Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band Walkie Talkie manual

Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio Dual Band Walkie Talkie

Specifications

Package Dimensions
6.97 x 4.29 x 3.82 inches
Weight
15.2 ounces
Batteries
1 Lithium Metal batteries required
Number of Channels
128
Voltage
4 Volts
Water Resistance
Not Water Resistant
Frequency Range
VHF/UHF 144-148 MHz / 420-450mhz
Color
Black
Brand
BAOFENG

The BaoFeng UV-5R is a small hand-held transceiver that transmits at 4 watts in the 136-174 MHz and 400-480 MHz frequency ranges (520MHz later versions). It’s a small, low-cost HT with a VHF receiving spectrum ranging from 65 to 108 MHz, which includes the standard FM broadcast band.

What’s in the box?

SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety precautions shall always be observed during the operation, service, and repair of this equipment.

This equipment shall be serviced by qualified technicians only.
Do not modify the radio for any reason.
Use only BAOFENG supplied or approved batteries and chargers.
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials
Do not charge your battery in a location with explosive and flammable materials.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any area was posted.
Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with airline regulations or crew instructions.
Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area.
For vehicles with an airbag, do not place a radio in the area over an airbag or in the airbag deployment area.
Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to a heating source.
When transmitting with a portable radio, bold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 3 to 4 centimeters.

WARNING: If you wear a radio on your body, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Dual-band handheld transceiver with display function menu on the display “LCD”.
DTMF encoded.
Lithium-ion battery with high capacity.
Commercial FM radio receiver (65 MHz -108 MHz).
Incorporates 10S codes “DCS” and SO privacy codes “CTCSS” programmable.
Function “VOX” (voice operated transmission).
Alarm function.
Up to 128 memory channels.
Broadband (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow), selectable.
High power / low (S W/1 W) selectable.
Display illumination and programmable keyboard.
Function “beep” on the keyboard.
Dual Watch/dual reception .
Selectable Frequency Step 2.5/S/6.2S/10/12.S/2S kHz.
Function “OFFSET” (frequency offset for repeater access).
Battery saving function “SAVE”.
Timer transmission “TOT” programmable.
Selecting the Scan Mode.
Function Busy Cha11nel Lock “BCLO”.
Built-in RX CTCSS/DCS scan
BuUt-ln LED llasbllgbt.
Programmable by PC.
Level Threshold “Squelch” adjustable from Oto 9.
Crossband reception
Tone end of transmission
Built-in key lock

UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT

Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following before discarding the packing material. If a.ny Items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please contact your dealers immediately.

Note:
Items included in the package, may differ from those listed in the table above depending on the country of purchase. For more information, consult your dealer or vendor.

OPTION AL ACCESSORIES

Note:
Consult the dealer or retailer for information about options available.

INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORIES:

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA:
Install the antenna as shown in the figure below and turn it clockwise until It stops.

Note:

When installing the antenna, don’t rotate It by its top,holding It by its base and turn.
If you use an external antenna, make sure the ‘SWR’ is about 1.5:1 or less, to avoid damage to the transceiver’s final transistors.
Do not hold the antenna with your band or wrap the outside of it to avoid bad operation of the transceiver.
Never transmit without an antenna.

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP:
If necessary, install the belt clip at the rear of the battery compartment cover as shown in the figure below.

Note:
Do not use any kind of glue to fix the screw on the belt clip. The solvents Glue may damage the battery casing.

MICRO-HEADSET INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL:
Plug the external micro-headset connector into the jack of ‘SP. & MIC’ of the transceiver as shown in the figure below.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

When attaching the battery, make sure the battery is in parallel and in good contact with the aluminum chassis, The battery bottom Is about 1 to 2 centimeters below the bottom of the radio’s body.
Align the battery with the guide rails on the aluminum chassis and slide it upwards until a ‘click’ is heard.
The battery latch at the bottom locks the battery.

Turn off the radio before removing the battery.
Slide the battery latch, at the bottom of the radio’s body, In the direction indicated by the arrow.
Slldc down, the battery for about 1 to 2 centimeters, and then remove the battery from the radio’s body.

BATIERY CHARGING:

Use only the charger specified by the manufacturer The charger’s LED indicates the charging progress.

CHARGING STATUS

Standby (no-load)
Charging
Fully Charged
Error

LED INDICATION

Red LED flashes, while
Green LED glows
Red LED solidly glows
Green LED solidly glows
Red LED flashes, while
Green LED glows

Please follow these steps:

Plug the power cord Into the adapter.
Plug the AC connector of the adapter into the AC outlet socket.
Plug the DC connector of the adapter into the DC socket on the back of the charger.
Place the radio with the battery attached, or the battery alone, In the charger.
Make more the battery is in good contact with the charging terminals. The charging process initiates when the red q LED lights.
The green LED lights about 4 hours later Indicate the battery Is fuUy charged. Then remove the radio with the battery attached or the battery alone from the charger.

