catch the messages like a pre teen boy trying to catch a nip slip? I don't even have a radio and I can't stop watching his videos!
No, had to pause it repeatedly .... Still don't get it. I 'think' he is hitting the Menu button to delete a channel but not certain ...
Not only am I Randy’s favorite viewer, but he said I was a cool-kid too, no matter what that metal marine said about me in another video comment section. Thanks Randy!
Got my UV5R programed up and works great...with the larger battery it runs on scan for 3 full 24/7 days/night...all while on scan with all the freqs running.. I made a set up that will plug in to my Walker head set...I can sit in silence while hearing nature around me "and" listen to "ALL" the bands. Unlocked, you cannot beat it ...rock on
A variable frequency oscillator (VFO) in electronics is an oscillator whose frequency can be tuned (i.e., varied) over some range. It is a necessary component in any tunable radio transmitter or receiver that works by the superheterodyne principle, and controls the frequency to which the apparatus is tuned.
so like 97.7 or 97.8 FM?
nerd
Calm in your entry, collected in your delivery, concise in your information. I need a NotA patch for my rig!
I don’t know why… I dig this guy and his info. Very informative and different from all the other BS on TH-cam.
Thanks for the inspiration for this! I always wanted a scanner to keep in my vehicle, but didn't want to leave an expensive radio in the truck. Setting up the UV-5R as a scanner was just what I needed!
Your teaching skills and presentation skills are top notch.
I might get a promotion at my job just from learning from all your TH-cam videos. Thank you very much!!
"I'm a cool kid" - thank you, Randy, for the explanation of this stuff! Love your channel! Best to you!
What Thomas said. 👍
Once again you have come to the rescue of this old Jarhead . I have several channels that I have programmed into my radios for LISTENING only/ and information gathering [one can never have enough local information when the crud hits the fan]
"Just ask any HAM radio operator" 🤣🤣🤣
Do I have to? Can I instead go through a tax audit?
Randy really explains the programming very well. Baofang should hire YOU my favorite Reviewer, to write there manuals!
I've seen his videos under many baofengs on Amazon lol
I just bought a UV-5R and luckily got one of those "good" ones.
Because I wondered myself for a while what it stood for, I dug a little and found this. VFO = Variable Frequency Operation mode (Frequency Mode) and MR = Memory mode (Channel Mode). However, who cares lol...
Thank You for the simple things that need to be shown to us simple minded new users!
Thank you for all your Videos, I’ve bought 2 different Bufwang radios so far. This last one was a AR-5RM. Thanks to you I now have an amazing radio and continually keep learning more things with you. Please continue to share the knowledge that you have with us.
Just received my Baofeng UV-5R a few days ago. Been watching your videos and have learned a lot. I guess since I have a newer version the radio allowed me to delete channel 0 and 127 so when I scan I only show the few I have ;programmed. Thanks for you videos.
I just got this radio a few days ago. Your videos are very helpful and entertaining. These videos have inspired me to get my Amrteur radio liscence reactivated.
Evening, NotaRubicon...
Since I'm old now, and no longer follow directions very well, I'm hoping that once I can figure out how to program my new-still-in-the-box-on-my-dining-room-table UV5R - gen3 with the CHIRT software, these NOAA channels will be included? Sure hope so, anyway.
Yeah, I went ahead and purchased a pair of these keen little transceivers along with the upgraded Nagoya antennas, the larger 3800 milliamp batteries, and the necessary to transfer data cable.
It's exciting stuff, and this tutorial being the exception...I've so far enjoyed your channel very much.
Thank you, and take care...
Thanks Randy. I just loaded two NOAA channels on my two radios. Got my Ham and GMSR last month. Now working on how to use them.
HAHAHA I’m a cool kid! With ADD & OCD & a HAM Radio license. YOU 👈 are my favorite TH-cam personality.
45 seconds in and already bringing it to the sad hams
Ordered and received the KG-935G. Awesome battery, build, and display. Going to order the Wouxun 2 & 440 ham verson of the radio. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the good stuff.
Somewhere along the way you told us about RadioReference. It has a great section for national channels. I spent a lot of time seeking out and stumbled on these. Unfortunately it doesn't tell you which channel covers each area. I guessed and got it on the second try.
