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- Page 1 UV-PRO INSTRUCTION MANUAL VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP...
- Page 2 This will not be noted in this manual, as manual re-writes are not done with each change. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE UV-PRO. THIS VHF/UHF RADIO (WITH NOAA WEATHER CHANNELS) WILL DELIVER YOU SECURE, INSTANT, RELIABLE COMMUNICATIONS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS What’s in the Box Using the Radio Turning the radio on/off Volume Adjustment Display Screens Main and Sub Channel Switching VFO/Memory Channel switching Locking the Keypad Setting the VFO frequency Storing Memories Saving Frequencies with CTCSS/DCS Editing Channels Frequency Scanning Tone Scanning FM Radio Sending Memory Content to Other Units... -
Page 4: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box Please take some extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely. Radio Body Battery Antenna Belt Clip Power Cable 1 Menu/Confirm key 2 In standby mode, press the left and right buttons to switch the screen display state. -
Page 5: Using The Radio
Using the Radio Turning the Radio On/Off When the radio is off, turn the [Power/Volume] switch clockwise. After the radio makes a “click”, the power of the radio is turned on. The screen displays the model of the radio. After a few seconds, the radio emits a beep, and the display becomes active. - Page 6 Pressing the right arrow from the main display will show this screen The user’s name or call sign is displayed in single channel mode. The compass shows the direction of movement, The up-arrow icon shows speed of movement, below that is altitude.
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Page 7: Main And Sub Channel Switching
Main and Sub Channel Switching In standby mode, press and hold the Red Return Button to switch between the main and sub-channels, and the channel with large fonts displayed on the screen is the currently operating channel (main channel). VFO/Memory Channel switching In standby mode, press and hold the * key to switch between VFO and memory channels. -
Page 8: Saving Frequencies With Ctcss/Dcs
keyboard, such as 146.520, press OK to confirm, press the menu “save to channel”, use the middle 4-way button select a blank channel to save to, using the up/down arrows. Saving Frequencies with CTCSS/DCS In VFO mode, input the frequency you want through the number keyboard, such as 446.000, press OK to confirm, Open the radio setting menu, enter the transmit TX/RX subtone menu, select the required subtone frequency, press OK to exit, press the menu “save to channel”,... -
Page 9: Fm Radio
Once the valid frequency is received it will stop scanning and display the received tone frequency. Write this down to add when programming- it does not automatically store this tone frequency or code. FM Radio Open the FM radio menu and press the up and down buttons to automatically search for FM radio frequencies. -
Page 10: Digital Location Send/Receive
This option requires the receiver ALLOW CHECK to be effective. UV-PRO units only, non-UV-PRO radios do not have this capability. -
Page 11: Format
Use the manufacturers BSS protocol, suitable for people who have not obtained an Amateur (Ham) Radio license and call sign. This should be used only by LMR and Non-Ham users. This can only be used by UV-PRO radios. Digital Mute The radio does not play data transmission sounds over the speaker when transmitting data. - Page 12 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Clicking the “gear” will open the main settings window (Figure 4). The options will be covered starting on page 30. Next is connection management (Figure 5). Use this to scan for Bluetooth devices to connect to.
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Page 14: Android
Android The Android app can be found in the Google Play store- search for “BTECH UV Programmer”. Once installed, verify Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Open the app, and you should see the main screen (Figure 10). Clicking the 3 lines (Hamburger) in the lower left will open the connect window available radios will be shown in the “Bindable Device”... - Page 15 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP...
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Page 16: Network Channels
Network Channels BTECH radios have the unique capability of being involved in an online network. Individual groups can be created. This expands the capabilities of the radio. An example is a member is outside of radio coverage, but is logged into the network and group- you can still communicate with them via the Network Channel. - Page 17 Select the Default Group Choose ‘BTECH UV’, which is the default network channel for all app users. This is the primary hub for BTECH community interactions. The ‘BTECH UV’ default network group is your gateway to the community.
- Page 18 Share and request locations with group members to enhance your collaborative experience, especially useful during events or meet-ups. Understanding Data Privacy and Access in Real-Time As you engage with the community through the BTECH UV Programmer app, it’s essential to understand how your data is handled: Real-Time Access The app operates on a real-time access model.
- Page 19 Data Privacy BTECH takes your privacy seriously. No logs or conversation data are stored on our servers. All information is relayed live and is only stored locally on your device. BTECH does not store conversations, but simply relays them to active users.
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Page 20: Radio Menu Descriptions
When the receiving device receives the CALL command, the radio will ring, please enter the ID to be searched. Check (UV-PRO radios only) When the receiving device receives the CHECK command, the radio will feed back the current location, this option requires the receivers ALLOW CHECK to be effective, please enter the ID to be searched. - Page 21 and down keys to switch between the main band and sub band, and press the side key to switch to the active channel. Scan If active, the radio will be in a scanning state, and all channels that are set to be scanned will be. Talk Around On a channel with an offset frequency, if the option is activated, The TX becomes the same as the RX frequency.
- Page 22 The options are: NONE, ID+GPS (ANI ID must be entered and GPS must be on and showing your location, ID sends the ANI ID, GPS Sends your location, Roger Beep places a beep at the end of your transmission. All of these will NOT be audible on your radio- only the radios receiving your transmissions will hear them.
