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i Table of Contents Part I. Getting started 1 Chapter 1. - Initial setup 2 Safety Information Features and Functions What's in the box Assembly 2 4 5 6 Antenna Belt clip Battery Charging and battery maintenance Charging Battery Maintenance Chapter 2.
ii Side key 2 / [M] VFO / MR – How to Switch Dual Push-To-Talk Numeric keypad 18 18 19 19 Pound # Key Star * Key Zero 0 Key Menu and function keys 20 20 21 21 Accessory jack 23 Chapter 3. - Basic Use 24 Turning the unit on Turning the unit off Adjusting the volume 24 25 25 Power and volume 24 Making a call Channel selection 26 26 Frequency Scan Only (VFO) mode Channel (MR) mode 26 28 Chapter 4.
iii GMRS Repeaters FCC NOTICE AND DECLARATION FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide 30 30 31 32 Part II. Advanced topics 33 Chapter 5. - Working the menu system 34 Chapter 6. - Scanning 36 Time operation Carrier operation Search operation 37 37 37 Basic use Using Short-cuts Scanning modes SKIP Scanning Channels Tone Scanning Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes 34 35 36 37 38 38 Chapter 7. - Dual Watch 41 Chapter 8.
iv Chapter 9. - Selective calling 45 Chapter 10. - Customization 51 Chapter 11. – Programming Scanning Channels 55 CTCSS DCS Tone-burst 46 48 49 Display Single or Dual PTT Display Sync Power-on message 51 52 53 54 Manual programming Adding Scanning Channels 55 56 Computer programming 56 Appendix A. - Troubleshooting 58 Appendix B. - Menu definitions 59 Appendix C.
v General Transmitter Receiver DCS table CTCSS table 70 71 72 72 75
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 hand-held two-way transceiver.
2 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 1. - Initial setup Safety Information The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service and repair of this equipment. • Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only. • Do not modify the radio for any reason. • Use only BTECH supplied or approved batteries and chargers. • Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 3 • • Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to heating source. When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away from your lips. Keep antenna at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting. If you wear a radio on your body, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 2.
4 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Features and Functions • • • • • • • • • • • • GMRS Transceiver & UHF/VHF Scanner High Capacity Lithium-Ion battery 50 CTCSS tones and 346 (Normal and Inverted) DCS codes. Alarm function. High low power, selectable. Function beep on the keyboard. Frequency step (for scanner): selectable from: 2.5K | 5.0K | 6.25K | 10.0K | 12.5K | 20.0K | 25.0K | 50.0K Battery saving function Scan mode Built in CTCSS/DCS tones PC programmable.
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6 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Assembly Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as well as charge the battery. Antenna This transceiver is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount your antenna (Female SMA connector), align the two connectors and turn clockwise until it stops. • • • • • Do not over-tighten your antenna to avoid damage to the connectors. When installing the antenna, don't grip it by the top.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 7 Belt clip At the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted above the battery, remove these and thread them through the holes on the belt clip as you screw them back into the radio body. Do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing.
8 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP until you hear a click as the battery locks in place. Removal To remove the battery: press the battery releases on the sides of the battery pack as you slide the battery downward.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 9 Charging and battery maintenance Charging Battery should be fully charged before initial use. Optimum battery efficiency will be achieved after the three full battery charge and discharge cycles. Follow these steps to hook up and use the charger: 1. Plug the DC connector of the power adaptor into the charger base. 2. Plug the AC connector of the power adaptor into a main AC wall outlet. 3. Place the radio in the charging slot on the charger. 4.
10 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Table 1.1. Charger LED codes Red LED Green LED Status Flashing Flashing Standby (charger empty) or charge complete Steady Off Charging Off Steady Charge complete.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 11 The charger and battery are fitted with matching notches so that you can charge your battery on its own! Practical if you have two batteries. That way you can charge one battery while still using your radio. Radio should be turned OFF during charge cycle Battery Maintenance The battery for your radio comes uncharged from the factory; please let it charge for at least four to five hours before you start using your radio.
