Digital dmr and analog uhf/vhf two way radio (53 pages)
Summary of Contents for BTECH GMRS-50V2
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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-50V2. THIS MULTI-BAND RADIO WILL DELIVER INSTANT RELIABLE COMMUNICATION. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
Part 1. Getting started ......................1 Chapter 1. – Getting Started ....................2 Unpacking and Inspecting ........................ 4 GMRS-50V2: Overview of the Front Panel ..................6 GMRS-50V2: Overview of the Rear Ports ..................8 Hand Held Mic Keys and Description ....................10 RJ45 Audio and Accessory Jack .......................
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General Operation ......................... 24 Turning the unit on ............................24 Turning the unit off ............................24 Adjusting the volume ............................24 Making a call ..........................25 Channel selection .......................... 25 Frequency (VFO) mode ............................25 Channel (MR) mode ............................26 GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Part 1. Getting started Part 1 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. What’s in the Box GMRS-50V2 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-50V2: Overview of the Front Panel GMRS-50V2...
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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/Select Key (Press) +Main (ANI) in the selected signaling mode; while Selector (Menu Knob) transmitting, press to send activate signaling.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 1. SO-239 RF Antenna Connector: Connects to PL-259 Antennas 2. DC Power Input (13.8V – 20A Peak) 3. TRRS Line Out: Includes PTT/Microphone/Audio-out/GND 4. Cooling Fan Programming Cable: PC-04 Cable available at: www.baofengtech.com/accessories Programming software available at: www.baofengtech.com/download...
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-50V2...
RJ45 Audio and Accessory Jack The Second Generation BTECH Mobiles Include audio output from the RJ45 jack to easily connect and control audio I/O through external accessories. Included inside your kit is a RJ45 to K1 Adaptor cable. This cable allows compatibly with K1 accessories popular with our handheld series radios.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP RJ45 to K1 Connector Wiring Diagram GMRS-50V2...
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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Antennas require an appropriate ground plane to properly work. This can be a car body (not a fiberglass car body, but some metal), or a set of ground radials for homebrewed antennas or commercially designed antennas which do not require an external set of radials. GMRS-50V2...
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. This is usually accomplished via the metal car body.
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UHF band. Other meters will NOT read correctly. Another option is an “Antenna Analyzer”. With those you can sweep the entire UHF band and find the “sweet spot” or resonant point of your antenna. Use this information to tune for the LOWEST SWR or lowest reflected power reading. GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 2. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration THE BTECH GMRS-50V2 IS FCC PART 95E CERTIFIED FOR GMRS USAGE THE GMRS-50V2 REQUIRES A GMRS LICENSE TO TRANSMIT GMRS Repeaters The channels that are labeled "REPT" operate through repeaters that are set up for GMRS usage. Use these channels if you have permission from those that operate your local repeater for GMRS channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GMRS-50V2 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 include the GMRS channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide GMRS FREQUENCY CHART CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq Offset 01: GMRS01* 462.56250 08: GMRS08** 15: GMRS15 462.5500 23: REPT15 462.5500...
When listening to broadcast FM a momentary press will start the scanning. Scanning in broadcast FM will stop as soon as an active station is found. To enable scanning, press and hold the * key for about two seconds GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Front Panel Buttons (Keys) Pressing the V/M key will switch the operation from VFO mode to Memory Recall mode. The present operational mode can be determined by looking at the text to the right of the main frequency/channel display.
To turn up the volume, turn the volume knob/power knob clock-wise. To turn down the volume, 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-50V2...
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 across the microphone at approximately 3-5cm (1-2 inches) from the microphone. When you release the PTT, your transceiver will go back to receive mode.
The use of Channel (MR) mode is dependent on actually having programmed in some channels to use. The GMRS-50V2 is pre-programmed 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, GMRS, and NOAA channels into memory channels 000 to 255.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Monitor Both VFO & MR Modes You can toggle between VFO and MR (Memory Recall) mode by either pressing the V/M button on the front of your radio, or you can toggle modes from the Handheld Mic by a long press of the ‘Menu’ button.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 4. – Programming Scanning Channels The BTECH GMRS-50V2 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 programmed as a default from the factory and; also, after a full reset.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP When in Frequency (VFO) mode, select your desired receive frequency using the numerical keypad, or use the tuning (left) knob on the front panel. After that, use the menu system to configure the finer details of the channel you're wanting to program into a memory, such as bandwidth, CTCSS or DCS and more.
7. Press the [MENU] key to confirm. 8. Press the [EXIT] key to exit the menu. Switch your radio to Memory (MR) (press V/M or long press MENU on mic) to test your newly added NOAA channel. NOAA Weather Channels NOAA Channel No. GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Adding GMRS Channels 1. Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu. 2. Enter 62 on the numerical keypad to get to GCH-AD. 3. Press [MENU] to select. 4. Use the keys to select an empty memory channel, or enter it directly on the numerical keypad.
