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List of Common Radio Frequencies for the Baofeng UV-5R

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Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated.

For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a full-featured short to medium distance communication tool – the Baofeng UV-5R – can be purchased. Extremely popular, the Baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 136-174 MHz and 400-480 MHz frequencies. It can be programmed with up to 128 channels.

The Baofeng is a ham radio. Transmitting on this radio requires a license in order to do so legally. There are lots of places on the ‘net to get more information on that. The purpose of this post is to provide an assortment of useful frequencies the Baofeng can be programmed for.

Did you know the Baofeng also receives FM radio? Pretty cool and useful.

For the money, the Baofeng UV-5R and similar models are a great deal.

 

FRS/GMRS Frequencies 

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MURS Radio Frequencies

151.820 Mhz
151.880 Mhz
151.940 Mhz
154.570 Mhz
154.600 Mhz

 

NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies

 WX1         --     162.550   
 WX2         --     162.400
 WX3         --     162.475
 WX4         --     162.425
 WX5         --     162.450
 WX6         --     162.500
 WX7         --     162.525

Commercial “DOT” Frequencies

151.625 Red Dot
154.570 Blue Dot
154.600 Green Dot
151.955 Purple Dot
464.550 Yellow Dot
464.500 Brown Dot
467.7625 J Dot
467.8125 KDot
467.8500 Silver Star
467.8750 Gold Star
467.9000 Red Star
467.9250 Blue Star

 

 

Marine VHF Designated Frequencies
Channel Number Ship Transmit
MHz		 Ship Receive
MHz		 Intended And Designated Use
01A 156.050 156.050 Port Operations and Commercial, VTS.  Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi area.
05A 156.250 156.250 Port Operations or VTS in the Houston, New Orleans and Seattle areas.
06 156.300 156.300 Intership Safety
07A 156.350 156.350 Commercial
08 156.400 156.400 Commercial (Intership only)
09 156.450 156.450 Boater Calling.  Commercial and Non-Commercial.
10 156.500 156.500 Commercial
11 156.550 156.550 Commercial.  VTS in selected areas.
12 156.600 156.600 Port Operations.  VTS in selected areas.
13 156.650 156.650 Intership Navigation Safety (Bridge-to-bridge).  Ships >20m length maintain a listening watch on this channel in US waters.
14 156.700 156.700 Port Operations.  VTS in selected areas.
15 — 156.750 Environmental (Receive only).  Used by Class C EPIRBs.
16 156.800 156.800 International Distress, Safety and Calling.  Ships required to carry radio, USCG, and most coast stations maintain a listening watch on this channel.
17 156.850 156.850 State Control
18A 156.900 156.900 Commercial
19A 156.950 156.950 Commercial
20 157.000 161.600 Port Operations (duplex)
20A 157.000 157.000 Port Operations
21A 157.050 157.050 U.S. Coast Guard only
22A 157.100 157.100 Coast Guard Liaison and Maritime Safety Information Broadcasts.   Broadcasts announced on channel 16.
23A 157.150 157.150 U.S. Coast Guard only
24 157.200 161.800 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
25 157.250 161.850 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
26 157.300 161.900 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
27 157.350 161.950 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
28 157.400 162.000 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
63A 156.175 156.175 Port Operations and Commercial, VTS.  Available only in New Orleans / Lower Mississippi  area.
65A 156.275 156.275 Port Operations
66A 156.325 156.325 Port Operations
67 156.375 156.375 Commercial.  Used for Bridge-to-bridge communications in lower Mississippi River.  Intership only.
68 156.425 156.425 Non-Commercial
69 156.475 156.475 Non-Commercial
70 156.525 156.525 Digital Selective Calling (voice communications not allowed)
71 156.575 156.575 Non-Commercial
72 156.625 156.625 Non-Commercial (Intership only)
73 156.675 156.675 Port Operations
74 156.725 156.725 Port Operations
77 156.875 156.875 Port Operations (Intership only)
78A 156.925 156.925 Non-Commercial
79A 156.975 156.975 Commercial.  Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only
80A 157.025 157.025 Commercial.  Non-Commercial in Great Lakes only
81A 157.075 157.075 U.S. Government only – Environmental protection operations.
82A 157.125 157.125 U.S. Government only
83A 157.175 157.175 U.S. Coast Guard only
84 157.225 161.825 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
85 157.275 161.875 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
86 157.325 161.925 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
87 157.375 161.975 Public Correspondence (Marine Operator)
AIS 1 161.975 161.975 Automatic Identification System #1 (AIS) – Special equipment required!
88 157.425 162.025 Public Correspondence only near Canadian border.
AIS 2 162.025 162.025 Automatic Identification System #2 (AIS) – Special equipment required!
88A 157.425 157.425 Commercial, Intership only.

