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Baofeng UV-5R Documentation

Summary of UV-5R

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    Baofeng uv-5r the (chinese) radio documentation project http://radiodoc.Github.Com/ lennart lidberg.

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project ii baofeng uv-5r baofeng uv-5r: the (chinese) radio documentation project: http://radiodoc.Github.Com/ by lennart lidberg copyright © 2012 lennart lidberg this work is licensed under the creative commons attribution-sharealike 3.0 unported license. You are f...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Baofeng uv-5r iii table of contents preface .................................................................................................... Vii i. Getting started ......................................................................................... 1 1. Initial setup ..........................

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project iv baofeng uv-5r 6. Dual watch .................................................................................. 23 7. Dtmf ......................................................................................... 25 8. Selective calling ......................

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    Baofeng uv-5r baofeng uv-5r v 20 ptt-lt - signal code sending delay. ............................................... 54 21 mdf-a - channel mode a display ................................................. 54 22 mdf-b - channel mode b display .................................................. 55 23 bc...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project vi baofeng uv-5r.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Baofeng uv-5r vii preface lennart lidberg november 10th, 2012. Please excuse the crudity of this model. I didn't have time to build it to scale or paint it. —dr. Emmet brown this manual started out as a bit of a joke between friends, saying that "someone should write a better manual!". As it turns o...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project viii preface.

  • Page 9: Part I. Getting Started

    Baofeng uv-5r 1 part i. Getting started part one covers the basic setup and use of your hand-held two-way transceiver. Chapter 1, initial setup chapter 2, getting to know your radio chapter 3, basic use.

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 2 getting started.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Initial Setup

    Baofeng uv-5r 3 chapter 1. Initial setup what's in the box this transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box: • radio body • lithium-ion battery pack • antenna • desk charger (with accompanying wall-wart) • optional belt clip • optional wrist-strap items included may vary depending ...

  • Page 12: Battery

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 4 initial setup do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing. Battery before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the power/volum...

  • Page 13: Battery Maintenance

    Charging and battery maintenance baofeng uv-5r chapter 1. Initial setup 5 table 1.1. Charger led codes red led green led status flashing steady standby (charger empty) error (charger with radio) steady off charging off steady charge complete. The charger and battery are fitted with matching notches ...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 6 initial setup if your battery has become wet, remove it from the radio, wipe it dry with a towel and put it in a plastic bag with a handful of dry rice. Tie the bag up and let it sit over night. The rice will absorb any remaining moisture in the battery. T...

  • Page 15: Radio

    Baofeng uv-5r 7 chapter 2. Getting to know your radio figure 2.1. Baofeng uv-5r, overview 1. Antenna, see the section called “assembly” for details. 2. Power / volume knob, usage discussed in the section called “power and volume”. 3. Two-line lcd 4. Call key 5. Ptt key, usage discussed in the sectio...

  • Page 16: The Main Display

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 8 getting to know your radio the main display figure 2.2. Baofeng uv-5r, display the transceiver is fitted with a seven character by two line dot-matrix alphanumeric lcd, with auxiliary icons for miscellaneous features. Table 2.1. Lcd icon summary icon descr...

  • Page 17: Battery Level Indicator

    Status led baofeng uv-5r chapter 2. Getting to know your radio 9 battery level indicator when the battery level indicator reads the battery is depleated. At this point the radio will start beeping periodically as well as flash the backlight of the display, indicating that you need to change your bat...

  • Page 18: Band Key

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 10 getting to know your radio to save frequencies to channel memory you must be on the a display. Band key the key switches between vhf and uhf bands when in frequency (vfo) mode. When listening to broadcast fm, the key switches between 65-75 mhz and 76-108 ...

  • Page 19: Star Key

    Accessory jack baofeng uv-5r chapter 2. Getting to know your radio 11 star key a short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function (see chapter 11, re- peaters). When listening to broadcast fm a momentary press will start the scanning. Scanning in broadcast fm will stop as soon as an act...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 12 getting to know your radio to attach accessories such as headsets, speaker-mics or programming cables, align the connecors and push in fully. The fit isn't always perfect on cheap cables and connectors and may require a bit of force to wiggle them in comp...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Basic Use

    Baofeng uv-5r 13 chapter 3. Basic use power and volume before we turn the power on, make sure you have attached the battery and antenna as described in chapter 1, initial setup. Turning the unit on to turn the unit on, simply rotate the volume/power knob clockwise until you hear a "click". If your r...