Chirp made it easy to program all the cool channels I found. And set up ones for transmitting, so I can easily set the radios to talk to each other.
My NOAA is channel 0. I keep that on A and then set for duplex with priority TX on B channel.
I've pretty much got this far because I watched your videos. Thanks for making this fun.
As a reformed Sad Ham, I appreciate your reviews. Although I am somewhat frightened by your intro music. 🙂
I suppose in all my years, I'm late to the game - but I'm a cool kid to some old codgers out there. Thanks again for sharing your insights and dry humor.
Very timely video. I just received my Uv-5R yesterday and wanted to start setting channels for scanning. Thank you. Always great videos. -Your biggest fan.
I’m a cool kid. And thank you for teaching me how to program my Baofeng. 🙏🏻
I've grown to love that Tacticool larger battery. The radio seems to fit my large paws better, and even if I'm using the remote mic, it won't flatten the battery over 8hrs. Maybe my imagination, but the clarity of tx/rx seems better.
Not boring at all!!! Most ham radio shows will put ya slap to sleep 💤
Thank you! Very clear explanation. No boredom seizures. Nice job.
Day 1 - (yes I am that new)
Today I learned how to save frequencies.
And that VFO stands for......Something.
Your videos are helpfull to me. Thank you for the time you put into them.
Sep 2021: ok I'm sold - got the cheapest model yesterday. Thanks for all the good info.
Just got a GT 5R Pro. Thanks for the tutorial.
Sir, Thank you for your time, your videos, and most importantly your sense of humor. In your video which I so much enjoyed, you could not change the channel on the 0 and 127. Since I just got my radio and learning to use it, I thought I would try it. Yes, I was able to change the 0 to the NOAH Channel and the 127 to the 2nd NOAH channel... Just to let you know, it is possible to change them, however, you have to input a new channel in one of the slots for it to work.
Great videos and great content... Keep it up.
Dr Strangelove is my all time favorite movie.
I like my Baofeng BF-F8HP. It may not be a Kenwood but it does what I want it to do .
If anything would...Ken Wood!
Thank you my brother for explaining this stuff.
Hi love ur channel I come from Scotland I use baofeng for first time. Thank you for ur help
Boafeng is life.
Got them for 15$ each - absolutely insane value.
Thank you for all of your videos! I am new to the game and you are extremely helpful.
One question, in channel mode can you save a channel in the lower B spot? I apologize for my ignorance!
Thanks . . . for . . . teaching . . . us . . . beginners . . . how . . . to . . . program . . . the . . . Emergency . . . Weather . . . Information . . . frequencies . . . as . . . channels . . . !
Some how I deleted channel 0 idk. But I'm watching your vids to get more info just purchased 2 for home use.love your videos brother. Awesome channel ans subscribed. Thanks
VFO Stands for Variable Freque...er...nevermind, I read your shirt.
Thanks for another quality video and stuff.
I love how you don't waste our time. 😁
I have just subscribed to your channel after looking for NOAA info from TH-cam. I caught the comment about the FCC/NOAA information...I paused the video to read the small print. I think you and I will be friends!
I'm a cool kid. I love your stoic presentation. Hilarious and informative. Never change.
I am a cool guy and I found your channel, and videos very helpful to help operate my Boof-Wang radios. Thank you for all of them. Have a great day!
In the baofeng software for the radio you can lock out any channels you don't want to scan.
Have you ever played with the TYT TH-UV88? At $35 I think it's in the running for "dollar for dollar" prize, but what's very nice is that it's the same radio as the Radioddity GM-30 GMRS radio. If you buy them both for about $75 total you get two radios, two batteries (one of which can be charged with USB-C), and a desktop charger that charges both. One battery needs a tiny mod to work in the other radio, but all in all a nice combo.
As an unlicensed Ham OPERATOR I confirm that uv5r is the best Ham radio world wide
"But today, war is too important to be left to politicians. They have neither the time, the training, nor the inclination for strategic thought." - General Jack D. Ripper
I learned a lot from this video, but the main thing I took away was that I need that battery pack. Also that VFO stands for...something.
Thanks for the help, we must be close-same channels
Great video channel! I've learned more here than any manuals or "advanced" classes. Just curious: would CHIRP be any easier in this situation?
