How To Use A Baofeng UV-5R As A Police, Fire, Emergency Scanner - NO SOFTWARE - Keypad Programming

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Yes, you can use your Baofeng UV5R, Baofeng BF-F8HP and other similar Baofeng radios as a scanner to listen to and monitor police, fire, government, railway/trains, local city services, etc.. Step by step instructions to find what frequencies your local police, fire, emergency, rail and trains, government services and other agencies use, how to program the emergency and government frequencies and channels into your Baofeng UV-5R, and how to use the UV5R as a scanner including how to use buttons like the orange VFO/MR button and the blue A/B button. All configuration and programming is done on the keypad of the UV5R - no cable, no software, no computer needed. Note that the Baofeng UV5R can only receive standard analog radio transmissions and many agencies now use digital or trunked P25 systems - but many agencies still use analog radio systems. Many agencies also simulcast their digital radios on analog frequencies that you can listen to - I show you how to find those frequencies and how to put them into your Baofeng so you can use it as a scanner.
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[@ChrisOakesCO]

Ham radios don't do trunk system scanning, so you won't be hearing any police or fire activity other than the dispatcher. You won't be hearing any cops or firefighters replies or chatter! These vids are feeding people BULLSHEET! 💩 Hitting dislike for being a Liar!

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You seem like a real expert in this subject - so I made this other video just for you, and all the other "experts" just like you, so everyone can see how wrong you are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGqpfmOkhrxnotk #MYGA

[@jaymcnair]

Clearly you don't know what the hell you're talking about. There are plenty of police and fie channels that can be heard on the radio mentioned above.

[@zombiezombie1657]

WTF ? lol lol bro youre so wrong

[@tla3420]

Lol I just started messing with the scan mode and stumbled across the dispatch calling out dozens of service calls for both EMS, fire, and police 🤦‍♂️ you're wrong bud.

[@MaconMedia]

A lot of law and fire are still using freqs in the 450 and 150 Mhz range in my area. Some of them are even using BaoFengs as extra radios and they program frequencies in them that they are unlicensed to use and they talk on them and have conversations they do not want their dispatch to hear and worry about being recorded for later review, especially if there has been an officer-involved shooting or they are watching suspects.

[@The401EMT]

EMT here. I picked up a Baofeng UV-5r so I can listen to what's going on in my neighborhood. This video was more than helpful!

[@totallyfrozen]

Man, you’re so refreshing. A grown-ass man talking to another grown-ass man (me) like a grown-ass man. Thank you.

[@starbattles1]

Sarcasm

[@flyingjoed]

​@@starbattles1 Nope, not sarcasm.

[@hunnerbunner2000]

Welcome, Ass-man!

[@Texas1FlyBoy]

This is the best instructional video for manually programming the glorious UV-5R that I have seen. Awesome!

[@Sonicgott]

I’m new to Ham radios, but I see them as a safety tool. Knowing what’s going on out there and using them during an emergency is helpful. Always respect your radio, and it will serve you well.

[@ipatchee007]

OK. Not a dickhead. Thanks. Former marine turned ER Nurse. Enjoyed you're not wasting my time or yours. We are very remote and many times are without cell reception with power outages with other farms or ranches around us. Your instructions were clear, concise and helpful. My wife and I will be taking the Ham tech course online as we have already found this a useful tool. Thanks again.

[@dropsofink1336]

Cool 😎 we have to do the same

[@HogRebel]

You’re not a “former Marine”. As they say, “Once a Marine, Always a Marine.” Oorah & Semper Fi from a retired Navy “Doc.” 🇺🇸🫡😎👍

[@zacharylewin885]

​@HogRebel unless he got the dd

[@Drewsky840]

​@@HogRebelhe never got that memo

[@TheSMEAC]

