Baofeng Baofeng DM 32uv display layout.

[Metric_Inch]

Hello all. This is my first post here. Hopefully, this is the right spot for it.

I just got my DM-32uv in the mail. It's a pretty neat radio. The Baofeng CPS is something special... and requires a soft and patient touch. I'm used to more polished Motorola and Kenwood CPS. I have searched the CPS, manual, and the internet, both high and low, and haven't found anything on the issue I'm having.

Does anyone know if I can edit the layout of the display? I've figured out how to change the colour of a few things, not what I'm looking for. My biggest issue is that in channel mode (single mode), the selected channel displays the programmed frequency in a significantly larger font than the channel name. I couldn't care less about what the channel frequency is. I would prefer to eliminate the frequency from the display completely and only see the channel name. I know this isn't a professional radio, but I'm mostly using it for scanning right now. It's annoying having to squint to see what channel I'm receiving. It's almost impossible to see the channel name outside with any sunlight, but I can see that frequency clear as day.

Any help would be appreciated,

Thanks folks

 

[KE4AXW]

Change the display to show channel name instead of freq

 

[Metric_Inch]

Change the display to show channel name instead of freq

Thank you for the reply. I did try that initially, and again just now and it didn't change anything. So I had assumed I was doing something wrong, but I now think it's maybe a bug with my software.

Thanks again.

 

[KE4AXW]

Optional features: Work Mode: A channel Display Mode: Channel
I also changed mine to "Single" on dual match mode
Work Mode A should also be the MR not VFO

 

[chief21]

While reading this thread, I also attempted to change the DM32 display (via the menu) from CHannel mode to FREQuency mode (and back again) with NO affect whatsoever. Another bug to record.

 

[Metric_Inch]

Optional features: Work Mode: A channel Display Mode: Channel
I also changed mine to "Single" on dual match mode
Work Mode A should also be the MR not VFO

Yeah, I have configured it correctly, but it still won't change, kinda frustrating. I appreciate your time and help. I sent an email to Baofeng customer support, but they haven't been much help yet. Hopefully, they can figure it out on their end.

While reading this thread, I also attempted to change the DM32 display (via the menu) from CHannel mode to FREQuency mode (and back again) with NO affect whatsoever. Another bug to record.

I'm not sure I understand your reply. Are you having the same issue as me? I've sent an email to Baofeng customer support about my problem. If you're experiencing the same issue, I'll report back if I hear from them.

 

[devicelab]

GENERAL: CPS Language defaults to CN instead of EN (Win10)
GENERAL: CPS Window size isn't tracked/saved; always opens full screen - set to fixed size?
GENERAL: Model Information: Firmware version is greyed out
GENERAL: Optional Feature "WORK MODE" tab name should be changed to "VFO CONFIG" for clarity
GENERAL: CHANNEL: Remove default frequency values; just have empty fields (if possible)
GENERAL: CHANNEL: Channel Type "Anlaog" dropdown value is misspelled
GENERAL: Write-to-Radio: Upon successful write, after clicking OK, background status window remains (user has to click CANCEL)
ANALOG: CHANNEL: CTCSS ENCODE and DECODE settings become reversed after writing to radio
DIGITAL: Shifting channels up/down causes the TX contact to change unexpectedly
DIGITAL: Shifting channels up/down causes instability with Zone channel placement
DIGITAL: Frequent contacts order (alphabetical) is not working; chooses PN over PA

Baofeng fixed some of these issues with CPS release 1.41. Sadly, they haven't released a new FW update as yet. I like the radio too but the lack of Baofeng support is disappointing.

 

[Metric_Inch]

As an update after communication with Baofeng. Their single suggestion was to factory reset the radio. After that didn't work they essentially said, you're doing something wrong. Try again. Big old 👎🏻 to Baofeng. It shouldn't be this hard to make a simple display layout change.

