Baofeng BF-H6 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
UHF/VHF dual band radio

Thank you for your favor with our products.
This product is a high-power radio, If you are long
time transmit will cause the heat of this machine is a
normal phenomenon, In the case of sufficient distance
recommended to use Middle (Middle power) or Low
(Low power) to transmit! Thanks for using!
In order to make you fully understand the various
advantages of the radio performance and use and
maintenance methods, please read this manual
carefully.
To users

LCD Screen
10W High-Power
High/Medium/Low Power are optional
DTMF Encoded
UHF/VHF Full frequency receive
Up to 128 memory channels.
1750 Hz TONE for access to repeaters
ANI code
CTCSS/DCS to Automatic Scan
Shortcut menu operation mode
Programmable by PC
Wired Clone
Emergency alarm call function
Chinese/English Switchover
Broadband (Wide) / Narrowband (Narrow) to
selectable
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Function feature Catalog
Familiar with this Product
Preparation before use
Charging
Battery information
Technical specificaion
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and clean
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08-09
09-12
12-26
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【SOS】
button
【PTT】
Transmit
button
【MENU】
button
【 】/【 】
【 】/【 】
button
[Exit] and A/B
switch button
* ,#, 0-9
number
buttons
Long press to open the alarm function, and then
press this button to cancel the alarm function.
After press this key, the radio is in the transmit-
ting status and speaks into the microphone to call
the other party. After releasing this key, the radio
is in the receiving status.
Press it to activate the menu mode, enter the
menu and press this button to select menu items.
In power off status, Press and hold this button to
switch channel mode or frequency mode.
In frequency mode, change the current
frequency;
In channel mode, switch channels up and down;
In Menu status, change to set the menu items
and menu values, press more than 2 seconds to
quickly forward or backward search.
In scanning status, Change the scanning direction.
In the input status, clear the input information; In
standby mode, press this button to switch A/B,
Switch 65-75/76-108mhz frequency in the FM
mode.
0-9 are numeric keys used for input frequency,
channel number, menu item and menu value, *
key for channel, frequency, CTCSS/DCS and FM
broadcasting station scanning, Long press the #
key to lock or unlock the keyboard, Press [PTT]
button to transmit, and then press the number
button to transmit the corresponding DTMF
number.
Familiar with this Product
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Antenna
Battery Push-button
Battery Pack
Speaker
Microphone
External interface
Strap buckle
【Power/Volume】
Knob
A helical antenna for receiving and
transmitting signals.
This is for fixing the battery
This is to power the radio
This is for the radio output voice
This is putting voice into the radio
This is for external earphones; Or external
write frequency line, can use PC write
frequency software to write frequency
operation and program upgrade.
The radio body can be clamped on the belt
for easy carrying.
Rotate the knob clockwise to turn the radio
on or to increase the volume, and rotate the
knob counter-clockwise to turn the radio off
or to decrease the volume.
01 02
PTT
Side key 1
VFO/MR
Direction Key
MENU
MENU
Mic/Spk/Write
Frequency Port
A/B Key
Battery Pack
Antenna
BACK
BACK
Keypoard
Side key 2
SOS button
LCD
Loudspeaker
Microphone
VFO/MR A/B
Led indicator
lamp
Power/Volume
Knob

