# Amateur Radio **URL:** https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/amateur-radio/15.md?page=1 [Latest](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [KG-Q10H glitch?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/kg-q10h-glitch/12942)
**Author:** [@ipokebadgers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ipokebadgers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/kg-q10h-glitch/12942 "2025-06-18T15:42:23Z")
I was out and about the other morning and while waiting on someone I turned on my KG-Q10H. The last time I had used it I had it set to TDR monitoring the local Sheriff’s frequency and a local 2m repeater. When I turned t… --- ## [Uv5r 8w programming problems](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/uv5r-8w-programming-problems/12921)
**Author:** [@CorbinX69r](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/CorbinX69r)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/uv5r-8w-programming-problems/12921 "2025-06-06T15:03:16Z")
I recently purchased a pair of uv5r 8w radios. So far I’m having no luck programming repeaters in my area. I am in Macomb county Michigan. I have used ODmaster and Tidradio Bluetooth adapter. to import repeaters but I’m … --- ## [Questions about the Wouxun KG-UVD1P](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/questions-about-the-wouxun-kg-uvd1p/5908)
**Author:** [@radioman](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/radioman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/questions-about-the-wouxun-kg-uvd1p/5908 "2025-05-14T14:33:20Z")
I just bought a new KG-UVD1P ht and it seems to be a good little rig for the money. I have a couple of questions. Am I overlooking something or is there no way to toggle back and forth from memory mode (what I program… --- ## [Parts for a FT-726R](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/parts-for-a-ft-726r/12305)
**Author:** [@ChrisTVR500](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/ChrisTVR500)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 8:06am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/parts-for-a-ft-726r/12305 "2025-05-03T08:06:46Z")
Hi All So just finishing off a restoration of a Yaesu FT-726R after the previous owner had cleared tuned for maximum smoke!! Anyway I am now looking for some of the band module connection harnesses, these are the short… --- ## [Baofeng DM-X DMR](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-dm-x-dmr/7249)
**Author:** [@CT1DGC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/CT1DGC)\ **Replies:** 612\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-dm-x-dmr/7249 "2025-04-15T15:32:33Z")
Hi I just bought an Boafeng DMR radio Mod. DM-X. I was searching software and a better manual on Baoufeng and Baufengtech site and didn?t found any information about this model. :confused: I supose that software shoul… --- ## [TX or not to TX - TID radio Ham 8](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tx-or-not-to-tx-tid-radio-ham-8/12781)
**Author:** [@PGee](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/PGee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tx-or-not-to-tx-tid-radio-ham-8/12781 "2025-04-12T10:08:40Z")
Howdy all, some time ago I decided I’d like to dabble in the world of HAM radio…a recently retired engineer, I found my fishing skills failed to keep me occupied in my ‘golden years’. I started off by purchasing a TID R… --- ## [TIDRADIO TD-H3 Channel Name Error](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tidradio-td-h3-channel-name-error/12675)
**Author:** [@neuronweb](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/neuronweb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 3:26am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/tidradio-td-h3-channel-name-error/12675 "2025-03-09T03:26:21Z")
The TD-H3 I have displays the same channel name (MDF-A) for every channel frequency (MDF-B), Using chirp all the programmed channels have different names. After upload to the radio, all channels show only the first nam… --- ## [VMUKSAN Quad Band Mobile Antenna](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vmuksan-quad-band-mobile-antenna/12658)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Hagerman](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Frank_Hagerman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vmuksan-quad-band-mobile-antenna/12658 "2025-03-02T22:37:23Z")
just purchased said antenna that covers 2/440/6/and 10 meters…is said antenna pretuned for 6 and 10 meters or do I have to tune when hook hf radio up… --- ## [VF-N7500 Mic button functions?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vf-n7500-mic-button-functions/12643)
**Author:** [@AZ\_Mike](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/AZ_Mike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:27am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/vf-n7500-mic-button-functions/12643 "2025-02-24T06:27:27Z")
I have figured most of it out but not all. --- ## [I'm having some issues setting up my VR-N7500](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/im-having-some-issues-setting-up-my-vr-n7500/12639)
**Author:** [@AZ\_Mike](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/AZ_Mike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/im-having-some-issues-setting-up-my-vr-n7500/12639 "2025-02-23T18:43:41Z")
I first learned the HT app on my VR-76N and it was nice to see how changes in the app changed the radio settings. I was able to get up to speed quickly on the 7500 with repeaters, APRS, etc. I am having a few other iss… --- ## [Programming a KG-935H from computer using CHIRP](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/programming-a-kg-935h-from-computer-using-chirp/12557)
