Programming the Baofeng UV-5R Radio for PMR 446 and CTCSS

A quick tutorial how to program the Baofeng UV-5R radios for PMR 446 and CTCSS
See below for the PMR frequencies
CH Frequency
1 446.00625
2 446.01875
3 446.03125
4 446.04375
5 446.05625
6 446.06875
7 446.08125
8 446.09375
9 446.10625
10 446.11875
11 446.13125
12 446.14375
13 446.15625
14 446.16875
15 446.18125
16 446.19375

[@jonaszwojcik]

TX and RX CTCSS are set separately... this saved me lot of time debugging why i cannot receive from standard PMR radio... THX. 73!

[@Ra-zor]

Exactly what I was after, superb and thanks...

[@RSCOZZY]

Used this video to program my new Baofeng UV-5R III Perfect!! Brilliant video. Didn't think it would be this simple! 😂🍻🍻

[@derektodd4126]

Thanks, I just got 4 of these. This is exactly what I need.

[@crazy-jake]

Brilliantly done. Thanks

[@tonywharton5220]

Very helpful. Thank you😀

[@MyZk089]

Brilliant guide thanks

[@crissvaughn85]

Thank you so much, awesome!

[@MrGeoffHilton]

If you switch ctcs on before you start this process you don't need to re save at the end. Thanks for your videos.

[@guidelineuk]

Is that so..?? That what i was thinking 👍🏽

[@drgunsmith4099]

Great easy explanation without all the bull shit, thanks.

[@dexta1969]

Thanks for this Just got a uv5r from Amazon, delivered next day but came with, of all things, German instructions. Oh well 16 PMR channels now saved and I'm going to add a couple of local repeaters so I can earwig on the HAMs ready for doing my foundation course

[@pelematthews7416]

Stephen Thom the last batch came with all German instructions

[@turk182uk]

my UV5R Will not take 446.006 as soon as i put it in it just says cancel

[@flyonthewall7026]

I've had the thing nearly a year and I still haven't got a pot of glue how to use the bleeding thing...🤪 I'm not mentally handicapped or owt but I'm gonna learn how to use this thing even if it kills me 🤣 👍

[@cdwyer737]

Brilliant tutorial. Clear, concise and effective. I’m now pissing myself laughing messing with my local KFC and McDonalds drive thru!

[@markstephenson5358]

Thank you

[@jezzamarkham5285]

Nice clear simple video on menu settings for a Baofeng. Unfortunately it's illegal to use a Baofeng to transmit on PMR because it's output is over 0.5W (half a watt). The other problem is the antenna has to be non removable for PMR radio but the Baofengs antenna is removable. I know many people still use them for PMR but i just thought i'd say as some people might think twice knowing the law for it's use and technical requirements. Still a good clear baofeng video though so a lot of people will find it easier to set one up.👍😊

[@AllBikesGreatAndSmall]

what channels can you use a baofeng on legally?

[@drsamuelbeckett2998]

@@AllBikesGreatAndSmall You cant because of the power output level being over 0.5 watts which is the max on PMR. It also has a detachable aerial which isnt allowed on PMR. You also cannot act suspicious with a salmon.

[@drsamuelbeckett2998]

Ignore my comment it says it all in the initial comment. Dime bar!

[@michaelrichardson4884]

Ever thought of trying CB ! Only joking a very well presented helpful video and a start for many users and for a n un licenced user can also speak with other licenced users this way i f they are willing.

[@commentingpausedtoprotectus]

@@drsamuelbeckett2998We also need a portrait of the King within 15 feet.

[@160384Stig]

The TXP keeps switching back to High on channels 1-16 when I set to low, but on 101-116 with CTCSS enabled it remembers to stay on Low, any ideas? Also, you have "S" & "N" on the top line of your display, what is this from? I reset my entire handset a while back thinking it would put it back to how it was when it arrived, as you probably know, it just wiped everything, so just wondering what I do or don't have switched on that I'll need.

[@SpeakNowHoldYourPeace]

Quick question: I have two (2) Baofeng UV-5Rs. I have them set and programed identically the same in the menu. I also have them on the same frequency. When I transmit from Baofeng radio # 1 to Baofeng radio # 2 it works fine however when I try to transmit from Baofeng radio # 2 to Baofeng radio # 1, the Baofeng radio # 1 will not pick up the transmission from the other Baofeng radio #2. SO I cannot hear any signal/transmission from Baofeng radio # 1. Do you think there is something wrong with Baofeng radio # 1?

[@guidelineuk]

Nice one 😎🤙🏾sorted ... can you set the c t c s s before you save the channels??

