FAQ
TL;DR: In Łódź, a Baofeng UV‑82 receives 136–174 and 400–520 MHz; "Radio frequency range … 136–174 and 400–520MHz." Use that coverage to target analog, non‑airband traffic. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060535]
Why it matters: This FAQ helps UV‑82 owners in Łódź figure out what they can actually monitor and how to find active analog channels.
Quick Facts
- UV‑82 receive coverage: 136–174 MHz and 400–520 MHz; airband is excluded. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060535]
- Łódź Police traffic is encrypted; consumer radios like the UV‑82 won’t monitor it. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060464]
- UV‑82 cannot decode digital modes; scan analog and save active channels. [Elektroda, sp4olh, post #17055905]
- Find licensed local frequencies via the shared UKE lookup for Łódź. [Elektroda, Andrzej L., #17059540]
- Easy test target: rail comms; recommended frequency list verified by a member. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060500]
Can my Baofeng UV‑82 listen to the police in Łódź?
No. “The police frequencies in Łódź are coded and will not listen.” Encrypted systems block consumer analog radios. Focus on non‑encrypted analog users instead. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060464]
Can the UV‑82 decode digital modes like TETRA or DMR?
No. The UV‑82 is analog FM only. As one expert put it: “Digital radio channels will not decode you.” To hear traffic, scan for analog channels and save them. [Elektroda, gumisie, post #17056094]
What analog services in Łódź are still practical to monitor?
Large cities encode most traffic today. You can check whether any taxi operators still run analog. Expect fewer interesting channels in dense urban areas due to digital migration. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17059612]
Where do I get up‑to‑date local frequencies for security companies or businesses?
Use the linked UKE‑based lookup shared in the thread. Search for Łódź to see current licenses and plan your scan ranges accordingly. [Elektroda, Andrzej L., #17059540]
How do I scan and save active analog channels on the UV‑82?
Use this quick workflow: 1) Enter VFO mode. 2) Start scanning across VHF/UHF. 3) When you hear useful traffic, store it in memory. “Turn on the scanner and wait… then save them.” [Elektroda, sp4olh, post #17055905]
Can the UV‑82 receive airband (aircraft)?
No. “Unfortunately, the aircraft will not listen.” The UV‑82’s receive spans 136–174 and 400–520 MHz, which excludes airband. Stick with land mobile and ham analog within those ranges. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060535]
What about outside the city—are some services still unencrypted?
Yes, some rural transmissions remain in the clear. “Transmissions are not encrypted everywhere.” Take your scanner outside urban Łódź and listen for analog activity. [Elektroda, jimasek, post #17060468]
Why do I still hear nothing even in rural areas?
Edge case: You can still encounter encryption or low activity. As one member noted, “You can, but not always.” If services are quiet, switch to rail or ham repeaters to verify your setup. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060500]
Can I listen to MPK Łódź on a UV‑82?
Yes. A user reported hearing MPK with a UV‑82 in Łódź. Program VHF/UHF ranges and scan to capture active dispatch channels. Save confirmed frequencies. [Elektroda, sadzixon, post #17055808]
Where can I find amateur radio repeaters around Łódź?
Check the national repeater list shared in the thread (przemienniki.net). It helps identify local FM repeaters to monitor and test your radio. [Elektroda, jimasek, post #17060451]
What’s a good non‑service target to test my setup?
Rail communications are dependable and audible. A member‑verified resource lists rail frequencies and works for reception checks. Start there to confirm antenna and settings. [Elektroda, Rezystor240, post #17060500]
Do I need ready‑made frequency lists, or should I scan?
Scan first, then build your list from what you hear. “Turn on the scanner and wait… then save them.” This keeps your list current and relevant. [Elektroda, sp4olh, post #17055905]
Is there a band plan I can use as a starting point?
Yes. Use the bandplan resource posted in the thread to guide your sweep across service, business, and ham segments around Łódź. [Elektroda, jimasek, post #17060451]
Will contacting services help me get their frequencies?
No. Don’t expect city guards or services to share operational channels. A suggestion to “call the services” was clearly tongue‑in‑cheek. [Elektroda, gumisie, post #17056094]
