https://oh2dqh.fi/tags/dm32uv/ Recent content in DM32UV on OH2DQH Hugo en-us https://oh2dqh.fi/shack-resources/transceivers/baofeng-dm32uv/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://oh2dqh.fi/shack-resources/transceivers/baofeng-dm32uv/ <h1 id="baofeng-dm-32uv">Baofeng DM-32UV</h1> <figure><img src="https://oh2dqh.fi/shack-resources/transceivers/baofeng-dm32uv/DM32UV.png" alt="DM32UV Radio" width="320"> </figure> <p>The Baofeng DM-32UV is a dual-band DMR handheld radio combining VHF and UHF frequencies with Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) functionality.</p> <h2 id="my-rating">My Rating</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Category</th> <th>Score</th> <th>Notes</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Build &amp; Look</td> <td>★★★★☆</td> <td>Solid construction, decent finish</td> </tr> <tr> <td>UI</td> <td>★☆☆☆☆</td> <td>Confusing menus, poor ergonomics, terrible screen on bright days</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance</td> <td>★★★★☆</td> <td>Does the job on air</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Steve Jobs standard</td> <td>★☆☆☆☆</td> <td>Looks OK, works poorly — <a href="https://oh2dqh.fi/field-notes/design-is-how-it-works/">read why this matters</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="radio-specifications">Radio Specifications</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Frequency Range:</strong> VHF: 136-174 MHz, UHF: 400-480 MHz</li> <li><strong>Mode:</strong> DMR Digital + Analog FM</li> <li><strong>Power Output:</strong> 2W / 3W (VHF/UHF)</li> <li><strong>Battery:</strong> 1800mAh Li-ion</li> <li><strong>Weight:</strong> Approx. 300g</li> <li><strong>Chirp Support:</strong> Yes</li> </ul> <h2 id="official-programming-guides">Official Programming Guides</h2> <p>Baofeng publishes a six-part series on programming this radio. They are readable and cover the basics — but fair warning: <strong>they will not solve the real problems</strong> you will hit when trying to get on a DMR network. For that, see the guides below.</p>