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i Table of Contents Part I. Getting started 1 Chapter 1. – Getting Started 2 Unpacking and Inspecting GMRS-50X1: Overview of the Front Panel GMRS-50X1: Overview of the Rear Ports Hand Held Mic Keys and Description Color Display and Icon Descriptions Antenna Basics 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 NOAA Weather Channels 16 Grounding Plane: Antenna Requirements Add a NOAA Channel Chapter 2.
ii GMRS Repeaters FCC NOTICE AND DECLARATION FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide Chapter 3. – Basic Shortcuts and Use 18 18 19 20 21 Pound # Key Star * Key Turning the unit on Turning the unit off Adjusting the volume 21 21 22 22 22 Making a call Channel selection 23 23 Monitor Both VFO & MR Modes 25 Chapter 4.
iii Chapter 5. – Programming 34 Chapter 6. – Other Settings 36 Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode Ex.
iv Carrier operation Search operation 43 43 SKIP Scanning Channels Scanning a Frequency Range (VFO Mode) Tone Scanning 44 44 45 Dual, Tri, and Quad Watch (TMR) 48 Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes 45 Chapter 7. - Selective calling 50 Part III. How-to and setup guides. 55 Chapter 8. - Repeaters 56 Chapter 9.
v Sync Display Channels 61 Appendix A. - Menu definitions 62 Appendix B.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 1 Part I. Getting started Part one covers the basic setup and use of your mobile two-way transceiver. CHAPTER 1. - GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 2. - GMRS INFORMATION AND FCC DECLARATION CHAPTER 3. - BASIC USE CHAPTER 4. – MENU QUICK REVIEW CHAPTER 5. – PROGRAMMING CHAPTER 6. – OTHER SETTINGS CHAPTER 7.
2 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 1. – Getting Started • • • • • • • • • BEFORE PROCEEDING INSURE: Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only. Do not modify the radio for any reason. Use only BTECH supplied or approved accessories. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 3 Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your BTECH radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human being to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: - United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
4 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP • • • Unpacking and Inspecting Please check the packaging of your radio for any signs of damage. Carefully open the box, and confirm your received the items listed below. If you find the radio or the included accessories are damaged or lost, immediately contact your dealer.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 7 1. Power, On/Off Press + Volume Knob 2. V/M Mode Switch (Channel/Frequency) 3. Confirm Key Press +Main Selector (Menu Knob) 4. Monitor function 5. FM radio function key 6. Display screen 7. Call key 8. Exit Menu + A/B/C/D signal switching + alarm function 9. High / Lower Power Switch + Lock 10. Microphone Connector 11.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 9 1. SO-239 RF Antenna Connector: Connects to PL-259 Antennas 2. DC Power Input (13.8V – 20A Peak) 3. TS Line Out: Includes Audio-out/GND 4. Cooling Fan TS Line-Out Connector: The GMRS-50X1 uses a TS MONO Speaker out in the rear – it is compatible with TS Mono Speakers Programming Cable: PC-04 Cable available at: www.baofengtech.com/accessories Programming software available at: www.baofengtech.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 11 Color Display and Icon Descriptions The Top Line on the LCD will show the current selected channel’s settings at a glimpse: Icon Description Channel allowed to TX and RX Icon Description DCS Enabled (TX,RX or Both) Ico Description Positive Offset (Freq. Mode) Channel allowed to RX Only Transmit Power: Low Negative Offset (Freq. Mode) Channel allowed to TX Only Transmit Power: High Offset Enabled (Chan.
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14 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Antenna Basics Your Mobile Radio Kit does not include an Antenna. It is VERY Important to NOT transmit without a antenna or dummy load attached to the mobile radio. Doing so, will cause harm to the internal components of your radio. You will want to choose a suitable antenna for the bands you plan on transmitting and receiving on.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 15 These antennas must be grounded to a metal surface, such as a vehicle body. Magnetic base antennas do not properly operate unless they are fully magnetically grounded first. NMO or PL-259 Base Antennas: These antennas will normally require a base or mobile hardware kit. These kits are grounded either through: drill or clamp inserts on vehicles, magnetically mounted, or available as stationary base hardware kits.
16 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP An Active SWR Meter is a great tool to have when selecting an antenna for your needs. You can monitor and confirm that your SWR is within safe levels when setting up your radio for the first time (periodically checking SWR and your antenna set-up is advised) NOAA Weather Channels To add your local NOAA Weather channel a new scanning channel, start by switching your radio to Frequency (VFO).
