BAOFENG UV-17R Series Two Way Radio User Manual

BAOFENG UV-17R Series Two Way Radio

Product Information: UV-17R Series Amateur Radio

The UV-17R Series Amateur Radio is a dual band/dual display/dual watch radio that provides secure, instant, and reliable communications. This easy-to-use radio is designed for peak efficiency and maximum performance. It is applicable to the following product models: UV-17R, BF-17R Series Amateur Radios.

Important Safety Information:

• Modification of this device to receive cellular radiotelephone service signals is prohibited under FCC rules and federal law.
• Before using this product, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that ships with the radio for instructions on safe usage and RF energy awareness.

Regulatory Compliance:

• FCC Regulatory Conformance: The product complies with FCC rules and regulations.
• Compliance with RF Exposure Standards: The product complies with RF exposure standards. Please refer to the provided guidelines and operating instructions for more information.

Product Usage Instructions

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Regulations and Safety Warnings
Before using the UV-17R Series Amateur Radio, please ensure compliance with the following regulations and safety precautions:

• Do not modify the device to receive cellular radiotelephone service signals as it is prohibited by FCC rules and federal law.
• Read and follow the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide included with the radio for safe usage instructions and RF energy awareness.

Content of the packaging
The packaging should include all the necessary components for the UV-17R Series Amateur Radio. Please verify that all items are present before proceeding with the setup.

Main features
The UV-17R Series Amateur Radio offers the following main features:

• Dual band/dual display/dual watch capabilities
• Secure, instant, and reliable communications
• Easy-to-use interface

Chapter 2. Charging the Battery

Charging the Battery Pack
To charge the battery pack:

1. Ensure the radio is turned off.
2. Connect the charger supplied with the radio to a power source.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
4. The LED indicator on the charger will show the charging status.
5. Wait for the battery to fully charge before removing it from the charger.

Charger Supplied
The UV-17R Series Amateur Radio comes with a charger specifically designed for the battery pack. Use only the supplied charger to ensure proper charging.

How to Charge
Follow the instructions provided in section 2.1 “Charging the Battery Pack” for detailed steps on how to charge the battery pack.

LED Indicator
The charger is equipped with an LED indicator that displays the charging status of the battery pack. Refer to the LED indicator for information on the charging process.

Chapter 3. Installation of Accessories

Installing / Removing the Antenna
To install or remove the antenna:

1. Align the antenna connector with the corresponding port on the radio.
2. Gently push the antenna into the port until it is securely attached.
3. To remove the antenna, gently pull it out of the port.

Installing the belt clip
To install the belt clip:

1. Locate the belt clip attachment points on the radio.
2. Align the belt clip with the attachment points.
3. Slide the belt clip into place until it clicks and locks securely.

Installing the battery pack
To install the battery pack:

1. Ensure the radio is turned off.
2. Align the battery pack with the battery compartment on the back of the radio.
3. Slide the battery pack into place until it clicks and locks securely.

Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional)
If you have an additional speaker/microphone accessory, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install and connect it to the UV-17R Series Amateur Radio.

Chapter 4. Radio Overview

The UV-17R Series Amateur Radio features various buttons, controls, and indicators. Refer to the user manual for a detailed overview of these components.

Chapter 5. Basic Operations

The basic operations of the UV-17R Series Amateur Radio include:

• Powering on the radio
• Adjusting the volume
• Making a call
• Channel selection
• Operating in Frequency (VFO) mode
• Operating in Channel (MR) mode
• Using the FM radio feature
• Performing one-touch frequency search
• Accessing weather radio/scan weather channels

Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on performing these basic operations.

Chapter 6. Advanced Features

The UV-17R Series Amateur Radio offers advanced features such as:

• Working the menu system
• Scanning
• Manual programming
• Repeaters programming
• Using VOX (Voice Operated Exchange)
• Enabling dual watch mode
• Using the stopwatch timer
• DTMF (Dual-tone Multi-frequency) functionality
• Customization options
• Resetting the radio

Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on accessing and utilizing these advanced features.

Note: Appendix A provides a troubleshooting guide, Appendix B covers shortcut menu operations, and Appendix C contains technical specifications of the UV-17R Series Amateur Radio.

PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing UV-17 Series Amateur Radio, which is a Dual band/Dual display/Dual watch. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio.
This manual is applicable to the following product: UV-17R, BF-17R Series Amateur Radios.

• WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE
  SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.

• ATTENTION! When programming the radio, start by reading the factory software data, and then rewrite this data with your frequency etc., to a new saved code plug, otherwise errors may occur. You can use the programming cable with a PC to program the authorized frequency, bandwidth, power, etc. your programming must comply with your FCC (or EU other country) license certification.

• ATTENTION! Before using this product, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that ship with the radio which contains instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulation.

• FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446
  You may be tempted to use FRS, GMRS, MURS (in the USA) or PMR446 (in Europe) frequencies. Do note however that there are restrictions on these bands that make this transceiver illegal for use.

