The Baofeng UV-82 is a compact, high-powered two-way radio designed for amateur use. With its compact size and powerful battery life, it is a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists.
One of the key features of the UV-82 is the ability to display the channel name on the radio’s display. This makes it easier to quickly identify which channel you are on and to switch between channels more efficiently.
It is very difficult to know which channel you are on by just looking at the frequency when you have many channels in the saved memories.
In this article, we will go over the steps needed to display channel names on the Baofeng UV-82.
There are two ways to display the names on the channels of a Baofeng UV-82:
- Configure the Baofeng UV-82 to display channel names using Chirp
- Configure the Baofeng UV-82 to display channel names manually
How to display channel name on a Baofeng UV-82 using chirp
Step 1: Download and install the CHIRP software
The first step to displaying channel names on your Baofeng UV-82 is to download and install the CHIRP software. CHIRP is a free, open-source software that allows you to program your Baofeng UV-82 radio. You can download the latest version of CHIRP from their website. Once you have downloaded the software, install it on your computer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 2: Connect the radio to your computer
Once you have installed CHIRP, you will need to connect your Baofeng UV-82 to your computer. You will need a programming cable that is specifically designed for the Baofeng UV-82. You can purchase this cable from most electronics retailers or online. Once you have the cable, connect one end to your radio and the other end to your computer’s USB port.
Step 3: Import your channel list
Once you have connected your radio to your computer, you will need to import your channel list into CHIRP. CHIRP supports a variety of file formats, including CSV, TXT, and CHIRP files. If you have an existing channel list, you can import it into CHIRP by selecting “File” > “Import” from the CHIRP menu. If you don’t have an existing channel list, you can create one by selecting “File” > “New” from the CHIRP menu.
Step 4: Edit the channel names
Once you have imported your channel list into CHIRP, you will need to edit the channel names. To do this, select the channel you want to edit and click the “Edit” button. This will open the channel editing window. In this window, you can enter a name for the channel. You can also set other parameters, such as the frequency, tone, and power level. Repeat this process for each channel you want to edit.
Befor uploading the channels to the radio, you need to configure it to display the channel name instead of the frequency.
To do that in Chirp, go to Settings and then Basic Settings and be sure to select name under Display mode A or B.
If you need more information on about this, you can read:
How to program a Baofeng UV-82 on Windows 10.
Step 5: Upload the channel list to the radio
Once you have edited your channel list, you are ready to upload it to your Baofeng UV-82. To do this, select “Radio” > “Upload to Radio” from the CHIRP menu. This will upload the channel list to your radio. You may need to wait a few moments for the upload to complete.
Step 6: Test the channel names
Once you have uploaded your channel list to your Baofeng UV-82, you can test the channel names by switching between channels on the radio. You should see the name of the channel displayed on the radio’s display.
How to display channel name on a Baofeng UV-82 – manual configuration
To set Baofeng UV-82 to display channel name instead of frequency manually, you need to do the following steps:
- Press the menu button
- Go to menu option 21 or 22 depending on the VFO you want to modify
- Select the “Name” option instead of Frequency or Channel
- Press the menu button to confirm
This is the fastest option if you don’t need to manually program the channels.
In summary, displaying channel names on your Baofeng UV-82 is a straightforward process that can be done using the CHIRP software or manually. By following these steps, you can make it easier to identify which channel you are on and switch between channels more efficiently.
I hope this post helped you understand how to display channel names on a Baofeng UV-82 radio. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or post on our Baofeng User Group.
Any help would be appreciated.
I want to have the channel names vs freq. I have changed the channel to name and upload to the radio but nothing changes. The radio upload goes through and the radio restarts but nothing changes. I’ve also tried doing it manually on the radio. but no luck, channel name is still the freq.
Thanks
Jeff