Baofeng UV-5R Plus Quick User Manual

Summary of UV-5R Plus

  • Page 1

    Page 1 of 6 quick user’s guide to the yellow radio what follows covers basic steps needed to effectively communicate using this radio, specifically: -turning the radio on and adjusting the volume, -selecting the proper channel for communication, and -fundamentals of talking on the radio. Additionall...

  • Page 2

    Page 2 of 6 s electing the p roper c hannel for c ommunication there are two ways to select a channel on the yr,  direct entry using the keypad, and  up/dn arrow keys. The yr is capable of displaying two channels, channel a and channel b as shown in figure 2 below. Figure 2 n ote : the yr displays...

  • Page 3

    Page 3 of 6 ham repeater is on channel 5 so enter 005 on the keypad. Manzanita’s local noaa weather broadcast is on channel 56 so enter 056. The manzanita wide-area gmrs frequency used by non-hams is on channel 119 so enter 119. Remember: three digits are required, so use prefix-zeros if necessary. ...

  • Page 4

    Page 4 of 6  keep transmissions short and to the point, no chit-chat!  leave a second or two between transmissions, that is don’t immediately push the ptt once the other station says “over” in case someone needs to break into the conversation with emergency traffic.

  • Page 5

    Page 5 of 6 b asic “t ips ” and “t raps ” tip. Lock the keypad. At times merely handling the yr causes an accidental change in channels. To lock the keypad, press and hold the “#-key” for two seconds. Repeat to unlock. When the keypad is locked, a small key symbol appears to the left of the battery ...

  • Page 6

    Page 6 of 6 tip. Included with the yr is a battery charger capable of holding the yr upright. (fig. 3) figure 3 connect this stand to ac power using the power adapter. The power cord plugs into the charger’s back side. There is a led in the base that shines red when charging and green once the batte...