Scanning; Scanning Modes - Baofeng UV-5RV2+ Operating Manual

Scanning

The Baofeng UV-5R features a built in scanner for VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency (VFO) mode, the scanner will scan in
steps according to the set frequency step. In Channel (MR) mode it will scan the saved channels.
To enable the scanner, press and hold the [SCAN] button for about two seconds.
Press any button to exit scanning mode.

Scanning Modes

The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, Carrier, or Search.
Procedure: Setting Scanner Mode
1. Press the [MENU] button to enter the menu.
2. Enter [1] [8] on the numeric keypad to enter scanner mode.
3. Press the [MENU] button to select.
4. Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to select scanning mode.
5. Press the [MENU] button to confirm and save.
6. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the menu.
Time Operation
In Time Operation mode (TO), the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a preset amount of time, it resumes
scanning.
Carrier Operation
In Carrier Operation mode (CO), the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and resumes scanning only when the signal is lost.
Search Operation
In Search Operation mode (SE), the scanner stops when it detects a signal.
To resume scanning during each of these modes, press and hold the [SCAN] button.
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