How easy is it to manually program by entering specific frequencies?
1031039
Programing the scanner to specific frequencies is very easy. If you're not into reading manuals, you can go to YouTube, which is what I did, and watch a little kid show you how it's done.
390274
Yes. You can program the radios in simplex mode. With the transmit and receive as the same frequency.
2002448
You can do it yourself. Or download it off the internet. But you need a programming cable. You can get that at radioshake.
618275
As far as I know you can not scan any channels using the manual or key stroke mode. The only way you can is to reprogram the radio using Baofeng's provided software. I have done this many times and it's not that difficultonce you get the hand of it.
1242803
Yes you can use only the keypad to program freq. The software to my knowledge just allows you to name the programmed frequencies ex. Fire north, law north, etc
1840507
The computer interface cable is by far the easiest way to accomplish complete programming. That being said it is possible to program every option available on the radio via the buttons on the radio. It is not easy as some of the keys have to be held a certain amount of time to get the desired response. The frequency offset was the most difficult part for me to program.--good luck.
1389134
es, you can manually switch to WB from AM/FM. But you only get tuning when there is an emergency.
1840935
Yes, absolutely! You can have it scan a band automatically where it runs at 5hz increments, you can manually key in the frequency, or yes you can turn the knob. If you use the knob you can set it so if you turn it quickly it goes in 5hz increments and slowly in 1hz increments. You can also set it so either increment is what you get when you turn it whether you go fast or slow. There is another option, one I don't use because I don't care for it, where it scans and automatically adds any frequency with a signal to a temporary memory. You can then turn the knob to jump from each of those entries to the next. Yes, absolutely! You can have it scan a band automatically where it runs at 5hz increments, you can manually key in the frequency, or yes you can turn the knob. If you use the knob you can set it so if you turn it quickly it goes in 5hz increments and slowly in 1hz increments. You can also set it so either increment is what you get when you turn it whether you go fast or slow. There is another option, one I don't use because I don't care for it, where it scans and automatically adds any frequency with a signal to a temporary memory. You can then turn the knob to jump from each of those... » Read More Yes, absolutely! You can have it scan a band automatically where it runs at 5hz increments, you can manually key in the frequency, or yes you can turn the knob. If you use the knob you can set it so if you turn it quickly it goes in 5hz increments and slowly in 1hz increments. You can also set it so either increment is what you get when you turn it whether you go fast or slow. There is another option, one I don't use because I don't care for it, where it scans and automatically adds any frequency with a signal to a temporary memory. You can then turn the knob to jump from each of those entries to the next. « Show Less
1163698
Yes, I did it a few weeks ago. Much easier than programing assuming your current one is already programmed.
2101295
Press program, use numerical pad to enter channels, then press enter.hope this helps
1916014
I suppose you could since you manually select the frequency via dip switches on the transmitter and reciever(s)
1180038
You have to program in the specific number. It works great for under a hundred numbers. Directions should be in the manual
842314
It's very easy to program from the keypad and front controls. I didn't bother with using a cable or software.
406065
very easy, just hold the program button on your dash then hit a certain button on the remote.
988456
The enclosed booklet gives you step by step instructions. I was able to program it by following the directions within a few minutes.
432499
From the keypad it takes a little while, however once you get the hang of it the only cumbersome part is entering text for descriptions. You can save a lot of time by purchasing a programming cable and using the Open Source package Chirp to manage the radios memories.
1778187
I haven't tried to program for every other week since mine is for my home but I do not believe you can. When you program it you can pick days of the week and times and duration but that is for each week.