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 17 Add a NOAA Channel The following steps assume that you're in Frequency (VFO) mode and that you've entered the NOAA frequency to store to memory. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the key to enter the menu. Enter “44” on the numerical keypad to get to MEM-CH. Press to select. Use the and keys to select an empty memory channel, or enter it directly on the numerical keypad. 5. Press the key to confirm. a.
18 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 2. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration THE BTECH GMRS-50X1 IS FCC PART 95A CERTIFIED FOR GMRS USAGE THE GMRS-50X1 REQUIRES A GMRS LICENSE TO TRANSMIT GMRS Repeaters The channels that are labeled "REPT" run through repeaters that are set up for GMRS usage. Use these channels if you have permission from those that run your local repeater for GMRS channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 19 The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or readily altered, by the user to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22 FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GMRS-50X1 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license.
20 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide GMRS FREQUENCY CHART CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq CH: Name Ch. Freq Offset 01: GMRS01 462.56250 15: GMRS15 462.5500 23: REPT15 462.5500 +5MHz 02: GMRS02 462.58750 16: GMRS16 462.5750 24: REPT16 462.5750 +5MHz 03: GMRS03 462.61250 17: GMRS17 462.6000 25: REPT17 462.6000 +5MHz 04: GMRS04 462.63750 18: GMRS18 462.6250 26: REPT18 462.6250 +5MHz 05: GMRS05 462.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 21 Chapter 3. – Basic Shortcuts and Use Pound # Key Keypad Lock To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the key for about two seconds. A quick toggle of the # will alternate power levels from High power to Low power The keypad lock will lock both the main radio buttons itself and also the handheld keypad. The PTT/MONI/and Power Buttons will not be locked when enabled.
22 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Turning the unit on To turn the unit on, simply push and hold the volume knob until it turns on. If your radio powers on correctly there should be an audible tone after about one second and the display will show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings Turning the unit off To turn the unit off, simply push and hold the volume knob until it turns off. The unit is now off.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 23 Making a call Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the handheld mic to transmit. While transmitting, speak approximately 3-5cm (1-2 inches) from the microphone. When you release the PTT your transceiver will go back to its receive mode. Channel selection There are two modes of operation: Frequency (VFO) mode, and Channel or Memory (MR) mode.
24 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP your frequency according to the frequency step you've set your transceiver to (Menu Item 1: Step) You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy. However, the radio will floor to the nearest frequency that corresponds to your frequency step, in other words, when you input frequencies with greater than 1kHz resolution (such as 145.6875 MHz in the example below), always round your input up.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 25 The use of Channel (MR) mode is dependent on actually having programmed in some channels to use. To find out more on how to program channels see Chapter 4, Programming.
26 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 4. – Menu Quick Review Quick Menu Settings (Full Definitions in Appendix A) To set the Menu options from the Mobile body use the M Press the selector knob on the radio body (or the Menu Key on the microphone) to select and confirm the changes, while rotating the selector knob (or using the microphone arrow keys) will change your settings. 0. 1. 2. 3.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 27 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. [Enter Menu]+ [4] : AUTOLK – Keypad auto-lock setting. This activates the keypad autolock feature, which lock the keypad after 8 seconds of no use; pressing the # key for 2 seconds will release the auto lock. [Enter Menu]+ [5] : TOT - transmission time-out timer. Sets the maximum transmit time from 15 to 600 seconds (15 second steps).
28 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP [Enter Menu]+ [1] + [5] : BCL - busy channel lock- out. If you have this turned on the transmitter will not transmit if a channel is receiving at the time [Enter Menu]+ [1] + [6] : SC-ADD - scan settings. OFF: This removes the channel from the scan list. ON: This adds the channel to scanning list. [Enter Menu]+ [1] + [7] : SC-REV – Scanning settings.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 29 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. information can only be set by the PC software) [Enter Menu]+ [2] + [1] : PTT-LT - PTT-ID transmit delay setting. (Delay Time range is 030 seconds.). This is the delay time before transmitting the PTTID [Enter Menu]+ [2] + [2] : S-INFO - Signal information and automatic dialing memory. 115 group signal code/decode memory. The memory list is programmed through software.
