Pre-configured settings for CHIRP reprogramming tool to tune a Baofeng UV-5R (and similiar) radios into PMR446 frequensies.
128 memory slots of the UV-5R are utilized for 8 PMR channels and 15 subchannels. (128 = 8 * (1+15))
- The channel settings are in file
pmr_UV-5R.csv. You can import it in the CHIRP. - Also, there's a file
pmr_UV-5R.img, which contains channel settings AND my other radio settings. This file is for those people who just want their baofen to work as PMR without touching any of the settings themself. Most of the settings are the default, but few are tuned a bit, like lowered power-saving.
If you are not familiar with PMR, here's some basic information about subchannels. Subchannels (e.g. 3-13) use the same frequency as the main channel (e.g. 3-0), but they add an unhearable tone (sine wave), which is makes it possible for the receiving end to filter out other subchannels. This way multiple parties can operate on same frequency simultaneously without hearing each other. If you use the main channel, then you hear every subchannel, but no other subchannel hears you. So, I would recommended to use subchannels.
Most baofeng radios are locked outside PMR446 frequencies, and these CHIRP settings do not unlock the radio. These channels work only with the unlocked radio. Unlocking is probably possible, but it is not covered here. In most european countries it is illegal to transmit on PMR446 frequencies using higher powers than 0.5W. These CHIRP settings are e.g. for Australia and New Zealand where 5W transmitting power is allowed.