[@chrisbellamy2927]

rhanks for this could not work out why ctss would not attach to the pmr channels.👍

[@mikegunthner7040]

I’m having trouble with my bafeng 5r some of the local repeaters with Ht antenna and mobile antenna

[@Diddy291]

I have problem to transmit to hyt power 446 radio. I can listen but not answering. And I was set up by software all PMR channels.

[@kevinmcquilliam130]

Same here any suggestion would be appreciated, must be missing something!

[@fredcatcreedy980]

Explanation done marbled mouthed!

[@BenjaminEmm]

This is one of the best and easy to follow videos I've seen from someone to set these up. Is there a way once we've programmed them to channel 1,2,3,4 etc to just hit the number 1 button and we swap to that frequency?

[@elliottwood2814]

BenEmm thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. Yes there is, If you switch from frequency mode to channel mode, with the orange button then you can key on the channel number. From memory though you do have to key in 0 0 1 to go to channel 1 so you have to actually do 3 key presses to change channel.

[@BenjaminEmm]

Thanks man! I play at the Gaol sometimes - hope to see you there one day

[@elliottwood2814]

BenEmm yeah look out for us and say Hi! Sadly we haven't been since Jan but we hope to get down soon.

[@JoseRuiz-us5ze]

Elliott Wood I need help

[@pdpmdocherty]

Can these work as a scanner ?

[@Danvito13]

So if you did this for 2 radios, does the ctcss receive and transmit code have to match on both radios to work?

[@marcoviebrock1550]

nice video, unfortunately I have an issue following it. I got a baofeng gt-5r, because the uv-5r wasnt in stock anymore. when I type the last digit of the pmr channel, it says "cancel" and the frequency I typed is gone. Is that an issue with my model or am I doing sth. wrong?

[@jbull1178]

Same here but with the uv-5r

[@michaelelliott-nielsen5642]

thanks good help this

[@TheDarkstar00]

I need help programming my UV-5R to our stores HT's and Plantronics headsets, please.

[@muckerdilly1]

I just got mine have I got to do this and why..? thanks

[@alanhiggins1093]

Hello I found your video for putting in frequency channels on pmr for baofeng uv5r but it doesn’t save the channels??

[@ShootersReviews]

Do I need to program the repeater in if so how please

[@lewigreener9378]

I just got my first radio retevis ra79 I do not yet have a license but I will get one in the future just starting off is there any channels I can transmit on without a license in the uk or am I only allowed to listen Untill I get my licence ?

[@randyseetoh2063]

Programme to PMR 446 can the transition w increase to higher and will the range increase

[@sergiu.m]

Hello. for longer distances what do you recommend for baofeng uv 5r? narrow or wide band? Thanks

[@BlackWolfRecon]

Not sure how it affects rage to be honest but I've found that wide band can "bleed" into neighbouring channels. For range you might find it more beneficial to attach a better aerial than the standard one.

[@hwntwww]

can you program the marine band channels and demo Rx/Tx please?

[@MKHNitro]

Is PMR Narrow or Wide band in the Settings Menu ?

[@christopherwood9009]

confirm that for T-CTCS, re-save channels a) 446.006 onward, or b) 452.150 onwards?

[@pelematthews7416]

Christopher Wood 446 is pmr

[@romulusdarek]

io follow the steps but when try to enter the freq.. on the last digit say cancel and back to the home screen

[@jatgs]

Hi, I it’s work with the BaoFeng UV-5RA? Thank you

[@vasilisfellouzis]

What mode should it be on fm or nfm?

[@MrAWESOMElol2]

in channel mode my ctcss keeps disabling itself on recieving and transmitting any advice?

[@MickeyFKNMouse]

Set your ctcss before saving to the memory. Or store channels without ctcss and we extra channels with codes so you can do a ctcss ch1 446 on say ch20

[@muckerdilly1]

another question is I try to put my local airport freq in butt its has 7 number and its only 6 on my uv5r can some body help im new to this

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

How do u set ur radio up to talk to people as I've try but know reply

[@sticrzy123]

What’s this used for ? These numbers ?

[@user-is8xz6mi6l]

I can't get pmr 446, when I'm typing in the last number it says cancel.

[@o.ozanbilen7113]

thank you. just stand still please🙂

[@sevenman9672]

I really don't understand why people make a fuss about using these on 446mhz yes its technically not aloud but ofcom do not care. Its an unpoliced license exempt band...

