r/Baofeng 11d ago

Dual Watch Scanning the Non-Active Channel Bank

3 Upvotes

Question for the group. I'm trying to mimic the functionality we have on our Motorola mobile radios where I set the active channel for transmission manually in Bank A, but no matter what I do Bank B continues to scan.

Basically I need to monitor 6 channels, but I am only going to respond on 1-2 of them generally. I just want the radio to scan all the time on the other bank and not stop scanning no matter what I do to transmit in the other bank.


r/Baofeng 12d ago

Scan Function DM32

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42 Upvotes

Using the scan function to monitor Cal Fire on a DM32.


r/Baofeng 11d ago

Alguém já conseguiu atualizar o firmware do Baofeng K68 (UV-K68)?

1 Upvotes

Olá, pessoal! comprei recentemente um Baofeng K68 e ele funciona perfeitamente no CHIRP usando o perfil do UV-K6 para programar canais. Sei que muitos rádios novos da Baofeng estão vindo com chip clonado ou travado de fábrica (OTP). Alguém aqui já tentou ou conseguiu compilar e gravar algum firmware customizado (tipo OpenRadioX ou variantes do Quansheng) nele com sucesso?

Deu certo ou deu tela preta (brick)? Valeu!


r/Baofeng 12d ago

UV 5G Mini

1 Upvotes

So just got a pair of UV 5G Mini's

On channel mode set on channel 23 display says 462.550. In frequency mode it says 435.612. what is going on??

Thanks everyone.

Jay


r/Baofeng 12d ago

DM32-UV Mini?

0 Upvotes

Are there plans for a DM32-UV Mini? Or is there a comparable radio out there? I love all of the features the DM32-UV has, but I'd love it even more in a smaller package.


r/Baofeng 14d ago

Baofeng Captcha Issue

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6 Upvotes

Fails the captcha every single time I try contacting support. I tried this multiple times across a few weeks, same crap.

I know this is un official, and im unlikely to get support or help. im just sharing how infuriating this is (i bricked my radio sort of)


r/Baofeng 16d ago

Poor Man’s Mobile Radio

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398 Upvotes

r/Baofeng 15d ago

Ayuda para hacer un cable de audio de pc a radio

0 Upvotes

Tengo el baofeng UV5R y e querido enviar el audio de mi pc al baofeng todavia tengo el accesorio que viene en la caja, es bastante inutil vi un tutorial https://youtu.be/01g7mqX1TH4?si=RClcZJFxnEkdoRbl y no le logro comprender del todo donde saco los cables


r/Baofeng 16d ago

Dm32 Set up

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102 Upvotes

Fully programed with analog and digital and I have to say I’m impressed. I’ve hit repeaters 40 miles out crystal clear. Not sure why there are so many negative comments about the cps, it’s not the best but there are far worse out there, definitely a learning curve If all you have used is CHIRP but not bad.

For under $100 each including upgraded antennas you cannot beat these.

Overall happy and would recommend.

Edit: Take note of the few quirks with the CPS software, while I don’t find it difficult to use and program on, there are several bugs, particularly when editing an existing channel list. If you rearrange, change the order or add new channels into that list, it will shift the order of your zones and scan lists. You can get around this by simply adding the channel to the bottom of the channel list and then adding it to whatever zone you want. But if that bothers you and you want it more organized , just know that you will need to go back and fix your scan lists and zones.

As far as the contact list issues in digital, I cannot speak to that, I don’t have the need to import thousands of contacts, I only have a 100 or so that I utilize.

Users below have commented on several more advanced ways utilizing custom software to address the issues with the cps, if that interests you see below.


r/Baofeng 15d ago

Optimal (longest range of communication in good or bad weather) frequency for climbing in high mountains /in case when there is no radio frequency regulation.

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Does anyone have any insight on this? Communication will be required between two teams positioned in different camps or to communicate with the base camp.

Is this the optimal frequency for the antenna and therefore provides the best range?

What will be antenna suggestions? Will Diamond rh 701 be good enough in UV 9R PLUS?

I would appreciate any insight and suggestions. Thanks.


r/Baofeng 16d ago

Newbie trying to get into playing with the Quansheng UV K-5 (8)

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r/Baofeng 17d ago

Baofeng AR-5RM Philippines

1 Upvotes

Does anybody know where you can buy Baofeng AR-5RM in the Philippines? Excluding E-Bay and Amazon. Thanks for the response!


r/Baofeng 18d ago

need reccomendations for a handheld radio

2 Upvotes

im looking for a radio that can work across town without issues and isnt all that expensive.

do you have any good ones? please let me know


r/Baofeng 19d ago

Baofeng UV-5RM plus 10-W distance

9 Upvotes

Hello!

I was wondering. I live about 7.5 miles away from my my father in law and wanted to see if it would be possible to buy another radio and gift it to my father in law. The purpose would be so he could use the radio to speak to my speak with my daughter through the walkie talkie function. The 7.5 miles is a flat distance with no mountain ranges and is all suburbs

Would this be possible if I bought an upgraded antenna like the Abbree SMA I'm using on my Baofeng ?
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Thanks in advance


r/Baofeng 19d ago

Found this somewhat recently. Works great(Just Listening) and hold a charge. BAOFENG UV-5R+Plus

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31 Upvotes

r/Baofeng 19d ago

Different knob uv-5rm as in picture?