Not a former Marine: Firstly he didn’t capitalize “Marine”, no Marine writes/types/thinks that word in lowercase… ever! Secondly, he wanted to make sure he distanced himself by stating “former” but still expects that it changes the gravity of his opinion. For those of you bashing on his use of former saying ‘once a Marine, always a Marine’, to be fair, using the word ‘former’ is accepted and is used over against the word ex. So cut him some slack there maybe; but smarmy he is for sure. Likely has chili powder in his drawers and woke up irritated. After serving 22+ years as an Officer of Marines (16 enlisted/6+ as a CWO), a traumatic brain injury ended that chapter of my life. Despite my background in EW, HumInt, and as an Infantry Weapons Officer ranging from Plt to Div communicating, jamming, locating, and tracing comm was part of life all over the world; still I can tell you that there are folks in the radio space here on YT and the www that have forgotten more than I know. People only say things here on line they’d never say to others faces and it’s pretty pathetic. @thenotarubicon is one of the most interesting guys on YT in the radio space because he does his own thing, fills an important need to the community, and above all is appreciated (IMO) because he doesn’t take himself so darned seriously.

[@prophez23]

A week ago I got my first UV5R and a few days ago I found your channel. I am thankful for both. And I can’t marvel enough over the awesomeness that is the UV5R. Only a mad genius could have come up with something so magical and perfect in every way.

[@SergeantExtreme]

Did you get old stock or a used model?

[@AZTEC_ARTS2023]

So what's the actual purpose of this ? Just to "listen" other people ???

[@stephenmaguire938]

@@AZTEC_ARTS2023 yes or hack it and use GMRS

[@letmebreakitdown2u152]

@@SergeantExtreme what's the difference

[@walterkersting9922]

@@AZTEC_ARTS2023it makes beeping noises and also breaker noises. This stuff about it being so precious is Chinese robots.

[@LujanLavenderFarm]

I love how this guy just talk shit the whole entire time to piss off the old-school geezers it makes my day

[@StanSheram]

It’s mostly the non-schooled or the government schooled people who are offended

[@Dan007UT]

Haha me too. His first sentence even!

[@lb3406]

Old school people don't get offended it's these millennium that don't know what's what. Old school people are mature and know how to let trolls nonsense go. It's not going to be like it was, God is uncovering all that is hidden in these last Days. It's all ready happening. Just like a volcano. Get right or be left behind!

[@michaels5166]

shake those trees

[@adamtaylor31]

@@lb3406 You just ranted.

[@kenneychappuis1853]

I have watched twenty videos on my Baofeng radio and never really caught on , till I watched your video! I watched your and finally got it. Thank you very much and I’m a new subscriber.

[@franciskalil2870]

O H Y A ❗ R I G H T O N B R O ❗ THIS GUY'S GREAT .

[@forgottengems2560]

Very awesome explanation and I just purchased a radio after I heard about another COVID-19 lockdown to come in the next coming months. I appreciate that you take the time to explain to all of us the way to actually program the channels. Thank you for the priceless information. Subbed

[@tompfender8732]

I'm right there with you Kenney! Something about his doe eyes gazing wistfully at his radio couple with his sarcastic chip, some how makes it all come together.

[@jjwj6885]

Same here.

[@RC-qk7qw]

He’s an excellent teacher. Maybe the best on KZbin.

[@markzeahammer183]

You are my instructor. I am following your instructions to the T. I have owned my radio for a few years only knowing how to listen to local stations without knowing any of the keypad functions, and after the AT&T glitch the other day I took it off the shelf and remembered saving one of your videos a year ago. I Just ordered some extra batteries You showed which will be stored in a Faraday bag along with the radio just in case something like an EMP wipes out communications, this radio will be a lifeline in the dark. With your help my goal is to learn how to use the repeaters to call others in an emergency. Thank you.

[@johnmichaels4330]

I never did see the need to have comms no matter what in the civilian world. Emp just means load the mags and move out for us. Can't imagine who I'd need to talk to. Do you have extensive family or something? Legit question, not being an asshole. I see the emp comment so much, that I'm curious now.

[@WN_Byers]

Its the only way to get any news beside face to face communication

[@cjsrescues]

Thank you for keeping it sweet, short and to the point. I HATE KZbin intros. This ain't a TV show.

