Battery validation manager software & battery validation system (58 pages)
Summary of Contents for BTECH GMRS-50X1
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Contributions taken from: Miklor.com Resource Site, and Jim Unroe, KC9HI. Used by permission. All rights reserved. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BTECH GMRS-50X1. THIS MULTI-BAND RADIO WILL DELIVER INSTANT RELIABLE COMMUNICATION. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
Table of Contents Part I. Getting started Chapter 1. – Getting Started Unpacking and Inspecting GMRS-50X1: Overview of the Front Panel GMRS-50X1: Overview of the Rear Ports Hand Held Mic Keys and Description Color Display and Icon Descriptions Antenna Basics...
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Star * Key Turning the unit on Turning the unit off Adjusting the volume Making a call Channel selection Frequency (VFO) mode Channel (MR) mode Monitor Both VFO & MR Modes Chapter 4. – Programming Scanning Channels Manual programming GMRS-50X1...
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iii Adding Scanning Channels Computer programming Chapter 5. – Other Settings Toggle from High, Mid, to Low Power Storing an FM Radio Station and Scanning Keypad Lock-out PTT ID Setting DTMF RX Settings DTMF TX Settings Remote Stun Remote Kill Remote Revive Read More About Remote Commands DTMF Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key)
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Dual, Tri, and Quad Watch (TMR) Chapter 6. - Selective calling CTCSS 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz Tone-burst Part III. How-to and setup guides. Chapter 7. - Customization Text Display Colors Sync Display Channels Appendix A. - Menu definitions FCC Notice GMRS-50X1...
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Appendix B. - Technical specifications General Receiver Transmit DCS table CTCSS table...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Part I. Getting started Part one covers the basic setup and use of your mobile two-way transceiver. 1. - G HAPTER ETTING TARTED 2. - GMRS I FCC D HAPTER NFORMATION AND ECLARATION 3.
• Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only. Do not modify the radio for any reason. • Use only BTECH supplied or approved accessories. • Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials. Do NOT USE your transceiver at a gas/fuel station •...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your BTECH radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: - United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical &...
Carefully open the box and confirm you received the items listed below. • If you find the radio or the included accessories are damaged or lost, immediately contact your dealer. Whatʼs in the Box GMRS-50X1 Power Cable (Direct Connect) Mobile Radio Mounting Screws Mounting Bracket...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS-50X1: Overview of the Front Panel GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 1. Power, On/Off Press + Volume Knob 2. V/M Mode Switch (Channel/Frequency) : when in standby, press to send caller ID 3. Confirm Key Press +Main Selector (ANI) in the selected signaling mode; while (Menu Knob) transmitting, press to send activate signaling.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP TS Line-Out Connector: The GMRS-50X1 uses a 1. SO-239 RF Antenna Connector: 3.5MM TS MONO Speaker out in the rear – it is Connects to PL-259 Antennas compatible with standard 3.5MM TS Mono 2.
Keyboard Lock (Long Press) “0”: Number 0 “1”: Number 1 “2”: Number 2 10 “3”: Number 3 11 “4”: Number 4 12 “5”: Number 5 13 “6”: Number 6 14 “7”: Number 7 15 “8”: Number 7 16 “9”: Number 9 GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Color Display and Icon Descriptions The Top Line on the LCD will show the current selected channel’s settings at a glimpse: Icon Description Icon Description Description Channel allowed to TX and RX DCS Enabled (TX, RX or Both) Positive Offset (Freq.
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– it can cause damage with the reflected power going back into the radio. Pick an antenna with SWR of less than 1.5:1 to safely transmit. Grounding Plane: Antennas require an appropriate grounding plane to properly work: GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Magnetically Mounted Antennas: These antennas must be grounded to a metal surface, such as a vehicle body. Magnetic base antennas do not properly operate unless they are fully magnetically grounded first. NMO or PL-259 Base Antennas: These antennas will normally require a base or mobile hardware kit.
SWR and your antenna set-up is advised) NOAA Weather Channels To add your local NOAA Weather channel a new scanning channel, start by switching your radio to Frequency (VFO). Select your desired NOAA frequency (above) using the numerical keypad. GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Add a NOAA Channel The following steps assume that you're in Frequency (VFO) mode and that you've entered the NOAA frequency to store to memory. 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 2. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration THE BTECH GMRS-50X1 IS FCC PART 95E CERTIFIED FOR GMRS USAGE THE GMRS-50X1 REQUIRES A GMRS LICENSE TO TRANSMIT GMRS Repeaters The channels that are labeled "REPT" run through repeaters that are set up for GMRS usage. Use these channels if you have permission from those that run your local repeater for GMRS channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GMRS-50X1 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting on all channels, which comprise of GMRS channels.
* Per FCC GMRS Radio Guidelines; Channels 1-7 are limited to Low Power - 5watt output **Per FCC GMRS Mobile Radio Guidelines Channels 8-14 transmitting is disabled; they can receive and monitor communications, but GMRS mobile radios cannot transmit on these channels. GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 3. – Basic Shortcuts and Use Pound # Key Keypad Lock To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the key for about two seconds. A quick toggle of the # will alternate power levels from High power to Low power The keypad lock will lock both the main radio buttons itself and also the handheld keypad.
