Initial Setup; What's In The Box; Assembly; Antenna - Baofeng UV-5R Documentation

Chapter 1. Initial setup

What's in the box

This transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box:
• Radio body
• Lithium-Ion battery pack

• Antenna

• Desk charger (With accompanying wall-wart)
• Optional belt clip
• Optional wrist-strap

Assembly

Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as well
as charge the battery.
Antenna
This transceiver is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount your antenna (Female
SMA connector), align the two connectors and turn clockwise until it stops.

Belt clip

At the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted above the battery, remove
these and thread them through the holes on the belt clip as you screw them back into
the radio body.
Items included may vary depending on country of purchase. For further information
please contact your local vendor or dealer.
• Do not over-tighten your antenna to avoid damage to the connectors.
• When installing the antenna, don't grip it by the top. Grip by the base and turn.
• If you use an external antenna, make sure the SWR is about 1.5:1 or lower to
avoid damage to the transceiver.
• Do not hold the antenna with your hand or wrap the outside of it to avoid bad
operation of the transceiver.
• Never transmit without an antenna.
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