[@ottoteck]

Thank you. Bought these with the intentions of getting on with a old desire to be a ham. Between 2 cities getting burned to the ground and our Dam threatening to overflow (all with in miles of my house) I looked into it again.The HAM operators around here and on facebook are so rude and un nice Ive decided that these will be scanners and Ill go to the CB radio like I did in my young trucker years 40 years ago. Much nicer helpful crowd. I dont understand why some HAMs want their hobby to die out with them. I joined a thread on Facebook and I am certainly not the only one to notice that and /or comment on it. Too bad . I thought it could be fun. So I thank you my friend for the down to earth non insultive help. I wish you the best.

[@3v068]

To be absolutely fair sir, I dont think this just applies to ham radios, so you arent alone. I joined two facebook groups for seperate games that I enjoy, and one more group for go kart, and mini bike building. The amount of times I have been laughed at for my fun and experience (or even lack thereof and admitting it) and/or the sheer anger at simple questions is unwarranted and sadly, all over facebook and many other websites. Example. I want to make a go kart with an absolutely unconventional gearing system. I know its unconventional and i mentioned that im doing it because i want to, and everyone laughed at me and told me to do a simpler build. But I didnt want to and they got angry when I didnt want to do it their way. People will be stuck in their own ways. To hell with them I say, and let me have my fun.

[@brianatkinson1399]

I am an avid cb'er , have been for over 50 yrs, never saw such bullshit until ham radio operators started their shit, it's gotten real crazy, if i have to act like that to operate a ham radio then no thanks, i'll stick with cb.

[@1stFlyingeagle]

@@3v068 You are correct. Get this your thought your problem. Their thoughts are there dam problem, not yours or mine.

[@ronnonyabizness5240]

I haven't heard anyone on CB in years, most truckers probably just use their cell phones these days.

[@Mikey0521]

before i got my baofeng i watched your videos to understand it and now i have all my set up channels plus my clubhouse channel for events to monitor and communicate with our president and members when im at the door. good and educational

[@charleyarchuleta4932]

Your channel is a godsend for me and my buddies just now trying to learn our way around the UV5R Baofeng. Thank you sir. 🇺🇸

[@roxrequiem2935]

Always happy to see new folks with Baofengs. I was part of the red cross during the lockdowns and these little things save remote communities and calamity stricken areas. Once went through a 2 month zero power and comms after typhoon the Baofengs really helped us out on logistics, especially because we're on an archipelago. I wish you and your friends the best! Baofeng is the beginning, eventually we'll move to Digital ones with encryption, then endgame with Meshtastic+ATAK Civ to make a radio infranet. See you on the airwaves!

[@jrcflyer22]

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION,! I am a retired U. S. Coast Guard Pilot and Flight Instructor. Teaching is an art. You do it very well. Thank you and keep up the good work! You could drop the " jovial intro"

[@croninn]

His channel, his fun.

[@ETC_Rohaly_USCG]

@James But that’s what makes his videos fun! Lol I’m just getting into Ham, after being an ET and fellow Coastie that’s about to retire. (ETC and currently the Supervisor of ESD Humboldt Bay. Also a graduate of AAIWSM C1). Being an ET, I don’t know why I waited 20 years to just now get into this. Lol Semper Paratus Sir, what airframe were you on?

[@StevenPearl]

i like the intro esp if makes hams sad.

[@cwr8618]

Coast Guard pilots ain't no joke. Trained with a few in Pensacola and I was always impressed by their caliber.

[@simonhaworth5948]

Received my first Baofeng yesterday. Looking forward to watching your videos. You deadpan humour is fantastic ... and I've only watched 30 seconds of this video. Thank you, sir!

[@wwclay86]

You crack me up when you look at the uv5r and then start to molest it..

[@JoshMaerker]

LOL I don't know how many times he's tried to slip his Baofeng UV5R the tongue...

