The Baofeng UV-82 has been certified by the FCC for Part 90 use.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Review Baofeng UV-82
The UV-82 by Baofeng comes in a nicely packaged box with manual, battery, battery charger with stand, mike/headset, antenna and belt clip. This radio does not come with a lanyard. This radio has some nice features that makes it stand out above the rest of the low cost radios coming into the U.S. from China.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
HAMFEST - Lebanon, MO November 8 & 9, 2013
2013 ARRL Midwest Convention
November 8 & 9, 2013
The 2013 ARRL Midwest Division Convention is coming to Lebanon, MO
The 2013 ARRL Midwest Division Convention is coming to Lebanon, MO
Click here for website
Monday, October 28, 2013
Testing in the Long Beach - California area
The Associated Radio Amateurs Of Long Beach provides amateur radio testing for $5.00 on the third Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM.
The New testing location is at the Red Cross 3150 East 29th st. Long Beach.
Pre-registration is recommended through Louise Chapman, N6ELK, at N6ELK@AOL.COM .
Walk-ins are also welcome.
If any special accommodations are needed, you must register in advance to insure your
needs can be met and the necessary staff is available to assist.
Any questions contact the ARALB VE in charge Steve Snider KJ6FWQ@ARRL.NET
If your club or group is providing testing on a regular basis please email your notice to
KI6DZV@GMAIL.COM
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Largest Amateur Radio Contest this weekend!!! October 26-27, 2013
The weekend of October 26 is expected to be quite radio active depending on the propagation. According to CQWW Contest Director Randy Thompson - K5ZD, "the CQ WW is the largest Amateur Radio competition in the world with over 30,000 participants."
Contacts will be made via Single Sideband and/or CW that weekend beginning 0000 UTC Saturday and ending at 2359 UTC Sunday.
The contact exchange will include call call sign and RS report plus CQ Zone number (see map below) of the station location.
For rules and more details go to: http://www.cqww.com/
Contacts will be made via Single Sideband and/or CW that weekend beginning 0000 UTC Saturday and ending at 2359 UTC Sunday.
The contact exchange will include call call sign and RS report plus CQ Zone number (see map below) of the station location.
For rules and more details go to: http://www.cqww.com/
Monday, October 21, 2013
Where Can I find a class to prepare me for my Amateur Radio License in my area?
Many have asked how to located classes to prepare me for my Amateur Radio License.
For the most part, this is a self study method and students can either enroll in an extended class or a 2 day class over a weekend depending on how local radio clubs prefer to teach.
The American Radio Relay League has a great page to help you find a class in your area.
Here is the link: http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-class
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Say "HI" to Juno as it orbits the Earth today
NASA's Juno spacecraft will fly past Earth on October 9, 2013 to receive a gravity assist from our planet, putting it on course for Jupiter. To celebrate this event, the Juno mission is inviting amateur radio operators around the world to say "HI" to Juno in a coordinated Morse Code message. Juno's radio & plasma wave experiment, called Waves, should be able to detect the message if enough people participate. So please join in, and help spread the word to fellow amateur radio enthusiasts!
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