Iradio Electronics UV-5118 PLUS Amateur Radio

Product Usage Instructions

LCD Icon Display
Lock key: i con shows up, keypads are not allowed to operate; if the icon is red, it means the radio is in Remotely Stun status. End sound types, digits 1 and 2 mean end sound 1 and 2, ID means to send out local ID when transmitting ends.

INSTRUCTION

For User
Do not charge the radio or battery in an explosive environment, such as gas, dust, smoke area, etc. Please turn off the radio when near a gas station. Do not disassemble or modify the radio. Do not leave the radio in a dusty or wet environment. It’s very important for users to understand all instruction knowledge before using the radio, please obey the local legal rules.

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Familiar with Radio

LCD Icon Display

1. Lock key: icon shows up, keypads are not allowed to operate; if the icon is red, it means the radio is in Remotely Stun status.
2. End sound types, digits 1 and 2 mean end sound 1 and 2, ID means to send out local ID when transmitting ends.
3. Dual Standby
4. VOX
5. Talk around/Reverse Frequency: TR-reverse frequency; RR-talk around
6. Battery Level
7. Channel Number : Frequency mode shows up as VFO, channel mode shows up as CX
8. CTCSS/DCS: MUTE means non-standard sub-tones, ENC means sub-tone is encrypted
9. Channel Bandwidth : W means Wide Band, N means Narrow Band
10. Channel Name
11. X Power: H means high power, L means low power show MIC sound strength while transmitting, to show signal strength will receive ⑬Working Mode in the Working Area
12. M/AM VO-MIC: Voice Prompt SQ-RX Squelch
13. X/RX Icon: Color blue means under RX status, color red means under TX status.

Function and Operation

Transmitting Signal
Press the [PTT]key, and the device will transmit the signal at the main standby channel, and the signal icon ⑯ shows up in red, and the indicator light turns red.

Receiving Signal
When the device receives the same frequency signal with the current working channel and the CTCSS matches with each other’s, the indicator light turns green, signal icon ⑯ shows up in blue.

Working Mode Switching
Short press the # button to change the working mode to VFO frequency mode or Channel MODE. When it is changed to VFO frequency mode, the icon ⑦ will show up as VHF; When it is changed to channel mode, the icon ⑦ will show up as CX.

Frequency Changing and Repeater Frequency Setting
While under VFO mode, input frequencies manually via keypads, input 6 digits, the inputting is done. After this, the input frequencies will be set to receiving and transmitting frequencies.

If need to use a repeater to relay the signals, set the TX frequencies according to the repeater frequency table. Operation Under VFO mode, long press 【】 button, icon ⑬ turns red, the input function actives, and input 6 digits, so the inputting is done automatically. The input frequencies will set to TX frequencies. Short press 【EXIT】 or long-press 【】 to confirm and exit the TX frequency setting.
Short press 【▲】/【▼】can switch preset working frequencies. Long press 【▲】/【▼】is fast switching function.

Channel Switching
Under channel mode status, input the channel number via keypads to switch to the appointed channel. Short press 【▲】/【▼】to switch to working channels one by one. Long press 【▲】/【▼】is fast switching function.

Air Band Receiving
When the working frequency is set within the range of 108-136MHz, the icon ⑮ shows up AM, which means the device is under air band receiving status. The device is not allowed to transmit signals under air band status.

Frequency Detecting and Decoding(One-click Decoding)

• Side-key is set to Frequency Detect, and press the side-key button while it is under standby status. Then the device begins to detect and decode. This function cannot detect the CTCSS of anti-decoded radios. Press the #】button to switch detective frequency from VHF to UHF. Short press 【#】to shift decoding mode to remote CTCSS/DCS scanning mode, and working frequency is limited to the local current working frequency, if receiving signal, it will decode CTCSS/DCS of this frequency. It will re-start to scan if it doesn’t receive any signal within 3 seconds after previous scanning.
• If the result of decoding or scanning is standard CTSS/DCS, it will be shown up as standard CTCSS/DCS. If the result is non-standard CTCSS/DCS, it will show up as “23b” OR“24b” or a series of numbers. After saving, if you want to check the result, please check under Mute Code.
• Press【MENU】to save frequency and CTCSS/DCS to VFO channels, and switch working mode to VFO frequency mode. Press 【EXIT】to restart decoding and CTCSS/DCS scanning. Press 【PTT】to exit decoding mode.

