The Baofeng UV-82 is a versatile and popular dual-band radio. It’s a higher power version of the popular UV-5R.
Known for its affordability and functionality, the UV-82 can operate across a wide range of frequencies. Understanding these frequencies and how to program them is essential for maximizing the capabilities of your Baofeng UV-82.
The UV-82 is a dual band radio that operates across VHF and UHF frequencies. The frequency range of the radio is between 68 MHz and 520 MHz with breaks in between:
- 68 – 108 MHz (receive only)
- 136 – 174 MHz (transmit and receive)
- 400 – 520 MHz (transmit and receive)
Frequency Ranges of the Baofeng UV-82
The Baofeng UV-82 is a dual-band radio, which means it can operate on two different frequency bands:
The UV-82 operates in both the VHF and UHF frequency bands:
VHF Frequencies (136-174 MHz)
2 Meter Amateur Band (Ham Radio)
- 144.000 – 148.000 MHz
Marine VHF (Not typically used with UV-82, but falls within range)
- 156.000 – 162.000 MHz
MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service)
- 151.820 MHz
- 151.880 MHz
- 151.940 MHz
- 154.570 MHz
- 154.600 MHz
UHF Frequencies (400-520 MHz)
70 cm Amateur Band (Ham Radio)
- 420.000 – 450.000 MHz
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
- 462.550 MHz
- 462.575 MHz
- 462.600 MHz
- 462.625 MHz
- 462.650 MHz
- 462.675 MHz
- 462.700 MHz
- 462.725 MHz
- 467.550 MHz
- 467.575 MHz
- 467.600 MHz
- 467.625 MHz
- 467.650 MHz
- 467.675 MHz
- 467.700 MHz
- 467.725 MHz
FRS (Family Radio Service)
- 462.5625 MHz
- 462.5875 MHz
- 462.6125 MHz
- 462.6375 MHz
- 462.6625 MHz
- 462.6875 MHz
- 462.7125 MHz
- 467.5625 MHz
- 467.5875 MHz
- 467.6125 MHz
- 467.6375 MHz
- 467.6625 MHz
- 467.6875 MHz
- 467.7125 MHz
Common Frequencies for Monitoring
Public Safety and Emergency Services
Use of these frequencies for transmission is generally restricted and regulated. Typically they are only used for signal reception.
- 155.340 MHz (EMS Dispatch)
- 155.160 MHz (Fire Dispatch)
- 154.280 MHz (Fireground)
- 154.875 MHz (Law Enforcement)
NOAA Weather Radio (162.400 – 162.550 MHz)
- 162.400 MHz
- 162.425 MHz
- 162.450 MHz
- 162.475 MHz
- 162.500 MHz
- 162.525 MHz
- 162.550 MHz
FM Radio
- 68-108 MHz (Receive only)
The use of certain frequencies, especially for transmission, may require a license (such as an amateur radio license for the ham bands) or may be restricted. Always ensure compliance with local regulations and licensing requirements.
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