Baofeng UV-17R Series User Manual page 2

Thank you for purchasing UV-17 Series Amateur Radio, which is a Dual band/Dual display/Dual watch. This easy-to-use radio
will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use.
The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio.
This manual is applicable to the following product: UV-17R, BF-17R Series Amateur Radios.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE
SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.
ATTENTION!
data with your frequency etc., to a new saved code plug, otherwise errors may occur. You can use the
programming cable with a PC to program the authorized frequency, bandwidth, power, etc. your programming
must comply with your FCC (or EU other country) license certification.
ATTENTION!
the radio which contains instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with
applicable standards and regulation.
FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446
You may be tempted to use FRS, GMRS, MURS (in the USA) or PMR446 (in Europe) frequencies. Do note
however that there are restrictions on these bands that make this transceiver illegal for use.
When programming the radio, start by reading the factory software data, and then rewrite this
Before using this product, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that ship with
PREFACE