Baofeng Pofung UV-6R Operating Instructions Manual

Baofeng Pofung UV-6R Operating Instructions Manual

Dual band/dual display radio

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DUAL BAND/DUAL DISPLAY RADIO
UV-6R
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M
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ANUAL

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  • Page 1 DUAL BAND/DUAL DISPLAY RADIO UV-6R PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 2 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing UV-5R Amateur Portable Radio, which is a dual band/dual display radio. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio.
  • Page 3: Lcd Display

    CONTENT 1.-SAFETY INFORMATION 2.-FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS 3.-UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENTS 4.- OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5.- INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES 5.1.- INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 5.2.- INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP 5.3.- MICRO-HEADSET INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL 5.4. – BATTERY INSTALLATION 6.-BATTERY CHARGING 7.-BATTERY INFORMATION 7.1.-INITIAL USE 7.2.-BATTERY TIPS 7.3.-PROLONG BATTERY LIFE 7.4.-BATTERY STORAGE...
  • Page 4: Troubleshooting

    12.2.-SHORTCUT MENU OPERATION 12.3. -“SQL” (SQUELCH) 12.4.-FUNCTION “VOX” (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION) 12.5.- SELECT WIDEBAND OR NARROW BAND “W/N” 12.6.-TDR (DUAL WATCH/DUAL RECEPTION) 12.7.- TOT(TRANSMISSION TIMER) 12.8.-CTCSS/DCS 12.9.- ANI 12.10.- DTMFST (DTMF TONE OF TRANSMITTING CODE ) 12.11.- SC-REV(SCAN RESUME METHOD) 12.12.- PTT-ID(PTT OR RELEASE PTT TO TRANSMIT THE SIGNAL CODE) 12.13-BCL(BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT) 12.14.- SFT-D(DIRECTION OF FREQUENCY SHIFT)
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    ◇ This equipment shall be serviced by qualified technicians only. ◇ Do not modify the radio for any reason. ◇ Use only BAOFENG supplied or approved batteries and chargers. ◇ Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Checking Equipments

    - Dual Watch/dual reception . - Selectable Frequency Step 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25 kHz. - Function "OFFSET" (frequency offset for repeater access). - Battery saving function "SAVE". - Timer transmission "TOT" programmable. - Selecting the Scan Mode. - Function Busy Channel Lock "BCLO". - Built-in RX CTCSS/DCS scan - Built-in LED flashlight.
  • Page 7: Installing The Antenna

    5.1.- INSTALLING THE ANTENNA: Install the antenna as shown in the figure below and turn it clockwise until it stops. Note: - When installini the antenna, don’t rotate it by its top, holdini it by its base and turn. - If you use an external antenna, make sure the ‘SWR’ is about 1.5:1 or less, to avoid damaie to the transceiver's final transistors.
  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    5.4. – BATTERY INSTALLATION: -When attaching the battery, make sure the battery is in parallel and in good contact with the aluminum chassis. The battery bottom is about 1 to 2 centimeters below the bottom of the radio’s body. -Align the battery with the guide rails on the aluminum chassis and slide it upwards until a ‘click’ is heard.
  • Page 9: Battery Tips

    1. Plug the power cord into the adapter. 2. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into the AC outlet socket. 3. Plug the DC connector of the adapter into the DC socket on the back of the charger. 4. Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, in the charger. 5.
  • Page 10: Battery Storage

    7.4.-BATTERY STORAGE: 1. Fully charge a battery before you store it for a long time, to avoid battery damage due to over- discharge. 2. Recharge a battery after several months’ storage (Li-Ion batteries: 6 months), to avoid battery capacity reduction due to over-discharge. 3.
  • Page 11: Ptt】(Push-To-Talk)

    8.2.- COMMAND/KEY DEFINITION: -【PTT】(PUSH-TO-TALK): Press and hold down the 【PTT】 button to transmit; release it to receive. - SK-SIDE KEY1/【CALL】: -Press the 【CALL】button,to activate the FM Radio;Press it again to deactivate the FM Radio. -Press and hold on the 【CALL】button,to activate the alarm function; Press and hold it again,to deactivate the alarm function.
  • Page 12: Numeric Keypad

    -【MENU】key: -To enter the menu of the radio and confirm the setting. -【▲】【▼】key: -Press and hold 【▲】or 【▼】key for frequency up or down fast. -Press 【▲】or 【▼】key,the scanning will be opposite. -【EXIT】key: -To cancel /clear or exit. -NUMERIC KEYPAD: -Used to enter informaton for programming the radio’s lists and the non-standard CTCSS -Under transmission mode, press the numeric key to send the signal code( the code should be set by PC softare).
  • Page 13: Advanced Operation