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Regulations and Safety Warnings

FCC Regulatory Conformance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Verification of harmful interference by this equipment to radio or television reception can be determined by turning it off and then on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
WARNING！ MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
The radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 1.1307, 1.1310 and 2.1093
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005; Canada RSS102 Issue 5 March 2015
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1:2005 Edition

RF Exposure Compliance and Control

Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/ controlled environmental exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.

Guidelines:

• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.
• User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users.
• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are unmet.

Operating Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key. To receive calls, release the [PTT] key. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
• Keep the radio unit at least 2.5cm away from the face. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important as RF exposure decreases with distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the face and eyes.
• When worn on the body, always place the radio in an approved holder, holster, case, or body harness or by use of the correct clip for this product. Use of non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels that exceed the FCC’s occupational/ controlled environmental RF exposure limits.
• Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
• Contact your local dealer for the product’s optional accessories.

Precautions for Portable Terminals

Operating Prohibitions
To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions:

1. Do not operate the product in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or  explosive materials. In such location, only an approved Ex-protection model is allowed for use, but any attempt to assemble or disassemble it is strictly prohibited.
2. Do not operate the product near or in any blasting area.
3. Do not operate the product near any medical or electronic equipment vulnerable to RF signals.
4. Do not hold the product while driving.
5. Do not operate the product in any area where wireless communication equipment is completely prohibited.

Important Tips
To help you make better use of the product, be sure to observe the following instructions:

1. Do not use any unauthorized or damaged accessories.
2. Keep the product at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body during transmission.
3. Do not keep the product receiving at high volume for a long time.
4. For vehicles with an airbag, do not place the product in the area over the airbag or in the airbag deployment area.
5. Keep the product and its accessories out of reach of children and pets.
6. Please operate the product within the specified temperature range.
7. Continuous transmission for a long time may lead to heat accumulation within the product. In this case, please keep it at a proper location for cooling.
8. Handle the product with care.
9. Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product and its accessories without authorization.

Precautions for Batteries

Charging Prohibitions
To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions:

1. Do not charge or replace your battery in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or explosive materials.
2. Do not charge your battery that is wet. Please dry it with a soft and clean cloth prior to charging.
3. Do not charge your battery suffering deformation, leakage and overheating.
4. Do not charge your battery with an unauthorized charger.
5. Do not charge your battery in a location where strong radiation is present.
6. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the life of your battery.

Maintenance Instructions

To help your battery work normally or prolong its life, be sure to observe the following instructions:

1. Accumulated dust on charging connector may affect normal charging. Please use a clean and dry cloth to wipe it on a regular basis.
2. It is recommended to charge the battery under 5℃~40℃. Violation of the said limit may cause battery life reduction or even battery leakage.
3. To charge a battery attached to the product, turn it off to ensure a full charge.
4. Do not remove the battery or unplug the power cord during charging to ensure a smooth charging process.
5. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
6. Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for a long time nor place it close to other heating sources.
7. Do not squeeze and penetrate the battery, nor remove its housing.

Transportation Instructions

1. Damaged batteries must not be transported.
2. To avoid short circuit, separate the battery from metal pars or from each other if two or more batteries are transported in one packaging.
3. The radio must be switched off and secured against switch-on, if the battery is attached.
   The content of the shipment must be declared in the shipping documents and by a Battery Shipping Label on the packaging. Contact your hauler for the local regulations and further information.

Content of the packaging

• 1 Radio
• 1 Fast desktop charger
• 1 Antenna
• 1 Li Ion battery pack
• 1 Belt clip
  If any item is missing, please verify with your dealer.

Main features

• One touch search frequency, easy pairing and grouping (copying channel configuration parameters)
• Frequency step, selectable between 2.5K | 5.0K | 6.25K | 10.0K | 12.5K | 20.0K | 25.0K | 50.0K
• Frequency hopping to keep your call privacy confidential
• 1.77″ TFT large screen, full keyboard, fully open menu operation
• Channel scan, frequency scan, and three scan and recovery methods: TO, CO, and SE
• Up to 999 memory channels.
• Power-on password management function
• DTMF encoder and DTMF manual dial
• VOX (voice activated transmit).
• Alarm function.
• High or low power selectable.
• Programmable repeater offset.
• Transmission time-out timer.
• LED flashlight.
• End of transmission tone, aka “Roger Beep”
• Support NOAA weather reception function in the United States and Canada
• Broadcast FM radio receiver 65-108 MHz
• Dual watch / Dual reception/ Dual-band handheld transceiver
• High Capacity Lithium-Ion battery.
• Stopwatch function
• Display illumination programmable via keypad.
• Function beep on the keyboard.
• Battery save function.
• Busy channel lock out.
• Ten (10) levels of Squelch adjustment.
• Two (2) pins for Kenwood accessory port

Chapter 2. Charging the Battery

Charging the Battery Pack
The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery pack to its normal maximum operating capacity. Best operation will require fully charging/ discharging the battery two or three times before the operating capacity will reach its best performance. The battery pack life may be depleted when it’s operating time decreases even though it has been fully and correctly charged. If this is the case, replace the battery pack.

Charger Supplied
Please use the specified charger provided by our company. Other models may cause explosion and personal injury. After installing the battery pack, and if the radio displays low battery with a voice prompt, please charge the battery.

