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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 GMRS-V2. THIS GMRS RADIO (WITH UHF/VHF SCANNER CHANNELS) WILL DELIVER YOU SECURE INSTANT RELIABLE COMMUNICATION.
Table of Contents Part I. Getting started Chapter 1. - Initial Setup Safety Information Features and Functions What's in the box Available Accessories: www.baofengtech.com/store Assembly Antenna Belt clip Battery Charging and Battery Maintenance Charging Battery Maintenance Chapter 2. - Getting To Know Your Radio The Main Display Battery Level Indicator...
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Star * Key Zero 0 Key Menu And Function Keys Chapter 3. - Basic Use Power And Volume Turning the unit on Turning the unit off Adjusting the volume Making A Call Channel Selection Frequency Scan Only (VFO) mode GMRS-V2...
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iii Channel (MR) mode Chapter 4. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration GMRS Repeaters FCC NOTICE AND DECLARATION FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide Part II. Advanced topics Chapter 5. - Using The Menu System Basic Use Procedure 5.1.
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Chapter 7. - Dual Watch Chapter 8. - DTMF Chapter 9. - Selective Calling CTCSS Tone-Burst Chapter 10. - Customization Display Single or Dual PTT Display Sync Power On Message Chapter 11. – Programming Channels Manual Programming Adding Receive Only Channels GMRS-V2...
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Adding GMRS Channels NOAA Weather Channels Adding a NOAA Channel Deleting Channels Computer Programming Appendix A. - Troubleshooting Appendix B. - Menu Definitions Appendix C. - Technical Specifications General Transmitter Receiver DCS Table CTCSS Table...
Part I. Getting started Part I covers the basic setup and use of your hand-held two-way transceiver. HAPTER NITIAL SETUP HAPTER ETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO HAPTER ASIC 4 GMRS I FCC D HAPTER NFORMATION AND ECLARATION...
• Do not modify the radio for any reason. • Use only BTECH supplied or approved batteries and chargers. • Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
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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 95 sub-part E - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical &...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 5 What's in the box This transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box: • GMRS-V2 Radio Body • 1800mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack • Antenna • Desk charger (With power adapter) •...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Available Accessories: www.baofengtech.com/store BL-8 12V Battery BL-8 AAA Battery Pack PC-03 FTDI QHM-22 IP54 Eliminator USB Cable Speaker Mic Nagoya NA-771G BTECH USB Charger BL-8L GMRS Dual-Band Antenna Transformer 3600mAh Battery GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 7 Assembly Before the radio is ready for use, we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as well as charge the battery. Antenna This transceiver is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount your antenna (Female SMA connector), align the two connectors and turn clockwise until it stops.
Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise. Installation Make sure the battery is aligned in parallel with the radio body with the lower edge of the battery about 1-2cm below the edge of the radio. GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 9 Once aligned with the guide-rails, slide the battery upward until you hear a click as the battery locks in place. Removal To remove the battery, press and hold the battery releases on the sides of the battery pack as you slide the battery downward.
5. Make sure the radio is making contact with the charger. When the red LED comes on steady, your radio is charging. 6. The radio is fully charged once the charger's green status LED glows steady. Please remove the radio at that time to avoid over-charging your battery. GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 11 Table 1.1. Charger LED codes Red LED Green LED Status Standby (charger empty) or Flashing Flashing charge complete Steady Charging Steady Charge complete.
Do not expose your batteries to fire or intense heat • Do not leave battery or radio in direct sunlight for prolonged time • Dispose of batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations. Batteries do not belong in your trashcan! GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 13 Prolonging the life of your battery • Only charge batteries in normal room temperatures. • When charging a battery attached to the radio, turn the radio off for a faster charge. •...
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To avoid severe capacity degradation of your battery while in long-term storage, please cycle the battery at least every six (6) months. Store your batteries in a cool and dry place, never above normal room temperatures. GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 15 Chapter 2. - Getting To Know Your Radio Figure 2.1. BTECH GMRS-V2, overview...