[PTT] Key（Transmit Key）
Transmit and receive conversion key: when transmitting,
press this key and speak into the microphone; Release this
key when receiving.
1、Transmit Interface
2、Receive Interface
(Triangle icon flicker)
Side key 1（CALL Key）
Press the button to turn on the FM radio, and then press
the button to turn off the FM radio.
FM Radio Interface
Side key 2( MONI Key)
Long press this key to monitor function. In channel mode,
short press to temporarily switch high, medium and low
transmission power. In frequency mode, short press can
change high, medium and low transmission power.
Orange Key
Long press this button to turn on the alarm function, short
press again to close.
LCD Screen
For display all working status of the Radio.
VFO/MR key
For frequency mode and channel
mode switching
1、Standby for frequency mode
2、Standby for channel mode
Function of the keyboard
Menu select/confirm key: [MENU]
Use this key to activate menu mode and select items in the
menu mode.
MENU Interface
“▲” UP Key: (Long press for more than 2 seconds to
move forward quickly)
“▼“ DOWN Key: (Long press for more than 2 seconds to
back wrods quickly)
[BACK]
Exit/clear key (In the input status, clear the input information)
Numeric keypad
For enter information into the programming menu of a
radio; in the non-standard CTCSS editing status, the
non-standard CTCSS can be directly input, and the
corresponding DTMF encoding will be issued when the
number key is pressed in the transmit status.
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DCS
DCS D
DCS D
FM
98.000
DCS
1
2
Squelch
DCS D
00
5
DCS
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External interface
This is for external earphones; Or external write frequency
line, can use PC write frequency software to write
frequency operation and program upgrade.
DTMF
After the DTMF is turned on, press
the PTT + Side 2 will send DTMFcode.
LCD Icons
The LCD screen is used to display all the working status of
the two-way radio. The corresponding function icons are
displayed on the screen during operation. The screen
allows you to know the meaning of the icons and how to
set the functions more quickly.
[*] Key
Press this key to invert the receiving and transmitting
frequencies;
Press for more than 2 seconds
to lock or unlock the keyboard.
[#] Key
Press for more than 2 seconds to turn on frequency or
channel scanning
In the FM radio Mode, press the button to search FM
station automatically.
[0]Key
Press for more than 2 seconds to display the current
battery voltage in standby mode.
Power / Volume Knob
To turn on the power, turn the [Power Switch / Volume
Control] knob clockwise until you hear a "click" sound and a
short beep sounds. To turn off the radio, turn the knob
counterclockwise until you hear a click. (English version
supports channel number broadcast); Turn clockwise to
increase volume and vice versa.
Led indicator lamp
Transmit ---- Red light / Receive-----Green light
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DCS D
1
2
RN
DCS D
1
2
RN
DCS D
1
2
RN
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CT
D
R
N
No. Description
The channel signal indication
The channel transmits at high power；
The channel transmits at medium power
The channel transmits at low power
When the DTMF is set to DT-ST/DT+ANI/ANI-ST,
the symbol appears
The current is CDCSS
The current is CTCSS
The current transmission frequency is the reception
frequency plus a frequency bias(Set in menu 24th)
The current transmission frequency is the reception
frequency minus a frequency bias(Set in menu 24th)
Has been set to dual-band double-waiting function,
and allows waiting on two frequency bands
displayed on the screen at the same time
The keyboard lock is locked; Press the [*] to unlock
The VOX has been turned on
In channel or frequency mode the invert the
receiving and transmitting frequencies
The radio work in narrowband mode
The more bars, the more battery power, The icon
flashes when the intercom is disabled
A/ B band pointer
In channel mode, the current channel number for A
In channel mode, the current channel number for B
icon
M
L
Arabic
numerals
Arabic
numerals
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2
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Preparation before use
Charging
Note: Be sure to ensure that the product is off when
charging. Battery into the charger may be charging red
flashing constantly flashing, this is the battery power is too
low, the charger to protect the battery pre-charge process,
is a normal phenomenon, Generally continue for 30
seconds to turn the red light of the normal status of charge
Please charge the battery with the charger specified by our
company. The indicator light of the charger shows the
charging status.
1. Plug the power adapter into a
power outlet;
2. Plug the other end of the power
adapter into the socket on the back of the charging cradle;
3. Insert the battery or the battery-equipped product into
the charging cradle correctly; the indicator light on the
charging cradle shows the charging status. When the
indicator light is red, it indicates the start of charging.
When the indicator turns green, the charging is complet-
ed. Below is a detailed char.

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Indicator display
Red light flashes
Red light
Green light
Current charge status
Battery power is too low
In charging
The charging is completed
Note:
● For best battery performance, charge for a minimum of 4
hours on first charge.
Battery information
●The first use of the battery
Since the battery is not fully charged at the factory, please
charge the new battery before use. Under normal
circumstances, the battery when used for the first time,
need to charge 4 hours, lithium-ion battery charging using
slow charge or fast charge can be performed when
charging. It is recommended that the new battery be
operated as above for the first three uses. When you find
the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery.
●Suitable battery type
Please use the specified battery for charging; use of other
batteries may cause explosion, resulting in human injury.
●Battery safety attention
1. Do not allow metal contacts (including coins, keys,
jewelry, or other conductive metal) to be touched by the
battery contacts or pole pieces. Otherwise, the battery
may short circuit, discharge, heat or leak, which may result
in damage to the item or personal injury. Therefore, be
careful when handling any battery.
2. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals or discard the
battery in a fire. Do not disassemble the battery pack.
When the battery is discarded, please put into a dedicated
battery recycling box.
●Battery normal operation instructions
★Please charge the battery indoors, battery charging at
room temperature best.
★Under normal circumstances, the charger indicator from
red to green when the battery is fully charged, at this time
the battery can be removed.
★You can charge when Battery installed in the
walkie-talkie, but when charging is best to turn off the
walkie talkie, to ensure that the battery is fully charged.
★Please do not charge the battery when the battery
power is not used up (after the battery is exhausted, the
voice prompt alarm will be given), which will shorten the
service life of the battery.
★Do not put a fully charged battery back on the charger to
"power up" again, as this operation significantly reduces
the cycle life of the battery.

