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Baofeng UV-5R Manual

Baofeng UV-5R Manual

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Basic Operations
Radio has two VFO's but can only receive one at a time. Press [A/B] to select
•
between the upper and lower VFO. The
lower display frequency shows which VFO will transmit and accept changes.
Pressing [#
] for 2 seconds locks and unlocks the keypad. While in memory mode pressing [#
•
shorter will switch the transmit power between low and high. The display will show an L in the upper left
when in low power.
Pressing [VFO/MR] toggles between VFO and Memory Channel Operations.
•
use phrases that can be confusing. VFO is called "Frequency Mode", Memory is call "Channel Mode".
Pressing [MONI] (Left side, switch below PTT) toggles the flashlight LED on and off. Pressing [MONI] for 2
•
seconds overrides the tone and level squelch to monitor frequency.
Miscellaneous Operations
Accessing the Menu
( If the menu times out, press [MENU] again to re-enter)
1. Press [MENU]
2. To alter the setting Press [MENU] again then use [ ] & [ ] to alter the setting.
3.
Press [MENU]
setting and beep when [EXIT] is pressed.
Squelch Level Adjustment
1. Press [MENU]
2. Press [MENU] then adjust level using [ ] & [ ] as desired, press [MENU] then [EXIT] to save the setting.
Turning On (or Off) the Operation Voice Prompts
1. Access
Menu 14
to turn off voice prompts).
Memory is call "Channel Mode", and selecting [MENU] responds with "Function Select"
Press [MENU]
a.
Press [MENU] then select ON using [ ] & [ ].
b.
Press [MENU] then [EXIT] to save the setting.
c.
Programming the Radio
Follow the appropriate steps below to enter a VFO frequency and program a Memory Channel.
STEP 1 –
Set the VFO Frequency and Power Level
1. Press [A/B] to select either upper VFO or lower VFO.
2. If necessary press [VFO/MR] to select VFO mode. (Voice Prompt "Frequency Mode").
3. Press 6 digit [KEY]s to enter the Rx frequency (entered in kHz).
4. Press [MENU]
5. Press [MENU]
6. Press [MENU]
For memory programming, leave in VFO Mode until
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[ ] & [ ] to select a menu, or enter the menu number (2 digits).
[EXIT] to save the setting
[0] to go to the Squelch Level Menu (Squelch is
VOICE and select ON to enable English Voice Prompts for radio operations. (Select OFF
The voice prompt uses phrases that can be confusing. VFO is called "Frequency Mode",
[1] [4]
[2] to select the TXP or power level menu.
[ ] or [ ] to set Hi / Low Power.
[EXIT] to save the power level setting.
UV-5R
or
icon next to the upper or
.
If the voice prompt is on it will say "Confirmed" when saving a menu
Menu
STEP
6.
If the voice prompt is on it will
0).
] for

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  • Page 1 Baofeng UV-5R Basic Operations Radio has two VFO’s but can only receive one at a time. Press [A/B] to select • between the upper and lower VFO. The icon next to the upper or lower display frequency shows which VFO will transmit and accept changes.

  • Page 2: Other Operations

    [EXIT] to save the Tx frequency. (The “+-“ icon will be displayed at the top of the screen). Memory channel names can only be programmed using a computer and programming software for the UV-5R. Other Operations Memory Channel Recall (Select) 1.
  • Page 3 2. For the lower or b frequency: Press [MENU] [2][2] Access Menu 22 MDF-B. b. Press [MENU] [ ] or [ ] to select NAME, CH, or FREQ to pick displayed information. Press [MENU] [EXIT] to save the setting. Clearing a Memory Channel’s Contents Once entered a memory channel cannot be edited but must be deleted and re-entered.
  • Page 4 Key Definitions / Operations: [PTT](Push-To-Talk): • Press and hold the [PTT] button to transmit; release to receive. [CALL](SK-Side Key 1): • Press the [CALL} button to activate the FM Radio; press again to deactivate. Press and hold the [CALL] button to activate the alarm function; press and hold it again to deactivate the alarm function.
  • Page 5 Additional “Menu“ choices that may be of interest All of these modes are accessed by pressing the MENU key then using the up down arrow keys to get to the menu item then pressing the MENU key and the up down arrow keys or entering data to make choices.
  • Page 6 UV-5R Manual Programming Examples EXAMPLE 1 Set a simplex VFO Frequency and Save to Memory Channel Set 440.175 MHz Simplex, No PL Tone (No CTCSS or DCS) with 4W Transmit Power (High) 1. Press [A/B] to select either VFO A.
  • Page 7 EXAMPLE 2 Set a up a repeater in VFO and Save to Memory Channel Set 440.175 MHz, +5.0Mhz Offset, PL Tone 110.9Hz (No DCS) with 4W Transmit Power (High) 1. Press [A/B] to select either VFO A. 2. If necessary press [VFO/MR] to select VFO mode. (Voice Prompt “Frequency Mode”). 3.
  • Page 8 EXAMPLE 3 Set a up an Odd-Split Repeater and Save to Memory Channel Set up for Rx 440.175 MHz, Tx 146.540MHz, Tx PL Tone 110.9Hz (No DCS) with 4W Tx Power 1. Press [A/B] to select either VFO A. 2. If necessary press [VFO/MR] to select VFO mode. (Voice Prompt “Frequency Mode”). 3.