  • Page 22: Making A Call

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 14 basic use by using the monitor function, enabled from the key below the ptt, you can more easily adjust your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static. Making a call press and hold the ptt button on the side of the radio body to transmit. While tr...

  • Page 23: Channel (Mr) Mode

    Channel selection baofeng uv-5r chapter 3. Basic use 15 4. Enter on the numeric keypad, it should look something like this: figure 3.2. Half-entered frequency input. 5. Now, for the final four digits. Note that you can only enter three decimals on the keypad, if you type 687 it wont work. So how do ...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 16 basic use.

  • Page 25: Part Ii. Advanced Topics

    Baofeng uv-5r 17 part ii. Advanced topics part two covers the more advanced topics, such as setup of repeater offset and programming via computer link. Chapter 4, working the menu system chapter 5, scanning chapter 6, dual watch chapter 7, dtmf chapter 8, selective calling chapter 9, customization c...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 18 advanced topics.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Working The Menu

    Baofeng uv-5r 19 chapter 4. 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, ...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 20 working the menu system the parameters also have a number associated with them, see appendix b, menu defi- nitions for details. Procedure 4.2. Using the menu with short-cuts 1. Press the key to enter the menu. 2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the numb...

  • Page 29: Chapter 5. Scanning

    Baofeng uv-5r 21 chapter 5. Scanning the baofeng uv-5r features 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 ...

  • Page 30: Tone Scanning

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 22 scanning to resume scanning you must press and hold the key again. Tone scanning in frequency mode you can scan for ctcss tones and dcs codes on active frequencies. To scan for ctcss or dcs on active channels, follow these steps: procedure 5.2. Tone scann...

  • Page 31: Chapter 6. Dual Watch

    Baofeng uv-5r 23 chapter 6. 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), ...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 24 dual watch 5. Press the key to confirm. 6. Press the key to exit the menu. If you want to momentarily override the lock without having to setting the menu option to off , you can do so by pressing the key an instant before pressing the ptt. Another option...

  • Page 33: Chapter 7. Dtmf

    Baofeng uv-5r 25 chapter 7. Dtmf dtmf is an in-band signalling 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...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 26 dtmf.

  • Page 35: Chapter 8. Selective Calling

    Baofeng uv-5r 27 chapter 8. Selective calling some times when you're working with larger groups of people using the same channel, things can get very crowded, very fast. To minimize this problem, several methods of blocking out unwanted transmissions on your frequency has developed. In general, ther...

  • Page 36: Dcs

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 28 selective calling 2. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver ctcss. 3. Press to select. 4. Enter desired ctcss sub-tone frequency in hertz on the numeric keypad. 5. Press to confirm and save. 6. Enter on the numeric keypad to go to transmitter ctcs...

  • Page 37: 1750Hz Tone-Burst

    1750hz tone-burst baofeng uv-5r chapter 8. Selective calling 29 8. Enter desired dcs code on the numeric keypad. Make sure it's the same code as that you entered for receiver dcs. 9. Press to confirm and save. 10. Press to exit the menu system. To turn dcs off, follow the same procedure but set it t...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 30 selective calling.

  • Page 39: Chapter 9. Customization

    Baofeng uv-5r 31 chapter 9. Customization the baofeng uv-5r allows for customization of both the power-on message (via com- puter link only), and the backlight colour during the three states of the transceiver (trans- mit, receive and standby). Display the lcd on the baofeng uv-5r is backlit by mult...

  • Page 40: Power-On Message

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 32 customization 5. Press to confirm and save. 6. Press to exit the menu. For details see the section called “29 wt-led - display back-light colour, standby” and onward in appendix b, menu definitions. Power-on message the power-on message can only be set vi...

  • Page 41: Chapter 10. Programming

    Baofeng uv-5r 33 chapter 10. Programming memory channels are an easy way to store commonly used frequencies so that they can easily be retrieved at a later date. The baofeng uv-5r features 128 memory channels that each can hold: receive and transmit frequencies, transmit power, group signalling info...