12 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP • • • • Never charge a wet battery. Batteries wear out over time. If you notice a considerably shorter operating time with your radio, please consider purchasing a new battery. Battery performance will be reduced in temperatures below freezing. When working in cold environments, keep a spare battery on you. Preferably inside your jacket or in a similar location in order to keep the battery warm.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 13 discharge. To avoid severe capacity degradation of your battery while in long-term storage, please cycle the battery at least every six (6) months. Store your batteries in a cool and dry place, never above normal room temperatures.
14 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio Figure 2.1.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Antenna, see the section called “Assembly” for details. Two-line LCD Keypad Power / Volume knob, usage discussed in the section called “Power and volume”. LED flashlight - See the section called “Side key 2 - MONI (Monitor and Flashlight)” for more information. Speaker Microphone Battery release latch PTT A key, usage discussed in the section called “Dual Push-to-Talk”.
16 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The main display Figure 2.2. BTECH GMRS-V1, display The transceiver is fitted with a seven character by two line dot matrix alphanumeric LCD, with auxiliary icons for miscellaneous features. Table 2.1. LCD icon summary Icon 188 Description Memory channel 25, 75 Least significant modifiers.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 17 Even though it is a seven character by two-line display, channel memories are only configurable to six character names. Battery Level Indicator When the battery level indicator reads the battery is depleted.
18 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP scanning) and remain there until the signal goes away; it will then switch back to broadcast FM. Press and hold [F] to activate the alarm function. Press [F] (a short press) again to turn it off. To send out a tone (more details in the section called “Tone-burst”.) Press the [F] key while holding down the PTT. Side key 2 / [M] Press [M] momentarily to turn on the LED flashlight. Another momentary press will flash the LED.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 19 Dual Push-To-Talk The GMRS-V1 includes a Dual PTT Key/ Rocker Switch. You can communicate with other parties effortlessly by pressing the PTT rocker key upwards to transmit on Channel A (the upper display), or by pressing the PTT rocker key downwards to transmit on Channel B (the lower display). The GMRS-V1 allows syncing the rocker switch as a single push-to-talk button (refer to Menu Option ? for more details).
20 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The numeric keys have their secondary function printed on them (in reality it's rather menu short-cuts, more on that in Chapter 4, Working the menu system). The , , and keys also serve as scan, keypad lock, and Voltage display respectively. Pound # Key In channel mode, also acts as a transmit power shift key. While in channel mode, momentarily press to change between High and Low transmit power.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 21 A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function. When listening to broadcast FM a momentary press will start the scanning. Scanning in broadcast FM will stop as soon as an active station is found, regardless of scanner resume method. To enable the scanner, press and hold the Scanning for details. key for about two seconds.
22 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The key is used to exit menus and cancel menu options. The key a l s o 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. When listening to broadcast FM, the bands. key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz For a more in-depth explanation on how to work the menu see Chapter 5, Working the menu system.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 23 Accessory jack The accessory jack on the BTECH GMRS-V1 is a Kenwood compatible two (2)-pin design. Figure 2.4. Typical 2 pin Kenwood headset configuration. • • • To attach accessories such as headsets, speaker-mics or programming cables, align the connectors and push in fully. The fit isn't always perfect on cheap or clone cables and connectors and may require a bit of force to wiggle them in completely.
24 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 3. - Basic Use Power and volume Before we turn the power on, make sure you have attached the battery and antenna as described in Chapter 1, Initial setup. Turning the unit on To turn the unit on, simply rotate the volume/power knob clockwise until you hear a "click".
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 25 Figure 3.1. First power-on, display You can get additional information about your radio by holding down miscellaneous keys as you turn it on. Turning the unit off Turn the volume/power knob counter-clockwise until you hear a "click". The unit is now off. Adjusting the volume To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clockwise. To turn the volume down, turn the volume/power knob counter-clockwise.
