Fm Radio (Fm) - Baofeng UV-17R Series User Manual

5.8 Using the Flashlight
You can use this radio in an emergency. If you press [
radio.
• Your radio operates normally when the emergency strobe is activated.
(1) Press [ ] key once, it will turn on continuously (Always On mode).
(2) And then, press [ ] key once, the Strobe Light emits the emergency signal (Strobe emergency mode).
(3) And then, press [ ] key once, the light will be turned off.
5.9 Emergency Alert
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group for help.
To activate the emergency alert function, press and hold the [
sound and the flashlight will flash.
Press the [ ] key to exit the emergency alert function.
WARNING: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency.

5.10 FM Radio (FM)

The frequency ranges to listen to the radio is 65-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press
65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band.
(1) In frequency or channel mode, Press [SK2] key to turn on the radio.
(2) Select the desired radio frequency with the  or  keys or input the frequency. Or
• Press to automatically search a radio station.
(3) Press [SK2] key to exit FM radio.
Note: while you are listening to the radio, the frequency or channel of A / B receiving signal will automatically switch to
the frequency or channel mode for normal transmitting and receiving.
When the signal disappears the radio will automatically switch again to FM radio mode.
5.11 Monitor
In standby, press and hold the [SK2] key to enter Monitor. When receiving matched carrier but the signaling or the signal is
] key, the radio turns on the high-intensity LED flashlight on your
] key for 3 seconds. The radio will send out a loud siren
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key switches between