What is my local NOAA frequency?

All NOAA Weather Radio stations broadcast on one of seven frequencies in the VHF Public Service band: 162.400 megahertz (MHz), 162.425 MHz, 162.450 MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz, and 162.550 MHz.

How do I scan Baofeng frequencies?

Starts here2:13Baofeng UV-5R Quick Programming & Scanning Tutorial – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip60 second suggested clipGo to the top and then exit and then that frequency is stored. So once you’ve done that you just goMoreGo to the top and then exit and then that frequency is stored. So once you’ve done that you just go to your channel mode and hit. And hold scan. And it will scan through.

How do I add frequencies to Baofeng?

How to manually program the Baofeng UV-5R from the keypad

1. Press [VFO/MR] and enter Frequency Mode.
2. Press [A/B] and choose the A Side (upper display).
3. Press [BAND] for the frequency band.
4. Disable TDR (Dual Watch/Dual Standby).
5. Enter the frequency.
6. optional – Enter the transmit CTCSS/DCS code.

How do you program frequencies into channels on a Baofeng UV 5R?

Starts here8:34How to program Frequencies into Channels on a Baofeng UV-5RYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip56 second suggested clipLook at our frequency here we want to program it to a channel so we do this by pressing the menu.MoreLook at our frequency here we want to program it to a channel so we do this by pressing the menu. Button followed by two seven on the keypad press menu to get that arrow.

How do I get the FM radio on my Baofeng?

Starts here1:36Accessing FM Radio on the BaoFeng UV-5R Tranceiver – YouTubeYouTube

How do I listen to Baofeng?

Starts here10:31Baofeng UV-5R; Top 5 things to listen to – YouTubeYouTube

What frequencies can Baofeng use?

The BaoFeng UV-5R is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 136-174 MHz and 400-480MHz (520MHz later versions). It is a compact, economical HT that includes a special VHF receive band from 65 – 108 MHz which includes the regular FM broadcast band.

How do I unlock my BaoFeng radio?

If you press and hold the # key, the radio will say “lock”, and the keypad will mostly be disabled. Mostly disabled, because the red CALL key will still turn the FM broadcast radio on and off, and PTT will still key up the radio, and MONI will still disable squelch. Press and hold the # key again to unlock.

How do I listen to police on BaoFeng?

Starts here19:54How To Use A Baofeng UV-5R As A Police, Fire, Emergency ScannerYouTube

Why can’t I hear anything on my Baofeng radio?

If your radio can’t receive unless you hold the MONI button it can mean your squelch is set too tight. Or, it means you can’t hear static unless you hold MONI.

How do I tune my Baofeng radio?

How To tune your BaoFeng Radio Step 1: Select the mode of operation by pressing the orange VMO button. (For this tuning process, you will operate on the frequency mode.) Step 2: once on the frequency mode, set your frequency step to the lowest unit to get the finest tuning possible.

How to operate the BaoFeng uv5r 2 in one radio?

Since the Baofeng UV5r is a 2 in one radio meaning, it can operate on two frequencies at once, and the screen displays these two frequencies, one at the top and one at the bottom. To tune or select the frequency you want to transmit or receive on, choose between these two frequencies by clicking the blue A/B button.

What are the requirements to enter a radio frequency?

1. The frequency must be in the range the radio can receive (136-174 MHz or 400-512 MHz) 2. The radio must be in Frequency Mode (VFO Mode). 3. The radio must be set to the proper channel step size (MENU 1 STEP) to match the frequency you are trying to enter.

Can I use the arrow button on the bottom frequency?

You can also do the same for the bottom frequency, but you must ensure that the arrow button is positioned by the bottom frequency and not the top. Please note that sometimes it can be confusing to communicate on the right channel, especially when you forget to switch the arrow between the top or bottom frequency.