BATTERY INFORMATION

INITIAL USE
New batteries are shipped uncharged fully from the factory. Charge a new battery for S hours before initial use. The maximum battery capacity and performance is achieved after three fuU charge/discharge cycles. If you notice the battery power runs low, please recharge the battery.

WARNING: -To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the battery specified by the manufacturer. Other batteries may burst, causing bodily injury and property damage.

To avoid the risk of pe!llonal injury, do not dispose of batteries in a lire!
Dispose of batteries according to local regulations (e.g. recycling). Do not dispose of as household waste.
Never attempt to disassemble the battery.

BATTERY TIPS

When charging your battery, keep it at a temperature of – 40’t:. The temperature out of the limit may cause battery leakage or damage.
When charging a battery attached to a radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full charge.
Do not cut off the power supply or remove the battery when charging a battery.
Never charge a battery that is wet Please dry it with a soft cloth prior to charging.
The battery will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal performance, It Is time to buy a new battery.

PROLONG BATTERY LIFE:

Battery performance will be greatly decreased at a temperature below O’t:. A spare battery is necessary in cold weather. The cold battery unable to work in this situation may work under room temperature, so keep it for later use.
The dust on the battery contact may cause the battery cannot work or charge. Please use a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the battery to the radio.

BATTERY STORAGE

Fully charge a battery before you store it for a long time, to avoid battery damage due to overdlscharge.
Recharge a battery after several months’ storage (Li-Ion ba t capacity reduction due to over-discharge.
Store your battery in a cool and dry place under room temperature, to reduce self-discharge.

PARTS. CONTROLS AND KEYS

RADIO overview:

antenna
flashlight
knob (ON/OFF, volume)
LCD
SK-side keyl/CALL(radio,alarm)
SK-side key2/MONI(flashlight,monitor)
PTT key(pusb-to-talk)
VFO/MR (frequency mode/channel mode)
LED indicator
strap buckle
accessory jack
A/B key(frequency display switches)
BAND key(band switches)
keypad
SP.&MIC.
battery pack
battery contacts
battery remove button

COMMAND/KEY DEFNITION:

[PTI](PUSH-TO-TALK)
Press and hold down the (PTT] button to transmit; release it to receive.

SK-SIDE KEYl/[CALL]

Press the [CALL] button, to activate the FM Radio; Press it again to deactivate the FM Radio.
Press and hold on the [CALL]hutton, to activate the alarm function; Press and hold it again, to deactivate the alarm function.

SK-SIDE KEY2/(MONI]
Press the [MONI[ button, to turn on the flashlight; Press it again to turn it off. Press and hold on the (MONI] button, to monitor the signal

[VFO/MR]BUTTON
Press the [VFO/MR[ button,to switch the frequency mode and channel mode.

[A/B)BUTTON
Press the [A/Bl button, to switch the frequency display.

(BAND[BUTTON

Press the [BAND]hutton,to switch the band display.
While FM radio is activated, press the (BAND]button to switch the band of FM radio(band 65- 7SMBz/76-108MHz).

[*SCAN]KEY:

Press the (*SCAN] key to activate the Reverse function,it will exchange a separate reception and transmission frequency.
Press the [*SCAN] key for 2 seconds to start scanning(frequency/channel).
While FM radio being activated,press the [*SCAN] key to search FM radio station.
While setting the RX CTCSS/DCS, press the key l[*SCAN] to scan the RX CTCSS/DCS.

[# …. [KEY

Under channel mode, press [# .,..] key to switch High/Low transmit power.
Press 1#.,..1 key for 2 seconds to lock/unlock the keypad.

FUNCTION KEYPAD:
(MENU]key:

To enter the menu of the radio and confirm the setting. -[.a.]l.a.]key:
Press and hold [.a.]or[.a.]key for frequency up or down fast.
Press [.a.]or[.a.[key,the scanning will be opposite.
[EXIT[key:
To cancel /clear or exit.

NUMERIC KEYPAD

Used to enter information for programming the radio’s lists and the non-standard CTCSS
Under transmission mode, press the numeric key to send the signal code(the code should be set by PC software).

ACCESSORY JACK
The jack is used to connect audio accessories or other accessories such as programming cable.

LCD’ DISPLAY
The display icons appear when certain operations or specific features are activated.

The user needs to establish long distance communications through an amateur radio repeater which is activated after receiving a 1750 Hz tone. Press and bold on the [PTT],tben press the [BAND] button to transmit a l 750Hz tone.

