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  • Page 1 UV-17R SERIES...
  • Page 2 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing UV-17 Series Amateur Radio, which is a Dual band/Dual display/Dual watch. 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. This manual is applicable to the following product: UV-17R, BF-17R Series Amateur Radios.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter1. Getting Started 5.2 Adjusting the volume 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings 5.3 Making a call 1.2 Content of the packaging 5.4 Channel selection 1.3 Main features 5.5 Frequency (VFO) mode Chapter2. Charging the Battery 5.6 Channel (MR) mode 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack 5.10 FM Radio (FM) 2.2 Charger Supplied...

  • Page 4: Chapter1. Getting Started

    Chapter 1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings FCC Regulatory Conformance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy.
  • Page 5 RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005 Edition RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/ controlled environmental exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: •...
  • Page 6 explosive materials. In such location, only an approved Ex-protection model is allowed for use, but any attempt to assemble or disassemble it is strictly prohibited. 2. Do not operate the product near or in any blasting area. 3. Do not operate the product near any medical or electronic equipment vulnerable to RF signals. 4.

  • Page 7: Content Of The Packaging

    4. Do not charge your battery with an unauthorized charger. 5. Do not charge your battery in a location where strong radiation is present. 6. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the life of your battery. Maintenance Instructions To help your battery work normally or prolong its life, be sure to observe the following instructions: 1.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    1.3 Main features • One touch search frequency, easy pairing and grouping (copying channel configuration parameters) • Frequency step, selectable between 2.5K | 5.0K | 6.25K | 10.0K | 12.5K | 20.0K | 25.0K | 50.0K • Frequency hopping to keep your call privacy confidential •...

  • Page 9: Chapter2. Charging The Battery

    Chapter 2. Charging the Battery 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery pack to its normal maximum operating capacity.

  • Page 10: How To Charge

    When keys, ornamental chains or other electric metals contact the battery terminal, the battery may become damaged or injure a human. If the battery terminals are short-circuited it will generate a lot of heat. Take care when carrying and using the battery. Remember to put the battery or radio into an insulated container. Do not put it into a metal container. 2.4 How to Charge a.
  • Page 11 » Do not short circuit the battery terminals. » Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. » Never store the battery in unsafe surroundings, as a short may cause an explosion. » Do not put the battery in a hot environment or throw it into a fire, as it may cause an explosion.

  • Page 12: Chapter3. Installation Of Accessories

    Chapter 3. Installation of Accessories Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the battery pack, as well as charge the battery. 3.1 Installing/ Removing the Antenna a. Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

  • Page 13: Chapter4. Radio Overview

    Chapter 4. Radio Overview 4.1 Buttons and controls of the radio 1. Antenna 2.Flashlight/ Emergency Alert key 3. PTT key 4. FM broadcast/Monitor key Key (MENU) 6. Numeric keypad 7 .Power/Volume knob 8. Color LCD 9. Accessory jack 12.  or  navigation keys 10.

  • Page 14: Lcd Display

    4.2 LCD Display Icon Description RSSI Squelch Open/ Close Indicator Transmit power level indicator, According to Power (High/Low) Make sure you can hear the DTMF side tone from the radio speaker, set to DT-ST, ANI-ST, DT+ANI. DCS enabled CTCSS enabled Enables access of repeaters in VFO/Frequency Mode.

  • Page 15: Status Indications

    4.3 Status Indications The status LED has a very simple and traditional design. LED Indicator Radio Status Constant Red Transmitting. Constant Green Receiving. 4.4 Main keypad controls • Side key 1 (Flashlight and Alarm) Press [SK1] key momentarily to turn on the LED flashlight. Another momentary press will flash the LED. Another momentary press turns the flashlight off.

  • Page 16: Chapter5. Basic Operations

    • Press to exit the Menu and functions. A/B (appears on the display): press to select the desired frequency (VHF or UHF) in the main or secondary display. Press and hold the key to activate the one-touch search function. • Numeric keypad With these keys you can input the information or your selections on the radio.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    5.2 Adjusting the volume To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clock-wise. To turn the volume down, turn the Volume/Power knob counter-clock-wise. Be careful not to turn it too far, as you may inadvertently turn your radio off. By using the monitor function, enabled from the [FM broadcast/Monitor] key below the PTT, you can more easily adjust your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static.

  • Page 18: Making A Call

    rules and regulations apply to your area. 5.6 Channel (MR) Mode and Channel Selection There are two modes of operation: Frequency (VFO) mode, and Channel or Memory (MR) mode. For everyday use, Channel (MR) mode is going to be a whole lot more practical than Frequency (VFO) mode. However, Frequency (VFO) mode is very handy for experimentation out in the field.

  • Page 19: Fm Radio (Fm)

    5.8 Using the Flashlight You can use this radio in an emergency. If you press [ ] key, the radio turns on the high-intensity LED flashlight on your radio. • Your radio operates normally when the emergency strobe is activated. (1) Press [ ] key once, it will turn on continuously (Always On mode).

  • Page 20: One Touch Frequency Search

    too weak, this function allows monitoring the weak signal. Stop pressing the [SK2] key to turn off the speakers and return to standby mode. » If no signal, it will emit noise when pressing the [SK2] Key. 5.12 Keypad lock The radio features a keypad lock that locks out all keys except for the three side keys.