**Author:** [@noway](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/noway)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/programming-a-kg-935h-from-computer-using-chirp/12557 "2025-02-20T21:00:51Z")
Has anyone been able to do this yet? The OEM software is a bit clunky for entering repeater info. Possible to use CHIRP Wouxun UV-8H interface? --- ## [KG-935 G and H batteries and chargers](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/kg-935-g-and-h-batteries-and-chargers/12560)
**Author:** [@noway](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/noway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/kg-935-g-and-h-batteries-and-chargers/12560 "2025-01-26T18:53:50Z")
Are the batteries on the KG-935G and H HTs interchangeable? And can the charging stands for each be used interchangeably? While this might appear to be a no-brainer, just being prudent. TIA! --- ## [Any way to mute the BEEP on the 935H when scanning?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/any-way-to-mute-the-beep-on-the-935h-when-scanning/12562)
**Author:** [@noway](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/noway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/any-way-to-mute-the-beep-on-the-935h-when-scanning/12562 "2025-01-25T23:14:41Z")
I turned off the beep in the menu, but when I hit the scan button, it gives a robust BEEP. Is there any way to mute/eliminate that? --- ## [Wouxun KG-UV920P Recent Experiences?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-kg-uv920p-recent-experiences/12522)
**Author:** [@atcs2152](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/atcs2152)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-kg-uv920p-recent-experiences/12522 "2025-01-07T14:51:56Z")
I like the sound of the Wouxun KG-UV920P mobile dual band radio. However, the personal reviews I’ve read in various places are not at all encouraging. On the bright side, the reviews all seem to be years old. I haven’t f… --- ## [setting offset for both bands on my kg 9uvd mate](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/setting-offset-for-both-bands-on-my-kg-9uvd-mate/12440)
**Author:** [@Hal](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Hal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/setting-offset-for-both-bands-on-my-kg-9uvd-mate/12440 "2025-01-05T21:26:25Z")
I have set offset on my KG 9uvd Mate when the 2 meter band is set as main, I cant seem to figure out how to set it for the 70 cm band, seem if i set it for the 70 cm band it will replace the 2 meter offset, i dont see a … --- ## [Help Needed Wouxon KG Q10H](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-needed-wouxon-kg-q10h/12492)
**Author:** [@truckNheavy](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/truckNheavy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 5:51am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/help-needed-wouxon-kg-q10h/12492 "2024-12-31T05:51:28Z")
Plugged in programming cable, turned on radio, opened up the Wouxon software, selected the com port, couldnt read the radio. Tried three different cables, same issue. Checked for driver updates (all updated) unistalled u… --- ## [Retevis RT95 Scanning](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/retevis-rt95-scanning/12466)
**Author:** [@jrf](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/jrf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 12:17am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/retevis-rt95-scanning/12466 "2024-12-25T00:17:57Z")
I have a couple of new RT95’s and often leave them set on scan. The radios will stop and lock on a repeater as expected, but will often resume scanning after a few seconds even while the other person is in mid-sentence. … --- ## [President Lincoln II+ Question](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/president-lincoln-ii-question/12448)
**Author:** [@namvet](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/namvet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/president-lincoln-ii-question/12448 "2024-12-21T00:05:41Z")
Looking for someone who has explored the controls of this radio because so far I haven’t found a Tone control on this radio. There is a hidden Engineering Menu for this radio which I have used to adjust modulation qualit… --- ## [Baofeng UV-18 Pro Max GPS Air Band Horrible RX](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-uv-18-pro-max-gps-air-band-horrible-rx/11031)
**Author:** [@fabio\_rodrigo](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/fabio_rodrigo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/baofeng-uv-18-pro-max-gps-air-band-horrible-rx/11031 "2024-11-30T00:22:59Z")
I have UV-18 Pro Max GPS I am convinced it is genuine, color screen, large numbers, deep voice in the menu with the ability to create zones in memory is the correct radio. But I am disappointed because the AM (Wide) Air … --- ## [Base to Handheld please help!](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/base-to-handheld-please-help/12385)
**Author:** [@hahacj](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/hahacj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:08pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/base-to-handheld-please-help/12385 "2024-11-23T14:08:18Z")
Hi All - new to GMRS radios and have been struggling with testing range. I have an kg100g+ with an Yagi antenna mounted about 25’ above the ground. When i test coms with the kg905g at 4 miles, the transmission from the h… --- ## [Wouxun KG-UV920P Secret Password menu](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-kg-uv920p-secret-password-menu/12361)