 

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29 Comments

  1. 3rdMan says:

    Except for the Commercial “DOT” Frequencies, I use the same ones along with some local Ham frequencies that have repeaters.

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  2. Gramma says:

    re:
    Red Dawn

    I said it a hundred times… RD84 is a classic. Wolverines!

    And I said it a thousand times… only commies or crossdressers don’t like RD84.

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  3. vandal67 says:

    Legal issues for those who own this radio:

    This is a detailed answer for those who are interested in the associated regulations governing the use of these radios (i.e. not just answering these types of questions with “THAT’S ILLEGAL!”). Others have answered this question very well (DaveH), but I at one point had done some research to verify the legal use of this radio for myself. I’ve posted a summary of this research on questions for another UV-5R listing, but apparently this is the primary product listing now, since it is the first result when you search. I’ve provided the verbiage from the United States Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Communications Commission website to clear up any confusion. This answer applies to those who live in the United States.
    GMRS/FRS/MURS:
    “Each [GMRS/FRS/MURS] transmitter…must be [certificated/certified for use].” (CFR Title 47, Part 95, Section 95.603)
    This radio is not certified for GMRS/FRS/MURS use.
    GMRS:
    “Before any station transmits on any channel authorized in the GMRS from any point…the responsible party must obtain a license…” (CFR Title 47, Part 95, Section 95.3)
    You can’t use GMRS without a license.
    FRS:
    “You may not attach any antenna…to an FRS unit that has not been FCC certified as part of that FRS unit…” (CFR Title 47, Part 95, Section 95.194-c)
    You can’t use FRS with a detachable antenna. This radio has a detachable antenna.
    “FRS devices have a maximum power of ½ watt.” (http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/family-radio-service-frs)
    You can’t use FRS with more than ½ watt. This radio has a low power setting of 1 watt.
    MURS:
    “A certified MURS device has an identifying label placed on it by the manufacturer.” (http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/multi-use-radio-service-murs-0)
    This radio does not have such a label because it is not certified for MURS use.
    Marine:
    “…maritime station transmitters…must provide for selection of only maritime channels for which the maritime station is authorized. Such transmitters must not be capable of being programmed by station operators using external controls to transmit on channels other than those programmed by the manufacturer…” (CFR Title 47, Part 80, Section 80.203-b)
    A marine radio must be pre-programmed with only the marine frequencies and can’t have the ability to be programmed to transmit on other frequencies, as the UV-5R can.
    Summary:
    The only frequencies with which this radio can legally transmit are the business and amateur radio frequencies. Business use requires a license that includes a detailed application that entails the types and number of stations that will be used for the business (CFR Title 47, Part 90, Subpart G). Amateur radio operation requires a license. “The station apparatus must be under the physical control of a person named in an amateur station license grant.” (CFR Title 47, Part 97, Section 97.5-a)
    TL;DR: This radio can only legally transmit in the business and amateur radio frequency bands, and both of those require a license.
    Basically, just realize that this radio has the capacity to do way more than it legally can, and you should take care not to put yourself at risk for FCC enforcement actions. see less

    By Jared on January 11, 2016

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  4. Ben Leucking says:

    The Baofeng UV-5rR is certainly popular, affordable and reliable. I use the Baofeng BF-F9 V2+, which has a higher RF power and the dual band FM frequencies are 136MHz-174MHz and 400MHz-520MHz, which provides additional frequencies in the UHF range. Bother Baofeng models allow you to swa out the antenna with one that provides higher gain.