[@sevenman9672]

Much worse to interfere with licensed users then use 446

[@whatsgibbythinkingabout6702]

So let's say I'm on channel 7, with CTCSS turned on chatting with a friend. Will someone on normal channel 7 without CTCSS turned on be able to hear what we're saying? Or do they have to be on the same 'subchannel' to hear us talking?

[@BlackWolfRecon]

They can still hear you, it doesnt make it secure as such. The benefit is you only hear each other and not anyone else.

[@davidjones1077]

I need help getting frequency codes for my area I live Pittsburgh pa 15221

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

Why want my uv5r stay on narrow band on channel mode doing my head in

[@grahamwardandcd1594]

How do I change from vhf to uhf. It works on frequency mod but not on channel mod grr

[@nxesr]

Thank you for the video but I got lost on this video.

[@johnoneill62]

Hi when I enter frequency on last number it says cancels,, wat am I doing wrong

[@markcutts1344]

Hi when I’m trying to type in a frequency each time I get to the last digit especially o it says cancel any ideas

[@toprod9493]

I've got my steps set on 6.25 ... I type in 446.000 and then press the up arrow once and that takes you to 446.00625 ... Then from there if you arrow up twice that will take you to the next UK PMR channel. Save your channels as you go along.

[@muckerdilly1]

mines doing that did u fix it

[@alanburbridge4788]

@@toprod9493 that sorted mine out thanks

[@orhan3007]

Is it possible to lower the power output? For instance 0.5 w?

[@dj-7154]

Good question above 0.5 w is not allowed on these frequencies I assumed

[@vrson9177]

@@dj-7154 Low power is 0.8 so yeah its over but not noticeable no matter what the sad Hams tell you.

[@pespsisipper]

@@vrson9177 i hope that's right, i'm gonna get one then

[@stokie21]

can you program the 446.003125 for the 32 channels using Chirp on a Baofeng or is it only the analogue 16?

[@BlackWolfRecon]

Hi, good question but sadly I dont know the precise answer to. I believe you can use software to program these radios, never done it myself but I understand it is possible. But whether that means you can program 32 dPMR channels, I have no idea, sorry :)

[@stokie21]

Black Wolf Recon thanks for the reply , I will order a cable and find out 👍

[@whitetailsrifleshunting9801]

@@stokie21 I want to know aswell

[@stokie21]

William Harris the answer was no, the analogue radios such as the uv5r will only support the 16 channels, the digital radios can do the the others so you would need a DMR one to get the 32 👍

[@discostu9585]

Nope. Those extra channels are digital. 16 only sadly

[@GenerationalWealth_GW]

Hi Black Wolf I'm having a little problem and I'm wondering if you can help me. At work they use a Motorola EVX-S24 UHF - VHF, frequency range of 403 to 480 and bought my own Radio which is a Baofeng UV-5R plus and I'm trying to connect both Radio but it's not Working for me. Another thing I'm programming the Baofeng to work with the Motorola and I'm using the keys because I don't have the software.

[@BlackWolfRecon]

Hi mate, thanks for the question. Sadly I'm not a huge radio guy so particulars in regards to the Motorola arent my forte and I dont know if its has preset frequencies or what but the first thing I'd do is find out what what frequencies the Motorola is set to and then tuning the baofeng to it, just make sure it's set to frequency mode by toggling the vfo/mr button. I'd also suggest turning off ctcss on both just to make it easier no having to deal with that being set incorrectly.

[@GenerationalWealth_GW]

@@BlackWolfRecon many thanks for your reply I will give it a try

[@bulldoghal62]

where do i find software to program these via the lead that ive bought pls

[@StephenPeters]

Download Chirp.

[@Mark-wx1ho]

I cannot enter UHF frequencies into mine. I enter the 446 frequency but it doesnt show and only shows 524.000. Any ideas?

[@anonymous67078]

Change the function to VFO mode, then it'll let you type it in

[@dj-7154]

Hi is this actually allowed as it should be 0.5W on these frequencies? I thought this model only goes down to 1W? Please clarify thanks.

[@mancavemusician]

Low power is 1 watt only.

[@techtinkerin]

Exactly

[@alexmacdiver]

Tip: Switch off auto lock before starting this video, i got muddled trying to beat the lock.

[@2EnjoyEverything]

you smoke the good stuff?

[@ashab1]

@@2EnjoyEverything lol

[@jimmyh1188]

In sweden wee have a 446 mhz radio

[@cafferkey69]

Hi I am having trouble finding people in and around Hartlepool north east can you help I am new to all this there might be something I am doing wrong.

[@avaughan585]

Join a radio club and get on licenced frequencies. There is a club in Hartlepool. mx0idz.uk Plenty people to talk to on licenced frequencies with more power and range. PMR446 on the other hand is intended for short range for use on work sites etc and not really used for casual chatting much.