26 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Making a call Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the radio body to transmit (upwards for CHANNEL A; downwards for CHANNEL B). While transmitting, speak approximately 3-5cm from the microphone. When you release the PTT your transceiver will go back to receive mode. Channel selection There are two modes of operation: Frequency Scan Only (VFO) mode, and Channel / Memory (MR) mode.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 27 In Frequency (VFO) mode you can navigate up and down the band by using the and keys. Each press will increment or decrement your frequency according to the frequency step you've set your transceiver to. For details on how to set the frequency step on your transceiver see Chapter 5, Working the menu system and the section called “1 STEP - Frequency Step” in Appendix B, Menu definitions.
28 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 3. Now, for the final four digits. Note that you can only enter three decimals on the keypad, if you type 687 it wont work. So how do you get the fourth and final digit 5 in there? By rounding 145.6875 up to 145.6880 MHz, an alternative is entering 145.675, and then pressing the key once to move it up to 145.6875. Enter on the numeric keypad, if all went well the display should look something like this: Figure 3.3.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 29 the preprogrammed GMRS channels, as well as modifying the privacy tones (CTCSS and DCS) and power levels of the channels. To find out more on how to program additional scanner channels see Chapter 11, Programming. If you have channels programmed with Transmit power set to Low, you can use the key to switch over to high power if you're having trouble getting through.
30 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 4. - GMRS Information and FCC Declaration 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. FCC NOTICE AND DECLARATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 31 FCC LICENSE REQUIRED FOR GMRS OPERATION The GMRS-V1 operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting on all channels, which comprise of GMRS channels. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of GMRS channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended).
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 33 Part II. Advanced topics Part two covers the more advanced topics, such as customization and programming via computer link.
34 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 5. - Working the menu system For a complete reference on available menu items and parameters, see Appendix B, Menu definitions. You can modify the follow information on the GMRS channels on the fly to suit your current needs: TXP (Power), CTCSS, DCS, Scan Add Basic use 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Procedure 5.1. Using the menu with arrow keys Press the key to enter the menu. Use the and keys to navigate between menu items.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 35 Using Short-cuts As shown in Appendix B, Menu Definitions, each menu item has an associated numerical value. These can be used for direct access to a menu item. The menu is also organized in such a way that the ten most common functions are on top, and as can be seen in Figure 2.3, “BTECH GMRS-V1, keypad”, these are also printed on the keypad so you don't have to remember them all.
36 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 6. - Scanning The BTECH GMRS-V1 features a built in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency Scanning (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. Dual Watch is inhibited while scanning To enable the scanner, press and hold the scanning mode. key for about two seconds.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 37 5. Press the 6. Press the key to confirm and save. key to exit the menu. Time operation In Time Operation (TO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time out, it resumes scanning. Carrier operation In Carrier Operation (CO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory preset time with no signal it resumes scanning.
38 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 3. Press the key to select. 4. Use the and keys to select if the channel will be added or removed from the scanning list. The change will apply to the current channel selected 5. Press the key to confirm and save. 6. Press the key to exit the menu. Channels that are in the scanning be indicated on the LCD display. Under the Memory Channel number a small icon box will appear if it is in the scanning list.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 39 that case, the transmitter of a station that can access the repeater would need to be scanned. In other words: this would be done by listening to stations on the repeater's input frequency. Scanning for CTCSS Tone 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.
40 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 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.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 41 Chapter 7. - Dual Watch In certain situations, the ability to monitor two channels at once can be a valuable asset. The BTECH GMRS-V1 features Dual Watch functionality (single receiver) with the ability to lock the transmit frequency to one of the two channels it monitors. Procedure 7.1. With Dual Push-to-Talk Enabled (Default) 1. The Dual Push-to-Talk Switch is a Rocker Switch with upper and lower buttons.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 43 Chapter 8. - DTMF DTMF is an in-band signaling method using dual sinusoidal signals for any given code. Originally developed for telephony systems, it has proved a very versatile tool in many other areas. In two-way radio systems, DTMF is most commonly used for automation systems and remote control.
44 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP you would expect. The A, B, C and D codes are located in the respectively (†). , , and keys To send DTMF codes, press the key(s) corresponding to the message you want to send while holding down the PTT key. If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send DTMF tones the regular way without having to unlock your radio.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 45 Chapter 9. - 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.
