BTECH BaoFeng Tech 2AGND-HAM-PRO HAM-PRO Two Way Radio Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- BTECH BaoFeng Tech
Table of Contents
BTECH BaoFeng Tech 2AGND-HAM-PRO HAM-PRO Two Way Radio
Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: Radio XYZ
- Frequency Range: 136-174MHz
- Channels: 100
- Power Output: 5W
Product Usage Instructions
Turn On/Off the Radio
- Turn on the radio: When the radio is off, turn the [Power/Volume] switch clockwise. The screen displays the model of the radio and emits a beep after a few seconds.
- Turn off the radio: When the radio is on, turn the [Power/Volume] switch counterclockwise until the screen information disappears.
Volume Adjustment
Turn the [Power/Volume] switch to adjust the volume. Turn clockwise to
increase volume and counterclockwise to decrease volume. The screen displays
the current volume level through a progress bar.
Split Screen Display
In standby mode, press the left and right arrows to switch between
different display modes such as user’s name, last contact information, and
received contact lists.
Main and Sub Channel Switching
In standby mode, press and hold the [Back key] to switch between main and
sub-channels. The channel with large fonts displayed is the currently operable
channel.
VFO/Channel Switching
In standby mode, press and hold the * key to switch between VFO and channel
modes.
Set VFO Frequency
Set the VFO frequency through the keyboard or adjust it using the up and
down arrow buttons in VFO mode. Press * key to set step frequency and # key to
switch between AM/FM.
Storage Frequency
In VFO mode, enter the desired frequency through the number keyboard, press
OK to confirm, and save it to a channel.
Saving Frequencies with CTCSS/DCS
In VFO mode, input the frequency, set the subtone frequency, and save it to
a channel.
Edit Channel
Open the channel list menu, click Edit, edit the channel content, and save
it.
Frequency Scanning
Open the frequency scan menu, input start frequency, switch input frequency
step with *, and scan using left and right arrows.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: How do I adjust the squelch level on the radio?
A: To adjust the squelch level, navigate to the settings menu and look for the squelch option. Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the squelch level according to your preference. -
Q: Can I use headphones with this radio?
A: Yes, you can use headphones with this radio by plugging them into the headphone jack located on the side of the device. Ensure that the headphones have a standard 3.5mm audio jack for compatibility.
INTRODUCTION
Turn on/off the radio
- Turn on the radio: When the radio is off, turn the [Power/Volume] switch clockwise. After the radio makes a “click”, the power of the radio is turned on. The screen displays the model of the radio. After a few seconds, the radio emits a beep.
- Turn off the radio: When the radio is turned on, turn the [Power/Volume] switch counterclockwise until the radio makes a “click” and the information displayed on the screen disappears, that is, turn off the power of the radio.
Volume adjustment
When the radio is turned on, turn the [Power/Volume] switch to adjust the
volume and the screen will indicate the current volume level through the
progress bar. Turn clockwise to increase the volume; counterclockwise to
decrease the volume.
Split screen display
In standby mode, press the left and right arrows to switch the standby display
- The user’s name or call sign is displayed in single standby.
- Display the last contact information received. Such as the name or call sign of the other party plus location information and location direction. (2,756 m)
- Display a list of recently received contact information. Press the key to select the list of information to be viewed.
Press [Select] key to enter to view the detailed location information and location direction of the other party when communicating. Press up/down arrows to scroll page. (only the latest 10 lists to be displayed, it will disappear when is turned off, and will not be saved)
Main and sub channel switching
In standby mode, press and hold the [Back key] to switch between the main and
sub-channels, and the channel with large fonts displayed on the screen is the
currently operable channel (main channel).
VFO/Channel switching
In standby mode, press and hold the * key to switch between VFO and channel.
