RX CTCSS – MENU >11 > MENU > enter 0 (OFF) MENU > EXIT.

RX DCS – MENU > 10 MENU > enter 0 (OFF) > MENU > EXIT.

Step 7: delete the CTCSS/DCS codes entered previously or if programming for the first time, put off the CTCS codes Step 6: enter the repeaters output frequency. MENU > 28 > MENU > Channel number > MENU > Exit. (not necessary for first time channel setup.) Step 5: (important tip) Delete the channel to be added. Press Menu > 7 > Menu Type -0- MENU > Exit. Step 3: Press BAND for the frequency band and select 136MHz (VHF) or 470 MHz (UHF) Step 2: Press A/B or Axit/B and choose the A display Step 1: Press VFO/MR to enter the frequency mode To do this press MENU > 27 (Memory channel) > MENU > enter channel number XXXX > Menu > Exit How To Program BaoFeng Radio (Duplex) To enter the DCS code: Press MENU > 12 > menu > choose code XXXX > Menu > Exit To enter the CTCSS code, press menu > 13 > enter code XXXX > menu > Exit It is essential to turn off the TDR if programming from the radio. Press the down arrow key, select OFF, menu, and then exit. To deactivate, press the menu button, key 7, and the menu button again. The operation will be canceled if an incorrect frequency band is chosen.ĭeactivate TDR (dual standby). Select Band to choose either 470MHz (UHF) or 136 MHz (VHF). Ensure that that the A side is used to program channels into the radio otherwise, your data will not be saved. Press the A/B frequency button and chose the A side (upper display).

P.S: the VFO/MR button is at the front by the top right in most cases.

How to program the BaoFeng radio (Simplex) Most BaoFeng users prefer to program their radio manually from the radio, so here’s the step- by- step programming instruction. I have compiled from different researches a list of DIY steps that will help you program your device to work correctly.īaoFeng radios can either be manually programmed, or computer programmed, both of which I’d discuss in this article. Now, this is what I hope to share with you in this article. This is a shortcoming from the manufacturer, but many experts have found a solution to this fault, thus making it easier for BaoFeng lovers to use the device. BaoFeng radios can give a power output of up to 8 watts as well as channel steps for as low as 2.5 KHz.īut as popular as it is, the BaoFeng radio is quite difficult to program. Most BaoFeng radios support both the UHF and VHF frequencies and can work in 12.5 KHz (narrowband) or 25 KHz (wideband). It is a dual band handheld radio but that’s not all there is to this radio, BaoFeng is a small sized radio, can cover many frequencies with many other great features you may not find on other radios, this has made it really popular among other walkie-talkies. The BaoFeng radio is one of the cheapest two-way radios you can get around you.

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