No. The UV-5R and UV-82 are both certified under part 90. They can be used with a Part 90 license. In addition, they can be used on amateur frequencies, for which no certification is required.
Can I use the Baofeng UV-5R as a police scanner?
No, Baofeng radios are not police scanners. So you decided to sink a couple bucks into a Baofeng just to see what all the hype is about. It’s about 30 bucks, so it’s not gonna take food of the table.
How far can a Baofeng UV-5R transmit?
one to ten miles
BaoFengs use the very high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) parts of the spectrum, which are limited by terrain and only travel from one to ten miles under most normal conditions.
What is the difference between Baofeng UV-5R and UV-5R+?
These variants have no differences from the UV-5R besides their cosmetic design along with the possible removal of the ‘Band Key’ (no longer required in Gen. 2). Variations include the: UV-5R v2+, UV-5RA, UV-5RE, UV-5R+ (Plus), along with several other lesser produced variants.
Can uv5r be used as a repeater?
RPT-2K Two Way Relay Walkie Talkie Repeater Box for Baofeng UV-5R DM-5R GT-3TP Radio. With this two way radio repeater box, both of the radios can transmit and receive. The operation is very simple, and no power supply needed! In order to realize the long-distance communication, we need repeater.
Which is better UV-5R or UV 82?
The 82 feels better in your hand. The body seems like it would withstand incidental contact with the elements better than the UV-5R, but it’s not waterproof. It also has fewer sharp edges to snag on things. The 82 is about 1″ taller (body only) than the 5R.
What is the frequency range of the BaoFeng uv-b5?
On the surface, it is your typical dual band 5W Chinese HT: 136 – 174 MHz and 400 – 470 MHz along with 65 – 108 MHz FM receive. Here are the links to the radios on the Baofeng site: UV-B5 and UV-B6. Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight (for the UV-B5) and, perhaps more importantly, 2.5Khz steps.
Is the uv-b5 a good ham radio?
The UV-B5 is a sweet little radio that will make a splash when it hits the US market.” Given my tardiness, the price, and the glowing reviews from the big name ham radio bloggers above, I’m surprised these things aren’t the talk of the internet.
Can the uv-5r and uv-b5 be used together?
Give them time and I am sure they will show up. As you will find, the UV-B5 does not share the same form as the UV-5R, so you won’t be able to share batteries or chargers. However, the programming cable from your UV-5R should work.
