[chirp_users] baofeng uv5r

[Christopher Knowles]

Baofeng's squelch settings are unbelievably high.  In Chirp set the #1 
squelch level to "1". There are articles on the Web suggesting the 
subsequent settings.  Chris Knowles, N1CAK

On 6/8/2019 9:20 AM, Don Morgan wrote:
> I have 2 of these radios and can't seem to get a good rec signal on 
> them. I get the  local sheriff dispatch but do not get the patrol car 
> return. When the bad weather was coming in I tuned to 162.55 which is 
> the weather service for my area. I got a very noisy signal and got in 
> car and drove around to see if it changed. It did come in better in 
> several places but no way acceptable in an emergency. Is their a 
> better antenna available for these? Any other suggestions would be 
> appreciated.   DON
>
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