im currently trying to enter my local public safety frequencies on my baofeng uv-5r and it keeps telling me "error...out of range" message like that. Can anyone help me out?
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doctordialtone
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Are the frequencies within these specs?
UV-5R SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range:
[RX] 136 - 174MHz, 400 - 520MHz, 68-108MHz (FM Broadcast)
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how am I able to check for that?
Are the frequencies within these specs?
UV-5R SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range:
[RX] 136 - 174MHz, 400 - 520MHz, 68-108MHz (FM Broadcast)
BaoFeng UV-5R ‣ BaoFeng Tech & BTECH Radios
BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band (VHF/UHF) Analog Portable Two-Way Radio ‣ #woocommerce_price ‣ Purchase, Software, and Support for BaoFeng and BTECH Radios
doctordialtone
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Either list the frequencies you are trying to enter or post a link to the database.
What is your location?
the frequency I am trying to enter is 856.21250
TailGator911
Silent Key/KF4ANC
Bingo!
does the first 3 numbers give a hint on the range?
TailGator911
Silent Key/KF4ANC
Your radio cannot receive that frequency....thus the 'out of range' message
doctordialtone
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If you look at the specs. (Frequency Range), that is out of range.
You probably need a real scanner,
One of these:
Uniden Scanners - The RadioReference Wiki
It's out of the range of frequencies the radio can accept, just like the error message said.
Also, entering police frequencies in a transmit-capable radio is a really bad idea--if you transmit on those frequencies, even accidentally, you can get into serious legal trouble. And the UV-5R is an analog-only radio that can't decode the digital P25 signal used by most public safety agencies. It also cannot track the trunked systems most often associated with P25 digital.
Get a scanner, and you'll be able to hear the digital signals and there is no possibility of accidentally transmitting and getting into trouble.
okay reason I was trying to enter it was because i am emergency officer within the agency. but thanks for the info!
I have. Buh our department as emergency management is low funded and only have a single radio for duty use. I had asked a supervisor about getting a scanner myself. Just to simply monitor the police traffic since i am on call 24/7 but i might just use my baofeng for recreational use at airsoft events. And purchase a scanner another time.
I work with Calumet City ESDA. Located in Calumet City, IL
I see two frequencies listed for Calumet City ESDA:
856.21250 and 155.055
You're going to need a 325P2, 436HP, or SDS100 to be able to scan the 800MHz frequency. If you want to receive the Starcom trunked system, the SDS100 is your best bet, because Cook County uses simulcast, which the other units have difficulty receiving. But it is the most expensive--$650 new.
856.21250 and 155.055
You're going to need a 325P2, 436HP, or SDS100 to be able to scan the 800MHz frequency. If you want to receive the Starcom trunked system, the SDS100 is your best bet, because Cook County uses simulcast, which the other units have difficulty receiving. But it is the most expensive--$650 new.
Yea. We operate our shift with police and if we get called for an emergecy operation we will use the 155.055 to communicate with our co workers. But generally is there anything on amazon?
All three of the scanners I mentioned are available on Amazon. Any radio that can transmit on 800MHz is going to cost even more, especially if you want dual-band 800MHz + VHF.
If transmitting is a requirement, you may be able to find a used Motorola for slightly less than a scanner, but programming software can cost more than the radio, and the complexities of programming them have many pitfalls. Before considering that route, find someone who knows what they are doing and has access to the programming software. Maybe post in the Motorola forum noting your agency and frequencies needed.
If transmitting is a requirement, you may be able to find a used Motorola for slightly less than a scanner, but programming software can cost more than the radio, and the complexities of programming them have many pitfalls. Before considering that route, find someone who knows what they are doing and has access to the programming software. Maybe post in the Motorola forum noting your agency and frequencies needed.
So enter the 155.055Mhz in your baofeng if you have permission to transmit, your should be fine. If not set for receive only. That will do both on that VHF frequency.
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