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Baofeng UV-5G PRO User Manual

Baofeng UV-5G PRO
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UV-5G PRO
GMRS
Radio
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Baofeng UV-5G PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range136-174 MHz, 400-520 MHz
Channels128
Battery Capacity1800mAh
DisplayLCD
Dimensions110 x 58 x 32 mm
Operating Voltage7.4V
Modulation TypeFM
Antenna Impedance50 Ohms
Operating Temperature-20°C to +60°C
Output Power5W
AntennaDetachable
Channel Spacing25 kHz

Summary

Preface

Important Notice

Safety instructions and RF energy awareness for product usage.

Safety Information for GMRS Radios

RF exposure guidelines and safe usage of handheld devices.

FCC Part 15.21 Warning Statement

Warning about unauthorized modifications and user authority.

Getting Started

Regulations and Safety Warnings

Compliance with FCC rules and general safety precautions.

RF Exposure Information

Guidelines for safe human exposure to radio frequency energy.

Hand-held and Body-worn Operation

Safe operating distances and accessory compliance for usage.

GMRS Communication and Licensing

FCC License Required

Requirement for an FCC license to operate on GMRS frequencies.

FCC Warnings

Warnings regarding part substitutions and FCC rule compliance.

Precautions for Portable Terminals

Operating Prohibitions

Restrictions on using the radio in hazardous or prohibited locations.

Important Tips

Best practices for using the radio and its accessories.

Battery Precautions and Maintenance

Charging Prohibitions

Safety rules for charging batteries in various environments.

Maintenance Instructions

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining battery performance.

Transportation Instructions

Rules for safely transporting batteries with the radio.

Packaging and Features

Content of the Packaging

List of items included in the radio package.

Main Features

Overview of the radio's primary functionalities and capabilities.

Battery Information

Charging the Battery Pack

Initial charging procedure and battery conditioning.

Charger Supplied

Using the designated BAOFENG charger for safety.

Use Caution with the Li-ion Battery

Critical safety warnings for handling and charging Li-ion batteries.

How to Charge

Step-by-step guide for charging the battery pack.

LED Indicator

Understanding the LED status during charging.

Installation of Accessories

Installing/Removing the Antenna

Procedures for attaching and detaching the radio antenna.

Installing the Belt Clip

How to securely attach the belt clip to the radio.

Installing the Battery Pack

Correct method for attaching and securing the battery.

Installing Additional Speaker/Microphone

Connecting optional external audio accessories.

Radio Overview

Buttons and Controls of the Radio

Identification of all physical buttons and their functions.

Main Controls and Parts of the Radio

Detailed explanation of radio's main components and controls.

LCD Display

Interpretation of icons and symbols on the radio's display.

Status Indications

Meaning of the status LED during operation.

Main Keypad Controls

Functions and operations of the radio's keypad.

Basic Operations

Power on the Radio

Step-by-step guide to turn the radio on and off.

Adjusting the Volume

How to control the audio volume.

Making a Call

Procedures for initiating and receiving radio transmissions.

Channel Selection

Switching between Frequency and Memory modes.

Frequency (VFO) Mode

How to operate the radio using direct frequency input.

Channel (MR) Mode

How to operate the radio using pre-programmed channels.

Advanced Features

Frequency Scanning

How to scan for active frequencies.

Channel Scanning

How to scan through programmed channels.

Tone Scanning

Scanning for CTCSS and DCS tones for communication.

Dual Watch

How to monitor two channels simultaneously.

Cursor Conversion (A/B)

Navigating between dual displays.

High/Low Power Fast Selection

Quickly switching between transmission power levels.

Keypad Lock

Preventing accidental button presses.

FM Radio (FM)

Listening to broadcast FM radio.

Flashlight

Using the built-in LED flashlight.

Tone-burst

Sending specific tone bursts for repeater access.

DTMF

Using DTMF for signaling and remote control.

One-touch Frequency Search

Automatic search for active frequencies.

Working the MENU System

Basic Use

Navigating menu items using arrow keys.

Using Short-cuts

Accessing menu settings via numerical shortcuts.

Troubleshooting Guide

Phenomenon, Analysis, and Solution

Common issues, their causes, and resolution steps.