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32 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP after it receives a carrier call. CTDCS: forwards after it receives correct CT/DCS tone TONE: forwards after it receives the correct 2Tone or 5Tone. DTMF: forwards after it receives the assigned DTMF code. [Enter Menu]+ [5] + [2] : TMR-MR – Transmit Delay Return time. Delay time before returning to the primary channel after the secondary signal is clear.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 33 59. 60. between after both transmitting and receiving), Skip 2 (Each PTT Press will systematically go to the next channel (PTT (A), PTT (B), PTT (C), PTT (D), PTT(A), et.
34 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 5. – Programming Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode Switch between Modes by Using the V/M Front Panel Button These two modes have different functions and are often confused. Frequency Mode (VFO) - Used for a temporary frequency assignment, such as a test frequency or quick field programming if permitted. Channel Mode (MR) - Used for selecting preprogrammed channels.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 35 Ex. Programming a Simplex Scanner Channel with CTCSS tone EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 99: RX = 446.000 MHz TX CTCSS tone 123.0 1. Change from Menu to Menu by pressing the [EXIT/AB] button. 2. Set radio to VFO Mode by pressing [V/M] Channel number at the right will disappear. 3. Menu 45 [M] 99 [M] [EXIT] Delete Prior Data in channel (Ex. 99) 4. Menu 13 [M] 123.
36 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 6. – Other Settings Toggle from High to Low Power A quick press of the Microphone ‘#’ will alternate power levels from High power to Low power Storing an FM Radio Station and Scanning Use PC software to store FM radio channels names, you can name the FM channel and instead of display the frequency your FM station will display the name.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 37 PTT ID Setting 1. Use PC software to change PTT-ID code. 2. Set the Menu 18 settings on the radio to select the PTTID signal mode (2Tone, 5Tone, or DTMF), 3. Set the Menu 20 settings to select when the PTTID is transmitted. 4. Set the Menu 21 settings to program the PTTID transmit delay time. 5.When all the settings are set, when you transmit (Press the PTT) The radio will transmit the PTTID.
38 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Table 7.1. DTMF frequencies and corresponding codes 1209 Hz 1336 Hz 1477 Hz 1633 Hz 697 Hz 1 2 3 A- 770 Hz 4 5 6 B- 852 Hz 7 8 9 C- 941 Hz * 0 # D- The BTECH UV-25X2/UV-25X4 / GMRS-50X1 has a full implementation of DTMF, including the A, B, C and D codes. The numerical keys, as well as the , and , keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as you would expect.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 39 select the Pre-set DTMF saved setting on Menu 22 and then press the call key to send the saved DTMF TX tone. Remote Stun First set the DTMF Remote Stun Tone and Master Control ID in Software: When your radio receives the DTMF Remote Stun Tone Sequence (Set by software) (Requires Menu 18 and 19 to accept DTMF signaling) it will command the radio to disable transmitting abilities.
40 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Remote Kill tone is received - the radio will no longer be able to transmit or receive. Both the master ID station and remote stun signal must be set up in software.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 41 DTMF Receive Settings, Transmit Setting (Call Key) 1. Press [MENU] Key select 18 OPTSIG, press [F] Key select DTMF function. 2. Press [MENU] Key select 22 S-INFO, press [F] Key select pre-code signal group (1-15). (The DTMF Signal must be saved first in the PC software setting under DTMF settings. 3. If properly set up (on Menu 18 and 19), your radio will open the squelch when it receives the required DTMG signal. 4.
42 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 2. Press [MENU] Key select 22 S-INFO, press [F] Key select pre-code signal group (1-15). (The 5Tone Signal must be saved first in the PC software setting under 5TONE settings) 3. If properly set up (on Menu 18, and 19), your radio will open the squelch when it receives the required 5TONE signal. 4. Press [Call] Key to send the same 5TONE you have selected in Menu 22.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 43 Scanning modes The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of which is explained in further details in their respective section below. Procedure 5.1. Setting scanner mode 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter “17” on your numeric keypad to come to scanner mode. 3. Press the key to select. 4. Use the and keys to select scanning mode. 5. Press the key to confirm and save. 6.