  • Page 42: Duplex Channels

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 34 programming switch to channel (mr) mode with the key to test your new channel. If you would like to name your channel you will need to do that from a computer. More on that in the section called “computer programming”. Duplex channels the following assume...

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    Computer programming baofeng uv-5r chapter 10. Programming 35 memory channels. If the channel information window doesn't show automati- cally, you can bring it up by going to edit -> channel information . Before we start adding channels, go to communication to select the port your cable is attached ...

  • Page 44: Radio to Radio Cloning

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 36 programming to add a new channel, go to the row for the channel number you want to edit (you do not have to go sequentially, you can skip channel numbers if you so desire) and follow these steps: procedure 10.1. Adding a channel 1. Select the band . 2. Cl...

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    Radio to radio cloning baofeng uv-5r chapter 10. Programming 37 2. Turn on the slave radio, (the radio you want to clone to). 3. Turn on the master radio, (the radio you want to clone from) while holding down the key. The master will show coping in the display, and if makes a successful connection t...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 38 programming.

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    Baofeng uv-5r 39 part iii. How-to and setup guides. Part three covers is a collection of how-to documents to help you set up your radio for specific working environments. Chapter 11, repeaters chapter 12, automatic number identification chapter 13, application specific setup.

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 40 how-to and setup guides..

  • Page 49: Chapter 11. Repeaters

    Baofeng uv-5r 41 chapter 11. Repeaters a radio repeater is an automated transceiver in a fixed location. Usually mounted high up on hill tops or on tall buildings, but sometimes they operate within buildings for internal use. A repeater takes one signal and relays it, usually after amplifying it by ...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 42 repeaters 9. Use the and keys to select + (positive) or - (negative) offset. 10. Press to confirm and save. 11. Optional: a. Save to memory, see the section called “manual programming” for details. B. Set up ctcss, see the section called “ctcss” for detai...

  • Page 51: Chapter 12. Automatic Number

    Baofeng uv-5r 43 chapter 12. Automatic number identification in dispatch environments it's common to have a system in place that will allow radios to automatically identify themselves to the dispatcher. This is known as automatic number identification, or sometimes ptt-id since the radio sends a dat...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 44 automatic number identification unfortunately baofeng decided to split up related functions in the programming soft- ware, so in order to enable ani we'll have to open up yet another window and do some final configuration before the radio is ready for use...

  • Page 53: Setup

    Baofeng uv-5r 45 chapter 13. Application specific setup commercial radio setup plmr users in the united states are mandated to move to 12.5 khz narrowband com- munication in the 150-174 mhz vhf and 421-512mhz uhf bands by january 1, 2013. Follow these instructions to set your radio to narrowband mod...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 46 application specific setup • turn dcs and ctcss off (menu items 10 through 13). • turn ani, dtmfst, s-code, ptt-id off and ptt-lt to 0ms (menu items 15 through 17 and 19 through 20). • turn off squelch tail elimination (ste) features (menu items 35 throug...

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Troubleshooting

    Baofeng uv-5r 47 appendix a. Troubleshooting symptom possible cause solution the radio doesn't start. The battery is too low. The battery isn't correctly installed. Change or recharge the bat- tery. Remove the battery and re- install it. The battery dies quickly. The battery is dead. The battery isn...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 48 troubleshooting.

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Menu Definitions

    Baofeng uv-5r 49 appendix b. Menu definitions see chapter 4, working the menu system for more info about using the menu-system. 0 sql - squelch level selects the squelch noise threshold. Values notes default value 0-9 3 setting the squelch to 0 will open up the squelch entirely. 1 step - frequency s...

  • Page 58: 4 Vox - Voice Operated Tx

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 50 menu definitions values notes default value 1 - 4 3 off 4 vox - voice operated tx adjusts the sensitivity of the vox feature, if enabled. Values notes default value 1 - 10 off off the lower the setting, the louder your voice have to be in order to engage ...

  • Page 59: 8 Beep - Keypad Beep

    8 beep - keypad beep baofeng uv-5r appendix b. Menu definitions 51 it should be noted that this radio does not possess a dual vfo, meaning that the dual watch feature is a time sharing operation. Your radio will flip-flop between a and b channels at a fixed rate. This will not allow you to receive t...

