Baofeng UV-5R
Step-by-step keypad instructions for the Baofeng UV-5R: program a repeater with offset and tone, 146.520 simplex and NOAA weather, plus CHIRP tips.
How to program the Baofeng UV-5RKeypad cheat sheet PDF, 1 page, 232 KB
New hams
Radio setup guides
Program your first repeater and simplex channel, step by step.
Quansheng UV-K5
Step-by-step keypad instructions for the Quansheng UV-K5 on stock firmware: program a repeater with offset and tone, 146.520 simplex, power, and CHIRP tips.
How to program the Quansheng UV-K5Keypad cheat sheet PDF, 1 page, 225 KB
Program with CHIRP instead
CHIRP is free software that programs a radio from a computer, so you can fill in channels on a screen instead of on the keypad. Get it from chirpmyradio.com. You'll also need a programming cable made for your radio. Before you change anything, download the settings already on the radio and keep that file as a backup.
Stay legal
- These radios can transmit on frequencies that aren’t for hams. Only transmit on amateur frequencies your license class allows.
- , , MURS, business, marine, aviation, public safety and weather frequencies are off limits for transmitting with these radios, even though they can be tuned. Listening is fine.
- Give your at the end of each contact and at least every 10 minutes during one.
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