Adjusting The Volume; Channel Selection - Baofeng UV-17R Series User Manual

5.2 Adjusting the volume

To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clock-wise. To turn the volume down, turn the Volume/Power knob
counter-clock-wise. Be careful not to turn it too far, as you may inadvertently turn your radio off.
By using the monitor function, enabled from the [FM broadcast/Monitor] key below the PTT, you can more easily adjust
your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static.
5.3 Main Band/Sub Band Select
In standby mode, press the key to switches between A (upper) and B (lower) displays. The frequency or channel on the
selected display becomes the active listening and transmit frequency or channel.
To save frequencies to channel memory you must be on the A display.
5.4 VFO/Channel Switch
Press and hold the key to switch between VFO and channel display.
• In channel mode (MR), the channel number will be displayed on the right.
• In frequency mode (VFO), the 'VFO' will be displayed on the right.
5.5 Frequency (VFO) mode
In Frequency (VFO) mode you can navigate up and down the band by using the  or  keys. Each press will increment or
decrement your frequency according to the frequency step you've set your transceiver to.
You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy.
The following example assumes the use of a 12.5 kHz frequency step.
Example. Entering the frequency 436.61250 MHz on display A
(1) In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch to the frequency (VFO) mode.
(2) Enter [4][3][6][6][1][2][5] [0] on the numeric keypad.
WARNING!
Just because you can program in a channel does not mean you're automatically authorized to use that frequency.
Transmitting on frequencies you're not authorized to operate on is illegal and in most jurisdictions a serious offense.
However, it is legal in most jurisdictions to listen. Contact your local regulatory body for further information on what laws,
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