46 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP The BTECH GMRS-V1 does not feature any form of individual calling. 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.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 47 Procedure 9.1. CTCSS setup how-to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press the key to enter the menu. 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.
48 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP DCS DCS is set with menus 10 R-DCSand 12 T-DCS. 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 9.2. DCS setup how-to Press the key to enter the menu. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver DCS. Press to select. Enter desired DCS code on the numeric keypad. Press to confirm and save.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 49 selecting a DCS code. For more information see the section called “10 R-DCS - Receiver DCS” and the section called “12 T-DCS - Transmitter DCS” in Appendix B, Menu definitions. Tone-burst To send out a tone-burst (selectable by MENU 40); press the [F] key while holding down the PTT. No further configuration required using this feature. You can select from 1000, 1450, 1750, or 2100Hz Tone Burst Options. These options are found on the Menu 40.
50 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a tone burst the regular way without having to unlock your radio.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 51 Chapter 10. - Customization The BTECH GMRS-V1 allows for customization of both the power-on message (via computer link only), and the backlight color during the three states of the transceiver (Transmit, Receive and Standby). Display The LCD on the BTECH GMRS-V1 is backlit by 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: Procedure 10.1.
52 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 5. Press 6. Press to confirm and save. to exit the menu. To change the time the backlight stays on for your LCD, follow these steps: Procedure 10.2. Setting backlight time-out 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to backlight time out. 3. Press key to select. 4. Use the and keys to pick the desired time-out for the display. 5. Press to confirm and save. 6. Press to exit the menu.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 53 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Procedure 10.3. Setting the Push-to-Talk Button Preference Press the key to enter the menu. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to the PTT configuration option. Press key to select. Use the and keys to pick the PTT configuration Press to confirm and save. Press to exit the menu.
54 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 7. Use Menu and to configure Display A and Display B (See Appendix B) Power-on message The power-on message can only be set via computer link, see the section called “Computer programming” for details on how to set up a link with your computer. The following instructions assume that you've already established a link using the BTECH software from a computer running Windows, and that the BTECH software is already installed and running.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 55 Chapter 11. – Programming Scanning Channels The BTECH GMRS-V1 features 105 additional (128 total) memory channels that each can hold: Receive frequencies, group signaling information, bandwidth, and a six character alphanumeric identifier or channel name 1 . Manual programming To create a new scanning channel, start by switching your radio to Frequency (VFO) mode by turning the radio OFF, then Press and Hold button while powering ON.
56 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Adding Scanning Channels The following steps assume that you're in Frequency (VFO) mode and that you've entered the desired frequency to store to memory. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the key to enter the menu. Enter 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. 6. Press the key to exit the menu.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 57 https://BAOFENGTECH.com/pccable Download programming software at https://BAOFENGTECH.com and find helpful guides at http://miklor.
58 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix A. - Troubleshooting Symptom The radio doesn't start. The battery dies quickly The LED indicates reception, but the speaker is silent. Possible Cause The battery is too low. The battery isn't correctly installed. The battery is dead. The battery isn't fully charged. Volume is too low. CTCSS or DCS enabled Others can't hear my transmission. Their CTCSS or DCS settings don’t match yours. You're too far apart.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 59 Appendix B. - Menu definitions See Chapter 5, Working the menu system for more info about using the menu-system. Menu Name - Full Name 0 SQL - Squelch Level 1 STEP - Frequency Step Settings [Keypad Shortcut] [0 - 9] Setting the squelch to 0 will open up the squelch entirely. 2.5K[0] | 5.0K[1] | 6.25K[2] | 10.0K[3] | 12.5K[4] | 20.0K[5] | 25.0K[6] | 50.
60 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Selects the ratio of sleep cycles to awake cycles (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1). The higher the number the longer the battery lasts. When OFF [0] | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 enabled, a word or two might be missed when the frequency being monitored becomes active. When enabled it is not necessary to push OFF [0] | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | the [PTT] button on the transceiver.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 61 8 BEEP - Keypad Beep 9 TOT Transmission Time-out-Timer 10 R-DCS - Receiver DCS OFF [0] | ON [1] Allows audible confirmation of a key press This feature provides a safety switch, which limits transmission time to a in 15 second steps programmed value.
