Programming the Baofeng UV-82HP allows you to customize its functionality for specific frequencies and scenarios. Here’s a detailed guide to help you set up your radio. This guide also applies to related models, such as UV-82L, UV-82X, and UV-82C.
Set Up Your Radio for a Repeater Communication (Example: 146.780 MHz, 100.0 Hz)
Step 1: Turn on your radio and ensure it’s unlocked.
Step 2: If your radio is in Channel Mode, turn it off. Then press and hold MENU while powering it back on to switch to Frequency Mode.
Step 3: Set the upper display by pressing EXIT/AB.
Step 4: Enter the frequency: Press 1-4-6-7-8-0 on the keypad.
Step 5: Set the repeater offset: Press MENU, navigate to Option 26 (OFFSET), and press MENU again. Enter 000600 (600 kHz offset), then press MENU to confirm. Exit by pressing EXIT/AB.
Step 6: Define the repeater shift direction (SFT-D): Press MENU, navigate to Option 25 (SHIFT-DIR), and press MENU. Select Minus (-), press MENU, and exit.
Step 7: Set the transmit tone frequency (T-CTCS):
Press MENU, navigate to Option 13, and press MENU. Enter 100.0 Hz, press MENU, and exit.
Step 8: Adjust the transmit power level: Press MENU, navigate to Option 2 (TXPWR), and press MENU. Select HIGH, press MENU, and exit.
Store a Repeater Frequency in a Memory Channel
Step 1: Clear the memory channel (e.g., Channel 37): Press MENU, navigate to Option 28 (DEL-CH), and press MENU. Enter 37 on the keypad, press MENU, and exit after hearing “delete channel.”
Step 2: Save the frequency settings: Press MENU, navigate to Option 27 (MEM-CH), and press MENU. Enter 37, press MENU, and exit after hearing “receiving memory.” Press MENU three times to save the transmitting frequency. Your repeater frequency is now stored in Channel 37 for future use.
Program a Simplex Frequency (Example: 147.480 MHz)
Step 1: Repeat the same steps to switch the radio to Frequency Mode (if necessary).
Step 2: Enter the frequency: Press 1-4-7-4-8-0.
Step 3: Turn off the repeater shift direction (SFT-D): Press MENU, navigate to Option 25, and press MENU. Select OFF, press MENU, and exit.
Step 4: Set the transmit power level: Press MENU, navigate to Option 2, and press MENU. Select HIGH, press MENU, and exit.
Step 5: Clear the target memory channel (e.g., Channel 5): Press MENU, navigate to Option 28, and press MENU. Enter 05, press MENU, and exit after hearing “delete channel.”
Step 6: Save the frequency in memory: Press MENU, navigate to Option 27, and press MENU. Enter 05, press MENU, and exit after hearing “receiving memory.” Press MENU three times to save the transmitting frequency. Your simplex frequency is now stored in Channel 5 for easy access.
Additional Tips
Dual Display: Use the EXIT/AB button to toggle between upper and lower frequency displays.
Power Settings: Adjust between High (8W), Mid (5W), and Low (1W) as needed for battery efficiency or range.
Channel Recall: Switch to Channel Mode, then navigate to saved channels using the up/down arrows or by entering the three-digit channel number.