Who is the expert on ham radios? Baofeng question

[PartyWithArty]

First thing I’m not transmitting because I’m not certified but I want to be able to when shtf or emergency. Just trying to see if anyone has set one up or willing to help set one up? I heard you can download the channels from online using a cable has anyone gone that route?

 

[keith089]

I got two with cable 3 years ago and never touched them

 

[hewrue]

It’s been awhile but just google your radio model plus cable and get one of those USB transfer cables. Then you’ll download a program called CHIRP and use that to program your radios with whatever freqs you want. It’s relatively easy. This website gives a pretty good overview of how to do it.

 

[harrycalahan]

Dig around youtube. I did it with no problems a few years ago after watching a couple videos but that info is long gone in my brain.

 

[moosensquirrel]

In a true SHTF scenario, I doubt anyone will care if you are licensed or not.

 

[PartyWithArty]

In a true SHTF scenario, I doubt anyone will care if you are licensed or not.

That’s what I’m saying. In a real emergency or shtf I don’t think people will be a butthead about someone not licensed. I do plan on getting it though

 

[PartyWithArty]

It’s been awhile but just google your radio model plus cable and get one of those USB transfer cables. Then you’ll download a program called CHIRP and use that to program your radios with whatever freqs you want. It’s relatively easy. This website gives a pretty good overview of how to do it.

Thank you bud!

 

[GFB]

Is there a ham club near you? Might be worth looking into.

 

[PartyWithArty]

Idk where to even look for that. I’m fb banned so I can’t ask on there

 

[DanKATL]

Start by checking to see if your Baofeng is on the list that's supported by CHIRP:

Home - CHIRP

Redmine

chirp.danplanet.com

You can also check BaofengTech (they say to use CHRIP), they also have the software for Baofeng radios that are not supported by CHIRP.

Software ‣ BaoFeng Tech & BTECH Radios

‣ Purchase, Software, and Support for BaoFeng and BTECH Radios

baofengtech.com