62 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 11 R-CTCS - Receiver CTCSS OFF [0] | see CTCSS Table in Appendix C 12 T-DCS Transmitter DCS OFF [0] | see DCS Table in Appendix C 13 T-CTCS Transmitter CTCSS OFF [0] | see CTCSS Table in Appendix C 14 VOICE - Voice Prompt OFF [0] | ENG [1] | CHI [2] 15 ANI-ID Automatic Number ID Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific and continuous sub- audible signal.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 63 16 17 18 OFF [0]: No DTMF Side Tones are heard DT-ST [1]: Side Tones are heard only from manually keyed DTMF DTMFST – DTMFDetermines when DTMF Side Tones can be codes Side Tone of heard from the transceiver speaker. ANI-ST [2]: Side Tones are heard transmit code only from automatically keyed DTMF codes DT+ANI [3]: All DTMF Side Tones are heard 1[0] | 2[1] | 3[2] | 4[3] | 5[4] | Selects 1 of 15 DTMF codes.
64 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 19 OFF [0]: No ID is sent BOT [1]: The selected S-CODE is When to Send PTT-ID sent at the beginning PTT-ID - When to EOT [2]: The selected S-CODE is send the PTT-ID Codes are sent during either the beginning sent at the ending or ending of a transmission.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 65 22 MDF-B - Channel Mode B Display CH [0]: Displays the channel number NAME [1]: Displays the channel name.
66 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 26 OFFSET Frequency shift amount 00.000 - 69.
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68 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 36 RP-STE - Squelch Tail Elimination OFF [0] | 1 - 10 This function is used eliminate squelch tail noise when communicating through a repeater. 37 RPT-RL - Delay the squelch tail of repeater OFF [0] | 1 - 10 Delay the Tail Tone of Repeater (X100 milliseconds) 38 39 40 FULL [0]: Performs an LCD screen PONMSG - Power Controls the behavior of the display when test at power-on On Message the transceiver is turned on.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 69 41 SC-ADD – Scan Add OFF [0] | ON [1] 42 A/B-BP OFF [0] / A / B 43 RESET - Restore defaults VFO [0] | ALL [1] - ON Adds the current channel to the scan list - OFF Removes the current channel from the scan list Tone at End of Reception - Receiver tone prior to squelch closing. - An audible indication of which display was in use.
70 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix C. - Technical specifications General General specifications Specification Frequency Range (MHz) Value 65-108 (Rx only for FM radio) 136-174 (Rx) 400-520 (Rx) GMRS Channels (Rx/Tx) (Channels 000-022) Memory channels Frequency stability Frequency step (kHz) Antenna impedance Operating temperature Supply voltage Consumption 128 2.5ppm 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K/12.5K/20.0K/25.0K/50.0K 50 Ohm -20°C to +60°C 7.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 71 Dimensions (mm) 58 x 110 x 32 Weight (g) 214 Transmitter Transmitter specifications Specification RF power (W) Value 2.0 Type of modulation Emission class FM 16F3E (w ideband) 15.5K#F3E(narrowband) Maximum deviation (kHz) 5.0 ≤ ± 2.
72 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Receiver Receiver specifications Value 0.2µV (at 12dB SINAD) 60dB 1000mW 65/60dB Specification Receiver sensitivity Intermodulation Audio Output Adjacent channel selectivity DCS table Table C.1.
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VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 75 CTCSS table Table C.2. CTCSS Frequencies Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency Number Frequency 01 67.0 02 69.3 03 71.9 04 74.4 05 77.0 06 79.7 07 82.5 08 85.4 09 88.5 10 91.5 11 94.8 12 97.4 13 100.0 14 103.5 15 107.2 16 110.9 17 114.8 18 118.8 19 123 20 127.3 21 131.8 22 136.5 23 141.3 24 146.2 25 151.4 26 156.7 27 159.8 28 162.2 29 165.5 30 167.9 31 171.
