The LCD display is wider then the display on the UV-B5 or UV-B6 and it is uses pixels instead of the old style LED lines so it is much easier to read.
The radio covers:
65Mhz to 108Mhz (RX only commercial FM broadcasts) one station programmable
136Mhz to 174Mhz (RX/TX)
400Mhz to 520Mhz (RX/TX)
The Li-ion battery on the radio has a3000 mAh capacity which allows you to go a much longer time between charges than its popular predecessor the UV-5 and UV-5A. I have not seen any replacement batteries available for this radio as of yet but that should only be a matter of time.
The radio s larger in size than the UV-5 and UV-B5/6 series radios and it uses the same antenna as the UV-B5/6 so no high gain antenna should be required. This radio uses the same SMA -Female connector as the UV-5 and UV-B5/6 radios.
A much needed improvement on this radio is that it comes with 128 memory channels, which makes it better than the UV-B5/6 series radios. Another handy feature is that the programming cable is compatible with the UV-5 and UV-B5/6 series radios. So if you have one you do not need to buy another.
Programming this radio is a breeze with CHIRP. Check the daily build for versions that support the UV-82.
What makes this radio stand out is its dual PTT button on both the radio and headset mike. Users no longer has to worry about which channel they are transmitting on when monitoring on dual watch. There is a PTT for the A channel and a PTT for the B channel.
If you have ever used a Baofeng or Wouxon radio there is absolutely no learning curve except for one small feature. There is no button on this radio to switch from VFO mode to memory. The instructions did not say how to do this but it can be done. With a little searching I found out how to do it. By turning the radio on while holding the MENU button you can toggle modes. The radio will announce what mode you are in when you turn it on.
According to Mikor.com, the support site for Baofeng radios, the radio is Part 97 Compliant but the Part 90 certification for commercial/government use is still pending. http://www.miklor.com/UV82/UV82-FAQ.php#certify
With both the UV-82 and UV-B5/6 series radios there is still one thing that users should be careful when transmitting on this radio. Because of their size it is easy to have the hand make contact with the battery terminals at the bottom of the radio. Be careful not to touch them when hitting the PTT to prevent burn.
Technical Specs from the manual
(subject to change without notice - LOL!)
I have been using this radio for a little over a week and all and all I really like it. For $50 to $60 it you get a lot of bang for the buck, and in case you are still wondering it still doubles as a flashlight.
I have none, its a really nice radio, the battery though isnt 3000mah its a typing mistake, the battery is only 1800mah this is a common misconception, look it up on reviews, its the best Baofeng for the money though.
ReplyDeleteYou are so correct. I found this on the support page FAQ:
ReplyDeleteQ: What battery comes with my UV82 / 82X have?
A: The battery supplied with your UV-82 / 82X is the BL-8.
The battery is: Li-ion 7.4V 1800 mAh.
Note: Some batteries are shipped from the factory with labels showing Ni-MH (nickel–metal hydride) or capacities shown as 2800 mAh. These were printed in error by the battery manufacturer and not at the request of US vendors.
Whilst it might be a nice looking radio, they don't work worth a damn, i'm on my 5th one in 4 months, and this one is just like the other 4 previous ones.....a WHOPPING 0.75 watts output on LOW power and yes !!!! an awe inspiring , gob-smacking, jaw dropping 1.1 watt !!!! on HIGH power.....at least this one is better than the last one....it made an enormous 0.9 watt on HIGH......
ReplyDeleteBuyer beware of chinese made radio's, there performance is about as beleivable as the sales pitch....i see on Ebay most of these Baofeng, Puxing, Wouxun et al radio's sare now claiming 8 watt output on HIGH....from 7.2 volt 1800 MAh supply ???? I think NOT....
Hi Si,
ReplyDeleteOut of many radios that I have set up for friends only had a problem with one and it was the charging cradle, which I replaced. Just set up 20 radios for a local church and they all worked fine.
A friend bench tested a Baofeng/Pofung UV-82 last month and it put out 7.5 watts.
I have used mine just about every day and from Long Beach I can hit the Catalina repeater on 2 meters from a distance of about 25 miles. My 82 hits all the local repeaters fine as well as the distant ones on Saddleback and San Gabriel Mountains.
Thanks for sharing. I wrote a two Baofeng UV-82 programming guides:
ReplyDeleteHow to program Baofeng UV-82 using MAC
How to program Baofeng UV-82 using Windows 10
Think this will help others who bought the tadio.
73s de LU9CNS