Frequency vs. amateur channel question

[Drake903]

Hello, quick question.

With my current job, we use amateur hand held transceivers (is walkie-talkies) with channels and subchannels. I've been eyeing thev Baofeng UV-5R but I noticed that its frequencies were in wavelengths rather than simple channels (like 1-10, etc). Can the wavelength frequencies still pick up transmissions on these whole-number channels? Or will I need to buy a 2 way radio that transmits and receives only on whole number channels?

 

[WA0CBW]

Amateur radios transmit on specific frequencies such as 146.520 Mhz or 443.725 MHz. These frequencies are in bands sometimes measured in wavelengths such as the 2-meter or 70 centimeter band. These frequencies can be programmed into specific channels such as 1, 2, 3, or 72 depending on how many channels the radio has. These radios usually have a VFO (variable frequency oscillator) that allows tuning a range of frequencies located in each band. These radios may be able to tune frequencies outside of the Amateur Radio frequency bands such as the Public Safety, Business, or Commercial frequencies. Amateur Radios certified for the Amateur Bands are not legal to be used on any other bands (Public Safety, Business, or Commercial frequencies). If you are using Amateur Radios for your current job be sure they have been certified for the correct service usually Part 90 of the FCC Code of Federal Regulations.
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[DisasterGuy]

It sounds like you are talking about FRS or GMRS radios (certainly not amateur)


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[robertmac]

If there is a need to ask this question, I wonder what the end result of using a CCR will be. If one does not know about transmitters and their possible interference with licensed users, should one be doing this? Crappy Band did use channels as a lot of new users were confused with frequencies. And the channels were consistent with frequencies throughout North Amercia. Similar to how FRS/GMRS are marketted today. Channels really do not exist on Amateur radio as my channel 1 probably is not the same frequency as my neighours channel 1. Channels are just a nice way to place a VFO frequency into so you do not have to search through the VFO frequencies everytime you want to use a particular frequency. By using so called channels, one can scan the frequencies you want much easier than scan the entire band via VFO frequency. Now, the CCR as I have said before make very lousy scanners whether you are talking memory scan [memory is used instead of channel vocabulary] or VFO scan.

 

[elk2370bruce]

Hello, quick question.

With my current job, we use amateur hand held transceivers (is walkie-talkies) with channels and subchannels. I've been eyeing thev Baofeng UV-5R but I noticed that its frequencies were in wavelengths rather than simple channels (like 1-10, etc). Can the wavelength frequencies still pick up transmissions on these whole-number channels? Or will I need to buy a 2 way radio that transmits and receives only on whole number channels?

Is this a fact that you're using amateur equipment or just a WAG? (I think the latter is true) Amateur radios do not operate, nor do they display channel numbers (whole of otherwise) GMRS, MURS, or FRS radios are the more likely utilization. It sounds like you don't have a clue or have even begun a realistic (albiet minimal) understanding of radios. In any event, don't buy any radio until you have some real understanding than you currentl;y possess or you'll waste your money and possibly get you in some unpleasant discussions with government officials. Besides, under the FCC, amateur radio is NOT used for business or commercial purposes.