If you already know how to use CHIRP, then, probably, yes.
VFO = Variable Frequency Oscillator. Which is confusing because in channel mode, you are using the VFO to tune to a frequency. I'm not sure who comes up with these terms.
CHYNAH
I am pretty sure it was Japan. Where all the good radios were originally born. Before Chyna, started their upside down version.
Thanks you non-boring keypad punching guy! You taught me a lot.
Thanks for the info. You should do something like this for the KG-1000G. I can figure out how to save new channels or scan frequencies.
VFO - Very Fine Operator, a ham term used to encourage hams that they are using their radios properly. They need this encouragement or they may become sad.
Great stuff!
I watched and I dont even have a Baofeng. But good ideas on programing weather stations in my Ham radio. That Baofeng is $35???? I dont want to say what I paid for my HT Ham radio. But now, I am a sad ham.👍👍😎🇺🇸✌️.
Great video.. I had a question maybe you already have a video. Instead of your scan channels like you show can you have it scan on both so for example if I have 2 boafangs 1 is my base and 1 is my mobile. On the base can I have it scan on both A & B so say for example the A scans all FRS channels Frequencies and B scans all GMR channels Frequencies so you have a all FRS/GMR scanner then I could use my mobile or my main PTT uv-5r as a you know mobile where I can put on that 1 A FRS and B GMR slot for the on the go listen or chat and say if my gf/wife was at home she could hear my chat or even PTT back no matter what channel I was on because the fact I would have all FRS/GMR in my base home walkie... thanks
Thanks for posting videos like this. Small learning sessions.
Thanks so much for your videos. They’re super informative and definitely not boring. I have a playlist of several of your videos that I will binge as I learn to use my UV-5R.
VFO mode stands for SUMTHIN' like Variable Frequency Oscillator
Damn it Randy..... They made that harder than it should be..... But it worked Thanks again...
Dude… your awesome. Subscribed. Wish I knew someone like you to learn from!!!
I swear to G-d almighty this is my favorite youtube channel. I'm a cool kid. You should be making real TV shows (hell, maybe you do, living in LA)
We had a TV show on Amazon Prime - you can watch it on TH-cam now - Its a little different from the videos I do now.. You can watch an episode here: th-cam.com/video/qcGiKEhfFMI/w-d-xo.html
Also tried my hand at a $0 budget documentary: th-cam.com/video/b3AIYWROQkE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the Excellent Video... This has been one WILD YEAR FOR TORNADOES 🙃 living in the country at the lake IS A COOL KID THING... Retired so doing something New, HAM RADIO
Aiming high for the top comment slot here.... My new UV-5Rs allow programming Channel Zero. Also, I recommend the open source CHIRP software (Baofeng supports) and USB cable, if you are programming more than one radio. You can simply import all the FRS/GMRS channels/frequencies with the corresponding FRS Channel numbers. It takes 5 seconds per radio to program those 22 channels using a computer with CHIRP software. I just need a tutorial on all those blank settings and how to get onto repeaters -- do I need an engraved invitation?
Super helpful, thanks! Going to be camping in 162.450 next week :)
What are your thoughts on the UV-5R Pro model. Is there really a big difference? Thanks in advance.
Randy can you make a short video like this explaining how to listen to Sky warn channels and get them programed in a UV5r. I dont understand setting up the tones and the offsets. also when your in Memory mode and you set offsets and tones do they stay specific to each channel or do you have to set them each time you want to listen? thanks! Appreciate you!
I love my UV-5R, I bought it as a replacement for my Yaesu VX-5R, and to be honest it's adequate for my purposes. I haven't looked back to getting a new battery for the Yaesu even though it has better frequency coverage (153KHz to 1GHz, no gaps, thanks to some awesome mods) and a better (non-stock) antenna.
I'm a cool kid when I watch your videos! And don't worry about the trolls, being a sarcastic pr**k is a gift. lol..
BTW, the VFO button is an acronym for variable frequency oscillator > self explanatory.
Need a review of the BF-H7 would be awesome
I'm a cool kid , all the best from Ireland
BTW, best video on this. Simple, straighforward, easy to follow and entertaining.