Use Caution with the Li-ion Battery

• a. Do not short the battery terminals or throw the battery into a fire. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack, as our company cannot be held responsible for any accident caused by modifying the battery.
• b. The ambient temperature should be between 5℃-40℃ (40˚F – 105˚F) while charging the battery. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.
• c. Please turn off the radio before inserting it into the charger. It may otherwise interfere with correct charging.
• d. To avoid interfering with the charging cycle, please do not cut off the power or remove the battery during charging until the green light is on.
• e. Do not recharge the battery pack if it is fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery pack or damage the battery pack.
• f. Do not charge the battery or the radio if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid damage.

WARNING！

When keys, ornamental chains or other electric metals contact the battery terminal, the battery may become damaged or injure a human. If the battery terminals are short-circuited it will generate a lot of heat. Take care when carrying and using the battery. Remember to put the battery or radio into an insulated container. Do not put it into a metal container.

How to Charge

• a. Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, and then plug the cable of the AC adaptor into the DC jack located on the back of the charger. The indicator light blinks orange and is then ready to charge a battery.
• b. Plug the battery or the radio into the charger. Make sure the battery terminals are good in contact with charging terminals. The indicator light turns to red— charging begins.
• c. It takes approximately 2-5 hours to fully charge the battery. When the lamp lights green, the charging is completed. Remove the battery or the radio unit with its battery from socket.

When charging a radio (with battery) the indicating lamp will not turn green to show the fully charged status if the radio is powered on. Only when the radio is switched off will the lamp indicate normal operation. The radio consumes energy when it is power on, and the charger cannot detect the correct battery voltage when the battery has been fully charged. So the charger will charge the battery in constant voltage mode and fail to indicate correctly when the battery has been fully charged.

LED Indicator

NOTE：Trouble means battery too warm, battery short short-circuited or charger short short-circuited.

How to Store the Battery

• a. If the battery needs to be stored, keep it in status of 80% discharged.
• b. It should be kept in low temperature and dry environment.
• c. Keep it away from hot places and direct sunlight.
• Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
• Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.
• Never store the battery in unsafe s urroundings, as a short may cause an explosion.
• Do not put the battery in a hot environment or throw it into a fire, as it may cause an explosion.

Chapter 3 . Installation of Accessories

Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the battery pack, as well as charge the battery.

Installing/ Removing the Antenna

a. Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna in to the connector on the top of the transceiver by holdi ng the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.
b. Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove it.

Installing the belt clip

a. At the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted above the battery, r emove these and thread them through the holes on the belt clip as you screw them back into the radio body.
b. Removing the Belt Clip: Unscrew counter clockwise to remove the belt clip.

Installing the battery pack

Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the power/volume knob all the way counter clockwise.
a. Make sure the battery is aligned in parallel with the radio body with the lower edge of the batte ry about 1 2cm below the edge of the radio.
b. Once align ed with the guide rails, slide the battery upward until you hear a click as the battery locks in place.

Remove the battery pack
To remove the battery, press the battery release above the battery pack, as you slide the battery downward.

Installing the Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional)
Pry open the rubber MIC Headset jack cover and then insert the Speaker / Microphone plug into the double jack.

Chapter 4. Radio Overview

Buttons and cont rols of the radio

1. Antenna
2. Flashlight/ Emergency Alert key
3. PTT key
4. FM broadcast/Monitor key
5. Key (MENU)
6. Numeric keypad
7. Power/Volume knob
8. Color LCD
9. Acc essory jack
10. MIC Input
11. Key (EXIT)
12. navigation keys
13. Battery pack
14. Battery tightening screw
15. LED flashlight
16.  TX/RX Status LED

LCD Display

Battery Level Indicator
When the battery level indicator reads the battery is depleted. At this point the radio will start beeping periodically as well as flash the backlight of the display and when voice prompts are enabled, a “Low Voltage” announcement will be heard, indicating that you need to cha nge your battery or put your radio in the charger.

Status Indications
The status LED has a very simple and traditional design.

Main keypad controls

• Side key 1 (Flashlight and Alarm)
  Press [SK1] key momentarily to turn on the LED flashlight. Another momentary press will flash the LED. Another momentary press turns the flashlight off.
  Press and hold [SK1] key to activate the alarm function. Press [SK1] (a short press) again to turn it off

• Side key 2 (Broadcast FM and Monitor)
  Press [SK2] key momentarily to start the broadcast FM receiver. Another momentary press turns the broadcast FM receiver off. If a signal is received on the active frequency or channel while you are listening to the broadcast FM, the receiver will open squelch to that frequency (as if scanning) and remain there until the signal goes away; it will then switch back to broadcast FM.
  Press and hold [SK2] to monitor the signal. This will open up the squelch so you can listen to the unfiltered signal.

• key
  It is used for activating the MENU, choosing each MENU selection and confirm the parameter.
  In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode.
  To save frequencies to channel memory you must be in Frequency (VFO) mode. Memory mode is sometimes also referred to as Channel mode.

• key: Press it for more than 2 seconds, the channel and frequency will move upwards rapidly; in SCAN mode, press this control to move the scanning upwards.

