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That will depend on your area of interest. Your radio is FM only so this
is likely to include local FM repeaters, any frequencies used by your
local club for its activities (e.g. "nets") and any that are of specific
interest that you therefore might end up using regularly. For example I
have the ISS (145.800) programmed into mine because I sometimes like to
receive SSTV images that they send out from time to time. <br>
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don’t load a frequency into a memory slot, does that mean I can’t RX/TX
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Not at all. Programming a frequency into a memory just allows you easily
recall it by name or memory slot number. When programming in a repeater
frequency you can also conveniently set the offset and CTCSS tone. On
an analog radio you should be able to tune in to any frequency within
its range and listen in but the radio will need to be in VFO mode as
opposed to memory mode. The UV-5R has an orange button on the front to
allow you to switch between the two modes. Once you are licensed as a
radio amateur you can also Tx but be aware that your license will allow
you to transmit within the amateur radio bands only. For example, your
radio covers the PMR frequency range, but it is unlikely to be legal to
transmit on those frequencies using this radio because it is not
designed to PMR radio specifications and exceeds the max power output
that is legally permitted for PMR transmissions. Don't assume that just
because the radio is capable or a band is license free, that it is
automatically OK to transmit on it. Details for the Rx and Tx frequency
ranges the radio is capable of should be covered in the manual, but it
is also worth being familiar with the bandplan and regulations governing
usage in your country. Going off subject a little here perhaps but it
is good to be aware.<br>
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style="color:windowtext"><o:p>How do I know what frequencies to use for
repeaters in my area (or outside of my area)?</o:p></span></p></div>
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To find repeaters in your country/area you could have a look at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://repeaterbook.com/">https://repeaterbook.com/</a>.
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style="color:windowtext">BTW, this is for a mobile Mirkit Baofeng UV-5R
MK5 radio. <br>
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Its a good choice for a first transceiver and to have a general listen
around.<br>
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<div class="moz-signature">-- <br>John. Ch.<br>
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