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Baofeng UV-82 FM Broadcast Disabled?

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gman4661

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Got a slightly used UV-82 from a friend.

The FM function does not work at all. Could it be that it was disabled?

If so, how do I turn it back on?

Thanks in advance!
 

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Do you have CHIRP programming software? It has a setting to enable or disable FM Broadcast. That is probably the only way to enable it. I don't know if the Baofeng factory software can.
 

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Got a slightly used UV-82 from a friend.



The FM function does not work at all. Could it be that it was disabled?



If so, how do I turn it back on?



Thanks in advance!



You need to get the programming software and the cable. It is either disabled or programmed using one of the programmable function keys. Some are programmed with either a quick press or a prolonged two second press.

If you go to the Miklor website, you can download the manual in PDF format for computer viewing.

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You need to get the programming software and the cable. It is either disabled or programmed using one of the programmable function keys. Some are programmed with either a quick press or a prolonged two second press.

If you go to the Miklor website, you can download the manual in PDF format for computer viewing.

Adam Kb2Jpd


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CHIRP can be downloaded from http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home

CHIRP works on PC Mac and Linux including Raspberry Pi.


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gungatim

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you could try menu option 40 - restore defaults. there are 2 options, 1-all is total reset. you will have all frequencys and things erased, but it may work if the default has the FM turned on...
 

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Good information. I did the reset and now the FM broadcast function works.

I'm really impressed with this little radio. I plan to use it mostly as a basic scanner. The flashlight and FM functions are a plus.

Thanks!
 
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