• key: Keep it pressed it for more than 2 seconds, the channel and frequency will move downwards rapidly; in SCAN mode, press this control to move the scanning downwards.

• key
  Press to exit the Menu and functions. A/B (appears on the display): press to select the desired frequency (VHF or UHF) in the main or secondary display.
  Press and hold the key to activate the one-touch search function.
  Numeric keypad
  With these keys you can input the information or your selections on the radio. In tx mode, press the number keys to send a corresponding DTMF code.

• *Star Key**
  A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function.
  If you press this key for more than 2 seconds you will lock/unlock the keypad.

• Pound # Key
  

  • Press the key to activate the DTMF dial function.
  • Press and hold the key to activate the channel scan or frequency scan function.
  • In FM radio mode, press the key to automatically search for broadcast programs.

• key
  Press and hold the [0 SQL key to activate the N O AA weather forecast reception function

Chapter 5. Basic Operations

Power on the radio

• Turning the unit on
  To turn the unit on, simply rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a “click”. If your radio powers on correctly there should be an audible double beep after about one second and the display will show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings for about one second. Then it will display a frequency or channel. If the Voice prompt is enabled, the voice will announce “frequency mode” or “channel mode”.

• Turning the unit off
  Turn the Volume/Power knob counter-clock wise all the way until you hear a “click”. The unit is now off.

Adjusting the volume
To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clock-wise. To turn the volume down, turn the Volume/Power knob counter-clock-wise. Be careful not to turn it too far, as you may inadvertently turn your radio off.
By using the monitor function, enabled from the [FM broadcast/Monitor] key below the PTT, you can more easily adjust your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static.

Main Band/Sub Band Select

In standby mode, press the key to 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. To save frequencies to channel memory you must be on the A display.

VFO/Channel Switch

Press and hold the key to switch between VFO and channel display.

• In channel mode (MR), the channel number will be displayed on the right.
• In frequency mode (VFO), the ‘VFO’ will be displayed on the right.

Frequency (VFO) mode

In Frequency (VFO) mode you can navigate up and down the band by using the keys. Each press will increment or decrement your frequency according to the frequency step you’ve set your transceiver to.
You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy.
The following example assumes the use of a 12.5 kHz frequency step.

Example. Entering the frequency 436.61250 MHz on display A

1. In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch to the frequency (VFO) mode.
2. Enter [4][3][6][6][1][2][5] [0] on the numeric keypad.
   WARNING!
   Just because you can program in a channel does not mean you’re automatically authorized to use that frequency. Transmitting on frequencies you’re not authorized to operate on is illegal and in most jurisdictions a serious offense. However, it is legal in most jurisdictions to listen. Contact your local regulatory body for further information on what laws,rules and regulations apply to your area.

Channel (MR) Mode and Channel Selection
There are two modes of operation: Frequency (VFO) mode, and Channel or Memory (MR) mode.
For everyday use, Channel (MR) mode is going to be a whole lot more practical than Frequency (VFO) mode. However, Frequency (VFO) mode is very handy for experimentation out in the field. Frequency (VFO) mode is also used for programming channels into memory.

In Channel (MR) mode you can navigate up and down the channel by using the keys or the encoder. Ultimately which mode you end up using will depend entirely on your use case.
Press and hold key to switch the radio between VFO and Channel mode, select Channel mode.

• Operation 1: Press the navigation key to select the channel.
• Operation 2: Input the channel numbers by the keyboard. For example, if you want to switch to channel 12, input [0][1][2] a total of 3 digits, and it will switch to channel 12.
  When the voice prompt function is enabled, the corresponding channel will be broadcast by voice.

Making a call

NOTE:
Press the key to switch the main channel to the other channel if there are 2 channels show n on the display. In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode.

• Channel mode call : After selecting a channel, hold down the [ key to initiate a call to the current channel. Speak into the micr ophone with normal tone. Making a call, the red LED is on.
• Frequency mode call : Press and hold the key to switch to the frequency mode, input the working frequency within the allowable frequency range, and press and hold the [ key to transmit on th e current frequency. Speak into the microphone with normal tone. Making a call, the red LED is on.
• Receive a call : When you release the [ key, you can answer it without any action.
  When receiving a call, the green LED is on.
  NOTE:
  To ensure the best reception volume, keep the distance between the microphone and the mouth at the time of transmission from 2.5 cm to 5 cm.

Using the Flashlight
You can use this radio in an emergency. If you press [ ] key, the radio turns on the high-intensity LED flashlight on your radio.

Your radio operates normally when the emergency strobe is activated.

1. Press key once, it will turn on continuously (Always On mode).
2. And then, press key once, the Strobe Light emits the emergency signal (Strobe emergency mode).
3. And then, press key once, the light will be turned off.

Emergency Alert
The Emergency Alert feature can be used to signal members in your group for help.
To activate the emergency alert function, press and hold the [ ] key for 3 seconds. The radio will send out a loud siren sound and the flashlight will flash.
Press the key to exit the emergency alert function.

WARNING: The Emergency Alert feature should only be used in the event of an actual emergency.