To turn up the volume, turn the volume knob clock-wise. To turn the volume down, turn the volume/power knob counter-clock-wise. By using the monitor function (MONI button), you can more easily adjust your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static. GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Making a call Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the handheld mic to transmit. While transmitting, speak approximately 3-5cm (1-2 inches) from the microphone. When you release the PTT, your transceiver will go back to it receive mode.
The use of Channel (MR) mode is dependent on actually having programmed in some channels to use. The GMRS-50X1 is hard loaded with the 30 GMRS channels (see the GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide in Chapter 2 for Channels and Transmitting restrictions). You can program additional analog scanning channels into memory channels 000 and 031-255.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The VFO/MR mode will only toggle on the current selected A/B/C/D line – while the other display lines will remain on VFO or MR as they were selected. This allows you to monitor channel and frequency mode simultaneously...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 4. – Programming Scanning Channels The BTECH GMRS-50X1 features 226 additional (256 total) memory channels that each can hold: Receive frequencies, group signaling information, bandwidth, and a seven-character alphanumeric identifier or channel name GMRS Channels (001-030) are hard loaded and cannot be removed. Settings such as the calling tone can be edited on GMRS channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP After that, use the menu system to configure the finer details of the channel you're wanting to program to memory, such as bandwidth, CTCSS or DCS and more. Adding Scanning Channels The following steps assume that you're in Frequency (VFO) mode and that you've entered the desired frequency to store to memory.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Computer programming The Radio kit does not include a programming cable. To attain a PC cable please visit https://BAOFENGTECH.com/accessories Download programming software at https://baofengtech.com/ and find helpful guides at http://www.miklor.com/ for more information on using the software GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 5. – Other Settings Toggle from High, Mid, to Low Power A quick press of the Microphone ‘#’ will alternate power levels from High, Mid, to Low power *(Channels 15-30 Only) Storing an FM Radio Station and Scanning Use PC software to store FM radio channels names, you can name the FM channel and instead of displaying the frequency your FM station will display the name.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The BTECH GMRS-50X1 has a full implementation of DTMF, including the A, B, C and D codes. The numerical keys, as well as the , and , keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as you would expect.
Monitor Remote Kill tone is received - the radio will revived from a stun/kill command. Both the master ID station and remote stun signal must be set up in software. GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Read More About Remote Commands An In-Depth downloadable PDF is available at: https://baofengtech.com/support which details Remote commands and how to use them. This Document Explains with examples on how DTMF remote commands are used DTMF Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key) Press [MENU] Key select 18 OPTSIG, press [F] Key select DTMF function.
Signal must be saved first in the PC software setting under 5TONE settings) If properly set up (on Menu 18, and 19), your radio will open the squelch when it receives the required 5TONE signal. Press [Call] Key to send the same 5TONE you have selected in Menu 22. GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Scanning modes The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of which is explained in further details in their respective section below. Procedure 5.1. Setting scanner mode 1.
The change will apply to the current channel selected 5. Press the key to confirm and save. 6. Press the key to exit the menu. Scanning a Frequency Range (VFO Mode) The GMRS-50X1 can scan a user selected frequency range 1. Press and Hold for about 2 seconds GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP ---:--- The Display will show: RANGE 3. Enter the Frequency Range (In MHz) Desired 4. Example: 144:145 5. The Radio will scan the frequency range from 144.000MHz-145.9975MHz According to Your Frequency Step (See Menu 1 Description) Tone Scanning Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes Scanning for a CTCSS tone or DCS code can be done while Frequency Mode (VFO) or...
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Press the key to save the scanned tone into memory (VFO Mode Only) then press the key to exit the menu. Don't forget to set VFO menu 11 back to OFF when the CTCSS tone is no longer required. GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Scanning for a DCS tone (ACTIVE SIGNAL REQUIRED) 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 10: R-DCS 3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (and it is not off) 4.
Due to the way the BTECH GMRS-50X1 is constructed, whenever one of the A, B, C, or D Frequencies (VFO/MR) goes active, it will default to transmit on that channel for the time you have selected on...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Menu 52 – this can be turned off and is explained below: Locking the Default transmit channel 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter 52 on the numeric keypad to get to TMR-AB. 3.
ID code. And only by sending out a matching code can you get that radio to open up to your transmissions. The BTECH GMRS-50X1 features three additional ways of group calling (2TONE, 5TONE, AND DTMF CALLING ARE FOUND IN CHAPTER 5): •...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP • Tone-burst (1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz) Using these features does NOT mean that others won't be able to listen in on your transmissions. They only provide a method to filter out unwanted incoming transmissions. Any communications made while using these features will still be heard by anyone not employing filtering options of their own.
