Chapter 2. - Getting To Know Your Radio - Baofeng UV-5R EX User Manual

Visit Radioddity.com For Downloads And Help
Storage
In order to prevent damage from over discharge, the battery must be left with partial power.
This radio uses a lithium-based battery and a 40% charge is recommended. This level
minimizes age-related capacity loss while keeping the battery in operating condition and
allowing self-discharge.

Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio

Figure 2.1. Baofeng UV-5R EX, overview
10
Visit Radioddity.com For Downloads And Help
1. Antenna, see the section called "Notice" for details.
2. LED flashlight-See the section called "Side key 2 - MONI
(Monitor and Flashlight)" for more information.
3. Power/ Volume knob, usage discussed in the section called "Power and volume".
4. Two-line LCD
5. Call key
6. Monitor key
7. PTT key, usage discussed in the section called "Making a call'
8. VFO / MR mode key
9. Status LED
10. Starap buckle
11. Accessory jack
12. A / B select key
17
13. Keypad
14. SP.&MIC
15. Battery pack; see the section called "Charging
and battery maintenance" for detailsLanyard loop
16. Battery contacts
17. Battery remove button
11