BASIC OPERATION

RADIO ON-OFF/VOLUME CONTROL

Make sure the antenna and battery are installed correctly and the battery charged.
Rotate the knob clockwise to turn the radio on, and rotate the knob fully counter-clockwise until a ‘click’ is beard to turn the radio off. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

SELECTING A FREQUENCY OR CHANNEL

Press the key[.-.Jor[.-.Jto select the desired frequency/channel you want. The display shows the frequency I channel selected.
Press and bold down the key f.-.Jor(•I for frequency up or down fast.

Note
You can not select a channel if not previously stored.

ADVANCED OPERATION

You can program your transceiver operating lo the setup menu to suit your needs or preferences.

SET MENU DESCRIPTION

Press the key MENU,then press the key• or…, to select the desired menu.
Press the key MENU again, come to the parameter setting.
Press the key• or.., to select the desired parameter.
Press the key MENU to confirm and save, press the key EXIT to cancel setting or clear the Input.

Note:
Under channel mode,the following menu settings are invalid:CTCSS,DCS,W/N,PTTID,BCL,SCAN ADD TO,S-CODE,CHANNEL NAME.Only the H/L power could be changed.

12.3.-“SQL” (SQUELCH)

The squelch mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of reception. With the squelch level correctly set, you will hear sound only while actualy receiving signals and significantly reduces battery current consumption. It is recommended that you set Level 5.

FUNCTION “VOX” (VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION)
-This function is not necessary to push the [PIT] on the transceiver for transmission. Transmission is activated automatically by detecting the radio voice. When finish speaking, the transmission automatically terminated and the transceiver will automatically receive the signal. Be sure to adjust the VOX Gain level to an appropriate sensitivity to allow smooth transmission.

SELECT WIDEBAND OR NARROW BAND “WIN”
lo areas where the RF signals are saturated, you must use the narrow band of transmission to avoid Interference In adjacent channels.

TDR (DUAL WATCH/DUAL RECEPTION)
This feature allows you to operate between frequency A and frequency B. Periodically, the transceiver checks whether a signal is received on another frequency that we have scheduled. If you receive a signal, the unit will remain in the frequency untl.1 the received signal disappears.

TOT(TRANSMJSSION TIMER)
This function can automatically control the time we transmit each time you press (PTT] on the transceiver. This feature is very useful to avoid overheating excessive power transistors of the transceiver. The transceiver will be off transmission automatically once the set time.

CTCSS/DCS
In some cases only want to establish communications in a closed user group at a particular frequency or channel, for it will use “CTCSS” or code “DCS” for the reception. The “squelch” opens only when receiving a frequency with “CTCSS” or codes “DCS” same as the programmed in your transceiver. If codes of the received signal differ from those programmed in your transceiver, the “squelch” will not open and the received signal can be heard.

Note:
The use of “CTCSS” or “DCS” in communication, does not guarantee complete confidentiality communication.

ANJ
-ANI (Automatic Number Identification) is also known as PTT ID because an ID is transmitted when the PTT button of the radio is pressed and/or released. This ID tells the dispatcher which field radio was keyed. Only could be set by PC software.

DTMF (DTMF TONE OF TRANSMITTING CODE ):

First, you should set the PTT-ID as BOT/EOT/BOTH
“OFF”-Under transmitting mode, you can’t hear the DTMF tone, while you press the key to transmit the code or code automatically transmitted.
“DT-ST”-Under transmitting mode, you can bear the DTMF tone, while you press the key to transmit the code.
” ANI-ST”-under transmitting mode, you can hear the DTMF tone, while the code automatically transmitted.
“DT-ANI”–under transmitting mode, you can bear the DTMF tone, while you press the key to transmit the code or the code automatically transmitted.

SC-REV(SCAN RESUME METHOD)
This transceiver allows you to scan memory channels, all the bands or part of the bands. When the transceiver detects a communication, the scan will stop automatically.

Notes:
-“TO” (Time Operation)
Scanning will stop when it detects an active signal. The scanning will stop on each channel or active frequency for a predetermined time, after that time the scan will resume automatically.

“CO” (Carrier Operation)
The scanning will stop and remain in the frequency or channel until the active signal disappears.

SE”(Search Operation)
The scanning will stop and remain in the frequency or channel after it detects an active signal.

PTT-ID(PIT OR RELEASE PIT TO TRANSMIT THE SIGNAL CODE):

This feature allows you to know who call you.
“OFF”-Don’t transmit the code wbi. le push the P1T button.
“BOT”-Transmit the code while pushing the PIT button.(the code only could be set by PC software.) -“EOT”-Transmit the code while releasing the PIT button.
“BOTH”-Transmit the code while pushing or releasing the PTT button.

BCL(BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT):
The BCLO feature prevents the radio’s transmitter from being activated if a signal strong enough to break through the “noise” squelch is present. On a frequency where stations using different CTCSS or DCS codes may be active, BCLO prevents you from disrupting their communications accidentally (because your radio may be muted by its own tone decoder).

