UV-82 BAOFENG UV-82 5Watt UHF/VHF Radio

[koni13]

Good evening to all, what actual frequencies can one communicate with a UV-82 Baofeng radios if having a GMRS license. 

[SteveShannon]

31 minutes ago, koni13 said:

Good evening to all, what actual frequencies can one communicate with a UV-82 Baofeng radios if having a GMRS license. 

§ 95.1763 GMRS channels.

The GMRS is allotted 30 channels—16 main channels and 14 interstitial channels. GMRS stations may transmit on any of the channels as indicated below.

(a) 462 MHz main channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable, repeater, base and fixed stations may transmit on these 8 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 462.5500, 462.5750, 462.6000, 462.6250, 462.6500, 462.6750, 462.7000, and 462.7250 MHz.

(b) 462 MHz interstitial channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable and base stations may transmit on these 7 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 462.5625, 462.5875, 462.6125, 462.6375, 462.6625, 462.6875, and 462.7125 MHz.

(c) 467 MHz main channels. Only mobile, hand-held portable, control and fixed stations may transmit on these 8 channels. Mobile, hand-held portable and control stations may transmit on these channels only when communicating through a repeater station or making brief test transmissions in accordance with § 95.319(c). The channel center frequencies are: 467.5500, 467.5750, 467.6000, 467.6250, 467.6500, 467.6750, 467.7000, and 467.7250 MHz.

(d) 467 MHz interstitial channels. Only hand-held portable units may transmit on these 7 channels. The channel center frequencies are: 467.5625, 467.5875, 467.6125, 467.6375, 467.6625, 467.6875, and 467.7125 MHz.

[koni13]

Hi Steve, so I can plug 30-frequency channels onto my radio via CHIRP, transmit on those indicated, plus access free and requested repeaters per permission granted.

[OffRoaderX]

It is important to point out that the rules posted by the esteemed Mr. @SteveShannon above, apply ONLY to FCCs part 95 Approved "GMRS" radios.  

Because the UV-82 is not an FCC Part-95 Approved GMRS radio and is instead a H.A.M. radio, EVEN IF you have a GMRS license, you are not permitted to by the FCCs to transmit on GMRS frequencies - and it is very likely that the UV-82 will not even allow you to transmit on those frequencies.

Failure to follow these rules will, per many online experts, WILL result in a $10,000 fine OR up to 10 years in prison!

[koni13]

Wow OffRoaderX basically I need to study and pickup my H.A.M radio license and or purchase a legal radio for communications. Additionally if seeking a GMRS radio ensure states GMRS solely. Any recommendations or advice for low priced yet good radios on both options. 

[SteveShannon]

2 hours ago, koni13 said:

Hi Steve, so I can plug 30-frequency channels onto my radio via CHIRP, transmit on those indicated, plus access free and requested repeaters per permission granted.

It’s not as simple as that. Some of the thirty GMRS frequencies listed in four different groups have specific limitations for power and bandwidth. 
The easiest way to ensure you comply is to purchase a radio that has been certified for GMRS.   A better way to think of this is to understand that your license doesn’t license you to use specific frequencies, but rather to use certified GMRS radios. 
There are amateur radios that are not certified but allow you to transmit on GMRS frequencies. It’s highly unlikely you would be cited; almost nobody ever has been. I don’t know if the UV-82 is one. Personally I buy GMRS radios for GMRS. It’s just easier. And I buy amateur radios for amateur radio use. That way I don’t even need to think about it. If someone tells me to use channel 20, I know what exactly they mean. Repeater channels only need CTCSS or DCS tones added because they’re already programmed. 

[WRXP381]

2 hours ago, koni13 said:

Wow OffRoaderX basically I need to study and pickup my H.A.M radio license and or purchase a legal radio for communications. Additionally if seeking a GMRS radio ensure states GMRS solely. Any recommendations or advice for low priced yet good radios on both options. 

This statement is technically correct.  Just also remember a ham license is only good for your self.  Not your whole family like a gmrs license.   Every one using a radio in ham must have their own license

so your options are 

1 unlock those radios and use them in gmrs and hope the fcc doesn’t catch you   Or care to catch you   (Not “legal” is against fcc rules)

2 get gmrs radios 

3 use your radios on ham and get every one in the family licensed for ham   

 

 

[OffRoaderX]

2 hours ago, koni13 said:

Any recommendations or advice for low priced yet good radios on both options

Yes, I have several recommendations.

[WRXB215]

43 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

Yes, I have several recommendations.

@koni13 meet @OffRoaderX, the queen of all things GMRS.

[koni13]

21 hours ago, WRXP381 said:

This statement is technically correct.  Just also remember a ham license is only good for your self.  Not your whole family like a gmrs license.   Every one using a radio in ham must have their own license

so your options are 

1 unlock those radios and use them in gmrs and hope the fcc doesn’t catch you   Or care to catch you   (Not “legal” is against fcc rules)

2 get gmrs radios 

3 use your radios on ham and get every one in the family licensed for ham   

 

 

Actually acquired a book and viewing online videos in taking a shot to gain H.A.M license in the near future. Clearly understand GMRS license covers family and H.A.M will solely myself. Thanks for the sound advice, tagged and found you on the internet therefore becoming a follower for resource information and future radio recommendations. 

[AdmiralCochrane]

just a minor decorum note - just ham, not H.A.M. 

 

Tech license is super easy and General is worth an additional few minutes of study.  May subjects and questions overlap on the tests if you are lucky. 

 

You can easily do this.

[RayDiddio]

On 7/26/2024 at 11:59 PM, OffRoaderX said:

It is important to point out that the rules posted by the esteemed Mr. @SteveShannon above, apply ONLY to FCCs part 95 Approved "GMRS" radios.  

Because the UV-82 is not an FCC Part-95 Approved GMRS radio and is instead a H.A.M. radio, EVEN IF you have a GMRS license, you are not permitted to by the FCCs to transmit on GMRS frequencies - and it is very likely that the UV-82 will not even allow you to transmit on those frequencies.

Failure to follow these rules will, per many online experts, WILL result in a $10,000 fine OR up to 10 years in prison!

FCC doesn't care about his Xenu given rights!

[GreggInFL]

On 7/26/2024 at 10:32 PM, SteveShannon said:

A better way to think of this is to understand that your license doesn’t license you to use specific frequencies, but rather to use certified GMRS radios.

I understand the reasoning behind this -- to ensure that the operator doesn't transmit outside the specs -- but it would be preferrable if that were a burden placed on the operator without regard to the equipment.  If one can get a toaster to play by the rules they should be good to go.

Operator A: "Hey buddy, what radio are you on today?"

Operator B: "A GE four slicer."

Of course that would require a test which defeats the whole purpose of GMRS.

 

[koni13]

On 7/28/2024 at 9:04 PM, AdmiralCochrane said:

just a minor decorum note - just ham, not H.A.M. 

 

Tech license is super easy and General is worth an additional few minutes of study.  May subjects and questions overlap on the tests if you are lucky. 

 

You can easily do this.

Thanks for encouragement, definitely going for it....thanks again!