Troubleshooting - Baofeng UV-5R Documentation

Appendix A. Troubleshooting
Symptom
The radio doesn't start.
The battery dies quickly.
The LED indicates recep-
tion, but the speaker is
silent.
Others can't hear my trans-
mission.
The radio transmits without
touching the PTT.
Possible cause
The battery is too low.
The battery isn't correctly
installed.
The battery is dead.
The battery isn't fully
charged.
Volume is too low.
CTCSS or DCS enabled.
Their CTCSS or DCS set-
tings doesn't match yours.
You're too far apart.
The VOX is enabled.
VOX sensitivity is too high.
Baofeng UV-5R
solution
Change or recharge the bat-
tery.
Remove the battery and re-
install it.
Purchase a new battery.
Recharge the battery.
Turn up the volume.
Change your CTCSS or
DCS to match those you're
trying to communicate with.
Or turn CTCSS or DCS off.
Change your CTCSS or
DCS settings to match your
peers.
Move in closer.
Turn VOX off.
Turn down VOX sensitivi-
ty.
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