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• Prepare before you speak
• Speak Clearly and Slowly
• Keep it Short and Simple
• Make Sure You Are Understood
• Do Not Interrupt
• Perform Regular Radio Checks
• Don't Assume All Conversations Are Private

BAOFENG UV-82 8W High Power Ham Radio

Long range handheld dual band two way ham radio

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BAOFENG UV-82 8W High Power Ham Radio 2pk

Long range handheld dual band two way ham radio with Extra 3800mAh Battery +771 Antenna, 2 Pack

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Baofeng UV-82 Ham Radio

The BaoFeng UV-82 HP is the high power version of this established HT. It's a great choice for the new ham or the ham just getting into VHF/UHF HTs. This video will give you an up close look at this little dual band HT.

Watch 22-min video

How to use Split PTT Feature on a Baofeng UV-82 Radio

In this video we discuss the Baofeng UV82L, its best feature (Dual PTT), and who can make use of this excellent functionality.

Watch 3-min video

How to use the Baofeng Radio
The UV-5R is an older version of the UV-82 but it has similar functionality

He goes over the menu system for the Baofeng radio and shows you how how to use the menu system, and he explains what each menu option is and what it does.

CORRECTION! When discussing Menu Option #23, “BCL” – he said to keep BCL set to “on” – but meant to say to keep it OFF.

Watch 30-min video

Baofeng Radio - What do these buttons do 
The UV-5R is an older version of the UV-82 but it has similar functionality

In-depth training on the Baofeng ham radio

Watch 1.5-hour video