[@jdreichenbach]

Right off the bat I love the intimate relationships you share with your UV-5R. I just bought one from a friend new and am trying to learn how to program it along with maximizing its potential and range. I also like the Beretta 92 Tekmat.

[@kevintucker2549]

Beretta 92 mat?? Good eye!! I didn't even notice it.

[@CreachterZ]

How much did your friend charge you for it?

[@Matt-ep4kk]

I’m going to say thank you for being so thorough and easy to follow. Great job. I just purchased this set and setup just got a lot easier

[@BurnerPhone1]

You're the only youtuber I actually laugh out loud at. Your sarcastic comedy is chefs kiss.

[@cmbtking]

I hit sub because this was the first time I've ever noticed the actual sub button get highlighted when the person mentions the sub button. Can't believe i've never seen that. Also cause I'm brand new to radios and your channel is massively helpful.

[@kevkev5935]

I'm studying for my technician license and your content has been awesome. I've learned a lot about radio operations from here. Thank you.

[@titaniummaster1532]

Very good job explaining basic programming. Very calm and collected, thank you.

[@frankdeak5931]

Hello and Thank you for the information provided. Not sure why so many "so called experts" are so negative on this radio. I just bought 2 of them, the BF-UV10R & the UV9R-AMG and use them on my boat. I have them programed to my important marine channels and they work great. I find your videos very easy to follow and understand. The manuals that come with the radios are a bit confusing so watching you demonstrate I can now easily program my radios when needed. Thanks again and I look forward to new videos from you.

[@devilsatan2973]

The radio "pros" don't like these chicom rigs because their not from THEIR favorite top 4 makers. Don't mind them.

[@ruizhou9612]

@@devilsatan2973 Not really, most pros own a bunch of them too. What happened was it allowed a large number of unauthorized dummies to jump on club repeater systems or drunks to interrupt Nets and other activities. Radios that forced these idiots to pay a few hundred dollars limited the number of idiots. When the prices were cheap enough the idiot factor increased this is the major reason. My opinion was generally most the idiots were actually entertaining.

[@charlieromeo7663]

Concur with devilsatan2973. The biggest problem with Ham radio I’ve encountered since I got my license in ‘91 was the old goats really were/are very opinionated and more cliquey than high school ever was. They HATED the then-new No-Code Tech-Plus class with a passion. When I inquired about getting involved with emergency preparedness, one of the core aspects of the hobby, I was told it’s reserved for a special few members of the club. It totally drove me away from the hobby. It sort of backfired on them later. They learned I had a complete home machine shop and suddenly I had value. Like he said, don’t mind them. You buy the equipment within your budget. You operate legally, courteously, and professionally. The hell with what the old goats say, because you don’t give them the satisfaction.

[@verns6302]

Thank you. Just got uv5r tday and started video. By luck, landed on yours. Was in communications for few years and undestand need for redundant systems. Phone, radio, drum beats, smoke signals ... not worried abt encrypted ... more abt martial law and army jeeps on patrol. So, nice to scan the neighborhood and meet cohorts of like minded persons. Will b looking up the other videos you have. Regards.

[@alanslade2319]

You are the best on KZbin for sharing how to use hand held and other electronics,so thanks for your work and you're sense of humour, not being a weird but you really explain things so simple, thanks again, sorry it's a bit late but I've been watching all of your work, so im nearly up to the the end of your work, so keep up the good work and see you soon Alan from ENGLAND 👍

[@sarramiller976]

I loved his sarcasm, my second language😉, but it always cracks me up when comments show the obvious sarcasm was not perceived... nice info, too!

[@rhontopo]

sarcasm is my first language much of the time. im trying to curb for those who may need a safe space when i let it out.

[@fredtaylor9792]

Your use of that pencil is underrated. Very helpful, thank you.

[@H.pylori]

Needed a refresher on programming my BF-F8HP, and this was perfect for a slow learner like me. Thank you for posting. Thumbs up!

