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Baofeng Baofeng UV32/DM32

rf_patriot200

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I got my UV-32 the other day, and it's a fun radio. I'm using both Chirp and the Baofeng SW for the programming and it's very simple. I'm using it pretty much as a Aviation scanner. I do have a question about Zone/Banks. I've named the banks and have it set to display the frequency usage name. The name shows up for the frequency, but it just shows Zone instead of the Bank name. Anyone figure out a way to change it? Still, it's not a deal breaker since I only paid $40 for it on AliExpress. Just wish it had the top display, but beggars can't be choosy!
Andreas, M0FXB in his videos of the UV32, that it may Not be receiving Airband on AM but in fact FM. Have you noticed if it has AM modulation on Airband ?
 

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When you get a chance, could you please see if you can program in RX frequencies above 470 Mhz?

In our area, police and fire/ems use 506-508 MHz, analog with CTCSS. I program as RX only.

I tried to enter frequencies above 470 into the CPS, but it reverted right back to 400.

I went into the Embedded Information area using the password, made sure that Frequency Mode was set to USA FCC, but there were only read or write buttons, no ok button.

I'm guessing that it's not working because I do not have a radio attached to read and write to, but I wanted to confirm it. I don't want to purchase the radio, if it will not suit my needs.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Rich
I tried, in the software, to increase the receive limits above 470MHz. I couldn't get it to work.

I opened up the Tool/Embedded Information menu. The password is 374612. A screen pops up that allows you to adjust frequency ranges, among other things. I changed the ranges and clicked the "write" button. The window indicated that the write was successful, but nothing changed in the radio.
 

rgchristy

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Thanks for your help.

I did the same thing, but didn't have a radio to test it on. I guess that I won't be buying that one.

It works well on my Radioddity GD-77, Retevis RT-3S & Baofeng RD-5R.

I like to have the extended frequency range, so that I don't have to carry around multiple radios.

Also, the reception in these radios is far better than any scanner that I own. I was hoping that the DM-32UV would be the same.
 

TrooperBruceMichaels

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DM-32, the DMR version.
I gave it a try on the UV-32 and it took 490 and 512 and uploaded to the radio. I used CHIRP. For some reason, the B'feng SW stopped reading the radio.
Andreas, M0FXB in his videos of the UV32, that it may Not be receiving Airband on AM but in fact FM. Have you noticed if it has AM modulation on Airband ?
I am getting aviation in AM but only up to 135.995 - after that it says it's not AM.
 
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