UV-17R PLUS DTMF Feature

According to the documentation, DTMF options can be changed by pressing the # key.

?

When I do that, it comes up with an empty menu, and for each time I press the # key, it adds a "#" with no explanation of what the #s mean.? I got it to ####,? now I can neither add? nor delete #s, and I have? no idea what any of this means.? The manual just tells me how user friendly it is.

?

What am I missing?

?

73, Lem W1LEM

Re: UV-82 frequency split

#497

Name, please? . . .

See Mike's comments but if you can otherwise split the band/frequency,
then using a PL tone where you don't need it should not be a problem. 

Now, if you needed a DIFFERENT PL tone for each frequency, that would
not be possible. 

I don't know if this BF HT has a dual-watch feature, but if it does,
there might be a way to let it receive on the 2nd VFO and transmit on
the first, which might get you what you want.

I will defer to Mike on this, though, since I don't have one of these.
I have a UV-5R and don't use it much, and it has so many options and
features I don't even know about I can't consider myself an expert on
it, either. 

Donald KX8K


[We don't have a name/callsign requirement in this group but in most
groups it's expected, and in some, like one of the Heathkit groups,
it's actually required. It helps make a group more friendly when we
know each others' first names and/or callsign. Thanks!!!]




On Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:30:48 -0700, "AI8O" <Spam@...> wrote:

PL on UHF. NO rcv PL 
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/g/ICOM   /g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp    /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP  

Re: UV-82 frequency split

#496

No

Michael?

W7MWK - Extra Class

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On Mon, Aug 5, 2024 at 20:30 AI8O via <Spam=[email protected]> wrote:

Can I setup a UV82 to transmit on UHF and receive on VHF?

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PL on UHF.

NO rcv PL

?

Anybody know if I can do this?

UV-82 frequency split

#495

Can I setup a UV82 to transmit on UHF and receive on VHF?

?

PL on UHF.

NO rcv PL

?

Anybody know if I can do this?

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#493

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I think Doug just misspelled "selective" wrt UV5R variants.

On 7/18/24 17:39, John Geiger AF5CC via groups.io wrote:

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I have had a couple of Baofengs which were plenty sensitive, in that they hear the FM satellites as well as any other radio I have had.

In any model there will be some failures. But that doesn't mean the whole line is bad

73 John AF5CC?

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---- On Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:58:10 -0500 vk2xlj@... wrote ----

Hello Ricky,

Baofengs since they are built to a price (low price) do not perform like others in the marketplace. You get what you pay for. It is well known that Baofengs are unsensitive, unselective and their transmitters are dirty as their harmonics are way too high.

Because of this, they are totally banned in some countries and here in Australia, amateurs are the only people who are allowed to use them, since we are allowed to design and build our own radios.

If you want a radio that should perform to spec, spend a few more dollars and buy a more reputable brand.

Regards,

Doug VK2XLJ

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Patrick <599kr7w@...>
Sent: Friday, 19 July 2024 3:52 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Baofeng] UV-25... Need some help
?

Greetings;

?

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?

?

After complaining, the Ebay seller sent me another radio.? ?It turns out that both radios receivers are insensitive.??

?

Using a TinyVNA's signal generator, through a switched step attenuator, the full quieting receive level is approximately -90dBm on 146, 440 MHz + WX channels.? ? This level equates to approx. 6uV, or S6.? ? ?VNA's signal generator sends a quiet carrier, no modulation.

?

Using the same testing method on my other handy talkies, I achieve full quieting at -115 to -120 dBm.? ? ? ? ? Note:? I used my Rigol Spec Analyzer to verify that my test signals are accurate +/- 1dB.??

?

Searching Google and Youtube for help- I find Zilch.? ?Could there an option that I don't understand the meaning of that could be set wrong?? ? ?Any help is much appreciated.

?

Thanks in Advance.

--

73,

Ricky? ?

Ammon, ID

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#492

开云体育

I have had a couple of Baofengs which were plenty sensitive, in that they hear the FM satellites as well as any other radio I have had.

In any model there will be some failures. But that doesn't mean the whole line is bad

73 John AF5CC?

Sent using Zoho Mail

---- On Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:58:10 -0500 vk2xlj@... wrote ----

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Hello Ricky,

Baofengs since they are built to a price (low price) do not perform like others in the marketplace. You get what you pay for. It is well known that Baofengs are unsensitive, unselective and their transmitters are dirty as their harmonics are way too high.

