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| '''Bands''' || UHF only
| '''Bands''' || UHF only
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| '''Power''' || 2W
| '''Frequency Range''' || 400 - 470MHz
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| '''Users''' || Rangers (non-Khaki), First Aid, Sanctuary, Fire Core
| '''RF Power''' || ~3W
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| '''Operating Voltage''' || 3.7V
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| '''Dimensions''' || 115mm x 60mm x 33mm
4.53"  x  2.36"  x  1.30"
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| '''Weight''' || 150g  (5.3oz)
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| '''Users''' || Dirt Rangers, other Safety Cores, anyone who doesn't need a different radio
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Basic UHF-only 2-watt radio. Should be used for everyone unless otherwise specified below.
== UV-5R ==
 
== UV-5R ===


[[File:UV-5R.jpg|UV-5R diagram|none]]
[[File:UV-5R.jpg|UV-5R diagram|none]]

Revision as of 19:10, 29 June 2018

This page provides technical information about the Firefly radio setup. If you're just using a radio, you probably don't need it.

Radio Channels

Firefly Radio Channels 2018

See this sheet for the latest version of the 2018 radio channels. This version is current as of 2018-06-29:

Channel BF-888

Channel

MD-390

Channel

UV-82HP

UV5R

Channel

Rcv Xmt

(if different)

Tech Tone/Isolation Description
MURS1 0 151.82 VHF Analog None
Safety1 1 1 1 464.5 469.5 UHF Analog 127.3 Primary Safety Core channel. Repeater-enabled
TAC1ICS 2 2 2 469.55 UHF Analog 114.8 For use when ICS is activated
Sanctuary 3 3 3 456.8 UHF Analog 100 Sanctuary-only
Board 4 4 4 451.8125 UHF Analog 88.5
DPW 5 5 5 456.8125 UHF Analog 94.8
LNT 6 6 6 456.8 UHF Analog 203.5
GGGP 7 451.8 UHF DMR Group Call 1 Gnome Gate Greeters Parking Security
GTFO 8 451.8 UHF DMR Group Call 2 Get The Freaks On/Off (the hill). Digital only.
Accessibility 9 451.8 UHF DMR Group Call 3 Digital radios only!
WAKE 7 151.505 VHF Analog 123
TAC2 8 151.625 VHF Analog 114.8
TAC3 9 151.7 VHF Analog 100
WX W VT 10 162.5 --- VHF AnalogWide None West Vermont NOAA weather broadcast.
WX E VT 11 162.475 --- VHF AnalogWide None East Vermont NOAA weather broadcast.
WX W NH 12 162.525 --- VHF AnalogWide None West NH NOAA weather broadcast.


Radio Hardware

BF-888s

Bf-888s.jpg
Name BF-888s
Channels 16
Bands UHF only
Frequency Range 400 - 470MHz
RF Power ~3W
Operating Voltage 3.7V
Dimensions 115mm x 60mm x 33mm

4.53" x 2.36" x 1.30"

Weight 150g (5.3oz)
Users Dirt Rangers, other Safety Cores, anyone who doesn't need a different radio

UV-5R

UV-5R diagram

TYT MD-390

MD-390

Radio Docs

Firefly Radio Basics

Firefly Radio for everyone 2014

Radio Reference Card 2016-print version

Burning man radio training:

Video: https://vimeo.com/101945669

Document: http://tinyurl.com/ArtOfRadio

Baofeng UV5Rs Operation & Maintenance Tips