[@bkirk2278]

Bought same model.....any other options you could share about on how to use them? There are like 40 😆

[@pureblood2020]

I'm in the market for two walkie talkies. After going down this rabbit hole. You my friend have me hooked. Thank you for not having intros & not wasting my time. 👍

[@Voledc]

Got my uv5rm yesterday and was overwhelmed. Your instructions are awesome. As a nub you make it very easy. Thank you

[@gunchief0811]

Its amazing how Inexpensive these are yet very practical and useful. Alot of fun. Definitely a great survival tool for your Survival kit.....

[@dannyjohn5175]

Have been watching your videos off and on for months. Finally got one and I’m obsessed with it! Thanks for being an excellent teacher . Cheers!

[@JayTanel]

I've watched a ton of videos on HAM basics already but until this video I've been lost. Simple. Clear. Insightful. THANK YOU! Subscribing for more

[@brianbuchanan2414]

As a new owner of a new uv9g radio, I sure needed and appreciate this video, thank you. Also I sure appreciate and enjoy your personality, makes these types of video much easier to watch, again thank you

[@shawnwalmer]

I love the part where you wasted a bunch of my time by saying you are not going to waste my time

[@flyboyu777]

I love how you wasted everyone’s time here with your comment.

[@FDDLERSGREEN]

​@flyboyu777 thanks for wasting my time now.

[@andrejohnson9064]

Yeah this guy loves wasting everyones time. He talks very slow like we’re some special ed kids 😑

[@RonErnie]

I D I O T !

[@TurdFergusen]

every reply here owes me 5 seconds and OP owes me 10, Randy owes me 23 seconds and epstein didnt kill himself

[@egillis214]

Suggestion- set VFO A for channel mode, which shows the "name" ir your description. Set VFO B for frequency mode to show the corresponding frequency. Then as you scroll VFO A or B you can see the name/description AND frequency simply by setting both VFO's to the same memory location!

[@BBBBAAAX]

Thank you so much for your time and expertise in explaining the UV-5R in laymen's /newby terms making it so easy to get into this hobby!

[@MrChippzilla8]

any tips? about to start

[@shanemorgan12345]

This dude trolling sad hams is my favorite part of these videos

[@patrickeltrevoog5286]

You have been very helpful and just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I appreciate you and hope you keep it up.

[@dtrotteryt]

Just the link to the extended batter made this video worth my time. Thank you so much, I am quite happy I found your channel. I Have had my UV-5R for about 9 months and am just now getting around to play with it. Much appreciated!

[@dtrotteryt]

And also subbed. Great vids to watch!!

[@wp4565775]

THE best info video yet on the Bao UV-5R!

[@jesus636]

This was an amazing tutorial!!! Thank you for taking the time to create this.

[@swdiosdiosdado]

I come here for the knowledge and end up staying for the sarcasm. You know the two sticks up the @ss “expert hams” are going into convulsions and breaking out in hives every time you refer the UV5R as the goat of radios. Keep”em coming 🤙.

[@joefish6091]

it's the 2m snobs, ie posh CBers. ham lite. these types ruined Wireless World magazine back in the 80s.

[@thegeneraljoe67]

HEY STEVE . Your comment is so damn on target and funny as fook, I nearly wizzed in my adult pamper reading your comment... "stick up the ass ham users" Theyre all so bung hurt bcuz they had to sell their Buicks to by the Allincos and kenwoods that they must have. How dare they entertain this inexpensive , feature packed, reliable, radio. WOOP WOOP

[@MellowAlchemist]

😂 me too. I'm new to radios. I take it the UV5R are the most accessible handhelds😅

[@AngelZ7-k6z]

Finally someone who knows what they're doing. I've had this radio for about two and a half years or so. I was only able to listen to my local sheriff station. That's only one channel because I didn't know how to program it. When I bought it It had the manual in a language I couldn't understand. I tried other videos with no luck, so I had it stored in my garage till now I found your video by mistake, I was looking for something else and that was a good thing. I have a very old Radio Shack hand held scanner that's what I've been listening for the past 7 years. This one makes a big big difference. Thank you v

[@vueport99]

I love how you're all "My Precious" every time you bring up the radio

[@metaldog7128]

Best little radio for the money 👍 very versatile

[@relaxed70]

I've gotta say "subscribed". I enjoy the wit, and the instructional value is not too shabby either lol

[@seangibson1221]

This was extremely helpful. I've programmed a few local channels already. Thanks for the helpful information.