Because of this, they are totally banned in some countries and here in Australia, amateurs are the only people who are allowed to use them, since we are allowed to design and build our own radios.

If you want a radio that should perform to spec, spend a few more dollars and buy a more reputable brand.

Regards,

Doug VK2XLJ

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Patrick <599kr7w@...>
Sent: Friday, 19 July 2024 3:52 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Baofeng] UV-25... Need some help
?

Greetings;

?

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?

?

After complaining, the Ebay seller sent me another radio.? ?It turns out that both radios receivers are insensitive.??

?

Using a TinyVNA's signal generator, through a switched step attenuator, the full quieting receive level is approximately -90dBm on 146, 440 MHz + WX channels.? ? This level equates to approx. 6uV, or S6.? ? ?VNA's signal generator sends a quiet carrier, no modulation.

?

Using the same testing method on my other handy talkies, I achieve full quieting at -115 to -120 dBm.? ? ? ? ? Note:? I used my Rigol Spec Analyzer to verify that my test signals are accurate +/- 1dB.??

?

Searching Google and Youtube for help- I find Zilch.? ?Could there an option that I don't understand the meaning of that could be set wrong?? ? ?Any help is much appreciated.

?

Thanks in Advance.

--

73,

Ricky? ?

Ammon, ID

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#491

开云体育

Hello Ricky,

Baofengs since they are built to a price (low price) do not perform like others in the marketplace. You get what you pay for. It is well known that Baofengs are unsensitive, unselective and their transmitters are dirty as their harmonics are way too high.

Because of this, they are totally banned in some countries and here in Australia, amateurs are the only people who are allowed to use them, since we are allowed to design and build our own radios.

If you want a radio that should perform to spec, spend a few more dollars and buy a more reputable brand.

Regards,

Doug VK2XLJ

Show quoted text

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard Patrick <599kr7w@...>
Sent: Friday, 19 July 2024 3:52 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [Baofeng] UV-25... Need some help

?

Greetings;

?

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?

?

After complaining, the Ebay seller sent me another radio.? ?It turns out that both radios receivers are insensitive.??

?

Using a TinyVNA's signal generator, through a switched step attenuator, the full quieting receive level is approximately -90dBm on 146, 440 MHz + WX channels.? ? This level equates to approx. 6uV, or S6.? ? ?VNA's signal generator sends a quiet carrier, no modulation.

?

Using the same testing method on my other handy talkies, I achieve full quieting at -115 to -120 dBm.? ? ? ? ? Note:? I used my Rigol Spec Analyzer to verify that my test signals are accurate +/- 1dB.??

?

Searching Google and Youtube for help- I find Zilch.? ?Could there an option that I don't understand the meaning of that could be set wrong?? ? ?Any help is much appreciated.

?

Thanks in Advance.

--

73,

Ricky? ?

Ammon, ID

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#490

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At least with Amazon it is an easy return, at least if you are a Prime member.

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---- On Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:07:30 -0500 Tony Ross <ynotssor@...> wrote ---

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On 7/18/24 13:02, John Geiger AF5CC via groups.io wrote:

Does Amazon tend to have better radios?

I don't know.

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#489

开云体育

On 7/18/24 13:02, John Geiger AF5CC via groups.io wrote:

Does Amazon tend to have better radios?

I don't know.

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#488

开云体育

Does Amazon tend to have better radios?

73 John AF5CC

Sent using Zoho Mail

---- On Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:59:30 -0500 Tony Ross <ynotssor@...> wrote ---

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On 7/18/24 10:52, Richard Patrick via groups.io wrote:

Greetings;
I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?
...

Buying from such a source is ill-advised. As I understand it, Baofeng has good QC, and radios that don't pass the final test get onto a shrink-wrapped pallet and auctioned to the highest bidder,? rather than repaired to specifications. Those are the radios that are sold on eBay, which explains why you got a second one as a replacement.

Choose a vendor who buys the radios that pass QC, such as ... it's worth the money.

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#487

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On 7/18/24 10:52, Richard Patrick via groups.io wrote:

Greetings;

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?
...

