Baofeng UV-5RV2+ User manual

DUAL BAND/DUAL DISPLAY RADIO
OPERATING MANUAL
UV-5RV2+
UV-5R E
UV-5R A
UV-5R AX+

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the UV-5R Amateur Portable Radio from Baofeng Radio US, the official Baofeng distributor in the
United States.
The UV-5R is a dual band/dual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. This
intuitive radio will help you deliver secure, instant, and reliable communications with utmost efficiency. Please read this manual
carefully before you use the device. The information presented herein will help you maximize the functionality and performance
of your radio.

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LICENSE/LEGAL INFORMATION
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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
License/Legal Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Features and Functions....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Initial Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
What’s In the Box........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Charging and Battery Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Getting to Know the Radio............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Radio Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
The Main Display....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Battery Level Indicator .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Status LED ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Side Button 1 –Call (Broadcast FM and alarm) ........................................................................................................................ 16
Side Button 2 –MONI (Monitor and Flashlight) ....................................................................................................................... 16
VFO / MR –Mode Button ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
A / B –Select Button ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Accessory Jack........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Use ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power and Volume.................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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Making a Call............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Channel Selection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Advanced Topics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Using the Menu System Basic Use...................................................................................................................................... 23
Using Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Scanning........................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Scanning Modes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Tone Scanning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Dual Watch / Dual Reception........................................................................................................................................................ 26
DTMF............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Selective Calling ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28
CTCSS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
DCS............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
1750Hz Tone Burst.................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Customization ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Display....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Power-On Message ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Programming ................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Manual Programming ............................................................................................................................................................... 33
Computer Programming ........................................................................................................................................................... 35
Radio to Radio Cloning.............................................................................................................................................................. 37
How-To and Setup Guides ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Repeaters ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

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Automatic Number Identification (ANI)........................................................................................................................................ 39
Application Specific Setup............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Commercial Radio Setup........................................................................................................................................................... 40
Amateur Radio Setup ................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Menu Function and Description Chart.............................................................................................................................................. 42
Menu Definitions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 67
GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
TRANSMITTER ............................................................................................................................................................................... 68
RECIEVER....................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
DCS Table ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
CTCSS Table................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Sources.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Related Products............................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Foscam .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Amcrest ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Accumed ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 74

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Safety Information
The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service, and repair of this device:
This device should be serviced by qualified technicians only.
Do not modify or alter the radio for any reason.
Use only BAOFENG supplied or BAOFENG approved batteries and chargers.
Do not use a radio that has a damaged antenna. Contact with a damaged antenna may result in a minor burn.
Turn off the radio prior to entering any area with explosive and/or flammable materials.
Do not charge the battery in a location containing explosive and/or flammable materials.
Avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts by turning off the radio in any area where posted
notices instruct you to do so.
Turn off the radio prior to boarding an aircraft. Any use of a radio within an aircraft must be in accordance with airline
regulations or crew instructions.
Turn off the radio prior to entering a blast area.
For vehicles with air bags, do not place the radio on the air bag deployment area.
Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, nor place it close to any source of heat.
When transmitting, hold the radio vertically with the microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away from your lips. Keep the
antenna at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting.

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Features and Functions
Below are some of the major features and functions of the UV-5R portable radio:
Dual-band handheld transceiver with display LCD
DTMF encoding
Commercial FM radio receiver
Allows storage of up to 105 programmable DCS codes and 50 CTCSS privacy codes
Allows storage of up to 128 memory channels
Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) functionality
Alarm functionality
Allows selection between Broadband (Wide) & Narrowband (Narrow) modes
Allows user to toggle between High and Low power consumption modes (5W vs 1W)
Display illumination and programmable keypad
Function that causes keypad button presses to emit a beeping sound
Dual Watch & Dual Reception
Selectable Frequency Steps (2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25/50 kHz)
Frequency offset functionality for repeater access
Battery saving functionality
Programmable timer transmission
Frequency scan mode functionality
Function Busy Channel Lock
Built-in RX CTCSS/DCS scan
Built-in LED flashlight
Allows for PC programmability through use of USB cable (optional accessory)
Level Threshold Squelch adjustability
Cross band reception/transmission
End of Transmission Tone functionality
Built-in keypad lock

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Getting Started
Initial Setup
What’s In the Box
This radio comes shipped with the following items in the box:
Optional Accessories
Car Charging Cable & Adapter Speaker Microphone Attachment USB Connecting Cable
Radio Body Antenna Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Charging Cable & Adapter Belt Clip
Wrist Strap Lapel Microphone Charging Stand User Guide

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Assembly
Antenna
This device is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount the antenna (Female SMA Connector),
align the two connectors and turn the antenna clockwise until it stops.
When installing the antenna, install it by holding the base and turning.
If an external antenna is used, ensure that the ‘SWR’ is about 1.5:1 or less to avoid damage
to the transceiver's transistors.
Holding the antenna with your hand or wrapping the outside may cause subpar operation
of the transceiver.
Never transmit from the device without an antenna.
Belt Clip
On the back of the radio, above the battery, there are two parallel screws. Remove these and
align them so that they go through the holes on the belt clip as they are screwed back into the
radio body to securely affix the belt clip.
Install the belt clip at the rear of the battery compartment cover as shown in the figure to the
right.
Do not use glue to affix the screws onto the battery clip. Application of glue may cause
damage to the casing of the battery.