• Reviews around programming (2.48 of 5)

    Baofeng UV5RA Ham Two Way Radio 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual-Band Transceiver (Black)

    • Programming is a pain but with after market programs it is easier
    • Programming could be easier.
    • Programming is easy once you get the hang of it.
    • Programming is a breeze with Chirp.
    • PC03 FTDI Genuine USB Programming Cable for BTECH, BaoFeng, Kenwood, and AnyTone Radio .
    • Programming is a little tricky but you can find all the answers on YouTube.
    • Programming is screwy, but if you buy a cable (available for 6-7 bucks) you can use the free CHIRP program and that makes things very simple
    • Programming is not hard, which is really saying something coming from me.
    • Programming from the onboard menus is a little flakey, but using the chirpw software on my Linux computer works extremely well and I've not had problems since going that route
    • PC03 FTDI Genuine USB Programming Cable for BTECH, BaoFeng, Kenwood, and AnyTone Radio
    • Programming manually is not fun, but not impossible.
    • Programming by hand is not as hard as some online make you think, but the programming cable+CHIRP make it simple to load up any counties repeaters with just a few clicks
    • Programming can be a little tedious when done manually
    • Programming is a little tricky, but a program called CHIRP by Dan Smith (KK7DS) makes it a breeze
    • Programming is a bit confusing.
    • Programming is a little more difficult but once you get the hang of
    • I purchased the “Genuine” Programming Cable plus the radios
    • Manual Programming really is easy as long as you have time to watch the videos.
    • Programming is tricky but there are many forums on the web to talk you through it.
    • Programming is difficult, but everyone knows that already
    • Programming is easy with the cable.
    • Programming is tricky
    • Programming from the keypad is a little tricky until you get the hang of
    • Programming is actually not too bad for five channels.
    • Programming was easy, especially with the add on cable and the open source CHIRP software
    • Programming can be tricky but with several software options either from Baofeng or Chirp are available to assist in setting up the 128 memories
    • But they work as they are only 25 bucks.....
    • I ended up selling the Baofeng as fast as I could
    • All functions work as they should
    • does not work as it should.
    • light weight,small and excellent range.we use it professionally as well as for enjoyment.licences are required tho in the radios literature it was not stated
    • Not as good as the higher dollar Dual band HT I have but it works as it should.
    • Manually, as well as via PC
    • The belt clip broke as I was installing it
    • Excellent, without problems, all fine i like this item, thanks amazon!