[@stevenbecnel2762]

Informative and straight to the point no bs earned my respect. I can appreciate the knowledge on this just got a couple radios for emergency situations since I live in a Hurricane area and need to have means of communication for emergencies and this was helpful

[@Texg1rl_]

I’m so glad we have you. My radio doesn’t arrive for 4 days.

[@TerryLawrence001]

Thanks for your educational videos. I also love how the old geezers get all out of joint! All of our public service went over to trunked encrypted digital. Guess what? Every security company, ambulance chaser and news gatherer don't use protected radio! I just listen for activity in the commercial radio bands. Radio scanning is alive and well. ps I'm a 61 year old kid!

[@angelmartinez9744]

Thanks for showing us this video! Super easy to follow can’t wait to start scanning!

[@dxace1]

This channel continues to be superb for basics -- thanks so much

[@21_Cabbage_]

Just bought a Baofeng 5RM and you are awesome, dude. Thank you. You explain all of this clearly.

[@Victor-hb4hj]

Bought these a year ago and charged them then put them in an old microwave to keep safe. Been afraid to use as I know nothing about them. Thank you for helping me get started

[@stevematsumura255]

Thank You!!! Very, very informative. Made me a little less afraid of changing channels on my unit.

[@zacharyruben1852]

Thanks man, you’re a good teacher. Good editing and explanation made it easy. Thanks

[@rdsmith334]

So much trolling. Love it. I live out in the country, on the Texas/Mexico border, and everyone but the ambulance and VFD are on encrypted digital. Can hear sirens all the time, but no clue what’s happening.

[@W5AWG]

smitty334 Hey, I got a BC784D the Receives Digital Police in San Francisco off Ebay for $190 2 0r 3 Years ago. They are cheaper sometimes on Ebay. Apco 25

[@eminence_front6043]

Many law enforcement channels are encrypted anyway. Even a digital scanner is useless on them.

[@warpony4202]

Man thank you for making it easy to understand. Some of these other guys just jump around to much and confuse it all.

[@wrxs1781]

Good video, you have saved me a load of time messing around with the UV5R radio, also I am a licensed ham operator, VE3-***, in Canada. If there is traffic in my rural area I will set up my equipment, moved to the boonies.

[@adamshartley]

Thank you Calypso! Very informative as usual. Stay safe man and happy trails 👣!

[@choochoochooseyou]

Just got my very first scanner/radio and it's this exact model. Very clear instructions, thank you.

[@GVSolo]

Paraphrasing Darth Vader: " I find your way of caressing that radio disturbing." 😁

[@jean-lucpicard3012]

Nerd

[@JayG1911]

@@jean-lucpicard3012 🤣 hello kettle I’m pot. I think both of you are awesome 😎

[@LilRedDog]

Thank you for all the videos you have provided for me to watch and the ones yet to watch. I hope this hack is something you have not heard of but one I use on oll my displays (not just my radios) to keep them from showing their age from the inevitable scratching: I use high quality packing tape (crystal clear and thicker than normal) and overlay the screen pushing the tape into the edge and corners with a q-tip, then using an x-acto blade, carefully trim the boundary leaving a protective layer of tape; replace as needed. Thanks again for all the tips.

[@GeezerDust]

I have to re-learn my Baofeng programming if I go a few months without using it. Your videos get me up to speed quickly. Thanks.

[@derekthomasgriffin]

I really wanted to use these on our camping trip but unfortunately by the time you got to the point our camping trip was already over

[@oscaropont]

All hail baofeng!

