Can you listen to aircraft on BaoFeng?
Yes, it can receive air band transmissions but upper the frequency limit is 127 MHz or 128 MHz. I can get the airport but the speech very faintly audible.
How far can a BaoFeng reach a repeater?
BaoFengs use the very high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) parts of the spectrum, which are limited by terrain and only travel from one to ten miles under most normal conditions.
How far will an 8 watt ham radio transmit?
Most airband radios are 5 – 8 watts and typically have a range of around 200 miles.
What frequency do helicopters use?
123.025 MHz
The frequency 123.025 MHz is authorized for use by helicopters for air-air Communications.
What is a Baofeng radio?
BaoFeng radios are designed to be affordable radios for licensed amateur radio enthusiasts and commercial users (schools, hospitals, municipalities, and many more). Most BaoFeng radios operate in both VHF and UHF frequencies.
What is a Baofeng walkie talkie?
The BaoFeng radio is one of the cheapest two-way radios you can get around you. It is a dual band handheld radio but that’s not all there is to this radio, BaoFeng is a small sized radio, can cover many frequencies with many other great features you may not find on other radios, this has made it really popular among other walkie-talkies.
Why buy from Baofeng Tech?
When you buy through BaoFeng Tech, you are supporting new radios and advancements from the affordable radio movement. From testing BaoFeng radios and fixing bugs to preparing the user’s guide – we pay attention to every single detail. We are the only BaoFeng distributor who supports all of our products directly.
How do I add channel groups to my Baofeng?
In CHIRP, go to FILE > Open stock configuration > select the channel groups you’d love to add to your BaoFeng Go back to the BaoFeng tab and click on the first empty channel.