FM function

• Long press 【0】to come into FM radio mode. Long press 【▲】/【▼】to search for signals, or input frequencies manually via keypads. And short press 【▲】/【▼】to stop scanning.
• If you want to receive signals while under FM radio mode, please operate the following steps accordingly: FM Standby – ON.

NOAA

• Side-key is set to NOAA CH and press the side-key to NOAA weather report channels under standby status. Press 【▲】/【▼】to switch NOAA channels. If not to operate for 2 seconds, the device will scan NOAA channels automatically.
• NOAA function is available in countries and areas that are supported only. The following are 11 NOAA working frequencies.

Inputting Method
You can change relative characters via the inputting method both in Personal ID and CH Name.

Delete Character
when in Person ID, the display content will be added blank characters automatically to 16 bytes( 2 bytes per Chinese character,1 byte per Digit/English letter/symbol). while in CH Name, the display content will be added blank characters automatically to 10 bytes. You can move the cursor via 【▲】or【▼】to a certain place, then press 【*】to delete the characters before it.

Inputting of Digit/Symbol/English Letter
When in Personal ID or CH Name status, input numeric keys directly to finish the numeric inputting.
Press 【#】button to input the English letter, and press relative keys to complete the inputting.

Steps to input characters

1. Press【#】key to start inputting
2. Press【1】key, to open the ASCII code table(the table consists of digits/symbols/English letters, and the initial character is a blank character)
3. Press【▲】or【▼】key to find the needed characters.
4. Press the digit key which holds the characters to complete the inputting.

The match-up relationship of digit keys and letters

• 【1 Character 】 【2 ABC】 【3 DEF】 【4 GHI】 【5 JKL】 【6 MNO】
• 【7 PQRS】 【8 TUV】 【9 WXYZ】

DTMF Function

DTMF Encode: When under transmitting status, press the keyboard to send relative DTMF codes.Buttons【0】-【9】，【】，【#】 correspond to 0-9，，# codes of DTMF. 【MENU】key corresponds to Code A, 【▲】 key corresponds to Code B,【▼】key corresponds to Code C,【EXIT】key corresponds to Code D.
While under standby status, long press 【MENU】to start inputting of DTMF encode, and press PTT to send the DTMF code after inputting the DTMF code manually. Under inputting status, long press 【MENU】again to exit inputting of DTMF encode.

DTMF Decode
When the radio receives DTMF encodes, it will decode this code automatically. If the DTMF Display opens up, this code will show on the screen.

Remotely Stun
Set a DTMF remotely stun code via programmable software to radio. If the radio receives the DTMF code the same as the stun code, the radio will be under Stun status and the radio can do nothing but transmit and receive signals. The icon ① will show up as a red lock key.

Remotely Kill
Set a DTMF remotely kill code via programmable software to radio. If the radio receives the DTMF code the same as the kill code, the radio will be under Kill status, and the radio will stop working and keep the startup of the RF receiving part to receive the wake-up code. The indicator light flashes every 5 seconds to show that the radio is under Kill status, instead of being in broken-up status. Please remember the working frequency before entering into remotely kill status.

Wake-up
Set a DTMF wake-up code to radio via programmable software. The radio will lift Kill or Stun status and restore to regular working mode if it receives the DTMF code the same as the wake-up code under Kill or Stun status.

Remember to set a wake-up code for the radio, or it will not be able to wake up after Kill or Stun.

Functions of shortcuts

• Keys’ Functions of short-press
• 0-【9】: To input the digits.
• *:  To switch the sub-tone modes under the CTCSS/DCS list. To switch from decoding to remote scanning under detecting mode.

• : Shift working mode from VFO frequency mode to channel mode. Or to input character while in character inputting status. To switch from UHF to VHF under detecting mode.

• ▲ : To shift to upward frequencies or channel numbers. To switch to an upward scanning direction under scanning mode. While in FM radio scanning status, the scan stops.
• ▼ : To shift to downward frequencies or channel numbers. To switch to a downward scanning direction under scanning mode. While in FM radio scanning status, the scan stops.
  • MENU: to come into the menu and confirm. To save detecting results and switch to VFO frequency mode while under detecting mode.
  • EXIT: to exit or cancel the setting, to switch the main frequency band while in standby status.To detect again while under detecting mode.