[@ashab1]

@@avaughan585 nice to know what's the general topics of conversation on the licensed frequencies?

[@airrunner85]

I'm getting a bit lost here. Why are we saving these frequencies? :)

[@paulcroll5684]

These are the frequencies that ur allowed to transmit on without a license (UK at least).

[@egribikayt5518]

what should is set the widht band to?

[@John-hk8ek]

Narrow

[@Fexone718]

I currently own 3 radios. How do I program them to talk to each other. Im pretty lost. Im understanding the menus a little better but.....

[@mikesey1]

They have to be on the same frequency!

[@danielmurphy6438]

Hey thanks for the guide. I have followed this threw. And for some reason im still getting transmitions from cheap 8 channel radios even with my ctcss and rest. Any advice

[@BlackWolfRecon]

Daniel Murphy Hi and thanks, it sounds like you might not have the ctcss receiving frequency set, I'd try again and set both ctcss frequencies before saving it to a channel.

[@danielmurphy6438]

Black Wolf Recon cheers. Ive came to realise that the cheap radio picks up what the beaofang transmits. But i cant hear what he cheap radio transmits

[@BlackWolfRecon]

Ah ok, this is then correct, ctcss doesn't hide or make your transmission "private" from others who use no ctcss and this is why the other radio will pick up your transmissions. Its use is meant to cut out the receiving of transmissions that you're not interested in hearing. So we use it as a team so we're not picking up anything unnecessary but other teams could tune into our main channel and still listen in.

[@danielmurphy6438]

Black Wolf Recon thanks for the help. Shouldnt be a problem. We'll have 15 channels minus the marchals channel. Thanks again.

[@BlackWolfRecon]

No worries, anytime!

[@stephenharriman8855]

Do you need to remove the offset for this?

[@mikesey1]

Yes.

[@spinnerinthebubbleCT4543]

What is the offset please? Does it have to be set or can it be switched off? I'm trying to program the 16 pmr446 analogue channels. Thanks.

[@issacbrown1087]

Why dont you turn the voice off in menu?

[@BlackWolfRecon]

I dont mind it being on and find it helpful

[@24nov67]

MINE WORKS IN STEPS OF 6.5 KHZ FOR SOME STRANGE REASON

[@BlackWolfRecon]

one of the menu items changes the step value, I cant recall what you want it set to off the top my head and I don't have my radio with me to check but if you try each one you should be able to work it out.

[@adrianhall3541]

Is 8w

[@yorks_atheist3069]

Steps need to be 6.25

[@leejohn1091]

I'm relt struggling to hear anything. Cant hear anything

[@craigpetrie8713]

can you tune into military

[@techtinkerin]

Not that I'm bothered but the uv5r can't transmit on 0.5 watts so can never be legal on 446mhz. I could be wrong, maybe with foundation licence. 👍

[@WaleshiddenhistoryMD]

Wouldn't be so bad if we can actually see your radio screen

[@ianhawkins7387]

A

[@MladenMijatov]

It is illegal to use this radio on PMR446 frequency range.

[@dancampbell9090]

I understand that although the power can be dropped, it still has a detachable antenna, so technically yes, but one of the most popular Radio regardless?

[@MrIdklolidk]

Problem with uv-5r is that it transmits out of band. This will pollute radio spectrum like a bright city light are polluting the night sky (effect is exactly the same) I own two of those and tbh it can mess with the CB band, also with air traffic control frequencies. Those cause lots of interference. But if you are only into ham bands (listening ofcourse) and such then those are good enough! I mainly use them for ISS reception and NOAA apt recordings. Cheers!

[@ngocanhnguyen-ug7mn]

txt

[@nxesr]

Your going too fast slow it right down show what you're pressing in which order 👍 I'm trying to keep up. Yes I'm pausing the video but you're rushing.

[@davidcooke7744]

Very sorry but I’m a complete idiot and it difficult to follow. The reason why is buttons are small fingers are large I’m watching on my iPhone hence hard to work out whats going on.

[@ashab1]

What did you want him to come and do it for you?

[@gabriellabri7305]

You don't know how to explain

[@ashab1]

That's a matter of opinion I understood it 100%

[@michaelrichardson4884]

He wasn't baking a cake !

[@Bruce-vq7ni]

Honestly who cares. 🤣

[@ashab1]

68000 views 108 comments and you have 0 likes

[@angrysmurf46]

Good video but also illegal. These radios are to high powered for the UK (0.5w). Would be easier to pay for a licence from OffComm & be legal