    Because I live several hundred miles inland from coastal/shipping areas, I have programmed some of the maritime frequencies for pure SHTF use, since it is entirely unlikely that I would interfere with their use for shipping traffic.

    Another frequency that would be worth consideration is VHF 146.520 (2 meter NCF) which is, ideally, a monitored emergency channel.

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  5. pat says:

    your FRS/GMRS info is now outdated
    FCC changed the Rules
    Here’s the updated info:
    FRS-GMRS (No license needed for FRS, but license required for GMRS)

    Frequency(MHz) FRSPower FRS Bandwidth GMRSPowerGMRSBandwidth Notes

    FRS GMRS
    1) 462.5625 FRS> 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 5 W 25kHz (1)
    2) 462.5875 FRS> 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 5 W 25kHz (1)
    3) 462.6125 2 W 12.5kHz 5 W 25kHz (1)
    4) 462.6375 2 W 12.5kHz 5 W 25kHz (1)
    5) 462.6625 2 W 12.5kHz 5 W 25kHz (1)
    6) 462.6875 2 W 12.5kHz 5 W 25kHz (1)
    7) 462.7125 2 W 12.5kHz 5 W 25kHz (1)

    8) 467.5625 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)
    9) 467.5875 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)
    10) 467.6125 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)
    11) 467.6375 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)
    12) 467.6625 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)
    13) 467.6875 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)
    14) 467.7125 0.5 W 12.5kHz 0.5 W 12.5kHz (1)

    Notes (1) Shared FRS and GMRS simplex.

    15) 462.5500 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2)
    16) 462.5750 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2)
    17) 462.6000 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2)
    18) 462.6250 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2)
    19) 462.6500 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2) )
    20) 462.6750 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2)
    21) 462.7000 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2) )
    22) 462.7250 2 W 12.5kHz GMRS 50 W 25kHz (2)

    Notes (2) Shared FRS and GMRS simplex (and GMRS repeater Outputs if GMRS repeaters are used.)
    ————————————————————
    GMRS-ONLY repeater inputs…outputs are channels 15-22 above (which are also simplex usage FRS/GMRS)
    467.5500 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.5750 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.6000 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.6250 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.6500 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.6750 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.7000 50 W 25kHz (3)
    467.7250 50 W 25kHz (3)

    Notes (3) GMRS repeater inputs for channels 15-22 above if GMRS repeaters are used.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mobile_Radio_Service

    Notes (1) Shared FRS and GMRS simplex. (2) Shared FRS and GMRS simplex, GMRS repeater output. (3) GMRS repeater input.

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    1. Tom says:

      Pat,
      Any FRS, GMRS, LMRS transceiver capable of transmitting 2 watts or more REQUIRES A FCC LICENSE. So do not claim you can operate these transceivers on FRS without a license.
      Transceivers for use on FRS, GMRS, LMRS cannot be user programmable.
      Meaning if you can purchase readily available programming software or can program frequencies directly on the keypad, that transceiver CANNOT BE LEGALLY USED on the above radio services.
      So again these transceivers cannot be legally used on FRS, GMRS, LMRS or any other random frequencies you choose unless by a Licensed Amateur Radio operator.

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  7. roger windschell says:

    I’m brand new to ham. That being said, I have no idea what the capabilities are with this radio. I need a dummies book I guess. I want to set up chirp. Hope it’s as easy as they say.