Hold the microphone [# key] for 2 seconds at standby to turn on/off the lock function. (The Lock icon appears, when the radio controls are locked- except for PTT and MONI). Hold for 2 seconds to turn off. PTT ID Setting 1. Use the PC software to change PTT-ID code. GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 2. Use Menu 18 settings on the radio to select the PTTID signal mode (2Tone, 5Tone, or DTMF), 3. Use Menu 20 settings to select when the PTTID (BOT, EOT, Both) is transmitted. 4.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The BTECH GMRS-50V2 has a full implementation of DTMF, including the A, B, C and D codes. The numerical keys, as well as the [*/scan], and [#/lock], keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as you would expect.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP set to receive command tones, if the Monitor Remote Stun tones are received - the radio will no longer be able to transmit. Both the master ID station and remote stun codes must be set up in software. Remote Kill First set the DTMF Remote Kill Code and Master Control ID in Software: When your radio receives the DTMF Remote Kill Tone Sequence (Set by software, also requires Menu 18 set to accept DTMF signaling)
2TONE Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key) Press the [MENU] Key select 18 OPTSIG, press the [MENU] Key, then select the 2TONE function. Press the [MENU] Key select 22 S-INFO, press the [MENU] Key, then select the pre-code signal GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP group (1-15). (The 2Tone Signal must be saved first in the PC software setting under 2TONE settings) If properly set up (on Menu 18), your radio will open the squelch when it receives the required 2TONE signal.
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. GMRS-50V2...
The change will apply to the current channel selected 5. Press the [MENU] key to confirm and save. 6. Press the [EXIT/AB] key to exit the menu. Scanning a Frequency Range (VFO Mode) The GMRS-50V2 can scan a user selected frequency range...
Channel Mode (MR) is selected. Only when VFO mode is selected, can the detected tone/code be saved to menu 11/10. CTCSS tone and DCS code scanning mode can be accessed with or without a signal being present. The scanning process itself only occurs while a signal is being received. GMRS-50V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 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.
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Press the [MENU] key to save the scanned tone into memory (VFO Mode Only) then press the [MENU] 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-50V2...
6. Press the [EXIT/AB] key to exit the menu. Due to the way the BTECH GMRS-50V2 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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8. Setting a time value will allow the TX to occur on the last active channel. You must push the PTT within the selected time for this to be possible. GMRS-50V2...
ID code. And only by sending out a matching code can you get that radio to open up to your transmissions. The BTECH GMRS-50V2 features three additional ways of group calling (2TONE, 5TONE, AND DTMF CALLING ARE FOUND IN CHAPTER 5): •...
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You can change the CTCSS or DCS settings while in memory (MR) mode. CTCSS, DCS, and 1750Hz tone-burst are also popular methods among amateur radio operators to open up repeaters. GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP CTCSS CTCSS is set with menus 11 R-CTCS and 13 T-CTCS. Procedure 8.1. CTCSS setup how-to 1. Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu. 2. Enter 11 on the numeric keypad to get to receiver CTCSS (R-CTCS). 3.
Make sure it's the same code as that you entered for receiver DCS. 9. Press [MENU] to confirm and save. 10. Press [EXIT/AB] to exit the menu system. To turn DCS off, follow the same procedure but set it to off with the “0” key instead of selecting a DCS code. GMRS-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 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. 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz Tone-burst 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)
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.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 42 to change the VFO/MR mode display color (to the right of the primary channel/frequency) (MOD-FC) k. 43 to change the menu display text color (MENUFC) 44 to change display color while transmitting on the primary display/TMR bank/and microphone input volume (TX-FC) 3.
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5. Press [MENU] to confirm and save. 6. Press [EXIT/AB] 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-50V2...
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix A. - Menu definitions Transmit Multi This mode selects what displays are monitored in Receive the 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 Coded Squelch detected 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-50V2...
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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 - CTCSS 67.0 > 254.1 Hz Transmits specified tone 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 Edit Name GMRS-50V2...
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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 A Display Mode NAME CB-MDF Channel B FREQ In Channel Mode, display the selected format in display B Display Mode NAME CC-MDF Channel C...
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Foreground Color (Text) SFB-FC Display Channel Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, B Text PURPLE, GRAY Foreground Color (Text) SFC-FC Display Channel Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, C Text PURPLE, GRAY Foreground Color (Text) GMRS-50V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP SFD-FC Display Channel Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, D Text PURPLE, GRAY Foreground Color (Text) SUB-FC Decode Tone Select Color WHITE, RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, INDIGO, Text Color PURPLE, GRAY Foreground Color (Text) FM-FC...
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Amount of the offset frequency shift. Offset Amount ANI ID Code Can only be set with software ANI-L ANI Length 3, 4, 5 Length of ANI ID code REP-S Repeater 1000Hz 1450Hz 1750Hz 2100Hz Audible tone for repeater activation Activation Tone GMRS-50V2...
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CTDCS CTCSS or DCS Tone required to activate repeater Repeater with 2 TONE Audible Tone required to activate repeater BTECH Mobiles) DTMF DTMF code required to activate repeater TMR-MR TMR - Return Time Function OFF - Transmits always on Primary...
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Alternates transmitting on A, B, C, D - each PTT corresponding Press the radio will transmit on the next channel mobile on the in order of their display (A-B-C-D-Repeat) same 4 channels transmissions can be spread apart on the four channels in 2 modes. GMRS-50V2...
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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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and GMRS-50V2...
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.
Signal to noise ratio ≥45dB ≤ Audio Distortion ≥2W@10% Audio output power Transmit Broadband Narrow band Output power 50W/ 20W/ 5W - GMRS-50V2 Modulation Mode 16K F3E 11K F3E ≥70dB ≥60B Channel Power ≥40dB ≥36dB Signal to noise ratio ≥60dB ≥60dB...