Technical Specifications

Scanning Receive Frequency

Frequency range supported for receiving signals.

Transmission Frequency

Frequency range supported for transmitting signals.

Memory Channels

Maximum number of programmable memory channels.

Power Supply

Details about the battery and power source.

Operating Temperature

Environmental limits for radio operation.

Dimensions and Weight

Physical size and weight of the radio.

Shortcut Menu Operations

SQL - Squelch Level

Adjusting the squelch sensitivity to filter noise.

STEP - Step Frequency

Setting the frequency increment for tuning.

TXP - Transmit Power

Adjusting the radio's output power level.

SAVE - Battery Saving

Options for conserving battery life.

VOX - VOX

Enabling voice-activated transmission.

WN-Wide/Narrow

Selecting between wide and narrow bandwidth.

ABR - Auto Backlight

Configuring the automatic backlight behavior.

TDR - Dual Watch Operation

Settings for monitoring two channels.

BEEP - Keypad Beep

Enabling or disabling audible key press feedback.

TOT - Time-Out-Timer

Setting a limit for continuous transmission.

R-DCS - Receiver DCS

Configuring DCS code reception.

R-CTCS - Receiver CTCSS

Configuring CTCSS tone reception.

T-DCS - Transmitter DCS

Configuring DCS code transmission.

T-CTCS - Transmitter CTCSS

Configuring CTCSS tone transmission.

VOICE - Voice Reminding

Enabling voice prompts for radio status.

ANI-ID - ANI-ID

Settings for Automatic Number Identification.

DTMFST - DTMFST

Configuration for DTMF tone settings.

S-CODE - Signal Code

Settings for signal codes.

SC-REV - Scanner Resume Method

How the scanner resumes after detecting a signal.

PTT-ID - PTT-ID

Settings for transmitting PTT ID codes.

PTT-LT - PTT ID delay

Delay settings for PTT ID transmission.

MDF-A - Channel A Display Mode

Display options for channel A.

MDF-B - Channel B Display Mode

Display options for channel B.

BCL – Busy Channel Lock-out

Preventing transmission on occupied channels.

AUTOLK -Automatic Keypad Lock

Automatic locking of the keypad.

SFT-D – Frequency Offset Direction

Direction of frequency shift for repeater use.

OFFSET -Frequency shift amount

Magnitude of the frequency offset.

MEM-CH - Store a Memory Channel

Creating and modifying memory channels.

DEL-CH - Delete a memory channel

Removing programmed memory channels.

WT-LED- Standby Backlight

Setting the color of the standby LED backlight.

RX-LED- Receive Backlight

Setting the color of the receive LED backlight.

TX-LED- Transmit Backlight

Setting the color of the transmit LED backlight.

AL-MOD - Alarm Mode

Configuring different alarm notification types.

TDR-AB - Transmit selection while in Dual Watch mode

Setting transmit priority in Dual Watch mode.

STE - Squelch Tail Elimination

Eliminating squelch tail noise in direct communication.

RP-STE-Squelch Tail Elimination

Eliminating squelch tail noise when communicating via repeater.

RPT-RL - Delay the squelch tail of repeater

Delaying the repeater's squelch tail tone.

PONMSG-Power On Message

Customizing the message displayed on power-on.

ROGER - Roger Beep

Enabling the end-of-transmission tone.

RESET - Restore defaults

Resetting the radio to factory default settings.

GMRS Frequency Chart

CH.No

Channel number identifier.

CH.Freq.

Specific frequency assigned to each channel.

Type of Radio

Indicates if the channel is GMRS, FRS, or Repeater.

Power Output

Transmission power level (High/Low) for each channel.

DCS Table

Number

Numerical index for DCS codes.

Code

The actual Digital Coded Squelch code value.

CTCSS Table

Number

Numerical index for CTCSS tones.

Frequency

The frequency of the Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch System tone.

NOAA Weather Radio Frequency List

Channel Number

Identifier for NOAA weather channels.

RX Frequency MHz

Reception frequency in MHz for weather broadcasts.

Weather Channel

Name of the NOAA weather broadcast channel.

Disclaimer

Company Information

Manufacturer's name, address, and website.

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