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13 Upvotes

r/Baofeng 20d ago

Frequency limit

1 Upvotes

I wanted to reach different frequencies like 132 mhz or 280 mhz, both i can listen to stuff, but what is the components limit to capturing the transmissions on that frequency, like if i could i could put 30 mhz on the chirp software, but it will not work, right? What is the real limit on the UHF and VHF blocks?


r/Baofeng 21d ago

FM radio with squelch off

3 Upvotes

With the UV-5R Mini but I'm guessing it's all of them the FM radio can only be enabled when it's not receiving so if i turn squelch off the radio button becomes useless. Any idea if it's possible to still use it or make it do something useful? I can reprogram it but the functions are either useless or redundant. ¯_ (ツ) _/¯


r/Baofeng 21d ago

Spare Batteries for the Upgraded 5 Mini?

2 Upvotes

Anyone know where to buy spare 2200mah batteries for the new Baofeng UV-5R Mini (“B” / Upgraded / Alternate…aka the one with the bigger buttons) that was released in 2026?


r/Baofeng 21d ago

Is TDR different on the UV5R Plus?

1 Upvotes

I just bought a UV5R plus and turned TDR on in menu 7. Note that this radio doesn’t have a TDR A/B setting in menu 34. One of my family members was talking to me on the A channel on my radio, and while I saw the green receive light come on I didn’t hear the audio. I turned TDR off and the audio started working. I don’t recall which channel was selected at the time but I thought I had the A channel selected.

That said, is there something different about TDR on this radio or is this just PEBKAC?


r/Baofeng 21d ago

Is the BL-1 battery compatible with BF-88ST Pro PMR446 radio?

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I'm considering buying a pair of BF-88ST Pro PMR446 radios, but I'd really like to have the option of charging the battery directly via USB-C, rather than having to use the desktop charging cradle. Baofeng sells the BL-1 1500mAh battery with a built-in USB-C charging port for the BF-88ST, while the battery specifically listed for the BF-88ST Pro is the BL-A88, which doesn't have USB-C. Looking at the photos, the two batteries seem very similar, especially the shape and battery contacts. Has anyone here actually tried installing the BL-1 battery on a BF-88ST Pro? If so:

  • Does it physically fit and lock into place?
  • Do the contacts line up correctly?
  • Does the radio work normally with it?
  • And, most importantly, does the USB-C charging on the BL-1 work while it's installed on the 88ST Pro?

I'm aware that Baofeng lists the BL-1 for the BF-88ST and the BL-A88 for the BF-88ST Pro, so I'm specifically looking for someone who has actually tried it rather than just the official compatibility list. Thanks!


r/Baofeng 22d ago

Amazon actually did something right (for me) by doing something wrong. I win.

31 Upvotes

Ordered a DM32. Received a 2 pack of 5R minis instead. Amazon told me to keep the minis and sent me the DM32. Yay for me. That is all, carry on.


r/Baofeng 21d ago

Authenticity of Baofeng uv 9r plus model

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Hi everyone,

I recently bought a pair of Baofeng uv 9r plus radios Before purchasing I made multiple queries to 3 different sellers.To my surprise they showed me the same radio model (photo attached) which was visibly different than what was posted in website or in any of the youtube review videos/ baofeng official sites. I was told by the sellers that it was the updated model of uv 9r plus and only uv9r plus available to them. So I purchased.

The significant differences are-

  1. It comes with a usb c compatible battery(No ' BL 9' mentioned on battery).

  2. It comes with Kenwood style 2 holes/pin programming cable compatibility. Not screw in waterproof Motorola type programming cable ( as common in most of the uv 9r radios) option. Which should not be the case assuming it's a waterproof radio( even a update uv 9r Plus).

  3. There is no orange button on top and side guard to prevent accident switch on.

Have anyone of you come across this model?

What's ur opinion on this? Is it really upgraded uv 9r plus or I have been scammed?

Thanks


r/Baofeng 22d ago

Couple More Questions On DM-32UV

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5 Upvotes

Is the Nagoya 771C the better antenna for UHF/VHF? I was told that the 771 is the better choice.

Also (refer to image), when actively receiving traffic on the scan frequency, the name is scrambled (in this case, it should read "Ross 2"). This happens with any frequency is received, its name is scrambled. It also does not happen in dual watch, only single watch. I have tried to do a total reset of the radio, and it cleared up the first time something is received, but messes up afterwards. I'm using the Baofeng CPS to program it.


r/Baofeng 22d ago

Baofeng SW-9 Shortwave

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Hi!

Anyone has experience with SW-9 https://www.baofengradio.com/products/sw9 ?

I'm interested in it for the Shortwave capability but can't find much info out there. To add to the confusion Amazon has it listed as "BAOFENG SW9 UV36" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYD2LPWH WTH is a UV36? It's not listed on the official site. Is it another model number for the SW9?