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i Table of Contents Part I. Getting started 1 Chapter 1. – Getting Started 2 Unpacking and Inspecting Overview of the Transceiver 3 4 Chapter 2. - Basic Use Menu Function Settings Frequency Mode vs.
ii Remote stun Remote Kill Turn on function Alarm function DTMF Transmit by Call Key Setting: 2TONE Transmit by Call Key Setting 5TONE Signal Setting Hand Held Mic Function Keys and Description 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 Appendix A. - Menu definitions 22 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.
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 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 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Selector, Main Knob Transmit indicator Function key Call key Monitor function Power key Power Indicator Volume Knob Microphone Connector FM radio function key Exit the AB signal switching, alarm function 12. Channel switching 13. Display screen 14.
6 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Chapter 2. - Basic Use Menu Function Settings Can be set by microphone keypad. After selecting the desired option below, pressing the (F Key) will save the setting. 0. [F Key] + [0] : TDR – ON enables to monitor both A/B frequencies at the same time. When off, only the selected A or B frequency is selected. 1. [F Key] + [1] : STEP – set step increment in frequency mode. 2.5kHz, 5kHz, 6.25kHz, 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 25kHz available. 2.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 7 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. with no receiver activity. (30 > 300 minutes) [F Key] + [7] : WN - WIDE / NARR band width setting. [F Key] + [8] : ABR - LCD backlight time setting. OFF / 1-50 seconds. [F Key] + [9] : BEEP - turns key beep OFF/ON. [F Key] + [1] + [0] : R-DCS - DCS receive setting. D023N-D754N positive sequence, D023ID754I reversed sequence. [F Key] + [1] + [1] : R-CTCS - CTCS receive setting. 67.0HZ-254.
8 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 17. [F Key] + [1] + [7] : PRI-SC - priority scan setting. ON/OFF turn on/off the function. 18. [F Key] + [1] + [8] : PRI-CH - priority channel scan setting. Select 000 -199 channels mark with CH at front to priority scan. 19. [F Key] + [1] + [9] : SC-REV - Scan recovery setting. TO: time scan, after receive carrier signal will stop scan and rescan after a while. CO: after receive carrier signal will stop scan. SE: Search scan mode.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 9 group signal code/decode memory. Only set by PC software. 25. [F Key] + [2] + [5] : EMC-TP - alarm mode setting. ALARM: turn on the alarm sound. ANI: send alarm code and ID code. BOTH: both above. 26. [F Key] + [2] + [6] : EMC-CH - alarm channel setting. CH will appear in front of the designated channel. 27. [F Key] + [2] + [7] : RING-T - Ring time setting. OFF: close function.
10 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP are BLUE, ORANGE and PURPLE. 35. [F Key] + [3] + [5] : TX-LED - transmit backlight setting. OFF: no backlight. Color options are BLUE, ORANGE and PURPLE. 36. [F Key] + [3] + [6] : MEM-CH - saves the selected channel. 37. [F Key} + [3] + [7] : DEL-CH - deletes the channel selected. 38. [F Key] + [3] + [8] : SFT-D - Frequency difference direction setting. OFF: no frequency difference.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 11 45. [F Key] + [4] + [5] : STE - Squelch Tail Elimination at the end of a received signal. Requires both radios to have the option ON. 46. [F Key] + [4] + [6] : RP-STE - Repeater STE requires a repeater with this function ON. 47. [F Key] + [4] + [7] : RPT-DL - RP-STE Delay time. 48.
12 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode These two modes have different functions and 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. All programming MUST be initially done in the Frequency Mode only.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 13 Programming Repeater with Offset EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 99: RX = 146.850 MHz TX = 146.250 MHz 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 37 [M] 99 [M] Delete Prior Data in channel (Ex. 99) 4. Menu 13 [M] 123.0 [M] Select desired TX encode tone (Ex 123 CTCSS) a.
14 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 9. [V/M] Return to MR Mode. Channel number will re-appear. Programming a Simplex Channel EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 99: RX = 446.000 MHz 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 37 [M] 99 [M] Delete Prior Data in channel (Ex. 99) 4. Menu 13 [M] 123.0 [M] Select desired TX encode tone (Ex 123 CTCSS) a.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 15 Other Basic Features Storing an FM Radio Station and Scanning Use PC software to edit FM radio channels. (software FM option) Press microphone [*] Key to search FM channels under FM mode. Keypad Lock-out Hold the microphone [# key] for 2 seconds at standby to turn on/off the keypad lock-out function. PTT ID Setting 1. Use PC software to edit PTT-ID code. 2.