FM Radio (FM)

The frequency ranges to listen to the radio is 65-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band.

1. In frequency or channel mode, Press [SK2] key to turn on the radio.
2. Select the desired radio frequency with the keys or input the frequency. Or
   • Press to automatically search a radio station.
3. Press [SK2] key to exit FM radio.
   Note: while you are listening to the radio, the frequency or channel of A / B receiving signal will automatically switch to the frequency or channel mode for normal transmitting and receiving.
   When the signal disappears the radio will automatically switch again to FM radio mode.

Monitor
In standby, press and hold the [SK2] key to enter Monitor. When receiving matched carrier but the signaling or the signal is too weak, this function allows monitoring the weak signal.
Stop pressing the [SK2] key to turn off the speakers and return to standby mode.

If no signal, it will emit noise when pressing the [SK2] Key.

Keypad lock
The radio features a keypad lock that locks out all keys except for the three side keys.
To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the key for about two seconds.
You can also enable so that the radio automatically locks the keypad after ten seconds from the menu.

Frequency reversal

A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function
If you for some reason want to listen to the repeater’s input frequency instead, press key momentarily and you’ll reverse your transmit and receive frequencies.

After activating the frequency reversal function, the first line of the screen displays “R”

TX Repeaters tone
Press [PTT] + key to send 1750Hz repeaters tone. This function is useful for communications through repeaters. If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a 1750Hz tone the regular way without having to unlock your radio.

One touch frequency Search

1. The radio will act as a receiver. Press and hold the key, and the screen will display “SEARCH SEARCH…”
2. If the transmitter continues to transmit and the unit receives an effective frequency (the strongest and most stable signal), the received frequency will be displayed. If there is a CTCSS or DCS, the CTCSS or DCS value is displayed, and if there is no CTCSS or DCS, NONE is displayed
3. You can press the key to save the Search frequency and CTCSS or DCS to the channel.
   Note: During frequency Search, press the key on the radio to switch between UHF or VHF bands.

Weather Radio/Scan Weather Channel
Your radio has a NOAA Weather Radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated NOAA stations. Your radio also has an NOAA Weather Scan function, to enable the user to scan all 10 channels of the NOAA Weather Radio.

1. To turn the NOAA Weather Scan on, press and hold the [0SQL] key for 3 seconds icon appears. The radio will go to Weather band mode.

2. Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to start automatic scanning of all 10 channels and stop on active channels.
   Pressing and holding the key for 3 seconds during a NOAA weather scan will stop the scan.

3. After stopping NOAA weather scan, it is allowed to manually select the weather channel by pressing the key.

4. To exit the Weather Radio broadcast mode, press the key or [PTT] key.

Weather channel frequencies and names

Channel Number| RX Frequency MHz| Channel Number| RX Frequency MHz
---|---|---|---
Wx – 01| 162.550| Wx – 06| 162.500
Wx – 02| 162.400| Wx – 07| 162.525
Wx – 03| 162.475| Wx – 08| 161.650
Wx – 04| 162.425| Wx – 09| 161.775
Wx – 05| 162.450| Wx – 10| 163.275

NOTE: Weather Channels Wx 1 Thru 10, Receive-only channels for NOAA and Canadian weather broadcasts. You cannot transmit on these channels.

Chapter 6. Advanced Features

Working the menu system
For a complete reference on available menu items and parameters, see Appendix B, Menu definitions.
If your radio is set to Memory (MR) mode, the following menu items will not take any effect: STEP, TXP, W/N, CTCSS, DCS, S-CODE, PTT-ID, BCL, SFT-D, OFFSET, MEM-CH.

Basic use
Using the menu with arrow keys

1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Use the keys to navigate between menu items.
3. Once you find the desired menu item, press again to select that menu item.
4. Use the keys to select the desired parameter.
5. When you’ve selected the parameter you want to set for a given menu item;
   • a. To confirm your selection, press and it will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu.
   • b. To cancel your changes, press and it will reset that menu item and bring you out of the menu entirely.
6. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the key.

Using short-cuts

As you may have noticed if you looked at Appendix B, Menu definitions, every menu item has a numerical value associated with it. These numbers can be used for direct access to any given menu item.
The menu is also organized in such a way that the ten most common functions are on top.
The parameters also have a number associated with them, see Appendix B, Menu definitions for details.

Using the menu with short-cuts

1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the number of the menu item.
3. To enter the menu item, press the key.
4. For entering the desired parameter you have two options:
   • a. Use the arrow keys as we did in the previous section; or
   • b. Use the numerical keypad to enter the numerical short-cut code.
5. And just as in the previous section;
   • a. To confirm your selection, press and it will save your setting and bring you back to the main menu.
   • b. To cancel your changes, press and it will reset that menu item and bring you out of the menu entirely.
6. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the key.
7.  All further examples and procedures in this manual will use the numerical menu shortcuts.

Scanning
The Radios feature a built-in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in Frequency (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, it’s not the fastest scanner in the world, but it is nonetheless a useful feature to have at times.
Dual Watch is inhibited while scanning
To enable the scanner, press and hold the key for about two seconds. Press and hold the key to exit scanning mode.

