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New Baofeng UV-5RTP has limited freq range

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Just picked up a UV-5RTP. It is limited VHF to 144-145 MHz and UHF to 435-440 MHz. I have the programming software but see no way to change this.

The blurb below is on the Amazon web page for the product. Besides the fact that the range they state is incorrect, my software does not have this option. I am at a total loss on how to fix this.

NOTE: The frequncy of the UV-5RTP radio has been set as 140-150/430-440MHz when it manufactured. In order to use the 136-174/400-520MHz, you need to do the factory reset. Press the Menu button, type '40', and then the radio will be reset. Then, please use the the Baofeng official software (Not CHIRP) for programming. It has the page under "other" simply checking the box that says "allow more than 480MHz transmit", and changing the frequency range from 400-520MHz, then click write to radio.
 
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tf2addict said:
Just picked up a UV-5RTP. It is limited VHF to 144-145 MHz and UHF to 435-440 MHz. I have the programming software but see no way to change this.

The blurb below is on the Amazon web page for the product. Besides the fact that the range they state is incorrect, my software does not have this option. I am at a total loss on how to fix this.

NOTE: The frequncy of the UV-5RTP radio has been set as 140-150/430-440MHz when it manufactured. In order to use the 136-174/400-520MHz, you need to do the factory reset. Press the Menu button, type '40', and then the radio will be reset. Then, please use the the Baofeng official software (Not CHIRP) for programming. It has the page under "other" simply checking the box that says "allow more than 480MHz transmit", and changing the frequency range from 400-520MHz, then click write to radio.
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Must have downloaded the wrong software?
 
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Originally Posted by tf2addict
"Just picked up a UV-5RTP. It is limited VHF to 144-145 MHz and UHF to 435-440 MHz. "

Those frequency ranges are for G B Ham allotments, may also be other countries.
 
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