44 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP In Search Operation (SE) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal. To resume scanning you must press and hold the key again. SKIP Scanning Channels You can configure channels to be added or removed from the scanning list on the fly. 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter Menu Item 16 on your numeric keypad to come to scanning add mode. 3. Press the key to select. 4.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 45 1. Press and Hold for about 2 seconds 2. The Display will show: RANGE ---:--3. Enter the Frequency Range (In MHz) Desired 4. Example: 144:145 5. The Radio will scan the frequency range from 144.000MHz-145.9975MHz According To Your Frequency Step (See Menu 1 Description) Tone Scanning Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes Scanning for a CTCSS tone or DCS code can be done while Frequency Mode (VFO) or Channel Mode (MR) is selected.
46 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP scanned. In other words: this would be done by listening to stations on the repeater's input frequency. Scanning for CTCSS Tone (ACTIVE SIGNAL REQUIRED) 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 11: R-CTCS 3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (and it is not off) 4.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 47 Scanning for a DCS tone (ACTIVE SIGNAL REQUIRED) 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 10: R-DCS 3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (and it is not off) 4. Press the to begin DCS scanning A flashing "DCS" will be in the left status display to indicate the radio is in DCS scanning mode.
48 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Dual, Tri, and Quad Watch (TMR) In certain situations, the ability to monitor two, three or even four channels at once can be a valuable asset. The BTECH UV-25X2, UV-25X4, and GMRS-50X1 features Dual, Tri, and Quad Watch functionality with the ability scan between two-four frequencies at a fixed intervals and to lock the transmit frequency to one of the four channels it monitors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the key to enter the menu.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 49 the time you have selected on Menu 52 – this can be turned off and explained below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Locking the Default transmit channel Press the key to enter the menu. Enter 52 on the numeric keypad to get to TMR-AB. Press to select. Select off, to turn off the TMR switching time. Press the key to confirm. Press the key to exit the menu.
50 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 7. - Selective calling Some times when you're working with larger groups of people using the same channel, things can get very crowded, very fast. To minimize this problem, several methods of blocking out unwanted transmissions on your frequency have developed. In general, there are two forms of selective calling in two-way radio systems: Group calling, and individual calling.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 51 • Tone-burst (1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz) Using these features does NOT mean that others won't be able to listen in on your transmissions. They only provide a method to filter out unwanted incoming transmissions. Any communications made while using these features will still be heard by anyone not employing filtering options of their own. You can change the CTCSS or DCS settings while in memory (MR) mode.
52 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver CTCSS. Press to select. Enter desired CTCSS sub-tone frequency in hertz on the numeric keypad. Press to confirm and save. Enter on the numeric keypad to go to transmitter CTCSS. Press to select. Enter desired CTCSS sub-tone frequency in hertz on the numeric keypad. Make sure it's the same frequency as that you entered for receiver CTCSS. 9. Press to confirm and save. 10.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 53 For a complete list of available DCS codes, see Table C.1, “DCS Codes” in Appendix C, Technical specifications. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Procedure 8.2. DCS setup how-to Press the key to enter the menu. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver DCS. Press to select. Scroll to the desired DCS code on the numeric keypad. Press to confirm and save. Enter on the numeric keypad to go to transmitter DCS. Press to select.
54 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz Toneburst To send out a tone-burst; you simultaneously will press the PTT key while holding down the Call button.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 55 Part III. How-to and setup guides. Part three covers is a collection of how-to documents to help you set up your radio for specific working environments.
56 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 8. - Repeaters A radio repeater is an automated transceiver in a fixed location. Usually mounted high up on hilltops or on tall buildings, but sometimes they operate within buildings for internal use. A repeater takes one signal and relays it, usually after amplifying it by orders of magnitude.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 57 with .600MHz transmit is a transmit Channel of 145.600MHz) SFT-D and OFFSET only function in VFO mode. MR mode uses and stores the RX frequency and the TX frequency directly (see Chapter 4) The following instructions assume that you know what transmit and receive frequencies your repeater employs, and that you're authorized to use it. 1. Set the radio to Frequency (VFO) mode with the key. 2.
58 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 10. Press to confirm and save. 11. Optional: a. Save to memory, see Chapter 4 for details. b. Set up CTCSS; see the section called “CTCSS” for details. 12. Press to exit the menu. If everything went well, you should be able to make a test call through the repeater. If you're experiencing problems making a connection to the repeater, check your settings and/or go through the procedure again.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 59 Chapter 9. - Customization Display The LCD on the BTECH Mobiles are backlit multi-color LEDs, the color of which can be pre-set from the menu system into a variety of colors. To change the colors, follow these steps: 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter one of the following on your numeric keypad: a. 33 to change the main LCD text color. b. 34 to change the main LCD background color. c. 35 to change the menu LCD text color. d.