Buying from such a source is ill-advised. As I understand it, Baofeng has good QC, and radios that don't pass the final test get onto a shrink-wrapped pallet and auctioned to the highest bidder,? rather than repaired to specifications. Those are the radios that are sold on eBay, which explains why you got a second one as a replacement.

Choose a vendor who buys the radios that pass QC, such as ... it's worth the money.

Re: UV-25... Need some help

John T. Blair

#486

Do you have your squelch open?

?

JohnT

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#485

That was supposed to be bad.

Get

On Jul 18, 2024, at 13:34, "Dave Springer via " <yahoo.com@groups.io target=_blank>[email protected]> wrote:

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Have you considered a ba lot of radios, possibly?

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On Jul 18, 2024, at 13:03, Richard Patrick <599kr7w@...> wrote:

Greetings;

?

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?

?

After complaining, the Ebay seller sent me another radio.? ?It turns out that both radios receivers are insensitive.??

?

Using a TinyVNA's signal generator, through a switched step attenuator, the full quieting receive level is approximately -90dBm on 146, 440 MHz + WX channels.? ? This level equates to approx. 6uV, or S6.? ? ?VNA's signal generator sends a quiet carrier, no modulation.

?

Using the same testing method on my other handy talkies, I achieve full quieting at -115 to -120 dBm.? ? ? ? ? Note:? I used my Rigol Spec Analyzer to verify that my test signals are accurate +/- 1dB.??

?

Searching Google and Youtube for help- I find Zilch.? ?Could there an option that I don't understand the meaning of that could be set wrong?? ? ?Any help is much appreciated.

?

Thanks in Advance.

--

73,

Ricky? ?

Ammon, ID

Re: UV-25... Need some help

#484

Have you considered a ba lot of radios, possibly?

Get BlueMail for Android

On Jul 18, 2024, at 13:03, Richard Patrick <599kr7w@...> wrote:

Show quoted text

Greetings;

?

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?

?

After complaining, the Ebay seller sent me another radio.? ?It turns out that both radios receivers are insensitive.??

?

Using a TinyVNA's signal generator, through a switched step attenuator, the full quieting receive level is approximately -90dBm on 146, 440 MHz + WX channels.? ? This level equates to approx. 6uV, or S6.? ? ?VNA's signal generator sends a quiet carrier, no modulation.

?

Using the same testing method on my other handy talkies, I achieve full quieting at -115 to -120 dBm.? ? ? ? ? Note:? I used my Rigol Spec Analyzer to verify that my test signals are accurate +/- 1dB.??

?

Searching Google and Youtube for help- I find Zilch.? ?Could there an option that I don't understand the meaning of that could be set wrong?? ? ?Any help is much appreciated.

?

Thanks in Advance.

--

73,

Ricky? ?

Ammon, ID

UV-25... Need some help

Richard Patrick

#483

Greetings;

?

I bought a UV-25 from an Ebay store, and the radios receiver was Insensitive, it receives poorly.? ?

?

After complaining, the Ebay seller sent me another radio.? ?It turns out that both radios receivers are insensitive.??

?

Using a TinyVNA's signal generator, through a switched step attenuator, the full quieting receive level is approximately -90dBm on 146, 440 MHz + WX channels.? ? This level equates to approx. 6uV, or S6.? ? ?VNA's signal generator sends a quiet carrier, no modulation.

?

Using the same testing method on my other handy talkies, I achieve full quieting at -115 to -120 dBm.? ? ? ? ? Note:? I used my Rigol Spec Analyzer to verify that my test signals are accurate +/- 1dB.??

?

Searching Google and Youtube for help- I find Zilch.? ?Could there an option that I don't understand the meaning of that could be set wrong?? ? ?Any help is much appreciated.

?

Thanks in Advance.

--

73,

Ricky? ?

Ammon, ID

RT Systems now are supporting the MAC OS for some radios

#482

Here's some news from the Repeaterbook's Tower Talk newsletter.

"Have you been waiting to use the amazing RT Systems radio programming software
but you have a Mac? RT Systems has now released a MacOS version of their popular
programming software for select radios. Download and get your radio programmed
today!" 

Not all radios are supported, but some of the more popular ones are. 

