[chirp_users] Baofeng UV5R hack

[Jim Unroe]

On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:52 PM, Glenn <glennervin at cableone.net> wrote:
> I have been reading on-line that Chirp will open up my Baofeng for listening
> to frequencies outside the current bands.
> Is this true?
> And if so, How do I do this?
> Thanks
> Glenn

Yes and no. CHIRP will allow you to set the band limits as low a 1 MHz
and as high as 1000 MHz. With the radio set this way, you will be able
to key any STEP compatible frequency into the VFO from 1.0000 MHz to
999.9975 MHz. For frequencies below 100.0000 MHz you can to key in
100.000 and use the arrow keys to get to the frequency that you want.

But you will quickly discover that not much outside of the factory
band limits will work. It is just fun to key in CB channel 19 and show
your friends.

Jim KC9HI
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