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Baofeng GM-5X - Main Controls and Parts of the Radio

Baofeng GM-5X
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E. Speaker
F. Microphone
G. Alphanumerical keypad
H. / keys: to select the functions/menu
I. EXIT: Push it to exit the menu and functions
J. *SCAN: Reverse frequency/SCAN. Press to activate the Reverse frequency; keep it pressed to activate the SCAN
function
K. 0 / SQL: quick selection of the squelch setting
L. # : Keypad lock. Long pressure: the keypad will be locked. Short pressure: high or low power selection.
L is displayed when you activate the low power.
M. MENU: enter the MENU functions and confirms the selection.
N. Led: transmission (red) ; reception (green).
O. VFO/MR: to change the frequency or the channel mode
P. A/B. This control is useful to select the desired frequency, VHF or UHF.
Q. PTT
R. MON. Long press: to activate the Monitor function. Short press: turns the flashlight on. Press it again to issue
an emergency light.
S. CALL: press it activate the FM radio. If you keep it pressed for 5 seconds you will hear an alarm note and the
radio will switch to alarm mode.
T. MIC/SP: External speaker/mike jacks.
U. 3800mAh Li-Ion battery pack
4.2 Main controls and parts of the radio
LCD Display
1. These symbols show that you set a DCS or CTCSS code in tx or rx. In tx mode it appears while you are
transmitting, while in rx mode it is shown also in stand-by condition.
2. Received signal strength.
3. Low power selection
4. This letter is displayed when the Dual Watch function is active.
5. VOX function enabled.
6. Appears when a positive shift is activated.
7. Appears when a negative shift is enabled.
8. Reverse frequency
9. Narrow/Wide bandwidth: N = narrow. W=Wide
10. This icon indicates the keypad lock. To unlock it press [# ] .
11. Battery level indicator. When the battery is almost used up, the icon starts blinking and the transmission is

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