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How to program the BaoFeng UV-5R radio

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The BaoFeng UV-5R can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. Using … Read more

Categories Ham Radios Tags baofeng, programming, UV-5R 4 Comments

How to program the BaoFeng BF-888S radio

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The BaoFeng BF-888S is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the BaoFeng BF-888S radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. This can be a … Read more

Categories Ham Radios Tags baofeng, BF-888s, popular, programming 42 Comments

Baofeng BF-888s 70cm 440mhz radio review

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Ever since I got this radio I have wanted to do a Baofeng BF-888s radio review because I found the radio fascinating. I have to admit I have always been very nervous about trying these cheap Chinese radios. My first HTs were a Radio Shack HTX-202 and a HTX-404. From there I went to a top … Read more

Categories Ham Equipment, Ham Radios Tags baofeng, BF-888s, chinese radio, ht 1 Comment

Cheap Chinese radios, are they any good?

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I often get asked if the cheap Chinese radios are any good. When you can buy a Baofeng UV-5R off Amazon for $24, I can certainly see both sides of that question. When a nice Yaesu 2 meter handheld can cost $100 or more, that Baofeng sure looks appealing. Then again, can a dual band … Read more

Categories Ham Radios Tags baofeng, chinese handheld, chinese ht, leixen, nagoya, popular Leave a comment

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