

If this is not performed correctly the radio will cancel the operation after entering the frequency in Step 5. Toggle to choose 136 MHz (VHF) – not UHF. The A side must be used to program channels into the radio. Press and choose the A-Side (upper display). Programming the Baofeng UV-5R for Weather Frequency While the frequency can be entered in the Baofeng UV-5R and similar radio’s by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any time. The specific frequency needed for an area can be looked up or found via trial and error. Listening to the broadcasts on a weather radio can provide valuable up-to-date information on dangerous storms and conditions that may be approaching.

One of the useful features of owning an inexpensive Ham radio such as the Baofeng UV-5R is the ability to listen to weather radio frequencies.
