Main Features; Maintenance - Baofeng UV-5G User Manual

regulations and may be prohibited.
Initial setup Safety Information
The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service and repair of this
equipment.
• Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only.
• Do not modify the radio for any reason.
• Only use the company 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.
• Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials.
• Do not charge your battery in a location with explosive and flammable materials.
• To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any area where
posted notices instruct you to do so.
• Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft; any use of a radio must be in accordance with airline regulations
or crew instructions.
• Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area.
• For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

1.2 Main features

• Dual band (VHF/UHF) displayed
• 22 Modifiable GMRS Two-Way Channels (RX &TX)
• 88 Programmable Scanner Channels (Receive Only)
• Output power: 4W/0.5W (GMRS)
• 50 CTCSS tones and 210 DCS codes
• SOS Emergency function
• Built-in FM Radio (76-108MHz)
• 2pin Kenwood accessory jack
• TOT (Time out timer)
• Reverse function
• Busy Channel Lockout function (BCL)
• Frequency step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz
• Repeater shift
• Power Save

1.3 Maintenance

Your Two Way Radio is an electronic product of exact design and should be treated with care.
The suggestions below will help you to fulfill any warranty obligations and to enjoy this product for many years.
• Do not attempt to open the radio for any reason! The radio's precision mechanics and electronics require
experience and specialized equipment; for the same reason, the radio should under no circumstances be
realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the transceiver
will void the warranty.
• Do not store the Radio under the sunshine or in hot areas.
• Operating modes: UHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, VHF/VHF
• 8 Modifiable GMRS Repeater Channels (RX & TX)
•10 NOAA Weather Radio & Scan (Channels 118-127)
• CTCSS and DCS codes research
• 1750Hz tone for repeaters
• Tri-Color Adjustable Backlight
• VOX, Scan, Dual Watch functions
• Channel or frequency mode selection
• DTMF function
• Setting and storing of channel names
• VOICE: vocal indication of the function selected
• Frequency offset (adjustable): 0-69.990MHz
• Squelch adjustable in 9 levels
• Li-Ion 3800mAh battery pack