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9. PTT A key, usage discussed in the section called “Dual Push-to-Talk”. 10. PTT B key, usage discussed in the section called “Dual Push-to-Talk”. 11. Side Key 1 [F] 12. Side Key 2 [M] 13. Accessory Jacks (External Microphone input and Speaker/Earpiece Output) 14. Status LEDs GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 17 The Main Display Figure 2.2. BTECH GMRS-V2, display The transceiver is fitted with a seven character by two-line dot matrix alphanumeric LCD, with auxiliary icons for miscellaneous features. Some icons shown above are not used Table 2.1.
FM. Press and hold [F] to activate the alarm function. Press [F] (a short press) again to turn it off. To send out a tone (more details in the section called “Tone-burst”.) Press the [F] key while GMRS-V2...
To save frequencies to a channel memory you must be in Frequency (VFO) mode. Dual Push-To-Talk The GMRS-V2 includes a Dual PTT Key/ Rocker Switch. You can communicate with other parties effortlessly by pressing the PTT rocker key upwards to transmit on Channel A (the upper display), or by pressing the PTT rocker key downwards to transmit on Channel B (the lower display).
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The GMRS-V2 allows syncing the rocker switch as a single push-to-talk button (refer to Menu Option 33 for more details). Numeric Keypad The BTECH GMRS-V2 hand-held transceiver comes standard with a full numeric keypad.
Keypad Lock/ High-Low Transmit Power The BTECH GMRS-V2 features a keypad lock that locks out all keys except for the three side keys. To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the key for about two seconds.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Zero 0 Key The BTECH GMRS-V2 features a battery voltage meter that the shows the current voltage of the battery on the display To see the voltage displayed, press and hold the key for about two seconds.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 23 Accessory jack The accessory jack on the BTECH GMRS-V2 is a Kenwood compatible two (2)-pin design. Figure 2.4. Typical 2 pin Kenwood headset configuration. • To attach accessories such as headsets, speaker-mics or programming cables, align the connectors and push in fully.
LCD depending on settings for about one second (see “38 PONMSG - Power on Message” in Appendix B, Menu definitions). Then it will display a frequency or channel. If the Voice prompt is enabled, the voice will announce "frequency mode" or "channel mode". GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 25 Figure 3.1. First power-on, display (frequency mode shown) You can get additional information about your radio by holding down miscellaneous keys as you turn it on. Turning the unit off Turn the volume/power knob counter-clockwise until you hear a "click". The unit is now off. Adjusting the volume To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clockwise.
Frequency (VFO) mode is also used for programming scanner channels into memory. For details on how to program your transceiver see Chapter 11, Programming. Ultimately which mode you end up using will depend entirely on your needs. GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 27 Frequency Scan Only (VFO) mode You can only listen and receive while in VFO mode. In Frequency (VFO) mode you can navigate up and down the band by using the keys. Each press will increment or decrement your frequency according to the frequency step you've set your transceiver to.
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By rounding 145.6875 up to 145.6880 MHz, an alternative is entering 145.675, and then pressing the key once to move it up to 145.6875. Enter on the numeric keypad, if all went well the display should look something like this: Figure 3.3. Successful frequency input GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 29 Channel (MR) mode The use of Channel (MR) mode is the main mode of the GMRS-V2. Here you will have access to the preprogrammed GMRS, scanner and NOAA channels as well as modifying the privacy tones (CTCSS and DCS) and power levels of the channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 4. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration THE BTECH GMRS-V2 IS FCC PART 95E CERTIFIED FOR GMRS USAGE THE GMRS-V2 REQUIRES A GMRS LICENSE TO TRANSMIT GMRS Repeaters The channels that are labeled "REPT" operate through repeaters (relay stations) that are set up for GMRS usage. Use these channels if you have permission from those that operate your GMRS local repeater.
