Will Baofeng UV-82HP RX/TX 220?

The Baofeng UV-82HP will not receive or transmit at 220 MHz (1.25 m)

It only operates in the following frequencies:

  • 65-108 MHz (Only commercial FM radio reception)
  • VHF: 136-174 MHz(Rx/Tx).
  • UHF: 400-520 MHz (Rx/Tx); Broad (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow) Selectable

Which Radio Operates in 220 MHz band (1.25m)?

UV-82X3 is a tri-band radio that is capable of transmitting and receiving in the 220-225 MHz Ham Radio band.

Baofeng x Radioddity UV-5RX3 Tri-band Radio VHF, 1.25M, UHF Amateur Handheld Ham Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie with Earpiece and Programming Cable

The specifications for this product are:

Tx/Rx Frequency Range:

  • 136-173.975 MHz,
  • 220-225 MHz,
  • 400-519.975 MHz

Rx Frequency Range:

  • FM Radio: 68-105 MHz

The kit also includes 1 x Dual Band Antenna and 1 x 220 MHz Single Band Antenna.

Baofeng x Radioddity UV-5RX3 Tri-band Radio VHF, 1.25M, UHF Amateur Handheld Ham Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie with Earpiece and Programming Cable

Note that if you want to use the 220 MHz band, you will have to swap out the antenna. There is however a single antenna that’s available to cover all three bands.

Walkie Talkie Antenna for Baofeng UV-5X3 Antenna Upgrade Triband HT Antenna 144-220-440Mhz Antenna SMA-F Compatie with Baofeng UV-5X3 UV-25X4 UV-82X3 BF-R3 UV-9S UV-5R MK3X Two-Way Radio (2 Pack)

Other Tri-Band Radio Options

Here is a list of other tri-band radios that will operate in the 1.25 m band.

BAOFENG 5RX Ham Radio Handheld Multi-Band Two Way Radios Amateur Long Range Walkie Talkies for Adults, One Key Frequency Match, Airband, DTMF, Earpiece (Black)

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