Scanning modes
The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of which is explained in further detail in their respective section below.

Setting scanner mode

1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter 2 1 on your numeric keypad to come to scanner mode.
3. Press the key to select.
4. Use the keys to select scanning mode.
5. Press the key to confirm and save.
6. Press the 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.

• Search operation
  In Search Operation (SE) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal.
  To resume scanning you must press and hold the key again.

Frequency scanning

This function can scan the frequency.

• In frequency mode, press key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning the frequency according to the set frequency step.
• You can change the scanning direction with the / keys.
• Press key to stop the scanning.
  Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.21.

Channel scanning
This function can scan the channels.

• In channels mode, press key for more than 2 seconds. Th e radio will start scanning according to the channel you set.
• You can change the scanning direction with the / keys.
• Press key to stop scanning.
  Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.21.

Scan CTCSS
The function allows scanning the frequenci es with CTCSS tone enabled.

• a. In standby mode, press [1][ 4], Scan CTCSS ” will appear on the display.
• b. Press key and the scan of CTCSS tones will start.
  NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal.

Scan DCS
This function allows scanning the frequencies with DCS code enabled.

• a. In standby mode, press [1][ 5]; the display will show Scan DCS ”.
• b. Press key and the scan of DCS codes will start.
  NOTES: The function cannot be activated when the radio is set in Channel mode. The Scan will start only when the receiving band will detect a signal.

Manual Programming ( Channels Memory)
Memory channels are an easy way to store commonly u sed frequencies so that they can easily be retrieved at a later date.
The radios feature 999 memory channels that each can hold: Receive and transmit frequencies, transmit power, group signaling information, bandwidth, ANI/ PTT ID settings and a six chara cter alphanumeric identifier or channel name 1

Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode

In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode.
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.

Ex 1. Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone
EXA MPLE New memory in Channel 10:
RX = 432.55000 MHz
TX = 437.55000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset)
TX CTCSS tone 123.0

• Press the key to switch between menus.

Repeaters Programming
The following instructions assume that you know what transmit and receive frequencies your rep eater employs, and that you’re authorized to use it.

• Press and hold the key to set the radio to VFO mode, and the VFO icon is displayed on the right.
• Use the numeric keypad to enter the repeater’s output (your receiving) frequency.
• Press the key to enter the menu.
• Enter [2][ on the numeric keypad to get to frequency offset.
• Press key to select.
• Use the numerical keypad to enter the specified frequency offset. See the section called “ 29 OFFSET Frequency shift amount” for detai ls.
• Press key to confirm and save.
• Enter [2][8] on the numeric keypad to get to offset direction.
• Use the keys to select (positive) or (negative) offset.
• Press key to confirm and save.
• Optional:
  • Save to memory, see the section called “Manual programming” for details.
  • Set up CTCSS; see the section called “CTCSS” for details.
• Press key to exit the menu. If everything went well, you should be able to make a test call through the repeater.
  NOTE:
  If you’re experiencing problems making a connection to the repeater, check your settings and/or go through the procedure again.
  Certain Amateur Radio repeaters (especially in Europe) use a 1750Hz tone burst to open up the repeater. To see how this is done with the radios, see the section called “1750Hz Tone burst”.
  If you’re still unable to make a connection, contact the person in charge of the radio system with your employer or your local amateur radio club, as the case may be.
  If you for some reason want to listen to the repeater’s input frequency instead, press key momentarily and you’ll reverse your transmit and receive frequencies.
  This is indicated in the LCD on the radio with an R in the top row, next to the + and for the offset direction.

VOX
This function allows hands-free conversations: just speak in the direction of the microphone and the communication will be automatically activated.
In standby mode, press + 7. The screen will display “VOX”.
Press key to enter the function. Press the keykeys to turn off the VOX function or to select the VOX level (1-10), then press key to confirm.
To return to the standby mode press keykey.

NOTE: level 1 is the least sensitive while level 9 is the most sensitive. When the radio is in Scan or FM Radio mode, the VOX is not enabled.

Dual Watch
In certain situations, the ability to monitor two channels at once can be a valuable asset. This can be achieved in one of two ways. You can either have one receiver in your radio and flip-flop between two frequencies at a fixed interval (known as Dual Watch), or you can equip a radio with two receivers (known as Dual Receive or Dual VFO). The former method is cheaper to implement and far more common than the latter.
The Radios feature Dual Watch functionality (single receiver) with the ability to lock the transmit frequency to one of the two channels it monitors.

Enabling or disabling Dual Watch mode

1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter 7 on the numeric keypad to get to Dual Watch.
3. Press key to select.
4. Use the UP and DOWN keys to enable or disable.
5. Press the key to confirm.
6. Press the key to exit the menu.

Stopwatch timer
In standby mode, press + 44. The screen displays “STOP WATCH”.

Press to enter the function. Press the keys to enable (ON) the function, then press key for confirmation.
To return to the standby mode press key.

Using the stopwatch timer:

When this function is ON, press key to start counting; Press key again to re- start counting.

To exit the function, stop the counting first, and then press the key

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. A common example would be in amateur radio repeaters where some repeaters are activated by sending out a DTMF sequence (usually a simple single-digit sequence).

