Baofeng UV-5G PLUS User Manual page 27

These two modes have different functions and are often confused.
Frequency Mode (VFO): Used for a temporary frequency assignment, such as a test frequency or quick field programming if
permitted.
Channel Mode (MR): Used for selecting preprogrammed channels.
Ex 1. Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone
EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 10:
RX = 432.55000 MHz
TX = 437.55000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset)
TX CTCSS tone 123.0
a. Press the key to switch between menus.
b. Press [VFO/MR] key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right.
c. [3][1] [1] [0]
d. [1][2]
123.0
e. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 43255000)
f. [3][0] [1][0]
-->>
g. Enter TX frequency (Ex. 43755000)
h. [3][0] [1][0]
-->>
i. Press [VFO/MR] key to return to the MR mode and the channel number will reappear.
Ex 2. Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS tone
EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 10:
RX = 432.6625 MHz
TX CTCSS tone 123.0
a. Press the
key to switch between menus.
b. Press [VFO/MR] key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right.
Deletes Prior Data in channel (Ex. 10)
Selects desired TX encode tone
Enter the desired channel (Ex 10)
RX has been added
Enter the same channel (Ex 10)
TX has been added
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