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  • Page 1 GMRS Radio GM-5RH SERIES USER‘S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this product. 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. WARNING！...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter1. Getting Started 5.2 Adjusting the volume 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings 5.3 Making a call 1.2 Main features 5.4 Channel selection 1.3 Content of the packaging 5.5 Frequency (VFO) mode Chapter2. Charging the Battery 5.6 Channel (MR) mode 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack Chapter6.

  • Page 4: Chapter1. Getting Started

    Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings ■EU Regulatory Conformance As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC (2014/53/EU). All applicable EU regulations are regarded (2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2012/19/EU).
  • Page 5 deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2), il doit pouvoir accepter les interférences, incluant celles pouvant nuire à son fonctionnement normal. Tout changement ou modification non approuvé expressément par la partie responsable pourrait annuler le droit à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

  • Page 6: Important Tips

    signals when the Push-to-Talk(PTT) button is pressed. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.■Precautions for Portable Terminals Operating Prohibitions To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions: 1.

  • Page 7: Maintenance Instructions

    2. Do not charge your battery that is wet. Please dry it with a soft and clean cloth prior to charge. 3. Do not charge your battery suffering deformation, leakage and overheat. 4. Do not charge your battery with an unauthorized charger. 5.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    calibrated for maximum performance. Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty. • Do not store the Radio under the sunshine or in hot areas. • High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain plastics. •...
  • Page 9 • Support NOAA weather reception function in the United States and Canada...

  • Page 10: Content Of The Packaging

    1.3 Content of the packaging • 1 Radio • 1 Li-Ion battery pack • 1 Adapter • 1 Belt clip •1 Antenna •1 Earphone If any item is missing, please verify with your dealer. Chapter2. Charging the Battery 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory;...

  • Page 11: How To Charge

    ！ WARNING When keys, ornamental chain or other electric metals contact the battery terminal, the battery may become damage or injure a human. If the battery terminals are short circuited it will generate a lot of heat. Take care when carrying and using the battery.

  • Page 12: Chapter3. Installation Of Accessories

    Chapter3. Installation of Accessories Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the battery pack, as well as charge the battery. 3.1 Installing/ Removing the Antenna 1). Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.
  • Page 13 Operators under the age of 18 will not be held personally responsible, pursuant to § 95.343, for improper operation of a GMRS repeater or base station. The holder of the individual license under which the minor operates is solely responsible for any improper operation that occurs while an individual under the age of 18 is operating the station.”...

  • Page 14: Chapter4. Radio Overview

    Chapter4. Radio Overview 4.1 Buttons and controls of the radio 1. Power/Volume knob 2.SK1- Broadcast FM and Alarm key 3. PTT key 4. VFO/MR mode key 5. Status LED 6. SK2-Flashlight and Monitor key 7. A / B select key Key (MENU) 9.

  • Page 15: Lcd Display

    4.2 LCD Display Icon Description RSSI Squelch Open/ Close Indicator Transmit power level indicator, According to Power (High/Low) Make sure you can hear the DTMF side tone from the radio speaker, set to DT-ST, ANI-ST, DT+ANI. DCS enabled CTCSS enabled Enables access of repeaters in VFO/Frequency Mode.

  • Page 16: Status Indications

    4.3 Status Indications The status LED has a very simple and traditional design. LED Indicator Radio Status Constant Red Transmitting. Constant Green Receiving. 4.4 Main keypad controls • Side key 1 (Broadcast FM and Alarm) Press [SK1] key momentarily to start the broadcast FM receiver. Another momentary press turns the broadcast FM receiver off.
  • Page 17 When listening to broadcast FM, the key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz bands. • It is used for activating the MENU, choose each MENU selection and confirm the parameter. •  key Press it for more than 2 seconds, the channel and frequency will move upwards rapidly; in SCAN mode, press this control to move the scanning upwards.

  • Page 18: Chapter5. Basic Operations

    Chapter5. Basic Operations 5.1 Power on the radio • Turning the unit on To turn the unit on, simply rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a "click". If your radio powers on correctly there should be an audible double beep after about one second and the display will show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings for about one second.

  • Page 19: Frequency (Vfo) Mode

    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.

  • Page 20: Making A Call

    5.7 Making a call NOTE: Press the [A/B] key to switch the main channel to the other channel if there are 2 channels shown on the display. In standby mode, press [VFO/MR] key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode. •...

  • Page 21: Keypad Lock

    5.10 FM Radio (FM) The frequency ranges to listen to the radio is 65-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band. (1) In frequency or channel mode, Press [SK1] key to turn on the radio. (2) Select the desired radio frequency with the ...
  • Page 22 5.14 TX Repeaters tone Press [PTT] + [SK2] key to send 1750Hz repeaters tone. This function is useful for communications through repeaters. If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a 1750Hz tone the regular way without having to unlock your radio.

  • Page 23: Chapter6. Advanced Features

    Weather channel frequencies and names Channel Number RX Frequency MHz Channel Number RX Frequency MHz 162.550 162.500 162.400 162.525 162.475 161.650 162.425 161.775 162.450 163.275 NOTE: Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10, Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels.

  • Page 24: Using Shortcuts

    6.1.2 Using short-cuts As you may have noticed if you looked at Appendix B, Menu definitions, every menu item has a numerical value associated with it. These numbers can be used for direct access of any given menu item. The menu is also organized in such a way that the ten most common functions are on top. The parameters also have a number associated with them, see Appendix B, Menu definitions for details.

  • Page 25: Scanning Modes

    6.2.1 Scanning modes The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of which is explained in further details in their respective section below. Procedure 5.1. Setting scanner mode 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2.