DTMF frequencies and corresponding codes

| 1209Hz| 1336Hz| 1477Hz| 1633Hz
---|---|---|---|---
697Hz| 1| 2| 3| A
770Hz| 4| 5| 6| B
852Hz| 7| 8| 9| C
941Hz| ***| 0| #| D**

The radios has a full implementation of DTMF, including the A, B, C and D codes.
The numerical keys, as well as the , , keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as 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.
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.

Customization
The radio allows you to define visual and audible features such as Display Illumination Time, MR/Channel Mode Display Format, Power On Message, Power On password, Keypad Beep, Roger Beep, Voice Prompt, etc. to suit your usage habits.

Display backlight (ABR) – MENU 7

In standby mode, press + 7. The screen will display “ABR ”.
Press key to enter the function. Press the keys to select the always- on/required delay time (ON/5sec/5sec/10sec/15sec/20sec) the backlight of the display, then press key to confirm.
To return to the standby mode press key.

Beep PROMPT (BEEP) – MENU 8

If you enable this function, every time a key is pressed, you will hear a Beep tone.
In standby mode, press + 8. The screen will display “BEEP PROMPT”.
Press key to enter the function. Press the keys to turn ON/OFF the beep function.
Press key to confirm and exit to return to standby mode.

Voice function (VOICE) – MENU 17
In standby mode, press + 17; the screen will display “VOICE”.
Press key to enter the function. Press the keys to select OFF/ON. Confirm your selection by pressing MENU.
To return to the standby mode press key.

Language of the MENU (LANGUAGE) – MENU 18
This section shows the language of the MENU (English).
In standby mode press + 18. The display will show “LANGUAGE”.

Working Mode (MDF-A) – MENU 24
The radio has four working modes available:

• Frequency mode (FREQ)
• Channel mode (CH)
• Channel name (NAME)

To shift from one mode to another one:
In Standby mode press + 24; select the desired working mode with the / keys.
Press key again to confirm your selection.

Roger Beep, end Transmission Tone (ROGER) – MENU 36

Roger Beep can be enabled/disabled:

• OFF: Roger Beep disabled

• ON: Roger Beep tone at the end of transmission
  In standby mode, press + 36; the screen will display “ROGER”.

• Press to enter the function. Press the keys to select OFF/ON. Confirm your selection by press key.
  To return to the standby mode press key.

Power On Message (POWER ON MSG) – MENU 40

With this Menu you can customize the welcome message that appears on the display when the radio is switched on.

Choose amongst the following options:

• VOLTAGE (the power voltage is momentarily displayed)
• MESSAGE (welcome message)
• LOGO (Custom Pictures)
• MODEL NAME (the model name of the radio will be displayed)

In Standby mode press + 40. The display will show “POWER ON MSG”.
Press key to enter the function. Press the keys to select the desired option and confirm with MENU.
To return to the standby mode, press key.

Power On Password (Power On Password) – Menu 43
With this Menu you can request the correct password when the radio is turned on.
In standby mode, press MENU + 43. The display will show “POWER ON PWD” Press key to enter the function. Press the keys to enable/disable (ON/OFF) the power on password and confirm with MENU.
To return to standby mode, press key.
Enable the power on password function. Each time the radio is turned on, it will display “Input Password” to prompt for the correct password.

Reset – MENU 42

This transceiver has two Reset modes available: VFO and ALL.

• Reset VFO: all the settings except channels will return to the default settings.
• Reset ALL: all settings will return to the default settings.

Reset VFO

In standby mode, press + 42; the screen will display “RESET”.
Press to enter the function. Press the keys to select VFO, then press to confirm.
The display will show “Sure to reset？”. Press again to confirm and the screen will display “Wait…”. Then, the transceiver will turn off and reboot again.

Reset ALL

In standby mode, press + 42. The screen displays “RESET”.
Press to enter the function. Press the keys to select ALL, then press to confirm.
The display will show “Sure to reset？”. Press again to confirm; the screen will display “Wait…”. Then, the transceiver will turn off and reboot again.

Appendix A. – Troubleshooting guide

You cannot turn on the radio.

| The battery may be installed improperly.| Remove and reattach the battery.
The battery power may run out.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirty

or damaged battery contacts.

| Clean the battery contacts or replace the battery.

During receiving, the voice is weak or intermittent.

| The battery voltage maybe low.| Recharge or replace the battery.
The volume level may be low.| Increase the volume.
The antenna maybe loose or maybe installed incorrectly.| Turnoff the radio, and then remove and reattach the antenna.
The speaker maybe blocked.| Clean the surface of the speaker.
You cannot communicate with other group members.| The frequency or signaling type maybe inconsistent with that of other members.| Verify that your TX/RX frequency and signaling type are correct.
You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.