Donald KX8K

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Some ham radio groups you may be interested in:
/g/ICOM   /g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp    /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP

Re: NO SFT-D SAVING MEMORY CHANNEL

John T. Blair

#481

Phil,

I know this is now some 1 1/2 yrs after your post so I'm assuming you have figured it out by now.? Did you?? I don't see where you did figure it out.

I wanted to learn how to manually program the UV-S9 so that if I go to a new area and have to add a repeater I could as I may not have my programming cable, a computer, and the CHIRP program with me.? That said I had all kinds of problems trying to program my reg.? I would take too long to go between each step, ie menu items 13, 25, 26, and finally 27.? So the hole things seemed to get flushed.?? Also not knowing what I'm doing some times I'd press EXIT to get out of one of the menu options I ended up in.? DON'T do that it appears to kick you out of the programming mode and all your work is erased.

I'm also trying to figure out if you have to be in the upper upper VFO register (A/B) to program the rig.? I seem to be able to program it in either the upper or lower of the two settings.? Or am I misinterpreting what I've done?

Is there a way to edit a specific item stored in a given channel or do I have to completely delete that channel and reprogram it with the updated data and restore it in the original channel number?

I will definitely admit that using CHIRP makes things a lot easier.? But again it looks like with the to change and item that is stored within an channel, or to add or delete a channel,? you will have to download all the data from your radio, then change the item you want and then upload the entire data set.? Which isn't really a problem.

JohnT? WA4OHZ

Baofeng UV-5R8W programming question

#480

So far I have not found this setting, but is there a way to lengthen then time your message stays on the screen at start up time?

It flashes on then off very quickly. Just want to have it stay on for a little longer before going away.

I have done the bulk of the programming using CHIRP.

Thanks

Bob

W8RID

Re: Programming the UV-17 PRO MAX

#479

Once you have the cable from rt systems you only need the software, the cable works on all baofeng radios

Michael Kimsey

MCP/MCSE/MCSA/MCITP:EA/MCITP:EDT/Security+

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On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 18:13 Donald Hellen via <donhellen=[email protected]> wrote:

On Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:58:06 -0700, "Mike Kimsey" <mike.kimsey@...> wrote:

>Spend the money and buy RT Systems programming software it makes things so
>much easier.

CHIRP does the job just fine once it's set up. RT Systems is just a little more
polished and supports more radios than CHIRP, I believe. RT systems (last time I
bought their package several years ago) charges about $25 for their cable and
$25 for the software when bought together. But, the good part is that if you buy
the package from them, it will work, and there's good support if you need it.

I've used both. I don't really see CHIRP as being difficult to use, but I won't
buy a cable with the Prolific chipset. I get one that uses the FDTI chip or
there's another one from China that also works well, though they don't supply
instructions for it. You have to find the driver on your own.

Donald KX8K

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Some ham radio groups you may be interested in:
/g/ICOM? ?/g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp? ? /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP?

Re: Programming the UV-17 PRO MAX

#478

Thanks for your responses. I've determined that my issue is communication, PC to HT. The cable I have is at least 10 years old and is the Prolific unit. Also I'm trying to use it on laptop that still uses Windows 7 (it's just comfortable). So it looks like a new cable and the software from RT is in order. Thanks again folks...Bill - N6GHz

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On 7/4/2024 18:13:56, Donald Hellen <donhellen@...> wrote:
On Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:58:06 -0700, "Mike Kimsey" wrote:

>Spend the money and buy RT Systems programming software it makes things so
>much easier.

CHIRP does the job just fine once it's set up. RT Systems is just a little more
polished and supports more radios than CHIRP, I believe. RT systems (last time I
bought their package several years ago) charges about $25 for their cable and
$25 for the software when bought together. But, the good part is that if you buy
the package from them, it will work, and there's good support if you need it.

I've used both. I don't really see CHIRP as being difficult to use, but I won't
buy a cable with the Prolific chipset. I get one that uses the FDTI chip or
there's another one from China that also works well, though they don't supply
instructions for it. You have to find the driver on your own.

Donald KX8K

----------------------------------------------------
Some ham radio groups you may be interested in:
/g/ICOM /g/Ham-Antennas
/g/HamRadioHelp /g/Baofeng
/g/CHIRP https://rf-amplifiers.groups.io/g/main