    Keypad lock function activated. Low transmit power. ▲▼ Operation frequency. Signal Strength Level. 10.- 1750 Hz TONE FOR ACCESS TO REPEATERS: The user needs to establish long distance communications through an amateur radio repeater which is activated after receiving a 1750 Hz tone. Press and hold on the 【PTT】,then press the 【BAND】button to transmit a 1750Hz tone.
  • Page 14: Shortcut Menu Operation

    VOX(Voice operated transmission) OFF/0-10 W/N( Wideband/narrotband) WIDE/NARR ABR(Display illuminaton) OFF/1/2/3/4)/5s TDR(Dual tatch/dual recepton) OFF/ON BEEP(Keypad beep) OFF/ON TOT(Transmission timer) 15/30/4)5/60.../585/600seconds R-DCS(Recepton digital coded squelch) OFF/D023N...D754)I R-CTS(Recepton Contnuous Tone Coded Squelch) 67.0Hz...254).1Hz T-DCS(Transmission digital coded squelch) OFF/D023N...D754)I T-CTS(Transmission Contnuous Tone Coded Squelch) 67.0Hz...254).1Hz VOICE(Voice prompt) OFF/ON...
  • Page 15 4).-Press the key MENU to conirm and saae, press the key EXIT to cancel setng or clear the input. -Note: Under channel mode,the following menu setngs are invalid:CTCSS,DCS,W/N,PTT-ID,BCL,SCAN ADD TO,S-CODE,CHANNEL NAME.Only the H/L power could be changed. 12.3. -“SQL” (SQUELCH): -The squelch mute the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of reception.
  • Page 16 12.7.- TOT(TRANSMISSION TIMER): This function can automatically control the time we transmit each time you press [PTT] on the transceiver. This feature is very useful to avoid overheating excessive power transistors of the transceiver. The transceiver will be off transmission automatically once the set time. 12.8.-CTCSS/DCS: In some cases only tant to establish communicatons in a closed user group at a partcular frequency or channel, for it till use "CTCSS"...
  • Page 17 Notes: - "TO" (Time Operaton): Scanning till stop then it detects an actae signal. The scanning till stop on each channel or actae frequency for a predetermined tme, afer that tme the scan till resume automatcally. - "CO" (Carrier Operaton): The scanning till stop and remain in the frequency or channel, untl the actae signal disappears.
  • Page 18: Ctcss Table

    13.-CTCSS TABLE: Nº Tone Nº Tone Nº Tone Nº Tone Nº Tone (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) (Hz) 67.0 94.8 131.8 171.3 203.5 69.3 97.4 136.5 173.8 206.5 71.9 100.0 141.3 177.3 210.7 74.4 103.5 146.2 179.9 218.1 77.0 107.2 151.4 183.5 225.7 79.7...
  • Page 19 Memory channels: Up to 128 channels Frequency stability: 2.5ppm. Frequency step: 2.5kHz/5kHz/6.25kHz/10kHz/12.5kHz/25kHz. Antenna impedance: 50Ω. Operatng temperature: -20 C to +60 C. Supply aoltage: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion mAh 7.4)V/1800. Consumpton in standby: Consumpton in recepton: 380mA Consumpton in transmission: 11.4) A. Mode of operaton: Simplex or semi-duplex.
  • Page 20 The battery runs down quickly. The batery life has come to an end, replace the batery tith a net one. The batery is fully charged, make sure the batery is made in full. Make sure the aolume setng is too lot. The receiaing indicator LED lights but do not hear Make sure the undertones "CTCSS"...
  • Page 21: Warranty Certificate

    17.-WARRANTY: (Better buy the radios from local dealer). WARRANTY CERTIFICATE Brand: Model no.: Serial no.: Name of purchaser: Address: City: Zip code: Province/State: Tel no.: Seal and name of the dealer: Date of purchase: WARNING: Warranty is valid provided it is complete and properly filled in legibly and clearly present the seal and name of the dealer and have attached the bill proof of purchase of equipment.
  • Page 22 The warranty is void on the following assumptions: 1. - Devices that have been manipulated by another or by anyone other than authorized service provider. 2. - Equipment and accessories in which the serial number has been altered, deleted or filed unreadable. 3.

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