You hear unknown voices or noise.

| You may be interrupted by radios using the same frequency.| Change the frequency, or adjust the squelch level.
The radio in analog mode maybe set with no signaling.| Request your dealer to set signaling for the current

channel to avoid interference

You are unable to hear anyone because of too much noise and hiss.

| You may be too far away from other members.| Move towards other members.
You may be in an unfavorable position. For example, your communication may be blocked by high buildings or

blocked in an underground area.

| Move to an open and flat area, restart the radio, and try again.
It may be the result of external disturbance (such as electromagnetic interference).| Stay away from equipment that may cause interference.
The radio keeps transmitting.| VOX may be turned on or the headset is not installed in

place

| Turn off the VOX function. Check that the

headphones are in place.

NOTE: If the above solutions cannot fix your problems, or you may have some other queries, please contact your dealer for more technical support.

Appendix B. – Shortcut Menu operations

8| BEEP – Keypad Beep| OFF [0] | ON [1]| Allows audible confirmation of a key press
---|---|---|---
__

__

__

9

| __

__

TOT- Transmission Time-out-Timer

| __

__

OFF [0] 15[1] – 180[12] in 15 second steps (TIMEOUT-15)/15=[n]

| *This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value. This will promote battery conservation by not allowing you to make excessively long transmissions, and in the event of a stuck PTT switch it can prevent interference to other users

__as well as battery depletion

__

__

10

| __

R-CTCS

– Receiver CTCSS

| __

__

OFF [0] | see CTCSS Table in Appendix C

| Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific and continuous sub-audible signal. If the station you are listening to does not transmit this specific and continuous signal, you

__will not hear anything.

__

11

| __

R-DCS

– Receiver DCS

| __

OFF [0] | see DCS Table in Appendix C

| Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in the absence of a specific low-level digital signal. If the station you are listening to does not transmit

__this specific signal, you will not hear anything.

__

12

| T-CTCS

– Transmitter CTCSS

| __

OFF [0] | see CTCSS Table in Appendix C

| Transmits a specific and continuous sub audible signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver (usually a repeater).
__

13

| T-DCS

-Transmitter DCS

| __

OFF [0] | see DCS Table in Appendix C

| Transmits a specific low-level digital signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver (usually a

repeater).

__

14

| __

Scan CTCSS

| __

OFF

| Allows scanning of CTCSS in VFO frequency mode. This operation is not allowed in channel

mode.

15| Scan DCS| OFF| Allows scanning of DCS in VFO frequency mode.

__This operation is not allowed in channel mode.

__

16

| __

CDCSS SAVE MODE

| __

ALL[0]｜RX[1]|TX[2]

| Save the scanned CTCSS/DCS in VFO mode.

• ALL: Save to R-CDCSS and T-CDCSS

• TX: Save to T-CDCSS only

__• RX: Save to R-CDCSS only

__

17

| __

VOICE

– Voice Prompt

| __

OFF [0] | ON [1]

| __

Allows audible voice confirmation of a key press

---|---|---|---
__

__

18

| __

__

LANGUAGE

– Language selection

| __

__

ENGLISH [0] | 中文 [1]

| Set the language type of menu and prompt voice.

• ENGLISH: Display as an English menu with English prompts for operation.

• Chinese: Display as a Chinese menu and

__prompt for operation in Chinese.

__

__

19

| __

__

DTMFST

– DTMFST

| • OFF [0]: No DTMF Side Tones are heard

• DT-ST [1]: Side Tones are heard only from manually keyed DTMF codes

• ANI-ST [2]: Side Tones are heard only from automatically keyed DTMF codes

__• DT+ANI [3]: All DTMF Side Tones are heard

| __

__

Determines when DTMF Side Tones can be heard from the transceiver speaker.

__

20

| S-CODE

– Signal Code

| 1[0] | 2[1] | 3[2] | 4[3] | 5[4] | 6[5] | 7[6] |

8[9] | 9[8] | 10[9] | 11[10] | 12[11] | 13[12]

| 14[13] | 15[14]

| Selects 1 of 15 DTMF codes. The DTMF codes are programmed with software and are up to 5 digits

each.

__

__

21

| __

SC-REV

– Scanner Resume Method

| • TO [0]: Time Operation – scanning will resume after a fixed time has passed

• CO [1]: Carrier Operation – scanning will resume after the signal disappears

• SE [2]: Search Operation – scanning will not

resume

| __

__

Scanning Resume Method

__

__

__

22

| __

__

PTT-ID

– When to send the PTT-ID

| • OFF [0]: No ID is sent

• BOT [1]: The selected S-CODE is sent at the beginning

• EOT [2]: The selected S-CODE is sent at the ending

• BOTH [3]: The selected S-CODE is sent at

__the beginning and ending

| __

__

When to Send PTT-ID Codes are sent during either the beginning or ending of a transmission.

__

23

| PTT-LT

– Signal code sending

delay

| 0[0]｜100[1]｜200[2]｜400[3]｜

600[4]｜800[5]｜1000[6]

| __

PTT-ID Delay (milliseconds)

43

| POWER ON PWD

-Power on password

|

OFF [0] | ON [1]

| Activate the radio power-on password. You must enter the correct password to turn on the

radio

---|---|---|---
44| STOP WATCH| ON| Activate the stopwatch function. Press the key to start timing.
45| VERSION

– Version information

| | Access hardware and firmware information for the radio

Appendix C. – Technical Specifications

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