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- Page 1 Amateur Radio BF-18L 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！...
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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 5.10 FM Radio (FM) 2.2 Charger Supplied... -
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 To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions: 1. Do not operate the product in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or explosive materials. In such location, only an approved Ex-protection model is allowed for use, but any attempt to assemble or disassemble it is strictly prohibited.
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Page 7: Maintenance
6. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the life of your battery. Maintenance Instructions To help your battery work normally or prolong its life, be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. Accumulated dust on charging connector may affect normal charging. Please use a clean and dry cloth to wipe it on a regular basis. -
Page 8: Main Features
• Keep the Radio dry. Rainwater or damp will corrode electronic circuits. • If it appears that the Radio diffuses peculiar smell or smoke, please shut off its power immediately and take off the charger or battery from the radio. •... -
Page 9: Content Of The Packaging
1.3 Content of the packaging • 1 Radio • 1 Li-Ion battery pack • 1 Fast desktop charger • 1 Belt clip •1 Antenna 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 10: How To Charge
e. Do not recharge the battery pack if it is fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery pack or damage the battery pack. f. Do not charge the battery or the radio if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid damage. ！... -
Page 11: How To Store The Battery
2.6 How to Store the Battery a. If the battery needs to be stored, keep it in status of 80% discharged. b. It should be kept in low temperature and dry environment. c. Keep it away from hot places and direct sunlight. »... -
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 a. 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: Chapter4. Radio Overview
Chapter4. Radio Overview 4.1 Buttons and controls of the radio 1. Antenna 2. SK1 (Flashlight/ Emergency) 3. PTT key 4. SK2 (FM broadcast/Monitor) MENU key 6. Numeric keypad 7. Power / Volume knob 8. Color LCD 9. Speaker/Mic Jacks 12. or navigation keys 10. -
Page 14: 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 15: Main Keypad Controls
Constant Red Transmitting. Constant Green Receiving. 4.4 Main keypad controls • Side key 1 (Flashlight and Alarm) Press [SK1] key momentarily to turn on the LED flashlight. Another momentary press will flash the LED. Another momentary press turns the flashlight off. Press and hold [SK1] key to activate the alarm function. -
Page 16: Chapter5. Basic Operations
• Numeric keypad With these keys you can input the information or your selections on the radio. In tx mode, press the number keys to send a corresponding DTMF code. • Star * Key A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function. If you press this key for more than 2 seconds you will lock/unlock the keypad. -
Page 17: Vfo/Channel Switch
By using the monitor function, enabled from the [FM broadcast/Monitor] key below the PTT, you can more easily adjust your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static. 5.3 Main Band/Sub Band Select In standby mode, press the key to switches between A (upper) and B (lower) displays. The frequency or channel on the selected display becomes the active listening and transmit frequency or channel. -
Page 18: Making A Call
For everyday use, Channel (MR) mode is going to be a whole lot more practical than Frequency (VFO) mode. However, Frequency (VFO) mode is very handy for experimentation out in the field. Frequency (VFO) mode is also used for programming channels into memory. In Channel (MR) mode you can navigate up and down the channel by using the ... -
Page 19: Emergency Alert
(1) Press [SK1] key once, it will turn on continuously (Always On mode). (2) And then, press [SK1] key once, the Strobe Light emits the emergency signal (Strobe emergency mode). (3) And then, press [SK1] key once, the light will be turned off. 5.9 Emergency Alert The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group for help. -
Page 20: One Touch Frequency Search
5.12 Keypad lock The radio features a keypad lock that locks out all keys except for the three side keys. To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the key for about two seconds. You can also enable so that the radio automatically locks the keypad after ten seconds from the menu. 5.13 Frequency reversal A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function If you for some reason want to listen to the repeater's input frequency instead, press... -
Page 21: Chapter6. Advanced Features
stations. Your radio also has a NOAA Weather Scan function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA Weather Radio. (1) To turn the NOAA Weather Scan on, press and hold the [0 ] key for 3 seconds , icon appears. -
Page 22: Using Shortcuts