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  9. Patrick says:

    I’m just got this radio, it’s manual leaves something to be desired. Is there a step by step for setting up the church freqs? If so can someone tell me, I got this radio to start getting my ham licence but would like to use it for hunting on the church band. HELP PLEASE

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  13. Michael says:

    For those commenting about the laws, rules and regulations concerning the use of these radios, keep in mind, that during the time(s) of war, possibly nuclear, a severe natural disaster, complete meltdown of society, NONE of the licensing matters!…..these are forms of communication in those events….and to the one that mentioned about the radios being more capable than should be( ” just realize that this radio has the capacity to do way more than it legally can ” )..your point is?…..a Corvette is more capable than a Honda civic….so, there’s no comparison……just because it is more capable, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to use or own it.

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  14. Ivan says:

    For all you idiot HAM operators out there, before making comments about the legality of using a Baofeng radio you should read 47 CFR section 97.405 Station in Distress and 47 CFR section 97.403 Safety of life and the Protection of Property. So please STFU

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  15. Alex says:

    FYI: These radios widely used in many armed conflicts around the world. They are not great, but, in some instances it has better reputation , than Motorola which transmission is very vulnerable

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  17. Lance says:

    I agree with several here, about others citing FCC regulations…STFU, most of you were wrong, to start with. First off, you CAN apply for a ‘no-test’ FRS/GMRS license that covers up to 5-units, for ANY USER in your household or immediate area, and increases your allowed power to 50-watts. Cost? Apply and pay $80…and wait for 5-years, to do it again!
    As for ’emergency radio’, there are allowances for ’emergency use’ as well as ‘who’s going to enforce it after that next ‘Monkey-zbola-haunta outbreak’? Laws are for civilization…I don’t expect enforcement, when the ‘new method of payment’ involves ‘beans and bandages’ in trade.
    Oh, and as for maritime radio…really is a whole other world, and yes, vessels are limited to the radios they can install and generally operate. Once again, emergency overrules law, so if you SEE a catastrophe about to happen, don’t expect a ticket for calling in to a lock or bridge with a pending impact headed their way…now, if you’re hacking SDR to talk 151 Mhz (and impersonating law enforcement personnel, in the process)…don’t be surprised when you learn what ‘triangulation’ is, and how fast it can happen.
    Personally, I’ve reported a nearby factory a dozen times to the FCC for running over-powered cell phone jammers (that can occasionally, reach the highway…and my house)…and the FCC has done NOTHING to them for it! So, again, enforcement is usually a joke, anyhow. Probably because due to most workers there being illegals, they figure its the only way to get them off their phone, and back to work.

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  20. Carlos Sena says:

    Good evening
    I dont’s know if I could get some help here it’s worth a try.
    I bought four “Baofeng BF-5R uhf” radios in AliExpress last year and I tried to reach the seller but I don’t get any answers.
    The radio it’self has a very good quality/price ratio: about 13 Euros a piece, with 5 Watt with, a good coverage in the open, a very good penetration in closed buildings, quite robust, altought not watter proff. I bought four pieces.
    The announced range of frequencies is from 400-470 MHz but the radio itself indicates 430-440 MHz (different from the PMR range in europe, I’m from Portugal).
    The doubth is this: There are 16 channels programed by default and I would like to know the frequencies for each one. Where can I find them?
    Thank you.

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  24. John says:

    Radioreference.com is a top-notch site. Especially if your interested in trunking with an SDR. There are certain applications that you can use your login to import settings without the hassle of manually programming your freqs. As for the UV-5R radio, I’m completely new to handheld radios but purchased some for SHTF use only. Unless a dire emergency, I doubt they will ever have the button pressed (I know you should be proficient in the ability to use your equipment but due to legality…). But in the event of a total downfall of civilization, what would be the best band/freq range to use that would not be interfering with other common government communications? Any help is much appreciated.

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  25. Donk says:

    If you are in a SHTF situation such as a military conflict i don’t think your FCC will be out looking to arrest or fine you for no licence

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