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To turn CTCSS off, follow the same procedure but set it to off with the key instead of selecting a CTCSS sub-tone frequency. For more information see the section called “11 R-CTCS - Receiver CTCSS” and the section called “13 T-CTCS - Transmitter CTCSS” in Appendix B, Menu definitions. GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP DCS DCS is set with menus 10 R-DCS and 12 T-DCS. For a complete list of available DCS codes, see Table C.1, “DCS Codes” in Appendix C, Technical specifications. Procedure 8.2. DCS setup how-to 1.
To send out a tone-burst; you simultaneously will press the PTT key while holding down the Call button. To configure which Tone Burst is transmitted select the Tone Burst desired from Menu Item 50 (REP-S) PTT + = Selected Tone Burst (Selectable in Menu 50: REP-S) GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Part III. How-to and setup guides. Part three covers is a collection of how-to documents to help you set up your radio for specific working environments. HAPTER USTOMIZATION...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 7. - Customization Text Display Colors The LCD on the BTECH Mobiles are backlit multi-color LEDs, the color of which can be pre-set from the menu system into a variety of colors. To change the colors, follow these steps: 1.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 41 to change the bottom status bar text color 42 to change the VFO/MR mode display color (to the right of the primary channel/frequency) k. 43 to change the menu display text color 44 to change display color while transmitting on the primary display/TMR bank/and microphone input volume 3.
5. Press to confirm and save. 6. Press to exit the menu. Use SYNC in Conjunction with Menus 27,28,29 & 30 to coordinate what is displayed on each line (Name, Frequency, or Channel Number) –See Appendix B Menu definitions GMRS-50X1...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix A. - Menu definitions Transmit Multi This mode selects what displays are monitored in the Receive background besides the primary selected channel. You can mix and match between all or partial channels to allow dual, tri, and quad watch M+A+B Selected Memory + Displays (A, B, C, D)
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Receive - Digital D023N > D754I Squelch opens when proper DCS code is detected Coded Squelch No DCS code required R-CTCS Receive - Analog 67.0 > 254.1 Hz Squelch opens when proper CTCSS tone detected Tone Squelch No CTCSS tone required GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP T-DCS Transmit - DCS D023N > D754I Transmits specified code Code No DCS code transmitted T-CTCS Transmit - 67.0 > 254.1 Hz Transmits specified tone CTCSS Code No CTCSS tone transmitted DTMFST Determines No DTMF tone heard when DTMF...
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Send Alarm code and ID code BOTH Both of the above EMC-CH Alarm Channel 000 > 255 Specified Alarm Channel SIG-BP Signal Beep Pager Ring at Reception of Matching 2Tone/5Tone/DTMF Tone OFF CHNAME Channel Name In Channel Mode, edits the Current Name Edit GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP CA-MDF Channel A FREQ In Channel Mode, display the selected format in display Display Mode NAME CB-MDF Channel B FREQ In Channel Mode, display the selected format in display Display Mode NAME CC-MDF Channel C FREQ...
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Foreground Color (Text) SFC-FC Display Channel Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, C Text GRAY Foreground Color (Text) SFD-FC Display Channel Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, D Text GRAY Foreground Color (Text) GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP SUB-FC Decode Tone Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, Text Color GRAY Foreground Color (Text) FM-FC Voltage Text Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, PURPLE, Display Color GRAY Foreground Color (Text)
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Indicates channel number to be stored. Channel DEL-CH Delete Channel 000 > 255 Indicates channel number to be deleted. SFT-D Frequency Shift UNUSED SETTING in GMRS-50X1 Direction OFFSET Frequency Shift 00.00 > 69.99 UNUSED SETTING in GMRS-50X1 Offset Amount ANI ID Code...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP TMR-MR TMR - Return Function OFF - Transmits always on Primary Channel Time Delay to 1 > 50 seconds This is the delay time before returning to the primary Primary channel after secondary signal is clear. Channel;...
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Alternates transmitting on A, B, C, D - each PTT Press another the radio will transmit on the next channel in order of corresponding their display (A-B-C-D-Repeat) mobile on the same 4 channels transmissions can be spread apart on the four channels in 2 modes. GMRS-50X1...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP SC-MOD Automatic Scan Scan is disabled with a Radio Reboot, or by Pressing a Resume Method Menu Key / PTT PTT-SC Scanning will resume after transmitting (or other Menu Operations) MEM-SC Scan Memory during Radio Reboot: If scanning was active when the radio was powered down, the radio will resume scanning on restart.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help GMRS-50X1...
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CARRIER / CTCSS / DCS / 5Tone / 2TONE / DTMF Antenna impedance 50 Ohm Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C Supply voltage 13.8V DC±15%: 20A Peak GMRS-50X1 Dimension GMRS-50X1: 5.7(W) x 1.85 (H) x 7.5 (D)in; 2.2lb Operating Temperature -5°F - +140°F GMRS-50X1...
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Signal to noise ratio ≥45dB Audio Distortion ≤ ≥2W@10% Audio output power Transmit Broadband Narrow band Output power 50W/ 20W/ 5W - GMRS-50X1 Modulation Mode 16K F3E 11K F3E ≥70dB ≥60B Channel Power ≥40dB ≥36dB Signal to noise ratio ≥60dB ≥60dB...