The Main Display - Baofeng UV-5R Documentation

+, -, +-
[+] or [-] are only
in VFO mode
[+-] is in channel
mode when TX is
different from RX
This icon is only on or
off. So it is really a
squelch open/closed
indicator.
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The main display

The transceiver is fitted with a seven character by two line dot-matrix alphanumeric
LCD, with auxiliary icons for miscellaneous features.
Table 2.1. LCD icon summary
Icon
188
25, 75
CT
DCS
+, -
S
VOX
R
N
L
Unmentioned icons seems to not be implemented in this model of radio.
Even though it is a seven character by two line display, channel memories are only
configurable to six character names.
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Figure 2.2. Baofeng UV-5R, display
Description
Memory channel
Least significant modifiers.
CTCSS enabled
DCS enabled
Frequency shift direction if enabled
Dual watch enabled
VOX enabled
Reverse function enabled
Narrowband enabled
Battery level indicator
Keypad lock enabled
Transmit power set to Low
Indicates active band or channel
Signal Strength Meter
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