[@liviurosca]

Subscribed yesterday, watched like 6-7 videos today. In 6 hours i need to wake up and get ready for work, i don't regret nothing. 😅👍

[@ovidiuplesa1778]

Damn, a fellow Romanian

[@liviurosca]

@@ovidiuplesa1778 🤗 🤗 🤗

[@Asraf5285]

Me too..

[@rongapo-ocnhs7385]

I just bought my BAOFENG BF-F8HP and found your channel, I'm learning a bit about my new toy... thank you

[@khalil241]

Very useful videos… Thank you for being so easy to follow. I just purchased BaoFeng UV-6R set and the setup just got a lot easier watching your videos. It is very much similar to the UV-5R menu setup. 👍👍👍👍✌✌

[@bah5310]

I followed along and now i have a scanner. Thanks Randy

[@almirria6753]

I use mine to listen to the local railroad maint team/s, Lock & Dam #25 [on the Mississippi River], the sheriff's dept, local fire dept & ambulance dist/s, the local school dist & water company, etc...

[@ThatBeardedGuy69]

Witch scanner do you use? And did you program it manually or with a cable/disc

[@flyfisherman3649]

You can't listen to the police if they encrypt their channels like they do where I live.

[@stater3]

Especially trunking systems. Our PD, FD, and EMS here are encrypted and trunked.

[@angiehayes5957]

Are you in Michigan? Lol seems to be like that here

[@johnfish1194]

Thank you for posting this. I just got my UV 5R, got the longer "folding" antenna, along with the bigger battery, and for my car, Dualband Antenna 2meter 70cm Mobile VHF/UHF Ham Radio (137-149, 437-480 Mhz) Mag Mount Magnet Base PL-259 Connector, 10 Ft RG58 Cable. i don't intend to get a HAM license, as i just wanted it to use at my security job in a big city, where the neighborhood is like a demilitarized zone. So i listen to the local police Prep 1, as well as NOAA, and ambulance services. This is a great help for me as i am outside, and i can / have assisted police in apprehending criminals by keeping an eye out for them running. Also lets me know when the locals turn the hood into little Somolia, thus telling me to hunker down as the bullets fly randomly around. Very helpful. As a retired LEO, i know how to use those "law enforcement" types of radios, but this is totally new to me, and you have been a great help. Thank you.

[@srkoc]

Sean Thank you for making it so easy to work with the Baofeng UV5 R radio. Your way of explaining is the best in all your videos. Keep it up

[@vincentparent2851]

Thank you for not insulting my intelligence lol. I love your videos. So funny and informative

[@SgtR6motovlogs]

Thank you for these videos! I’ve had my UV-5R for well over a year now, use it expressly for work, but it’s hard to find quality videos like this that actually go through these things. My only gripe I have with the radio, it’s not as loud as I’d like. My work is done mostly around loud pumps, so I need to keep the radio close to my hear to hear anything. Are there any other UV-5R platform that is louder than this radio?

[@michaelberna987]

It has a standard audio jack, so you can use earbuds or plug in an amplified speaker to aid in hearing it better.

[@nickzila4641]

@@michaelberna987 its not a standard jack its a kenwood jack

[@Texas_Radical]

@@nickzila4641 incorrect, the speaker output jack of the k1 plug is 2.5mm phono, although not extremely popular, it is standard. to the OP amazon 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter, then regular headset, or even better noise canceling walkers razr ear protection with a cable 2.5mm (from HT) to the 3.5mm on the input of headset.

[@micktrinus]

I stumbled across this channel during my prepper/2a video searches...I am convinced and have just order a UV-5R.

[@robertcline9749]

I've been watching and learning from your videos. I just ordered the Baofeng BF-F8HP and will be putting what I have learned to use. Just a quick thank you for all the great information.

[@TeamNVCanada]

Thank you for making this video, very informative. I’ve purchased a UV-5R, would you have any recommendations on Antennas ? I’m new new to these radios, curious if you have any pros and cons on antennas for range etc. Do some antennas work better than others & what’s with the antenna tuning ?

