Baofeng UV-5G PLUS User Manual page 24

6.1.2 Using short-cuts
As you may have noticed if you looked at Appendix B, Menu definitions, every menu item has a numerical value associated
with it. These numbers can be used for direct access of any given menu item.
The menu is also organized in such a way that the ten most common functions are on top.
The parameters also have a number associated with them, see Appendix B, Menu definitions for details.
Using the menu with short-cuts
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the number of the menu item.
3. To enter the menu item, press the
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. To confirm your selection, press
b. To cancel your changes, press
6. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the
7. All further examples and procedures in this manual will use the numerical menu shortcuts.
6.2 Scanning
The Radios features a built in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency (VFO) mode it will scan in steps
according to your set frequency step. In Channel (MR) mode it will scan your channels. At approximately three frequencies
per second, it's not the fastest scanner in the world, but it is nonetheless a useful feature to have at times.
Dual Watch is inhibited while scanning
To enable the scanner, press and hold the
mode.
key.
and it will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu.
and it will reset that menu item and bring you out of the menu entirely.
key.
key for about two seconds. Press and hold the
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key to exit scanning