- Page 23 APRS settings Call Sign Please input your Call Sign. Path Choose the path for APRS: WIDE1-1,WIDE2-2 WIDE2-1 WIDE 2-2 ARISS, SGATE, WIDE2-1 (For use with the International Space Station ISS) CUSTOMIZE Digital Mode Enable Turn On/Off the digital mode. Share Location Set the transmission interval of the shared location.
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Page 24: Sound Settings
Use our own BSS protocol, suitable for people who have not obtained a call sign. Digital Mute The radio does not make data transmission sounds when transmitting data. Sound Settings Speaker ON/OFF Mic Gain Low, Medium, High BT MIC Gain Same as above but for the Bluetooth mic (when connected). -
Page 25: Sync Settings
Time Zone Set your local Time Zone referenced to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Imperial Units Check to use Miles/Feet. Low Power Mode Turn Battery Saving on/off. Reset Settings Reset user entered settings. Restore Factory Settings Clear all settings and return radio to settings from factory NOAA WX Scan Scan for local NOAA WX Channel. - Page 26 Receive Channels Receive Team Mates channels. (UV-PRO users only) Frequency Scan Manually Scan Frequencies using front panel keys. Tone Scanning On the Selected Frequency, scan for RX tone Frequency when a signal is received. The scan will not become active until there is a signal present.
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Page 27: Programmable Buttons Options
Programmable Buttons Options Different shortcut operations can be set by programming [PF1] key/ [PF2] key, this function can only be performed through APP. Some button states will restrict each other, so after setting, please confirm that all functions are available Factory default settings are: [PF1] key: Short Press Turn On /Off FM Radio Long Press Sub Channel PTT... - Page 28 Toggle Talk Around In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Toggle Talk Around” to quickly switch between the talk-around mode (same transmit and receive frequencies) and repeater mode (separate transmit and receive frequencies). Toggle Radio TX Enable In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Toggle Radio TX Enable”...
- Page 29 Prev Channel Group In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Prev Channel Group” to quickly switch to previous Channel Group Next Channel Group In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Next Channel Group” to quickly switch to Next Channel Group T-CALL Transmit 1750Hz Tone Main-PTT...
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Page 30: Radio Setting (General Settings Menu List)
PTT will check for a reply from that user’s radio. Nearby People Nearby people will use UV-PRO users only the current frequency to transmit a search code If the device with the same function receives this code, it will display their location. - Page 31 Radio Settings Dual Watch Activate both the Main and Sub channels Scan Turn on the channel scanner- Channels MUST have “Allow Scan” checked Talk Around Set the TX and RX to the same frequency Power Set Low/Medium/High TX power TX Subtone Set the TX Subtone (CTCSS or DCS) RX Subtone...
- Page 32 Radio Settings Tail Elimination Automatically eliminate the noise after the end of transmission Digital Mute Turn off audio in Digital receive packets PTT Follow With this checked (on), when the sub band receives a signal, press PTT to reply within 10 seconds, you can send directly at the sub band frequency without...
- Page 33 General Signaling Set your ID Settings Settings Allow Check Allow other unit to check for your radio Signaling When sending Preamble signaling, add a preset code to make the end tone sound more rounded APRS Settings Call Sign Your call sign with SSID Path Choose the...
- Page 34 (Preferred for HAM use) BSS: Use BTECH BSS protocol, suitable for people who have not obtained a call sign. Sound Settings Mic Gain Set the gain of...
- Page 35 General Display Settings Language Select Settings language Brightness Set display level (1 to 15- 15 being the brightest) Screen Timeout Set screen time to turn off display (Never, up to 300 secs) Time Zone Set your time zone Imperial Units Use Feet/Miles Low Power Reduce overall...
- Page 36 NOAA WX Alert Turn On/Off NOAA Weather Alerts WX Monitor Turn On/Off NOAA Weather Audio Sync Settings Send Channels Share your channel settings Receive Receive your partners channel Channels settings Frequency Press the left button to scan down, press the right Scan button to scan up, press the up button to increase the frequency in steps, and press the down button...
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Page 37: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications General Frequency Range VHF:136-174MHz UHF:400—520MHz Channel Steps 2.5KHz/5KHz/6.25KHz/10KHz/12.5KHz/25KHz/50KHz/100KHz Channel Bandwidth 12.5/25 kHz Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm Number of Channels 6 Banks of 30 channels each Battery Voltage 7.4V Battery Capacity 2600 mAh Operating temperature -20~+60° Size 60mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 130mm (H) (not including antenna) 2.36in (W) x 1.57in (D) x 5.12in (H) (not including antenna) Weight 312 g... - Page 38 Transmitter Low 2W RF Output Power Medium 5W High 7W Adjacent Channel ≤-68dB Power Suppression Clutter and ≤-60dB Harmonics FM noise 45 dB FM distortion ≤3% Receiver Sensitivity 0.16uV (12dB SINAD) Adjacent channel ≥68dB selectivity Intermodulation ≥65db Immunity Spurious Response ≥65dB Immunity Audio distortion...
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When using the BTECH uv program on iOS to also look at your aprs messages, they are in different colors. What do the colors mean?