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Battery power High Medium Low Insufficient
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●Extend battery life
★Battery performance will reduce below -20 ℃tempera-
ture conditions. Prepare back-up batteries for use in colder
weather. Please do not throw away cold batteries that
cannot work. These batteries may be used at room
temperature.
★Dusting the battery contacts may affect the battery life.
Please wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before
inserting the batteries into the walkie-talkie.
●Battery storage needs to know
1.Since the battery will have a self-discharge phenome-
non, the battery when not in use for a long time, please
fully charge the battery and then stored to avoid over-dis-
charge of its battery to damage the battery.
2. When the battery is in storage, remove the battery to
recharge when stored about 6 months. To avoid over-dis-
charge of electrolyte affect battery capacity.
3. Pay attention to the temperature and humidity of the
battery storage environment. Store the battery at room
temperature in a cool, dry place to minimize self-discharge
of the battery.
Battery Voltage & Power Indication
Long press the 【0】key for display battery voltage,
The top right of the screen shows the current battery
power icon is as follows:
Basic Operation
Power on/off
To turn on the power, turn the【Power Switch / Volume
Control】knob clockwise until you hear a "click" sound
and a short beep sounds. To turn off the radio, turn the
knob counterclockwise until you hear a click.
Adjusting Volume
After turning on, turn the [Power switch / volume control]
knob clockwise to increase the reception volume, and turn
counterclockwise to reduce the reception volume.
Dual Standby Mode to Switch
Dual band mode can be selected through the menu; the
path is as follows:
1.Press【MENU】to enter menu mode.
2.Press【▲】/【▼】to set, then press【MENU】to
select.
3.Press【▲】/【▼】to the radio setting, then press
【MENU】to select.
4. Press【▲】/【▼】to “Dual Standby”, then press
【MENU】to select.

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Squelch level, the lower the level is easy to
interfere; the higher the level of sensitivity is
worse, it is best to set the middle.
In frequency mode, when the UP and
DOWN keys are pressed, the step value
of frequency is changed.
The radio transmits at high power.
The radio transmits at middle power.
The radio transmits at low power.
Turn off power saving mode.
Turn on power saving mode.
Turn off VOX.
VOX Level
The radio work in wideband mode
The radio work in narrowband mode.
The background light is on all the time.
Turn off the backlight automatically when
the time is up.
Turn off dual standby mode.
Turn on dual standby mode.
Turn off beep prompt
Turn on beep prompt
0,…,9
2.5KHz
5.0KHz
6.25KHz
10.00KHz
12.50KHz
20.0KHz
25.0KHz
50.0KHz
High
Middle
Low
OFF
ON
OFF
1,2,… 10
Wide
Narrow
Bright
1Sec,2Sec,
… 10Sec
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Squelch
Step
Tx
Power
Power
save
Vox
Level
Band-
width
Back-
light
Dual
Standby
Beep
Prompt
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5.Press【▲】/【▼】to select the required option (Off/On).
6.Press【MENU】key to confirm and return to the
previous menu.
Frequency Mode(VFO)
VFO mode is the basic mode for changing the operating
frequency. In the standby interface, press [VFO/MR] to
switch to VFO mode, and press 【▲】/【▼】to increase
or decrease the frequency.
Quick Frequency Input
In addition to pressing【▲】/【▼】, you can also input
the frequency directly. If the required operating frequency
is far from the current frequency, you can use the keypad
to directly input the frequency.
●Press [VFO/MR] to switch to VFO mode.
* The frequency must be entered directly in VFO mode.
●Press the number buttons ([0] to [9]) to enter the desired
frequency（The first three decimal places are MHZ and
the last five decimal places are KHZ）.
●After entering the frequency manually, press and hold the
[PTT] button to call the contact of current frequency.
Menu list
Level 1
menu
Level 2
menu Description of settings
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2
3
4
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8
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