Set the VFO frequency
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Set the VFO frequency of the radio through the keyboard:
When the radio is in VFO mode, you can input the frequency of the main channel through the number keys, if you want to input For 434.62500MHz, just input 【4】【3】【4】【6】【2】【5】【0】【0】. Press * key to set step frequency, press # key to switch AM/FM -
Adjust the VFO frequency/channel by the up and down arrow buttons:
When the radio is in VFO mode, click the up and down arrows to adjust the frequency/channel by increasing/decreasing the step value. Up adjustments increase frequency values/channels, and down adjustments decrease frequency
values/channels.
Storage frequency
In VFO mode, enter the frequency you want through the number keyboard, such as
438.500, press OK to confirm, press the menu “save to channel”, select a blank
channel to save.
saving frequencies with CTCSS/DCS
In VFO mode, input the frequency you want through the number keyboard, such as
438.500, press OK to confirm, Open the radio setting menu, enter the transmit
TX/RX subtone menu, select the required subtone frequency, press OK to xit,
press the menu “save to channel”, select a blank channel to save.
Edit channel
Open the channel list menu, click Edit, edit the channel content, and save it
Frequency Scanning
Open the frequency scan menu, input the start frequency that you want, * key
to switch the input frequency step, # key to switch the scan step, press the
left and right arrows to start scanning, left to scan the frequency up, and
right to scan the frequency down.
Tone Scanning
Set the frequency to be scanned on the standby page, open the Tone scan
menu,it start working.
Bulk air copy
Turn on the radios to be programmed one by one, switch the menu to “ receive
channels”, open the programmed radio and switch the menu to “send channel “,
when each radio to be programmed is displayed as completed, the frequency of
the current list will be was copied to another radio.
Signaling Settings
- ID: Please input your call sign or your ID.
- Allow Check: Allow your partner to send instructions to check your current location, and your location will be fedback to the partner’s device.
- Signalling Preamble: When sending signalling, add a preset code to make the end tone sound more rounded.
- Send Message: Send text message to partners
- Call: When the receiving device receives the CALL command, the radio will ring, please enter the ID to be searched
- Check: When the receiving device receives the CHECK command, the radio will feed back the current location, This requires the receiver ALLOW CHECK to be effective, enter the ID to be searched
- Nearby People: This option sends the CHECK command at the current frequency, and all radios of the same frequency will feedback their current position option please after receiving the command. This option requires the receiver to ALLOW CHECK to be effective
APRS settings
- Call Sign: Please input your Call Sign
- Path: Choose the path for APRS
Digital Mode
- Enable: Turn On/Off the digital mode.
- Share Location: Set the transmission time of the shared location. When the sharing time is turned off and Enable is turned on, it means that only data is received at this time.
- Digital Channel: The channel currently used for data transmission
- Format:
- APRS: When using APRS protocol for transmission, the call sign must be obtained in advance before it can be used.
- BSS: Use our own BSS protocol, suitable for people who have not obtained a call sign.
- Digital Mute: The radio does not make data transmission sounds when transmitting data.
Programmable Buttons Description
Programmable Buttons, different shortcut operations can be realized through programming. [PF1] key/[PF2] key, this function can only be operated through APP,
- Default setting
- P1 short press: FM Radio
- long press: Sub-PTT
- P2 short press: power level
- Long Press: Squelch Open Toggle
Some button states will restrict each other, so after setting, please confirm that all functions are available.
| Disable | No Function |
|---|---|
| Alarm | According to the current frequency, the alarm warning will be issued, |
and the speaker of this equipment will also issue an alarm sound
Alarm&Mute| According to the current frequency, the alarm warning will be
issued, and the speaker of this equipment will be mute
Toggle Scan| In standby mode, press the button programmed as ” Toggle Scan ”
to quickly turn on/off the scanning function.
Toggle Talk Around| In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Toggle
Talk Around” to quickly switch between the talk-around mode and the repeater
mode.
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Toggle Radio TX Enable| In standby mode, press the button programmed as
“Toggle Radio TX Enable” to quickly limit the transmission or enable the
transmission function.
Transmit Power Switch| In standby mode, press the button programmed as
“Transmit Power Switch” to select ultra-high power, high power, or low power.
Radio Switch| In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Radio Switch”
to quickly turn on/off the radio function.