1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Use the UP and DOWN keys to navigate between menu items. 3. Once you find the desired menu item, press again to select that menu item. 4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the desired parameter. 5. -
Page 23: Scanning
6.2 Scanning The Radios features a built in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency (VFO) mode it will scan in steps according to your set frequency step. In Channel (MR) mode it will scan your channels. At approximately three frequencies per second, it's not the fastest scanner in the world, but it is nonetheless a useful feature to have at times. -
Page 24: Frequency Scanning
6.2.2 Frequency scanning This function can scan the frequency. a. In frequency mode, press key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning the frequency according to the set frequency step. b. You can change the scanning direction with the / keys. c. -
Page 25: Manual Programming
6.3 Manual Programming (Channels Memory) Memory channels are an easy way to store commonly used frequencies so that they can easily be retrieved at a later date. The radios features 999 memory channels that each can hold: Receive and transmit frequencies, transmit power, group signaling information, bandwidth, ANI/ PTT-ID settings and a six character alphanumeric identifier or channel name Frequency Mode vs. -
Page 26: Repeaters Programming
i. Press and hold the 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. -
Page 27: Vox
i. Use the / keys to select + (positive) or - (negative) offset. j. Press key to confirm and save. k. Optional: a). Save to memory, see the section called “Manual programming” for details. b). Set up CTCSS; see the section called “CTCSS” for details. l. -
Page 28: Dual Watch
6.6 Dual Watch In certain situations, the ability to monitor two channels at once can be a valuable asset. This can be achieved in one of two ways. You can either have one receiver in your radio and flip-flop between two frequencies at a fixed interval (known as Dual Watch), or you can equip a radio with two receivers (known as Dual Receive or Dual VFO). -
Page 29: Dtmf
In standby mode, Press + 45. The screen displays “SCRAMBLE”. / Press to enter the function. Press the keys to select the scramble mode (between MODE1 and MODE3) to activate the scramble function. “SCR” icon will appear on the display. 6.9 DTMF DTMF is an in-band signaling method using dual sinusoidal signals for any given code. -
Page 30: Customization
6.10 Customization The radio allows you to define visual and audible features such as Display Illumination Time, MR/Channel Mode Display Format, Power On Message, Power On password, Keypad Beep, Roger Beep, Voice Prompt, etc. to suit your usage habits. 6.10.1 Display backlight (ABR) - MENU 7 In standby mode, press + 7. - Page 31 • Channel mode (CH) • Channel name (NAME) To shift from one mode to another one: / In Standby mode press + 24; select the desired working mode with the keys. Press key again to confirm your selection. 6.10.6 Roger Beep, end Transmission Tone (ROGER) - MENU 36 Roger Beep can be enabled/disabled: •...
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Page 32: Reset
key to enter the function. Press the / keys to enable/disable (ON/OFF) the power on password and confirm Press with MENU. To return to standby mode, press key. Enable the power on password function. Each time the radio is turned on, it will display "Input Password" to prompt for the correct password. -
Page 33: Appendix A. - Trouble Shooting Guide
Appendix A. – Trouble shooting guide Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. You cannot turn on the radio. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery. -
Page 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 • followed by the ANI code over-the-air followed by the ANI code over-the-air This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise between BaoFeng handhelds that are communicating directly (no repeater). - Squelch Tail OFF [0] | ON [1] Reception of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz tone burst...
- Page 39 POWER ON PWD Activate the radio power-on password. You must OFF [0] | ON [1] -Power on password enter the correct password to turn on the radio Activate the stopwatch function. Press the MENU STOP WATCH key to start timing. VERSION Access hardware and firmware information for - Version information...
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Page 40: Appendix C. - Technical Specifications
Appendix C. - Technical Specifications General Frequency Range 136-174MHz(TX&Rx) , 220-260MHz(TX&Rx),400-520 MHz(TX&Rx), FM65-108MHz(Rx), AM108-136MHz(Rx), Police350-390MHz(Rx) Power 5W/2W 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 ≤380mA... - Page 41 Disclaimer The Company endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the specifications and designs are subject to change without notice due to continuous technological development. No part of this manual may be copied, modified, translated, or distributed in any manner without the prior written consent of the Company.
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