Uv-3r Manual - Baofeng

If you are new to the world of amateur radio, the name Baofeng is impossible to ignore. Known for making affordable, compact, and surprisingly rugged handheld transceivers (HTs), Baofeng has opened the door for millions of people to get on the air.

The UV-3R is simple. The bad news: The manual is too simple. baofeng uv-3r manual

This little "pocket rocket" is one of the smallest dual-band Ham radios on the market. However, like all Baofengs, the included "manual" is often a tiny, poorly translated pamphlet that leaves more questions than answers. If you are new to the world of

But there is one model that often gets overlooked in the shadow of the famous UV-5R: . The bad news: The manual is too simple

If you just bought a UV-3R (or found one in a drawer), here is your essential guide to deciphering the manual and actually using the radio. First, let’s appreciate the hardware. The UV-3R is tiny—roughly the size of a pack of cigarettes. It covers VHF (136-174 MHz) and UHF (400-470 MHz) . It puts out about 2 watts (less than the UV-5R’s 5W), but for hiking, urban comms, or use with a local repeater, 2W is often plenty.