Search Ctcss/Dcs Code; Cursor▼▲Conversion (A/B); High/Low Power Fast Selection; Keypad Lock - Baofeng UV-5G User Manual

This function can scan the channels.
a. In channels mode, press [*scan] key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning according to the
channel you set.
b. You can change the scanning direction with the ▲and ▼ keys.
c. Press any key to stop scanning.
Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.18.

6.3 Search CTCSS/DCS Code

With this function you can search and store the CTCSS/DCS code used by other radios.
Procedure:
a. In frequency mode press [MENU]+[1][1].
b. Press [MENU] key again.
c. Press [*scan] key; CT will blink on the display.
d. When another radio is transmitting, the display will show the CTCSS/DCS code.
e. After searching the CTCSS code, the radio will beep and stop scanning.
f. After setting, press [MR/VFO] key for confirmation and store, or press [PTT] or [EXIT] key to return to standby
mode.
NOTE 1: the DCS scanning has the same procedure of CTCSS code, but you have to select MENU+10 to enter
scanning.
NOTE 2: if CTCSS has not searched the code, you can search using the DCS mode.
6.4 Cursor▼▲Conversion (A/B)
Directly press [A/B] key to move the cursor up and down. Then, you can modify or confirm the parameters
indicated by the cursor.
Important1: UV-5G has a dual-frequency display function. In frequency mode, you will see on the display two
different receiving and transmitting frequencies; while in channel mode the two different channels will be
displayed.
Important2: In frequency or channel mode, press the [A/B] key to shift between the main channel A and the
sub-channel B
▲ on the display indicates on which channel (main channel A or sub channel B) you are operating.
▼ is displayed next to the channel.

6.5 High/low power fast selection

Your radio has 2 power level settings.
In GMRS channels 1 ~ 7 and 15 ~ 30, press [#
Note: You cannot adjust the power setting on the 8-14 channels. They are set to Lo power per FCC regulations.

6.6 Keypad lock

This function locks the keypad to prevent accidental pressure of the controls.
To unlock the keypad, press [#
6.7 FM Radio (FM)
The frequency range to listen to the radio is 65-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press [A / B] key
switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band.
a. In frequency or channel mode, Press [CALL] to turn on the radio.
b. Select the desired radio frequency with the ▲ or ▼ keys or input the frequency. or
• Press [* SCAN] to automatically search a radio station.
] key to shift between high and low power.
] for more than 2 seconds.