Radioddity GA-5WB Bluetooth Programming Air Band Instruction Manual

: July 4, 2024
: Radioddity

Table of Contents

Radioddity GA-5WB Bluetooth Programming Air Band
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Introduced to basic functions
Signalling Settings
Digital Mode
Programmable Buttons Description
Two Way Radio Menu List
Technical Speciﬁcations
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Radioddity GA-5WB Bluetooth Programming Air Band

Specifications

Model: GA-5WB
Signal Settings: Page 12
APRS Settings: Page 13
Technical Specifications: Page 23

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction to Basic Functions

Turn On/Off the Radio

To 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. To 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:

Electronic compass Sensor prompt icon.
The = icon in the middle of the electronic compass means that it is disturbed by the external environment.
If it is sometimes close to a strong magnet, perform calibration operations in the [Compass] menu.

Main and Sub Channel Switching

In standby mode, press and hold the [Back key] to switch between the main and sub-channels. 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

Set the VFO frequency of the radio through the keyboard when in VFO mode by inputting the frequency of the main channel using number keys.

FAQ

Q: How do I adjust the volume on the radio?
A: When the radio is turned on, use the [Power/Volume] switch to adjust the volume by turning it clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease.
Q: How do I switch between the main and sub-channels?
A : In standby mode, press and hold the [Back key] to switch between main and sub-channels. The channel with large fonts displayed on the screen is your current channel.

Introduced to basic functions

Turn on/of 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

Electronic compass

Sensor prompt icon.

The “=” icon in the middle of the electronic compass means that it is disturbed by the external environment.You need to enter the menu [Compass] and perform correction operations according to the on-screen instructions. At this time, after entering the menu [Compass], the screen will
prompt “Please place the device on a level surface (screen facing up), and then press the [OK] button in the upper left corner of the keyboard.

Sensor prompt icon.

The “8” icon in the middle of the electronic compass indicates that it is disturbed by the external environment.
You need to enter the menu [Compass] and perform correction operations according to the screen prompts.
At this time, after entering the menu [Compass], the screen will prompt “Please calibrate the sensor according to the Figure 8 rotating device”. At this time, please hold the
device stretch it forward, and draw the figure eight (ie””) quickly and forcefully. It is better to complete one to eight characters in about 2 seconds

If it is sometimes close to a strong magnet, the screen will prompt an icon and the icon will be restored immediately after it is far away, and no correction is required at this time. If the electronic compass is found to be unresponsive during use, please enter the menu [Compass] to calibrate the sensor to avoid being misled by the strong external magnetism.

The user’s name or call sign is displayed in a 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 the [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 the 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
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 434.62500MHz, just input (4) (3) (41 (6) (21 [51 [01 101.
Press the * key to set step frequency, press # key to switch AM/FM mode.

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 channel”, and 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 exit, 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 down, and right to scan the frequency up.

Tone Scanning
Set the frequency to be scanned on the standby page, open the Tone scan menu, it starts 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 other radios.

Signalling 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 fed back to the partner’s device.
Signalling Preamble: When sending signaling, add a preset code to make the end tone sound more rounded
Send Message: Send a 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 to allow CHECK to be effective, and 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.

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, Some button states will restrict each other, so after setting, please confirm that all functions are available
Factory default settings are:

[PF1] key: Short Press Turn On /Off FM Radio Long Press Sub Channel PTT
[PF2] key: Short Press Power Level Swicth Long Press Turn On/off Monitor

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 thceurrent frequency, the alarm warning will be issued, and the speaker of this equipmen

will be mute

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Toggle Scan

| In standby mode, press the butto programmed as ” Toggle Scan ” to quickly turn on/off the scanning

function.

Toggle Talk Around

| In standby mdoe, press the button programmed as “ToggTlaelk Around” to quickly switch betwee the talk-around mode and the

repeater mode.

Toggle Radio TX Enable

| In standby mode, press the butto programmed as “ Toggle Radio TX Enable” to quickly limit the transmissionor enable the

transmission function.

Transmit Power Switch

| In standby mode, press the butto programmed as “Transmit Power Switch” to select ult-rhaigh power,

high power, or low power.

Radio Switch| In standby mode, press the butto 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 “nextchannel” 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.

Sub-PTT

| Press the key programmed as “Sub

PTT” in standby mode toquickly transmit the Sub channel.

First level menu| Second level

menu

| Third level menu
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Channel

| ****

Edit

| (the up and down buttons to switch the AB Band, and the left and right buttons to switch

channels)

Signaling

| Send Message:| (a paragraph of text needed)
Call:| (Usename or Callsign needed )
Check:| (Usename or Callsign needed )

Nearby People

| （Nearby people will use the current frequency to transmit a search

code.

| ****

Nearby People

| If the device with the samefunction receives this code, it will feedback their location information back. For details, please click the

APP settingspage

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Radio Settings

General Settings

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Connection；

| Pariring
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Scanning
Paired Devices

Signaling Settings；

| ID
Send ID
GPS
Allow Check
Signaling

Preamble

APRS Settings，

| Call Sign
Path
Password

Digital Mode;

| Enable
Share Location
Digital Channel
Format

Sound Settings；

| Speaker
Mic Gain
BT Mic Gain
Keep Connected
Tone
| ****

Display Settings；

| Language
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Brightness
Screen Timeout
Time Zone
Imperial Units
Low Power Mode
Reset Settings
Restore Factory Settings
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, batteryinformation

Pairing

| Select pairing, the red and green lights flash alternately, and enter the pairing

mode

FM Radio| enter FM radio mode