  • Page 21: Weather Radio/Scan Weather Channel

    5.16 Weather Radio/Scan Weather Channel Your radio has a NOAA Weather Radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has an NOAA Weather Scan function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA Weather Radio.

  • Page 22: Chapter6. Advanced Features

    Chapter 6. Advanced Features 6.1 Working the menu system For a complete reference on available menu items and parameters, see Appendix B, Menu definitions. If your radio is set to Memory (MR) mode, the following menu items will not take any effect: STEP, TXP, W/N, CTCSS, DCS, S-CODE, PTT-ID, BCL, SFT-D, OFFSET, MEM-CH.

  • Page 23: Scanning

    4. For entering the desired parameter you have two options: a. Use the arrow keys as we did in the previous section; or b. Use the numerical keypad to enter the numerical short-cut code. 5. And just as in the previous section; a.
  • Page 24 • Time operation In Time Operation (TO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time out, it resumes scanning. • Carrier operation In Carrier Operation (CO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time with no signal it resumes scanning.

  • Page 25: Manual Programming

    b. Press key and the scan of CTCSS tones will start. NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal. 6.2.5 Scan DCS This function allows scanning the frequencies with DCS code enabled.

  • Page 26: Repeaters Programming

    b. Press and hold the key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right. [3][1] [1] [0] Deletes Prior Data in channel (Ex. 10) [1][2] 123.0 Selects desired TX encode tone e. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 43255000) [3][0] [1][0] Enter the desired channel (Ex 10)
  • Page 27 a. Press and hold the key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right. b. Use the numeric keypad to enter the repeater's output (your receiving) frequency. c. Press the key to enter the menu. d.

  • Page 28: Vox

    6.5 VOX This function allows hands-free conversations: just speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be automatically activated. In standby mode, press + 7. The screen will display “VOX”. / Press key to enter the function. Press the keys to turn off the VOX function or to select the VOX level (1-10), then press to confirm.

  • Page 29: Dtmf

    / Press to enter the function. Press the keys to enable (ON) the function, then press confirmation. To return to the standby mode press key. Using the stopwatch timer: When this function is ON, press key to start counting; Press key again to re-start counting.

  • Page 30: Customization

    6.9 Customization The radio allows you to define visual and audible features such as Display Illumination Time, MR/Channel Mode Display Format, Power On Message, Power On password, Keypad Beep, Roger Beep, Voice Prompt, etc. to suit your usage habits. 6.9.1 Display backlight (ABR) - MENU 7 In standby mode, press + 7.
  • Page 31 • Channel mode (CH) • Channel name (NAME) To shift from one mode to another one: / In Standby mode press + 24; select the desired working mode with the keys. Press key again to confirm your selection. 6.9.6 Roger Beep, end Transmission Tone (ROGER) - MENU 36 Roger Beep can be enabled/disabled: •...

  • Page 32: Reset

    key to enter the function. Press the / keys to enable/disable (ON/OFF) the power on password and confirm Press with MENU. To return to standby mode, press key. Enable the power on password function. Each time the radio is turned on, it will display "Input Password" to prompt for the correct password.

  • Page 33: Appendix A. - Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix A. – Troubleshooting guide Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. You cannot turn on the radio. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.
  • Page 35 BEEP - Keypad Beep OFF [0] | ON [1] Allows audible confirmation of a key press *This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value. This will promote battery conservation by not TOT- Transmission OFF [0] 15[1] - 180[12] in 15 second steps allowing you to make excessively long Time-out-Timer (TIMEOUT-15)/15=[n]...
  • Page 36 VOICE OFF [0] | ON [1] Allows audible voice confirmation of a key press - Voice Prompt Set the language type of menu and prompt voice. LANGUAGE ENGLISH: Display as an English menu with • ENGLISH [0] | 中文 [1] - Language selection English prompts for operation.
  • Page 37 MDF-A CH [0]: Displays the channel number • [A] MR/Channel Mode Display Format - Channel Mode A NAME [1]: Displays the channel name. • Note: Names must be entered using so�ware. Display FREQ [2]: Displays programmed Frequency • MDF-B CH [0]: Displays the channel number •...
  • Page 38 • followed by the ANI code over-the-air followed by the ANI code over-the-air This func�on is used eliminate squelch tail noise between BaoFeng handhelds that are communica�ng directly (no repeater). - Squelch Tail OFF [0] | ON [1] Recep�on of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz tone burst Elimina�on...
  • Page 39 Activate the radio power-on password. You POWER ON PWD OFF [0] | ON [1] must enter the correct password to turn on the -Power on password radio Activate the stopwatch function. Press the STOP WATCH key to start timing. VERSION Access hardware and firmware information for - Version information the radio...

  • Page 40: Appendix C. - Technical Specifications

    Appendix C. - Technical Specifications TX：144-148M、420M-450M RX：136-174M、400-519.995M FM：65M-108M 5W/2W 25.0KHz(Wide)/12.5KHz (Narr) 999 Groups DC 7.4 V ±10% ≤1700mA 0.25μV (12dB SINAD) 1W @16 ohms ≤380mA 2 pin Kenwood jack 50 Ohm...
  • Page 41 Disclaimer The accuracy and completeness of the contents are sought in the process of compilation, but we do not bear any responsibility for possible errors or omissions. With the continuous development of technology, we reserve the right to change the design and specification of the product without notice. No copy, modification, translation and dissemination of this handbook may be made in any form without the prior written authorization of our department.

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