Keys’ Functions of long-press

1. long press to turn on /off the scanning function. Under channel mode, turn on the scan function to scan signals one by one. Under frequency mode, turn on the scan function to change the working frequency according to the upward step space direction and scanning direction.
2. switch TX Priority toBusy or Edit.
3. to turn on/off the VOX function.
4. to switch TX power.
5. to shift to SQ Level.
6. to turn on/off the dual standby function.
7. to turn on/off the backlight.
8. to shift to Freq Step.
9. to turn on/off key Beep.
10. to enter/exit TX/RX inputting status of the keypads. 【0】：to enter/Exit FM.

11. to lock/unlock the keypads.

12. ▲: fast increasing of frequency or channels when pressing the upward button.To start upward searching while under FM mode.
13. ▼: ast decreasing of frequency or channels when pressing the upward button. To start downward searching while under FM mode.

  *  **MENU:** To turn ON/OFF inputting of DTMF encode.
  *  **EXIT:** To turn ON/OFF dual-band display.

Side-key functions
To define the long-press and short-press function of side-keys in the list“K1 Long” and “K1 Short

“K2 Long” and “K2 Short”, as follows:

1. Off:  press the side key, and nothing happens.
2. Monit: to monitor the signal of working frequency, and ignore the TX/RX sub-tone setting, forcing to turn on squelch.
3. Freq Detect: to detect frequencies and CTCSS/DCS of nearby radios.
4. Repeat Mode: to switch from talk around to reverse frequency. Receiving frequencies is the main status while under talk-around mode. The frequencies of TX and RX are reversed while under reverse frequency.
5. Preset CH: press this button to shift to relative preset channels while under channel mode.
6. Local Alarm: the device gives out an alarm sound to report to the surroundings.
7. Remote Alarm: the device gives out an alarm sound and transmits the alarm sound to the main working frequencies.
8. NOAA CH: to enter NOAA weather report mode.
9. Send Tone: to transmit a preset audio under the current frequency.
10. Roger Beep: to switch from TX end tone to whether send local ID while TX ends.
11. Freq Inverse: to reverse the TX/RX frequencies.
12. Weather CH:  to enter NOAA weather report mode.