Everyone knows - You need to adjust your VFO (Virtual Flux Orientation) to get proper weather reports, especially during a shark tornado!
Appreciate the tips and humor!
I just stumbled across your channel last night and never laughed so hard. It was everything, funny, informative and really well done. I know a couple of hamsters and they said the same thing, "you can't use that radio without a license", yea right! Anyway, I know this has to be the dumbest question but, How can I change the Start up message when turning on the Baofeng UV-5R+PLUS? Any help would be greatly appreciated and I can't wait to start checking out the other videos you have to offer. Keep up the good work and thanks. It is the Best radio ever made in the world!
Look at his “all menu options explained” video. It’s in there.
Value For Operator,
This is what VFO Stands for, because it provides the Value of manual Frequency Change.
Radios without VFO only can be operated in Channel Mode, so no extra value providet.
I just receive my beautifull UV5R im very excited :)
I've been a certified NWS-Trained Weather Spotter since the early 1980s. All these years I've had weather radios of some sort. Now that I finally am using the GMRS bands, I decided to get the UV-5R and use it as my primary "weather radio / GMRS radio". I have the more recent UV-5R with the NOAA channels programmed in from the factory (so no need to do all that). What I'm looking to do is set the emergency alarm tone (extremely important), and perhaps even the S.A.M.E. codes (not so extremely important). I cannot find any information on how to do that. Is this radio capable I'm wondering. I've heard the alarm tones broadcast on either 67 or 1,050, but not sure if that is right. I'm almost positive I need the CTCSS set to "ON" (which I have), but how does the radio "standby" awaiting an alarm tone without actually squawking. It would be nice to receive an alarm tone, then receive the broadcast like a regular weather radio. Anyone know if it can be done on the UV-5R?
The UV-5R cannot do weather alarm tones, or any kind of alarms.
If the weather transmissions has a CTCSS tone in it, you can set that tone on the UV-5R so it will only 'hear' that transmission.
thanks so much for your videos this helped me so much!
VFO - Variable Frequency Oscillator
VFO stands for Variable Frequency Oscillator. In the context of radio communication, a VFO refers to a circuit or feature that allows the user to adjust and tune the frequency of the radio transmitter or receiver within a certain range.
In amateur radio, a VFO is commonly found in transceivers, which are devices that combine both transmitting and receiving capabilities. The VFO allows the operator to select and adjust the frequency they wish to communicate on. By changing the VFO's settings, users can tune into different frequencies to communicate with other radio operators, listen to broadcasts, or access various radio services.
VFOs provide flexibility in choosing frequencies and enable operators to adapt to changing conditions or engage in different modes of communication. They can typically be adjusted by using knobs, buttons, or digital controls on the radio equipment.
Overall, the VFO is a fundamental component of radio equipment that enables users to tune into and select different frequencies for communication or listening purposes.
nerd
What you say used to be true but nobody puts VFOs in radio's anymore. Its all digital Phased Locked Loops (PLL) now. They are putting VFO on the button because of tradition not technical correctness.
Hey, Randy, great tutorial, thanks for your time.
VFO stands for 'Variable Frequency Oscillator', for those of us who remember crystal oscillators from 60 years ago.'
The Baofeng cannot listen to/monitor CB channel 6 correct? It’s outside of the bandwidth envelope of the unit.
Edit: I am aware of the BROADCASTIFY website.
[U.S.] CB radio is not in the range of the UV-5R
Hi. If you read this, channel 000 CAN be deleted. Randy made a mistake!
Here is the proper procedure: MENU -> scroll to '28' Delete CH -> MENU -> MENU again to confirm. Done. Channel 000 is now deleted.
Start watching from 12:46 when he tries to delete channel 000. At 12:59, Randy tapped the EXIT button which Canceled the whole operation. You want to tap the MENU button a Second time instead, to confirm you want to delete channel 000.
Your Welcome Randy!!
Gosh, I got to the point (after only knowing about this channel since a week or so) that I click like even before a single word has been said... sad...HAM... 🙂 Awesome content! Keep up the good work!
I’ve seen some ads for radios advertising 11 NOAA channels. Are there only 7 and what are the other 4?
Boredom seizuresare when i nod off watchjng something then realize and pop up again😂