SFT-D(direction OF FREQUENCY SHlFl):
The “OFFSET” is the difference or offset between the reception frequency and the frequency of transm.lssion for access to amateur radio repeaters. Set the “OFFSET” according to the “OFFSET” amateur radio repeater through which want to communicate.

OFFSET(FREQUENCY SHIFl):
When communicating via a repeater, the direction of displacement of frequency should be timed to the displacement of the transmission frequency is higher or lower than the receiving frequency. example: lf we want to make communication through amateur radio repeater whose frequency input ls 145,000 MHz and 145,600 MHz is output, we select the “OFFSET” of the previous section in 0600 and the direction of travel “SHIFf” programmed to(-], so the transceiver will always 145,600 MHz in frequency and when you press (PTT] to transmit transceiver, the frequency will automatically move to 145,000MHz

STE (TAIL TONE ELIMINATION):
This function is used to activate or deactivate the transmission end of the transceiver. this final tone transmission only be used in communications between transceivers and not in communications through a repeater, which must be deactivated.

CTCSS TABLE:

DCS TABLE

GENERAL

Frequency range: 65MHz-108MBz(Only commercial FM radio reception) VHF:136MHz-174MBz (Rx/Tx).UHF:400MHz-480MBz (Rx/fx)
Memory channels: Up lo 128 channels
Frequency stability: 2.Spam
Frequency step: 2.5kHz/5kHz/6.25kHz/1OkUz/12.5kHz/25kHz
Antenna impedance: 500
Operating temperature: -20 ‘t to +60 ‘t
Supply voltage: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion mAh 7.4V/1800
Consumption In standby: .;1smA
Consumption in reception: 380mA
Consumption in transmission: .;t.4 A
Mode of operation: Simplex or semi-duplex
Duty cycle: 03/03/54 min. (Rx / Tx / Standby)
Dimensions: 58mm x 110mm x 32mm
Weight: 130 g (approximate)

TRANSMITTER:

RF power: 4W/1W
Type of modulation: FM
Emission class: 16K<l>F3E/11K<l>F3E (WIN)
Maximum deviation: .; ± 5 kH:,J,s; ± 2.5 kHz (WIN)
Spurious emissions: <-60 dB

RECEIVER

Receiver sensitivity: 0.2 μ V(at 12 dB SINAD)
Intermodulation: 60 dB
Audio output: IOOOmW
Adjacent channel selectivity: 65/60dB

Note:
All specifications shown are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY
(Better buy the radios from a local dealer).

The device described in this Certificate is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of sale to the final user. This Warranty Certificate is unique and not transferable and may not be reissued for new or original or copy. Substitution of product failure or any part thereof shall not involve the extension of the guarantee.
The warranty covers the replacement and free replacement of all parts that are defective in materials and components used in the manufacturing and/or assembly of the apparatus.
The warranty does not cover any faults caused by accident, improper installation and use, electric shock (eg storms), connection a power other than that specified, reverse polarity in the diet, or claims due to deterioration in the external appearance of normal use, nor the amount or condition of the accessories. Checking the accessories is the responsibility of the purchaser at the time of purchasing the device.
The warranty does not cover rechargeable batteries even if they are part of the equipment purchased as they are considered consumables, the impairment must be reported within a period of fifteen days from the date of purchase. The warranty is void on the following assumptions:

Devices that have been manipulated by another or by anyone other than an authorized service provider.
Equipment and accessories in which the serial number has been altered, deleted or filed unreadable.
Use of the product than as intended. To make use of the guarantee is necessary to give the dealer or any of the Authorised Servie the defective c device with its accessories and the following documentation:

Warranty Certificate duly completed and sealed.
Original Invoice which clearly Identifies the device and the date of purchase.
Description of the faults.

The warranty terms contained in this Certificate of Guarantee do not ex rights of the buyer by virtue of the laws in force at the time of purchase, but are added to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an older version that works like before fcc changes in march? or does this just receive?
This just recieves and can transmit on non-gmrs/from only. But if you find an older model online, such as ebay, those won’t be updated with the new FCC regulations.
Can you use this with a technician class license in the US?
A US Technician License gives access to all Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 megahertz, allowing these licensees the ability to communicate locally and most often within North America. This License also allows for some limited privileges on the HF (also called “short wave”) bands used for international communications if you want to use it.
Is this a good way to get into HAM radio?
Yes, yes, yes.
Is this the “updated” version? I’m wanting the “programable” model. I see some responses that specify gen 1 which is good. Please elaborate?
This is the model locked to amateur frequencies only. This is the model causing nonhams to illegally use ham frequencies because the FCC in their great wisdom came after them.