[@greglewis8752]

A longer antenna is available. Does it work better? I don't know, but I do know that the longer antenna is a bit more clumsy and I suspect fragile than the factory one.

[@Help_Im_in_CA]

Had some sad hams complaining about My boafeng interference issues today. Why does my boafeng get the blame for sun spots??!!??

[@TheNotaRubicon]

You were probably interfering with a very very important conversation about.. the weather.. or what the impedance is on their antenna leads.. Next time just tell them its a Yaesu, and they'll shut up.

[@lb3406]

@@TheNotaRubicon good point

[@HALEdigitalARTS]

Sunspots are awesome. Thanks UV-5R!!!

[@lovablepersona5000]

I come here for the intelligence insulting.

[@Kryptunite]

Thank you! So fun just rcvd my first radio the uv5r8w an hr ago. I found 18 local channels and programed them in and am now listening. 😊 I’m having a blast. My license is next in line.

[@bkirk2278]

I had bought a Baofeng BF-F8HP and everything was the same set-up in the video. Great job and thanks!! 👍

[@martinm.438]

So basically if they are trunking like most police departments. You wont be able to use it......

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thanks Captain Obvious! But if they aren't trunking, you will be able to use it. BTW, there are dozens of other agencies in most/many (larger) cities that never do any trunking, all of which are picked up very easily.

[@martinm.438]

So wouldn't it be better to just spend the money on a digital trunking scanner & hear it all

[@TheNotaRubicon]

This video is for people that already have a UV-5R and want to use it for scanning - kinda like it says in the title..

[@n2daair23]

For crying out loud, this guy is TRYING to do folks a favor! If you can’t contribute any pertinent info then please just shut the fuk up! IDIOTS!!!

[@MRSZ5440]

@@martinm.438 If you want pay $500.00 + for digital OLD R/S was selling HH scanner for $499.00 a few years back very hard to hear audio was robotic hard on the ears. KD6TXB

[@jferreirajr1955]

Watched lots of videos it’s confusing you simplified the learning process for me and my wife Will be following you Thank you

[@Pillager642]

Thanks for putting this video out there. I definitely learned a little more about my baofeng uv 5r. I just bought one to hopefully listen to some police & other stuff but so far i haven’t heard much of anything where i am anyway.

[@brownyes6211]

I have learned more from watching your channel. Especially concerning the Baofeng UV-5R programming. I think after reading the first person's comments concerning Ham radio's It might have been in the way the heading was made. (How To Use A Baofeng UV-5R As A Police, Fire, Emergency Scanner - NO SOFTWARE - Keypad Programming) But I am glade to see it all got worked out. Thank You for the great video.

[@russellhendrix3451]

Thank you ! For being Straight up !! Currently watching all your videos. Just got my first UV5R

[@ek6065]

It's fantastic how you claimed not to make the video unnecessarily long and not to offend my intelligence and did it for 15mins straight.

[@marcmmclellan]

I love that you do these videos. Comms is a weak area for me so these videos are perfect! Plus it is cool that you are local to me!

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Thank you for the clear explanation of how to setup my "world's greatest radio" as a scanner!

[@lorimooney2427]

Am a newbie too and still in learning mode, best tutorial yet as the menu is daunting. But this gives me confidence to program it. Thanks!

[@glasswinder]

I now understand how this radio works after who knows how long I've had it. Thanks for your most understanding video on setting up my radio.

[@manleyjoedesjarlais7568]

He deserves that nobell prize and every penny of the billions and billions he has ,he is a great man..

[@jeremy6384]

Thank you for no intro and not asking for subs and likes!! every video should be like that.

[@charlesbartlow8046]

Gotta say your intro, got my subscription. Simply because you cut to the info I came for real quick. Thank you for not insulting my time and waisting my intelligence...

[@haroldhaddox5385]

This is the channel I have been looking for, Love this guy. Makes using my new radio a lot more easier.

[@stevegreen3649]

im a complete newbie and wanted to thank you for such clear and easy to follow instructions great work im now a subscriber