Telecommunications Service in Part 22 FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GMRS-V2 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. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Or you can apply online direct for a GMRS license (http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/ )– a guide for this can be found at: https://baofengtech.com/step-by-step-getting-a-gmrs-license/ GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 33 Part II. Advanced topics Part II covers the more advanced topics, such as customization and programming via computer link. HAPTER SING THE MENU SYSTEM HAPTER CANNING HAPTER ATCH 8 DTMF HAPTER HAPTER ELECTIVE CALLING 10 C...
5. When you've selected the parameter, you want to set for a given menu item; To confirm your selection, press and it will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu. GMRS-V2...
The menu is also organized in such a way that the ten most common functions are on top, and as can be seen in Figure 2.3, “BTECH GMRS-V2, keypad”, these are also printed on the keypad so you don't have to remember them all. The parameters also have a number associated with them, see Appendix B, Menu definitions for details.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 6. - Scanning The BTECH GMRS-V2 features a built-in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency Scanning (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.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 37 Time Operation In Time Operation (TO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory pre- set time out, it resumes scanning. Carrier Operation In Carrier Operation (CO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time with no signal it resumes scanning.
Not all repeaters requiring a CTCSS tone or DCS code for access will transmit one back. In that case, the transmitter of a station that can access the repeater would need to be scanned. In other words: this would be done by listening to stations on the repeater's input frequency. Scanning for a CTCSS Tone GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 39 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 11: R-CTCS 3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (selected) and it is not off. 4.
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DCS code is determined, the "DCS" indicator will stop flashing. Press the key to save the scanned tone into memory then press the key to exit the menu. Don't forget to set VFO menu 10 back to OFF when the DCS tone is no longer required. GMRS-V2...
In certain situations, the ability to monitor two channels at once can be a valuable asset. The BTECH GMRS-V2 features Dual Watch functionality (single receiver) with the ability to lock the transmit frequency to one of the two channels it monitors.
770 Hz 852 Hz 941 Hz The BTECH GMRS-V2 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.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 43 respectively (†). To send DTMF codes, press the key(s) corresponding to the message you want to send while holding down the PTT key. If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send DTMF tones the regular way without having to unlock your radio.
Every radio is programmed with a unique ID code. And only by sending out a matching code can you get that radio to open up to your transmissions. The BTECH GMRS-V2 features three different ways of group calling: • CTCSS •...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 45 The BTECH GMRS-V2 does not feature any form of individual calling. 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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CTCSS. 9. Press to confirm and save. 10. Press to exit the menu system. To turn CTCSS off, follow the same procedure but set it to off with the key instead of GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 47 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. DCS is set with menus 10 R-DCS and 12 T-DCS.
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To turn DCS off, follow the same procedure but set it to off with the key instead of selecting a DCS code. For more information see the section called “10 R-DCS - Receiver DCS” and the section called “12 T-DCS - Transmitter DCS” in Appendix B, Menu definitions. GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 49 Tone-Burst To send out a tone-burst (selectable by MENU 40); press the [F] key while holding down the PTT. No further configuration is required using this feature. You can select from 1000, 1450, 1750, or 2100Hz Tone Burst Options. These options are found on Menu 40.
(Transmit, Receive and Standby). Display The LCD on the BTECH GMRS-V2 is backlit by 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: Procedure 10.1.
Single or Dual PTT Dual PTT Synchronization The GMRS-V2 comes with the Dual PTT key enabled, but the GMRS-V2 Menu has a Menu option that allows locking the Dual PTT Button to simulate a Single PTT and override the Dual PTT...
Display Sync Display Synchronization The GMRS-V2 allows the upper and lower display to be synched so that you can see two simultaneous items on one channel (Frequency Value and Name) by scrolling through the channels the displays will remain synched together when this is activated.
See Chapter 5 Using the Menu System for details on how to navigate the menu. Sometimes it takes the BTECH software more than one try to connect to your radio. If you see a dialogue box popping up stating that you have a connection failure, close the...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 11. – Programming Channels The BTECH GMRS-V2 features 200 memory channels that each can hold: Custom channels (GMRS, NOAA, or Scanner channels), group signaling information, bandwidth, and a seven- character alphanumeric identifier or channel name...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 55 When in Frequency (VFO) mode, select your desired receive frequency using the numerical keypad, or using the keys. 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.