16 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP DTMF signal This radio has DTMF coding/decode function. Use PC software to input code information DTMF signal setting receive DTMF signal first. After receiving the same code as your setting, radio will show the code by display and ring. Then can speak during effective time. (ID code setting by PC software) DTMF In two-way radio systems, DTMF is most commonly used for automation systems and remote control.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 17 codes. , and , keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as The numerical keys, as well as the you would expect. The A, B, C and D codes are located in the , , and keys respectively (†). To send DTMF codes, press the key(s) corresponding to the message you want to send while holding down the PTT key. Inspect function When the receive DTMF code is the same as the setting inspect code, the receiver will send an ID code.
18 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP transmit function, only the receiver (LCD will display remote stun information). Only after receiving the ON code will the transmit function return. This function’s settings are controlled by the master ID, and not the receiving station. (remote stun code is set by PC software) Remote Kill When receive DTMF signal Is same as pre-set remote kill code, receiver will turn off all functions, and LCD will display remote kill information.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 19 master ID means the function only works by signal code and master ID both confirm. No control by master ID coding format: signal code + #(patch code} + information code. Control by master ID coding format: signal+#(patch code)+ master ID code+#(patch code)+information code DTMF Transmit by Call Key Setting: 1. Select DTMF signal, press [F] Key + [2] Key + [O] Key + [F] Key + UP(DOWN) select DTMF signal + [F] Key save setting. 2.
20 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 5TONE Signal Setting This radio has a 5TONE coding/decode function. You can use PC software to input signal information code. Set 5TONE signal, then after receive same 5TONE signal code receive and turn on the ring function and display the information code. Speech at effective time is available. (ID code can use PC software to setting) Press [CALL] Key to transmit 5TONE 1. Press [MENU] Key, select 20 OPTSIG press [F] Key select 5TONE function.
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22 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix A. - Menu definitions 0 TDR Transmit Dual Receive High Low ON OFF 15 > 600 secs OFF 30, 60 > 300 Minutes OFF Allows monitoring of 2 channels. Toggles between Freq A and B. If signal received, RX stays on Freq. Receives on selected channel 5, 6.25, 10, 12.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 23 8 ABR LCD Backlight Timer 9 BEEP 10 R-DCS 11 R-CTCS Keypad Voice Prompt Receive - Digital Coded Squelch Receive - Analog Tone Squelch 12 T-DCS Transmit - DCS Code 13 T-CTCS Transmit - CTCSS Code 1 > 50 secs OFF ON / OFF D023N > D754I OFF 67.0 > 254.1 Hz OFF D023N > D754I OFF 67.0 > 254.
24 18 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP PRI-CH Priority Channel 000 > 199 TO 19 SC-REV Scan Resume Method CO SE 20 OPTSIG Optional Signaling OFF DTMF 2TONE 5TONE QT 21 SPMUTE Speaker Mute Settings AND OR 22 PTT-ID PTT ID - When to send 23 PTT-LT PTT ID - Transmit Delay OFF BOT EOT BOTH 0 > 30 Channel selected for Priority Scan (Time Operation) Scan stops when signal detected. Scan resumes after a predetermined time.
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26 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP OFF BLUE ORANGE PURPLE OFF BLUE ORANGE PURPLE OFF Blue ORANGE PURPLE 33 WT-LED Standby - Backlight Color Selection 34 RX-LED Receive - Backlight Color Selection 35 TX-LED Transmit - Backlight Color Selection 36 MEMCH Memory Channel 000 > 199 37 DELCH Delete Channel 000 > 199 Frequency Shift Direction OFF + - Indicates channel number to be stored. "CH" will appear after channel is stored.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 27 41 ANI-L ANI Length 42 REP-S Repeater Activation Tone 43 REP-M Repeater Forwarding Mode 3, 4, 5 1000Hz 1450Hz 1750Hz 2100Hz OFF CARRI CTDCS TONE DTMF OFF 44 TDR-AB 45 STE 46 RP-STE 47 RPT-DL 48 RESET TDR Return Time Delay Squelch Tail Elimination Requires both radios have function ON. Repeater Squelch Tail Elimination Requires a repeater using this function. Repeater squelch tail delay.
28 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP Appendix B. - Technical specifications General General specifications Specification Frequency Range (MHz) Value 174 (Rx) (Rx/Tx) 136-174 400-520 (Rx) (Rx/Tx) Memory channels Frequency stability Frequency step (kHz) Squelch Setup Antenna impedance Operating temperature Supply voltage Dimension 200 2.5ppm 5.0K/6.25k /10.0K/12.5K/15K/25.0K 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K/12.5K/25.0K CTCSS / DCS / 5Tone / 2TONE / DTMF 50 Ohm -20°C to +60°C 13.
VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 29 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.