Prev Channel| In standby mode, press the button programmed as “previous
channel” to quickly switch to the previous channel
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Next Channel| In standby mode, press the button programmed as “next channel”
to quickly switch to the next channel
Prev Channel Group| In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Prev
Channel Group” to quickly switch to previous Channel Group
Next Channel Group| In standby mode, press the button programmed as “Next
Channel Group” to quickly switch to Next Channel Group
T-CALL| Transmit 1750Hz Tone
Main-PTT| Press the key programmed as “Main PTT”
| in standby mode to quickly transmit the main channel.
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Sub-PTT| Press the key programmed as “Sub PTT” in standby mode to quickly
transmit the Sub channel.
Two Way Radio Menu List
Channel| the up and down buttons to switch the AB Band, and the left and
right buttons to switch channels
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Signalling| Send Message; Call; Check; Nearby People (For details, please
click the APP settings page).
Note: Sending message is sending a paragraph of text, Call and Check need input username to do it. Nearby people will use the current frequency to transmit a search code. If the device with the same function receives this code, it will feedback their location information back.
Radio Settings| Dual Watch; Scan; Talk Around; Power; TX Subtone; RX Subtone;
Offset; Channel Group; Squelch Level; TX Time Limit; Tail Eliminantion; PTT
Follow; PTT Release
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General Settings| Connection; Signaling Settings; APRS Settings, Digital Mode;
Sound Settings; Display Settings; Reset Settings; Restore Factory Settings
NOAA| WX Scan; WX Channel; WX Alert; WX Monitor
Sync Settings| Send Channels; Receive Channels
Frequency Scan| * key to switch the step of the input frequency, # key to
switch the scanning step
Tone Scanning| Enter and start working
GPS status| Click the menu button to switch the positioning system or turn off
the positioning system
compass| Calibrate the compass with a figure-of-eight rotation
Status| Firmware Version, battery information
Pairing| Select pairing, the red and green lights flash alternately, and enter
the pairing mode
FM Radio| enter FM radio mode
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Technical SPECIFICATIONS
General
Frequency Ranges:| Tx 144-146MHz & 420-450MHz FM Rx 136-174/400-520&AM Rx
108-136Mhz
Channel Steps:| 2.5KHz/5KHz/6.25 KHz/ 10KHz/12.5 KHz/25 KHz/50 KHz/100 KHz
channel bandwidth| 12.5/25 kHz
Frequency Stability:| ±2.5ppm
number of channels| 6*30
battery voltage| 7.4V
battery capacity| 2600 mAh
Operating temperature| 0℃To＋40℃
Size| 56(W)x125(H)x39(D) (mm) (not include antenna)
Weight| Radio Body：158g，Battery：120g
Antenna Impedance:| 50Ω
Receiver
Sensitivity:(12dB SINAD)| 0.16uV
adjacent channel selectivity| ≥68dB
Intermodulation Immunity| ≥65dB
Spurious Response Immunity| ≥65dB
Audio distortion| ≤3%
audio output power| 2W
Transmitter
RF output power| ≤5W
adjacent channel power suppression| ≤-68dB
Clutter and Harmonics| ≤-60dB
FM noise| 45 dB
FM distortion| ≤3%
FCC
Regulations and Safety Warnings
We declare that the radio is compliance with radio equipment directive (RED):
FCC Licensing Information
This device complies with Part 97 and 15B of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference. The radio operates on radio frequencies
that are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To transmit
on these frequencies, you are required to have a license issued by the FCC. To
obtain forms, call the FCC forms hotline at:
1-800-418-3676 or go to
http://www.fcc.gov For questions concerning commercial licensing, contact
the FCC at 1-888- CALL-
FCC(1-888-225-5322). Before filling out
you application, you must decide which frequency you can operate on.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE
SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
FCC Regulatory Conformance
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 including received interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc) not
authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC
rules.
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, under 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 by 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 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. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
The radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
- United States Federal Communications Commissin, 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