The following steps assume that you're in Frequency (VFO) mode (see above) and that you've entered the NOAA frequency to store to memory. 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on the numerical keypad to get to NCH-AD. GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 57 3. Press to select. 4. Use the keys to select an empty memory channel or enter it directly on the numerical keypad. 5. Press the key to confirm 6. Display will show “NOAA _ _” at which point you enter the NOAA channel number (for example 02 for NOAA02).
Computer Programming The Radio kit does not include a programming cable. To attain a PC cable please visit https://baofengtech.com/pccable Download programming software at https://baofengtech.com and find helpful guides at https://miklor.com for more information on using the software GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 59 Appendix A. - Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution The radio doesn't power on. The battery is too low. Change or recharge the battery. The battery isn't correctly installed. Remove the battery and reinstall it. The battery dies quickly The battery is weak.
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Adjust the gain level to an Operated TX 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission. WN - Wideband (25 kHz bandwidth) or narrowband (12.5 kHz Wideband / WIDE [0] - NARR [1] bandwidth). Narrowband GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 61 ABR - Display OFF [0] - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 – Illumination Time-out for the LCD backlight. (In seconds) 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 Time Monitor [A] and [B] at the same time.
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Allows audible voice confirmation of a key press Prompt ANI-ID - Displays the ANI code that has been set by software. This Automatic menu cannot be used to change it. The ANI-ID is sent Number ID when the alarm is activated and menu 32 = CODE GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 63 OFF [0]: No DTMF Side Tones are heard DT-ST [1]: Side Tones are DTMFST – heard only from manually DTMF-Side keyed DTMF codes Determines when DTMF Side Tones can be Tone of ANI-ST [2]: Side Tones are heard from the transceiver speaker.
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Note: Names must be entered using software. Display Frequency CH [0]: Displays the channel number MDF-B - NAME [1]: Displays the channel [B] MR/Channel Mode Display Format Channel name. Mode B FREQ [2]: Displays programmed Note: Names must be entered using software. Display Frequency GMRS-V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 65 Disables the [PTT] button on a channel that is already in BCL - Busy use. The transceiver will sound a beep tone and will not Channel OFF [0] - ON [1] transmit if the [PTT] button is pressed when a channel is Lock-out already in use.
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ANI code over-the-air the ANI code over-the-air OFF: Disabled OFF: Alarm is Disabled DB-PTT – ON: Upper PTT selects upper display Double Push- OFF [0] - ON [1] Lower PTT selects lower display to-Talk OFF: PTT emulates a single PTT GMRS-V2...
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Dual Watch mode This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise STE - Squelch between BTECH handhelds that are communicating Tail OFF [0] - ON [1] directly (no repeater). Reception of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz Elimination tone mutes the audio long enough to prevent hearing any squelch tail noise.
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Add GMRS channels to memory channels between GCH-AD GMRS Channel Add 000 to 199 Add NOAA channels to memory channels between NCH-AD NOAA Channel Add 000 to 199 RESET - Restore VFO [0] - ALL [1] Resets the radio to factory defaults defaults GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 69 Appendix C. - Technical Specifications General General specifications Specification Value Frequency Range (MHz) 65-108 (Rx) FCC Part 15B 136-174 (Rx) FCC Part 15B 400-520 (Rx) FCC Part 95E GMRS Channels (Rx/Tx) Memory channels 200 (000-199) Frequency stability...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Weight (g) Transmitter Transmitter specifications Specification Value RF power L/H 0.5/5 Watts Type of modulation Emission class 16K0F3E (wideband) 11K0F3E (narrowband) Maximum deviation (kHz) ≤± 5.0 (wideband) ≤± 2.5 (narrowband) Spurious emissions (dB) <-60dB GMRS-V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 75 CTCSS Table Table C.2. CTCSS Frequencies Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 79.7 82.5 85.4 77.0 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 103.5 107.2 110.9 100.0 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3...
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