60 3. 4. 5. 6. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Press key to select. Use the and keys to pick the desired color. Press to confirm and save. Press to exit the menu.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 61 Sync Display Channels To sync channels on the display (simultaneously display channel name and frequency), follow these steps: 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter 32 on your numeric keypad to come to the Sync Menu 3. Press key to select. 4. Use the and keys to select: a. AB –To sync A/B Displays b. CD – To sync C/D Displays c. AB+CD – To sync both A/B and C/D Displays 5. Press to confirm and save. 6. Press to exit the menu.
62 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix A. - Menu definitions 0 TMR Transmit Multi Receive 1 STEP Frequency Step Size Setup M+A M+B M+C M+D M+A+B M+A+C M+A+D M+B+C M+B+D M+C+D M+A+B+C M+A+B+D M+A+C+D M+B+C+D A+B+C+D 2.5 to 25. kHz 2 SQL Squelch Level 00 > 09 3 TXP Transmit Power 4 AUTOLK Auto Keypad Lock High Low ON GMRS-50X1 This mode selects what displays are monitored in the background besides the primary selected channel.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 63 OFF 15 > 600 secs Keypad Auto Lock Disabled 15 second steps Auto Power Off 30, 60 > 300 minutes OFF Time Set that radio will Power Off after last signal received. Turn off APO Option Bandwidth Wideband 25.0 kHz Narrowband 12.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 65 19 SPMUTE Speaker Mute Settings QT Squelch opens for CTCSS/DCS tones only. AND 20 PTT-ID PTT ID - When to send 21 22 PTT-LT S-INFO PTT ID - Transmit Delay Auto Group Dialing 23 EMC-TP Alarm Mode 24 EMC-CH Alarm Channel Squelch opens when CTCSS/DCS tone is recognized along with the optional signaling. OR Squelch opens when either the CTCSS/DCS tone OR the optional signaling is recognized.
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68 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 43 TXDISP Transmit Display 44 45 46 MEM-CH DEL-CH SFT-D Memorize Channel Delete Channel Frequency Shift Direction 47 OFFSET + Frequency Shift Offset Amount 00.00 > 69.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 69 52 TMR-MR 53 STE 54 RP-STE 55 RPT-DL 56 DTMF-G 57 MIC-G 58 SKIPTX baofengtech.com/support DTMF Forward after receiving assigned DTMF code (ANI) TMR - Return Time Delay to Primary Channel; Sets the PTT to the last received transmission channel. Time delay selectable Squelch Tail Elimination Requires both radios have function ON. Repeater Squelch Tail Elimination Requires a repeater using this function.
70 59 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP SC-MOD can be spread apart on the four channels in 2 modes.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 71 FCC Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
72 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW. NOTE: The user can only select the power and bandwidth options already in the software, and can set or select CTCSS, DCS, DTMF, 2TONE, PTT ID, etc.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 73 Appendix B. - Technical specifications General Specification Frequency Range (MHz) Value 87.1 -108 (Rx only) 136-174 (Rx) 400-520 (Rx) GMRS Channels (Rx/Tx) (Channels 001-007, 015-030) Memory channels Frequency stability Frequency step (kHz) Squelch Setup Antenna impedance Operating temperature Supply voltage 200 2.5ppm 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K/12.5K/25.0K CARRIER / CTCSS / DCS / 5Tone / 2TONE / DTMF 50 Ohm -10°C to +40°C 13.
74 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Receiver Receiver specifications Sensitivity Channel choice Intermodulation Spurious Rejection Audio response Signal to noise ratio Audio Distortion Audio output power Broadband ≤0.25µV ≥70dB ≥:65dB ≥70dB Narrow band ≤0.35µV ≥60dB ≥60dB ≥70dB +1~-3dB (0.3-3KHz) +1~-3dB (0.3~2.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 75 Antenna Gain: 0dBi keeping at least 104.7 cm separation distance and the prohibition of operating to a person. Some general rules for antenna location that can aid radio performance. 1. Metal surfaces covered by fiberglass or vinyl may affect radio range. Avoid these locations. 2. Mount the antenna as high on the vehicle as possible. The higher the better. 3. If possible, mount the antenna in the center of whatever surface you choose. 4.