**Author:** [@Dagger](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Dagger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/wouxun-kg-uv920p-secret-password-menu/12361 "2024-11-11T01:58:53Z")
If you hold #2 (it also works when holding #3, #4 or #5) while powering on you get into a “password” screen. Does someone know what inside those menus and the password for them? --- ## [TD-BL1 capabilities](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/td-bl1-capabilities/12355)
**Author:** [@Jawjadawg17](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Jawjadawg17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/td-bl1-capabilities/12355 "2024-11-09T22:12:10Z")
New guy wants to know if this device will ever be capable of programming the 220mhz ham band? --- ## [Headset for KG-UV8H?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/headset-for-kg-uv8h/11426)
**Author:** [@O-B-1](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/O-B-1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/headset-for-kg-uv8h/11426 "2024-11-05T05:04:58Z")
I am looking for a headset for the KG-UV8H. I had bought a Heil HTH-K headset at HRO and all report my audio is low, and the audio on my side wants to remove the earwax, if you get my drift, even with volume all the way … --- ## [No signal distance with brand new Baofeng Radios (UV13 Pro & UV21 Pro)](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/no-signal-distance-with-brand-new-baofeng-radios-uv13-pro-uv21-pro/12319)
**Author:** [@JohnnyNumber5](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/JohnnyNumber5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/no-signal-distance-with-brand-new-baofeng-radios-uv13-pro-uv21-pro/12319 "2024-10-21T18:05:51Z")
Hi all, just signed up to join the forum so a big thank you and hello to all far and wide from Australia. I’m quite new to the whole forum etiquette thing so I apologise in advance for any wrongdoing shenanigans I may pr… --- ## [President Lincoln II plus](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/president-lincoln-ii-plus/12315)
**Author:** [@waynesworldmedia](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/waynesworldmedia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/president-lincoln-ii-plus/12315 "2024-10-17T21:53:55Z")
Looking for a new or used or refurbished Lincoln II plus if anyone has one or knows anyone who want to sell. --- ## [Why does my Wouxun lose its programming?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/why-does-my-wouxun-lose-its-programming/6234)
**Author:** [@Walkietalkie](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Walkietalkie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/why-does-my-wouxun-lose-its-programming/6234 "2024-09-28T22:02:18Z")
From amateurradio.com I own a Wouxun KG-UV2D from Import Communications and a KG-UV3D from HRO. They are both great radios and I honestly can’t complain too much about their small annoyances. They are extremely affordab… --- ## [Boafeng UV-9R Pro to Boafeng BF-88](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/boafeng-uv-9r-pro-to-boafeng-bf-88/12229)
**Author:** [@peteeyres](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/peteeyres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/boafeng-uv-9r-pro-to-boafeng-bf-88/12229 "2024-09-19T05:49:19Z")
After help, when I manually put a frequency into the UV-9R for a BF-88 its works fine communicating between them. When I put it into UV-9R Channel and set it through Chirp it wont work? What am I doing wrong? --- ## [Batteries for Portable and Field Radio](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/batteries-for-portable-and-field-radio/11982)
**Author:** [@PhilH](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/PhilH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/batteries-for-portable-and-field-radio/11982 "2024-09-13T14:53:01Z")
I have written a post on the use of batteries for portable radio use It is my journey into finding the right power source for QRP operators in the field. I hope you find it worth a read and please fire away with any q… --- ## [Important note about radio firmware updates](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/important-note-about-radio-firmware-updates/8452)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/important-note-about-radio-firmware-updates/8452 "2024-08-16T00:26:22Z")
Recently we were notified of an issue with a few of the newer TH-UV88 radios that were having trouble with scan not receiving. We notified TYT and they provided a firmware update within 24 hours. The TYT TH-UV88 Firmware… --- ## [Does CHIRP NEXT work with GT-5R?](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/does-chirp-next-work-with-gt-5r/11669)
**Author:** [@JeffM](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/u/JeffM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/t/does-chirp-next-work-with-gt-5r/11669 "2024-08-05T18:36:01Z")
Has anyone seen CHIRP NEXT work with the GT-5R? (using 20240706) I installed Chirp-Next and it reads my old Baofeng BF-F8 (so cable and ports are good), but will not read a brand new GT-5R? Several older versions of C… [Previous page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/amateur-radio/15.md) [Next page](https://www.twowayradioforum.com/c/amateur-radio/15.md?page=2)