[chirp_users] Help with Chirp re Baofeng UV-5R

[Phil C]

Thank you.

On Wed, 14 Feb 2024, 20:07 Jim Unroe, <rock.unroe at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Phil,
>
> On Wed, Feb 14, 2024 at 2:05 PM Phil C <pclutt at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all.  I believe this is the correct way to post asking for help with
> the Chirp program?  If not, could you point me in the right direction
> please?
> >
> > I have a Baofeng UV-5R which I want to use to monitor radio traffic on
> 169.038MHz. Receive only, not transmit.  According to the specs this should
> be possible, but the radio will not allow me to programme that frequency.
> A Google search has shown me that apparently some of these radios were
> shipped without that frequency band (136-174MHz) enabled, and that Chirp
> should allow me to reprogramme my handset to enable this. Currently the
> only range available is 400-520Mhz.
> >
> > I have downloaded Chirp and am waiting on a cable to allow me to connect
> the handset to the computer.  If this reprogramming is possible would
> someone be able to tell me how to do it?  Preferably in pretty basic steps,
> because although I'm reasonably tech-savvy and can hold my own with phone
> and computer apps like video editing etc I have never reprogrammed a radio
> and wouldn't know where to start.
> >
> > Thanks. Phil.
>
> The frequency that you mentioned, 169.038, is not a STEP compatible
> frequency. The closest that you can to that frequency is (and it is
> probably the frequency that you really want) is 169.0375. In any case,
> it is only off by 500 Hz and will not make any difference for
> receiving.
>
> To be able to enter this value into either VFO, you will have to set
> STEP to 2.5K, 6.25K or 12.5K. Key it in as 169.038 and the radio will
> automatically round it down to the nearest STEP compatible frequency,
> You can then store it to an empty memory if you want.
>
> The advantage of using CHIRP is that you can program this frequency
> into a TX disabled memory so you won't have to worry about making
> accidental transmissions.
>
> Jim KC9HI
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