 

[WalterEKurtz]

GENERAL: CPS Language defaults to CN instead of EN (Win10)
GENERAL: CPS Window size isn't tracked/saved; always opens full screen - set to fixed size?
GENERAL: Model Information: Firmware version is greyed out
GENERAL: Optional Feature "WORK MODE" tab name should be changed to "VFO CONFIG" for clarity
GENERAL: CHANNEL: Remove default frequency values; just have empty fields (if possible)
GENERAL: CHANNEL: Channel Type "Anlaog" dropdown value is misspelled
GENERAL: Write-to-Radio: Upon successful write, after clicking OK, background status window remains (user has to click CANCEL)
ANALOG: CHANNEL: CTCSS ENCODE and DECODE settings become reversed after writing to radio
DIGITAL: Shifting channels up/down causes the TX contact to change unexpectedly
DIGITAL: Shifting channels up/down causes instability with Zone channel placement
DIGITAL: Frequent contacts order (alphabetical) is not working; chooses PN over PA

Baofeng fixed some of these issues with CPS release 1.41. Sadly, they haven't released a new FW update as yet. I like the radio too but the lack of Baofeng support is disappointing.

PREACH ON BROTHER!! i just recently purchased a dm32 because my local area went almost completely dmr. i felt like it was a total roll of the dice because if they would have also encrypted it i would be screwed. thankfully they didnt so im back to being able to monitor my local pd & fire. i bought this thing because i cant afford an sds100 etc. ANOTHER GLITCH mine has is that in scan mode the screen lights never go out.(using battery power) so at this point my question is,, is there an official DM-32 forum for trading info. on this radio because i like the radio except for the glitches which i guess is expected with a new radio but damn! any info. would be great. im on cps 1.41 and running the firmware that it came with because at this point im a little scared to change firmware on a radio this new. AND PS. i had the same issues with the chinese/english language change on a win10 comp. vs. win 7 on an old HP which came up english on the first try download of the factory cps.

 

[devicelab]

im on cps 1.41 and running the firmware that it came with because at this point im a little scared to change firmware...

There has only been one firmware and it's the 3-27 version. Your radio probably already has it. They have not released a new firmware as yet.

 

[WalterEKurtz]

There has only been one firmware and it's the 3-27 version. Your radio probably already has it. They have not released a new firmware as yet.

ok thanks for the info. like i said im still totally new to dmr and not wanting to brick my new radio! thanks again

 

[Ubbe]

not wanting to brick my new radio! thanks again

It was in the old days that you could brick a radio. Today they have the bootloader in protected memory that cannot be overwritten. So the bootloader will always work to load a new firmware file.

What kind of reception quality does the DM32 have? Does it overload easily, does it have good sensitivity?

/Ubbe

 

[devicelab]

What kind of reception quality does the DM32 have? Does it overload easily, does it have good sensitivity?

Yes it's very good. Not as sensitive as a dedicated analog radio but still quite good. DMR is where it really shines. Audio quality is excellent. I haven't experienced any overload with mine and I'm in a RF-heavy location. I don't recommend the UV-32 personally. The DM-32 is like a different radio but in the same plastic housing.

It does have some bugs to be worked out but overall I've been quite happy with it.

 

[chief21]

my question is,, is there an official DM-32 forum for trading info. on this radio because i like the radio except for the glitches which i guess is expected with a new radio but damn! any info. would be great.

There are several Facebook groups that actively discuss the DM32.

 

[KK6FXD]

Hello all. This is my first post here. Hopefully, this is the right spot for it.

I just got my DM-32uv in the mail. It's a pretty neat radio. The Baofeng CPS is something special... and requires a soft and patient touch. I'm used to more polished Motorola and Kenwood CPS. I have searched the CPS, manual, and the internet, both high and low, and haven't found anything on the issue I'm having.

Does anyone know if I can edit the layout of the display? I've figured out how to change the colour of a few things, not what I'm looking for. My biggest issue is that in channel mode (single mode), the selected channel displays the programmed frequency in a significantly larger font than the channel name. I couldn't care less about what the channel frequency is. I would prefer to eliminate the frequency from the display completely and only see the channel name. I know this isn't a professional radio, but I'm mostly using it for scanning right now. It's annoying having to squint to see what channel I'm receiving. It's almost impossible to see the channel name outside with any sunlight, but I can see that frequency clear as day.

Any help would be appreciated,

Thanks folks

It would help if you posted pics of your screen so we can see what is actually going on. This is currently programmed to display two different DMR channels, with each being on a different DMR zone, while it is actively scanning an analog zone. In this picture, there is active scanner traffic on the top zone, which is why it is displaying analog.

The real issue with the screen on the DM-32UV is that it is impossible to see outdoors in daylight. I changed the channel and frequency colors back to white to add some brightness for that very reason.

 

[AK9R]

It would help if you posted pics of your screen so we can see what is actually going on.

BTW, it's been a month since the OP logged into the forum.