Baofeng DM-32UV
The Baofeng DM-32UV is a dual-band DMR handheld radio combining VHF and UHF frequencies with Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) functionality.
My Rating
| Category | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Build & Look | ★★★★☆ | Solid construction, decent finish |
| UI | ★☆☆☆☆ | Confusing menus, poor ergonomics, terrible screen on bright days |
| Performance | ★★★★☆ | Does the job on air |
| Steve Jobs standard | ★☆☆☆☆ | Looks OK, works poorly — read why this matters |
Radio Specifications
- Frequency Range: VHF: 136-174 MHz, UHF: 400-480 MHz
- Mode: DMR Digital + Analog FM
- Power Output: 2W / 3W (VHF/UHF)
- Battery: 1800mAh Li-ion
- Weight: Approx. 300g
- Chirp Support: Yes
Official Programming Guides
Baofeng publishes a six-part series on programming this radio. They are readable and cover the basics — but fair warning: they will not solve the real problems you will hit when trying to get on a DMR network. For that, see the guides below.
- Part One: Preparations
- Part Two: Entering Data for DMR
- Part Three: FM (Analog) Frequencies
- Part Four: Channel Scanning
- Part Five: Digital Monitor & RX Group Lists
- Part Six: Key Assignments