  • Page 26: Channel Scanning

    6.2.3 Channel scanning This function can scan the channels. a. In channels mode, press key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning according to the channel you set. b. You can change the scanning direction with the / keys. c.
  • 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 = 462.55000 MHz TX = 467.55000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset)

  • Page 28: Repeaters Programming

    [3][1] [1] [0] Deletes Prior Data in channel (Ex. 10) [1][2] 123.0 Select desired TX encode tone (Ex 123 CTCSS) -->>Use to select Upper display e. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 43266250) [3][0] [1][0] Enter the desired channel (Ex 10) -->> Channel has been added g.

  • Page 29: Dual Watch

    again. Certain Amateur Radio repeaters (especially in Europe) use a 1750Hz tone burst to open up the repeater. To see how this is done with the radios, see the section called “1750Hz Tone-burst”. If you're still unable to make a connection, contact the person in charge of the radio system with your employer or your local amateur radio club, as the case may be.

  • Page 30: Stopwatch Timer

    Enabling or disabling Dual Watch mode 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter 7 on the numeric keypad to get to Dual Watch. 3. Press key to select. 4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable or disable. 5.
  • Page 31 In two-way radio systems, DTMF is most commonly used for automation systems and remote control. A common example would be in amateur radio repeaters where some repeaters are activated by sending out a DTMF sequence (usually a simple single-digit sequence). DTMF frequencies and corresponding codes 1209Hz 1336Hz...
  • Page 32 Press to confirm and exit to return to stand-by mode. 6.10.3 Voice function (VOICE) - MENU 17 In standby mode, press + 17; the screen will display “VOICE”. / Press to enter the function. Press the keys to select OFF/ON. Confirm your selection by pressing MENU. To return to the standby mode press key.
  • Page 33 • VOLTAGE (the power voltage is momentarily displayed) • MESSAGE (welcome message) • LOGO (Custom Pictures) • MODEL NAME (the model name of the radio will be displayed) In Standby mode press + 40. The display will show “POWER ON MSG”. key to enter the function.

  • Page 34: Appendix A. - Trouble Shooting Guide

    / Press to enter the function. Press the keys to select ALL, then press to confirm. The display will show “Sure to reset？”. Press again to confirm; the screen will display “Wait…”. Then, the transceiver will turn off and reboot again. Appendix A.

  • Page 35: Appendix B. - Shortcut Menu Operations

    Appendix B. - Shortcut Menu operations Name Description MENU Settings (Full Name) Squelch silences the receiver when there is no [0 - 9] signal. - Sensitivity can be varied from .1 to .3 mV on Setting the squelch to 0 will open up the - Squelch Level squelch entirely.
  • Page 36 BEEP - Keypad Beep OFF [0] | ON [1] Allows audible confirmation of a key press *This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value. This will promote battery conservation by not TOT- Transmission OFF [0] 15[1] - 180[12] in 15 second steps allowing you to make excessively long Time-out-Timer (TIMEOUT-15)/15=[n]...
  • Page 37 VOICE OFF [0] | ON [1] Allows audible voice confirmation of a key press - Voice Prompt Set the language type of menu and prompt voice. LANGUAGE ENGLISH: Display as an English menu with • ENGLISH [0] | 中文 [1] - Language selection English prompts for operation.
  • Page 38 MDF-A CH [0]: Displays the channel number • [A] MR/Channel Mode Display Format - Channel Mode A NAME [1]: Displays the channel name. • Note: Names must be entered using software. Display FREQ [2]: Displays programmed Frequency • MDF-B CH [0]: Displays the channel number •...
  • Page 39 SITE [0]: Sounds alarm through your radio • SITE: Sounds alarm through your radio speaker • speaker only only AL-MOD TONE[1]: Transmits a cycling tone • TONE: Transmits a cycling tone over-the air • - Alarm Mode over-the-air CODE: Transmits '119' (911 in reverse?) •...
  • Page 40 Activate the radio power-on password. You POWER ON PWD OFF [0] | ON [1] must enter the correct password to turn on the -Power on password radio Activate the stopwatch function. Press the STOP WATCH key to start timing. Scramble is a voice inversion function that enables private communication by scramble SCRAMBLE OFF [0] | ON [1]...
  • Page 41 individuals and are sometimes intended for private use or require permission to use. Before connecting to a GMRS repeater, be sure that you have permission or that the owner is fine with public use. The description on the my GMRS website usually indicates if permission is required and provides a way to get in touch with the owner.

  • Page 42: Appendix C. - Technical Specifications

    Appendix C. - Technical Specifications General Receiver Frequency VHF 136-174MHz,220-260MHz; UHF 400-520MHz Transmission Frequency 462.5500-462.7250MHz; 462.5625-462.7125MHz 467.5500-467.7250MHz; 467.5625-467.7125MHz FM 76-108 MHz; Channel Spacing 25.0KHz(Wide)/12.5KHz(Narr) Memory Channel 999 Groups Operation Voltage DC 7.4 V ±10% Transmission current ≤1800mA Receive Sensitivity 0.25μV (12dB SINAD) Rated Audio Power Output 1W @16 ohms Receive current...
  • Page 43 We do not guarantee, for any particular purpose, the accuracy, validity, timeliness, legitimacy or completeness of the third-party products and contents involved in this manual. PO FUNG ELECTRONIC (HK) INTERNATONAL GROUP COMPANY LIMITED ADD: Room 1508, 15/F, Office Tower II, Grand Plaza, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Http://www.baofengradio.com...

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