{"id":19680,"date":"2022-12-25T04:04:48","date_gmt":"2022-12-25T04:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/25\/the-ham-radio-guide-uv-5r-basic-radio-programming\/"},"modified":"2022-12-25T04:04:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-25T04:04:48","slug":"the-ham-radio-guide-uv-5r-basic-radio-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/25\/the-ham-radio-guide-uv-5r-basic-radio-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ham Radio Guide: UV-5R Basic Radio Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Travis Olander<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a012.22.22<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We\u2019ve lined fundamental setup with the UV-5R, and how you can use the menu and its 40 choices. Now, let\u2019s get into Basic Radio Programming. We\u2019ll cowl all of the authorized issues you are able to do with a UV-5R and not using a Ham license. We\u2019ll additionally cowl how you can program necessary frequencies, together with emergency, EMS, and NOAA channels for these \u201cSHTF\u201d moments.<\/p>\n

New to Ham Radio? Read Our Other Guides<\/h2>\n

Before programming frequencies, know these three guidelines:<\/p>\n

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  1. You can transmit unlicensed in an emergency.<\/strong>\n
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    1. You can use your UV-5R to transmit and not using a license on any frequency in a actual, life-threatening <\/em>emergency.\u00a0We nonetheless strongly suggest you get licensed.<\/em> Read Part One of our information to find out how. Many of the channels and configurations we cowl on this information require you to not less than have a Technician\u00a0 License.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    2. You can obtain on any freq and not using a license.<\/strong>\n
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      1. If you\u2019re not licensed, you may nonetheless program your UV-5R to obtain on any frequency. But once more, you\u00a0 can\u2019t transmit and not using a license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      2. You Can\u2019t<\/span> transmit on GMRS and FRS. Ever.<\/strong>\n
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        1. The FCC says you can’t use a Ham radio to transmit on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) or FRS (Family Radio Service) bands. These two bands are reserved for short-range, narrowband Walkie-Talkies. You can solely pay attention to these bands together with your UV-5R. This stays true even in case you have a Ham license and\/or a GMRS license<\/em>. The GMRS license is completely different than a Ham license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          First, Program NOAA Channels<\/h2>\n

          The National Weather Service (NWS) operates nationwide radio channels 24\/7. They present climate alerts and emergency information. Let\u2019s cowl how you can program and scan all seven NOAA channels.<\/p>\n

          List of NOAA Frequencies (VHF):<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. 162.400 <\/span><\/li>\n
          2. 162.425 <\/span><\/li>\n
          3. 162.450 <\/span><\/li>\n
          4. 162.475 <\/span><\/li>\n
          5. 162.500 <\/span><\/li>\n
          6. 162.525 <\/span><\/li>\n
          7. 162.550 <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            1.<\/strong> Press VFO\/MR to enter Frequency Mode. <\/strong>If you see small digits to the proper of the frequencies displayed on the display screen, you\u2019re in Channel Mode. In Frequency Mode you’ll not<\/em> see these digits.<\/p>\n

            2. Cycle the A\/B Button till the highest line is chosen. <\/strong>You can solely save frequencies to channels for those who\u2019re utilizing the highest line on the principle display screen. A small arrow to the left of every line signifies whether or not you\u2019re on high (A) or backside (B).<\/p>\n

            3. Enter the frequency you want to assign to a channel. <\/strong>Let\u2019s begin with 162.400. Enter the frequency on the principle display screen utilizing the keypad.<\/p>\n

            4. Press MENU. Navigate to Menu Option #28. <\/strong>This means that you can clear the radio\u2019s channel reminiscence. Select which channel you wish to save your frequency to (000 to 127) with the UP\/DOWN arrows. Clear that channel by once more urgent the MENU button. If you could have the voice prompts enabled, the radio will say, \u201cConfirmed.\u201d<\/p>\n

            5. Navigate to Menu Option #27. <\/strong>This means that you can save the frequency to the channel you simply cleared out. Press Menu once more, and use the UP\/DOWN arrows to pick out the channel of your alternative. Press Menu once more, and the channel might be saved with that frequency. The voice immediate will say, \u201creceiving memory\u201d when saving. Your frequency is now saved to the chosen channel. You can verify this by viewing the channel in Option #27. The assigned channel will show \u201cCH-\u201d earlier than its quantity.<\/p>\n

            6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to retailer the opposite NOAA channels. <\/strong>If the channel you wish to use has \u201cCH-\u201d earlier than it, it have to be emptied with Option #28. You can now scan and monitor all NOAA channel for nationwide broadcasts.<\/p>\n

            How to Scan on the UV-5R<\/h2>\n

            To scan channels,<\/strong> press the VFO\/MR button to enter Channel Mode. While on the principle display screen, press and maintain the * (\u201cSCAN\u201d) button on the keypad. The high line on the display screen will shortly cycle between all saved channels. Press EXIT to cease scanning. To pressure the radio to remain on a channel that\u2019s broadcasting, open the menu. Navigate to Option #18 (SC-REV) and set this perform to \u201cSE\u201d. The radio will now cease and stay on a channel that\u2019s broadcasting till you navigate to a different channel, or inform it to scan once more.<\/p>\n

            To scan frequencies, <\/strong>press VFO\/MR to enter Frequency Mode. Press and maintain the * (\u201cSCAN\u201d) button, and the radio will scan all frequencies within the VHF and UHF bands. The \u201cSE\u201d perform governs such a scanning, too. To scan VHF frequencies (136 \u2013 174 MHz), enter 136.000 utilizing the keypad earlier than scanning. To scan UHF frequencies (400 \u2013 520 MHz), enter 400.000 earlier than scanning.<\/p>\n

            Program MURS channels<\/h2>\n

            Although it’s technically in opposition to FCC rules, these VHF channels are generally utilized by rebellious Hams and preppers. Follow the steps we offered above to save lots of these frequencies to channels:<\/p>\n