  • Page 60: 12 T-Dcs - Transmitter Dcs

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 52 menu definitions values (hz) notes default value 67.0 - 254.1 off off see table c.2, “ctcss frequencies” for a complete reference of ctcss sub tones. To enter a ctcss tone on the numerical keypad, enter its frequency directly rather than the numerical cod...

  • Page 61: Code

    15 ani-id - automatic number id baofeng uv-5r appendix b. Menu definitions 53 key values notes default value 2 chi chinese 0 off in some versions of the firmware your options may be restricted to on and off . 15 ani-id - automatic number id this can only be set via computer linked programming. Value...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 54 menu definitions key values notes default value 0 to time operation to 1 co carrier operation 2 se search operation • time operation: the scanner will resume after a pre set time. • carrier operation: the scanner will resume once the signal disappears. • ...

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    22 mdf-b - channel mode b display baofeng uv-5r appendix b. Menu definitions 55 22 mdf-b - channel mode b display sets the display mode for the lower display. Key values notes default value 0 ch channel number freq 1 name channel name 2 freq frequency channel name can only be set via computer. 23 bc...

  • Page 64: Standby

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 56 menu definitions 26 offset - frequency shift amount sets the amount of offset on the transmit frequency relative the receive frequency. Values (mhz) notes default value 00.000 - 69.990 00.000 to input an offset frequency with the numeric keypad, enter the...

  • Page 65: Receive

    30 rx-led - display back-light colour, receive baofeng uv-5r appendix b. Menu definitions 57 30 rx-led - display back-light colour, receive sets the back-light colour while receiving a signal. Key values notes default value 1 blue blue 2 orange 3 purple 0 off 31 tx-led - display back-light colour, t...

  • Page 66: Dual Watch Mode

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 58 menu definitions key values notes default value 0 vhf vhf 1 uhf 34 tdr-ab - transmit selection while in dual watch mode if enabled, this will force the radio to transmit on the selected frequency when in dual watch mode. Key values notes default value 1 a...

  • Page 67: 38 Ponmgs - Power On Message

    38 ponmgs - power on message baofeng uv-5r appendix b. Menu definitions 59 values notes default value off 38 ponmgs - power on message when enabled it displays a 2 line message on the display. Message can only be set via computer. Key values notes default value 0 full flash entire lcd msg 1 msg disp...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 60 menu definitions.

  • Page 69: Appendix C. Technical

    Baofeng uv-5r 61 appendix c. Technical specifications general general specifications specification value frequency range (mhz) 65-108 (rx only) 136-174 (rx/tx) 400-480 (rx/tx) memory channels 128 frequency stability 2.5ppm frequency step (khz) 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 antenna impedance 50 ohm...

  • Page 70: Receiver

    The (chinese) radio documentation project 62 technical specifications receiver receiver specifications specification value receiver sensitivity 0.2µv (at 12db sinad) intermodulation 60db audio output 1000mw adjacent channel selectivity 65/60db dcs table table c.1. Dcs codes number code number code n...

  • Page 71: Ctcss Table

    Ctcss table baofeng uv-5r appendix c. Technical specifications 63 number code number code number code 067 d413n 068 d423n 069 d431n 070 d432n 071 d445n 072 d446n 073 d452n 074 d454n 075 d455n 076 d462n 077 d464n 078 d465n 079 d466n 080 d503n 081 d506n 082 d516n 083 d523n 084 d526n 085 d532n 086 d546...

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 64 technical specifications number frequency number frequency 31 171.3 32 173.8 33 177.8 34 179.9 35 183.5 36 186.2 37 189.9 38 192.8 39 196.6 40 199.5 41 203.5 42 206.5 43 210.7 44 218.1 45 225.7 46 229.1 47 233.6 48 241.8 49 250.3 50 254.1.

  • Page 73: Colophon

    Baofeng uv-5r 65 colophon all linework drawings were recreated in inkscape [http://inkscape.Org/] using the original baofeng manual artwork as reference..

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    The (chinese) radio documentation project 66 colophon.