Instruction of MENU

• Startup Logo】 to open /close the startup picture.
• Voltage】 to open/close the battery level indication.
• Ringtone】 to turn on/off the startup tone.
• Prompt Text】 to turn on/off the welcome words.
• Voice Prompt】 to turn on/off menu and channel voice prompt. 【Key Beep】 to turn on/off keypads voice prompt.
• Roger Beep】 to set TX tone or send local ID while TX ends.
• Dual Display】 to show the working frequency of the sub-area while turning on the radio, to show the battery level on the sub-area while turning off the radio.
• TX Priority】 When choosing Edit, transmit via main frequencies. When choosing Busy, receive signals, and main frequency will switch to frequency of received signal.
• Save Mode】 to turn on/off power saving mode.
• Freq Step】 to set the number of frequency switching and scanning.
• SQ Level】 to set squelch threshold level when receiving.
• LED Timer】 to set the shutdown time of the backlight.
• Lock Timer】 to set the auto-lock time of the keypads.
• TOT】 to set the maximum time of continuous transmitting.
• VOX Level】 to set a voice threshold level of turning on VOX.
• VOX Delay】to set delay time when VOX transmitting ends.
• NOAA Monitor】to turn on/of NOAA monitor.
• FM Standby】 to turn on/off the main frequency receiving function while in FM status.
• Dual Display】 to turn on/off dual-band display.
• Tail Tone】 to turn off/on tail tone while transmitting ends.
• Scan DIR】 to set scanning upward or downward.
• Personal ID】To set a personal ID
• Repeater Mode】To set talk around or reverse frequency status.
• CTCSS/DCS】 to set the sub-tones of TX/RX frequency, switching sub-tone mode via 【*】key, press【▲】 or【▼】to switch sub-tones.
• RX CTCSS/DCS】to set RX CTCSS/DCS of the main frequency.
• TX CTCSS/DCS】to set TX CTCSS/DCS of the main frequency.
• TX Power】To set the High/Low power of transmitting.
• Band Width】To set Narrow/Wide band.
• Busy Lock】To forbid transmitting while receiving. Carrier wave matches, which means the device is forbidden to transmit, no matter whether the CTCSS/DCS matches or not.CTCSS/DCS matches mean when main frequencies receive signals, only sub-tone matches successfully, the transmitting is forbidden.
• Scrambler】To set the voice scrambler number on main frequencies, if the number is 0, the scrambler is turned off.
• DCS Encrypt】When there are digital sub-tones on main frequencies, the turn-on encryption function will re-encrypt to digital sub-tones. Only supported to digital sub-tones.
• Mute Code】This is a non-standard DCS and can be defined as 23 or 24 digits. Press the 【▲】or【▼】to choose CTCSS mode, and input digits to become a non-standard DCS code. The saved non-standard DCS code can be checked in this list.
• AM Receive】To switch receive mode from AM to FM, the initial setting is AM mode. Turn on this list to receive air band signals.
• CH Name】 to set the channel name of the main frequency
• Save CH】Copy and save information on the current channel to appointed channels. The CH-XXX N/Y shows up when entering the list. N means empty channel. Y means not an empty channel.
• Delete CH】To delete information of appointed channels.
• K1 Long】【K1 Short】【K2 Long】【K2 Short】set long press and short press function of two side-keys,as follows: Monit、Freq Detect、Repeat Mode、Preset CH、Local Alarm、Remote Alarm、NOAA CH、Send Tone、Roger Beep etc.
• DTMF Delay】set a time to send the DTMF code after transmitting.
• DTMF Interval】to set time interval of two consecutive DTMF encode.
• DTMF Mode】to set fixed DTMF encode mode. TX Start means once press the sending button it will send a fixed DTMF encode at once; TX End means to send a fixed DTMF to encode while transmitting ends. TX Start and End means send fixed DTMF encode when transmitting begins or ends.
• DTMF Select】to preset 16 groups fixed DTMF encode, select one group code in DTMF Select,then it will be sent out while transmitting.
• DTMF Display】the code can be decoded at once and show up the sender’s DTMF encode while receiving. Regular talking may trigger DTMF encoding due to more sensitive DTMF encoding. If you want the DTMF encoded, you can turn off this list.
• Initialize】will initialize all the data to the last setting. 【Version】To check the version number and upgrade time.
• Instruction】scan the QR code by phone to check the user manual

Specifications

General Part

Frequency Range| RX : 66-108MHz(FM band) 136-174MHz

400-480MHz

TX : 144-148MHz 420-450MHz

Channel Spacing（W/N）| 25kHz/12.5kHz
Voltage| 7.4V DC
Working Mode| Same frequency simplex,different frequency simplex
Antenna| Removable Antenna
Frequency Stability| ±2.5ppm
Working Temperature| －20 ~ ＋60℃
Dimension| 108 X 59 X 38     about 189g
Transmitting Part
Output Power| 4W/2W(full charged8.4V)
Modulation Mode| F3E
Maximum deviation（W/N）| ≤5KHz /≤2.5KHz
SNR（W/N）| -45dB/ -40dB
TX Current| ≤1500mA
T r a ns m i t ti n g Part
Sensitivity（W/N）| 0.22μV/ 0.25μV            12dB SINAD
Inter modulation（W/N)| 65dB/ 60dB
Audio Distortion| ＜5％
Audio Output Power| ≤1W（16Ω）
RX Current| ≤350mA
Standby Current| ≤70mA

FCC STATEMENTS

• Any 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 following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands, although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. Before a new model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC/ISEDC. Tests for each product are performed in positions and locations as required by the FCC.

• For body-worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal.
• To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines hold the transmitter and antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your face and speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the face.
• The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirement, the antenna installation must comply with the following:
• Users must be fully aware of the hazards of the exposure and able to exercise control over their RF exposure to qualify for the higher exposure limits.
• Your wireless hand-held portable transceiver contains a low-power transmitter. This product sends out radio frequency (RF) signals when the Push-to-Talk(PTT) button is pressed.
• The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

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