Baofeng UV-5RV2+ User manual

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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Declaration by Manufacturer............................................................................................................................ 4
License and Legal Information .......................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information............................................................................................................................................. 5
Features and Functions ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started.................................................................................................................................................. 6
What’s in the Box........................................................................................................................................... 6
Assembly............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Antenna ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Belt Clip.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Battery ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
External Headset............................................................................................................................................ 9
Charging and Battery Maintenance............................................................................................................... 9
Battery Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 10
Battery Storage............................................................................................................................................ 10
Getting to Know the Radio.............................................................................................................................. 11
Radio Overview............................................................................................................................................ 11
The Main Display ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................................................... 13
Menu and Function Buttons........................................................................................................................ 14
Basic Use.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Power and Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Making a Call................................................................................................................................................ 15
Channel Selection ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Channel Mode (MR)..................................................................................................................................... 16
Advanced Topics.............................................................................................................................................. 17
Using the Menu System............................................................................................................................... 17
Scanning....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Dual Watch/Dual Reception............................................................................................................................ 19
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency)............................................................................................................ 19

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Selective Calling ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Customization.................................................................................................................................................. 22
Display.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Power-On Message...................................................................................................................................... 22
Programming................................................................................................................................................... 23
Manual Programming.................................................................................................................................. 23
Computer Programming.............................................................................................................................. 24
Radio to Radio Cloning................................................................................................................................. 26
How to and Setup Guides................................................................................................................................ 26
Repeaters..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Automatic Number Identification (ANI) ...................................................................................................... 26
Application Specific Setup............................................................................................................................... 28
Commercial Radio Setup ............................................................................................................................. 28
Amateur Radio Setup................................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 29
Menu Function and Description Chart............................................................................................................ 30
Menu Definitions............................................................................................................................................. 33
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 54
Transmitter .................................................................................................................................................. 55
Receiver ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
DCS Table......................................................................................................................................................... 56
CTCSS Table ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
Warranty Certificate........................................................................................................................................ 58

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing your Baofeng Amateur Portable Radio!
This 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 using the device. The information presented
herein will help you maximize the functionality and performance of your radio.
Declaration by Manufacturer
Equipment programming is the responsibility of authorized service personnel only.
WARNING: Reprogramming this radio to operate on one of the following restricted frequencies without a
license or authorization by the FCC can result in a variety of enforcement actions, including seizure of
equipment, fines and other criminal penalties: 136 MHz –137 MHz (Aviation Services, Part 87); 137 MHz –
138 MHz (Satellite Communications, Part 25); 138 MHz –144 MHz (not available to any FCC licensee –
Federal use only); 156.7625 MHz –157.0375 MHz (Maritime Services, Part 80 and Aviation Services, Part
87).
License and Legal Information
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Commons, P.O. Box 1866, Mountain View, CA. 94042, USA. A summary of the license in shown below:
You are free to:
•Share –Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
•Adapt –Remix, transform, and build upon the material, for any purpose, even commercially.
Under the following conditions:
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changes were made.
•ShareAlike –If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your
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•No additional restrictions –You must not apply legal terms or technological measures that
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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 areas 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 airbags, do not place the radio on the airbag 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.
Features and Functions
Below are some of the major features and functions of the device:
•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 users to toggle between High and Low power consumption modes
•Display illumination and programmable keypad
•Function that causes keypad button presses to emit a beeping sound
•Dual Watch & Dual Reception

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•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 a USB cable (optional accessory)
•Level Threshold Squelch adjustability
•Cross band reception/transmission
•End of Transmission Tone functionality
•Built-in keypad lock
Getting Started
What’s in the Box
This device comes shipped with the following items in the box:

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Optional
Accessories
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 the screws 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 to the radio.
Install the belt clip at the rear of the battery compartment cover as
shown in the figure provided on 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.

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Battery
Before attaching or removing the battery make sure the radio is turned off by turning the power/volume
knob all the way counter-clockwise.
Installing the Battery
To attach the battery, ensure the battery is parallel and in good contact with
the aluminum chassis. The battery bottom is about 1 to 2 centimeters below
the bottom of the radio’s body.
Align the battery with the guide rails on the radio chassis and slide the
battery upwards until it clicks into place.
The battery latch at the bottom locks the battery into place.
Removing the Battery
Ensure the radio is off before removing the battery.
To remove the battery, press the battery release above the battery pack and
slide the battery downward.
After sliding the battery down a few centimeters, the battery can be removed
from the radio body.

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External Headset
Plug the external micro-headset connector into the jack of ‘SP & MIC’ of
the transceiver as shown in the figure provided on the right.
Charging and Battery Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Follow the steps below to setup and use the battery charger.
1. Plug the end of the power adapter into the charge base.
2. Plug the power adapter into an electrical wall outlet.
3. Place the radio or battery in the charging slot on the charger.
4. Make sure the contact plates of the battery are making contact with the charger. Ensure that the
radio fits snugly into the charging dock. When the red LED stays on, the radio is charging.
5. The radio is fully charged once the LED on the charger stays green. Please remove the radio after
it is fully charged to avoid over-charging the battery.

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Charger
LED Codes
Charging Status
LED Indication
Standby (no-load)
Red LED flashes while Green LED glows
Charging
Red LED solidly glows
Fully Charged
Green LED solidly glows
Error
Red LED flashes while Green LED glows.
Battery Maintenance
The battery for the radio comes uncharged from the factory. Please charge the battery for at least 4 to 5
hours before starting to use the radio.
•Use only batteries that are approved by the original manufacturer.
•Never attempt to disassemble the battery pack.
•Do not expose the battery to fire or intense heat.
•Dispose of batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations.
Prolonging the Life of the Battery
•Only charge batteries in normal room temperatures.
•When charging a battery attached to the radio, turn the radio off for a faster charge.
•Do not unplug the power to the charger or remove the battery and/or radio before it has
finished charging.
•Never charge a wet battery.
•Batteries wear out over time. If there is a considerably shorter operating time with the radio,
please consider purchasing a new battery.
•Battery performance is reduced when temperatures are below freezing. When working in cold
environments, it is recommended to keep a spare battery at hand, preferably inside a jacket or
in a similar location to keep the battery warm.
•Dust can interfere with the contacts on the battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts with a clean
cloth to ensure proper contact with the radio and the charger.
Battery Storage
Do not charge the battery before storing the device for a prolonged period of time to prevent damage
from over-discharge.
To avoid severe capacity degradation of the battery while in long time storage, please cycle the battery
at least every six months.