Advanced Radio Operation & Topics; Keypad Lock; Changing Channel; Using The Keypad To Program The Radio - Baofeng UV-5RA Quick Start Manual

Baofeng UV-5RA Quick Start Guide
Advanced Radio Operation & Topics -
1. Keypad Lock - Your radio is programmed that the keypad is automatically locked when the radio is
turned on. This is to help prevent accidently pressing a key and changing the set-up. To unlock the
radio's keypad press the # key. The keypad will automatically lock again after 8 second on keypad
inactivity.
2. Changing Channel - You can change channel on your radio in two ways:

In MR mode select the band you wish to change the channel. Then press the  or  key to
move the channel up/down one channel at a time.

In MR mode select the band you wish to change the channel. Then enter the number of the
channel you wish to use. All three digits must be entered even in the leading one or two
digits are zeros.
3. Using the keypad to program the radio - I don't recommend this unless you have no option to
program with a computer and the RT Systems software. If you find you must program via the keypad
refer to page #11 of the Baofeng Owner's Manual or Chapter #4 of the Lidberg Baofeng Owner's
Manual.
4. Antenna Usage -
a. The "stubby" antenna that comes standard with the radio limits the distance of transmitting
and receiving of the radio.
b. The 14.5" antenna is far more suited to the 2m and 70cm bands. You will find that you can
transmit and receive further with this antenna. You will also find that reception clarity is
better as well.
c. The Tram 1185 magnetic mount antenna is the option I recommend for radio operations
inside a vehicle.
d. Any other dual-band (2m and 70cm) antenna will work as well. You will want to use a SWR
meter to make sure you are within acceptable limits. 1:1.5 is fine.
e. Remember that you must use the MPD antenna adapter cable when using an antenna that
has the UHF PL-259 connection.
5. RT Systems Software -
a. Make sure right after you install the software you go to "help" and run "check for updates"
right away. This will install any patches, fixes, or updates.
b. Go to "settings" then "preferences" and set preferences as shown below...
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