Principle of operation of the radio of Baofeng HC 5p. General information about the radio

I got into my paws Baofeng UV-5R. Good toy, with good reception and transmission parameters. Able to work in two ranges: VHF and UHF. There is also the possibility of fast switching between two channels and alternate monitoring of two frequencies. There is a channel scanning function. Allows manual input of the operating frequency from the keyboard (VFO) and select from the list of pre-entered channels (MR). It is able to work on the reception and transmission at different frequencies (mainly required to work with the repeater). In general, everything that the radio should be able to - she can. As a bonus there is a FM radio and a LED flashlight.

The control buttons are intuitive, but if the owners of these racies go here, then the scholars of the function of the buttons and the ladies description of the menu in Russian. Suddenly, that subsend and himself turns here behind the tip. Excellent cheat sheet will not hurt. My width is firmware (BFB297).

Settings

On the upper side of the radio, there is a LED flashlight, and on the front side led indicator showing that the radio is in the reception mode (green), transmission (red) or waiting (off). On the second side there is a cover for connecting the headset. The indication on the LCD screen of the radio is also clear, but we will analyze everything in order.

It seems that everything, with other values \u200b\u200byou are hardly collided.

So, now it remains to deal with the menu and then you can think about a cheat sheet with repeater settings.

To enter the menu, you need to click on the Menu button. And then you can flip the parameters by arroders, or enter their number from the keyboard. This model has only forty setting, part of the service settings.

By the way, the regular antenna is enough for FM radio with very high quality. In those places where a lot of interference, this radio is well complied with hissing and extraneous noise.

Compact and ergonomic radio Baofeng refers to portable radio stationswhich are widely used in various fields. Modern technologies allow you to choose the optimal modification, depending on the requirements and user capabilities. Consider the device and features of this device.

General Plan Information

Nominally, the Baofeng UV-5R will refer to the household apparatus of amateur use. However, some parameters and capabilities of the device are not inferior to professional counterparts. In particular, this concerns a wide range of ranges for the operation of the device.

The radio station under consideration is suitable for use by hunters, personnel staff, truckers and tourists. The popularity of the device is due to the available price, reliability and provision of a stable communication channel offline.

Main settings

Amateur-professional radio Baofeng has the following characteristics:

• It has rechargeable battery Li-Ion type, with a capacity of 1.8 m / Ah, with a power of four watts.
• Includes modern modulation tools responsible for high quality Sound.
• The range of action is from three kilometers (in the city or populated area) to 10 km in the direct signal promise zone.
• It is possible to connect an additional antenna and an external headset.
• Supports VOX technology and "FM" radio.
• Height / Width / Thickness - 100/52/52 millimeters.
• Mass - a quarter kilogram.
• Supported ranges - UHF, VHF, FM, CTCSS, DCS.

In addition, the Baofeng radio is equipped with a backlight of the keyboard and a screen, sounding the buttons pressing, supporting simultaneous communication on two channels, compatible with the analogues of other brands.

These parameters are associated with high radio stations, compared with competitors from the identical price line.

Design and equipment

Designer design device is practical and unpretentious. Baofeng-5R has a strict appearance, a rectangular cable, standard for such gadgets, the location of the keyboard, screen and antennas. The body is made of a plastic of a special structure that does not slide in the hand.

The following elements include the following elements.

1. The radio station "Baofeng" itself.
2. Instructions for use.
3. Packing box.
4. Battery.
5. Charger.

In principle, the set of delivery is typical for the instruments of this class.

Instructions for Baofeng

A radio station is supplied along with the instruction manual, in which the features of the use and maintenance of the device are as described as much as possible. Consider the main, most often used options and capabilities:

• switching between channels is performed by activating the A / B buttons;
• fast range change is carried out by pressing the Band key;
• the VFO / MR position allows you to switch between different instrument use modes (go from the frequency communication to the channel version, and vice versa);
• on the right side of the screen there is a frequency indicator in digital mapping;
• there may be step-by-step designations and an alphaned operating mode identifier;
• the letter S suggests that Baofeng's warfare functions with simultaneous scanning of two channels;
• icons "+" and "-" indicate the operation of the device through the repeater.

After examining the instructions, and knowing the basic features of the station, the consumer is faster to learn how to use it with an optimal combination of settings and capabilities.

Operating ranges

The device operates in two main bands (UHF and VHF). Also, a compact radio station can simultaneously receive an incoming signal and broadcast data transmission to another subscriber. Switching between channels is performed by a convenient regulator, confirmation is displayed on the display. The maximum work distance is ten kilometers, thanks to a powerful relay to four watts and an informative antenna. An additional external amplifier allows you to raise the range and stability of the device.

The frequencies and channels in the internal memory modules are saved. There is a voice control option, without keystrokes, as well as the function of protection against extraneous noise. This allows you to use the device with significant external interference.

Features

Baofeng UV-5R has a convenient control. The user can select the appropriate screen of the screen backlight, configure the time to turn it off, use the keyboard lock option and the LED flashlight.

Programming the device is carried out in two ways. In the first case, this is the official program from the manufacturer. The second option involves the use of the product of type Chirp. To configure the operation of the radio station, it is enough to run this program, select the radio brand in it, specify the port and set the recommended values \u200b\u200bfor the memory cells, channels and frequencies. The selected parameters are placed in the device's memory, after rebooting it is ready to work.

Battery description

Baofeng-82's radio is equipped with a battery with a good capacitive indicator. According to user feedback, this charge is practiced in most similar type devices. The battery without recharging is enough to perform regular tasks for a certain period (one working day).

The removable type battery allows to replace the discharged elements, providing long-term uninterrupted operation of the device. There is an AB translation function in sleep mode when the battery is active only when transmitting or received voice messages.

Economy

You can additionally save battery charging using the signal power adjustment option. Also available to disable audio keystroke. These small "tricks" do not particularly affect the overall functionality of the device, however, it allows you to slightly extend the battery life resource.

In practice, the efficiency of the charge of the radio station is about twenty-four hours. With the use of tips on saving work AB, the service life without recharging is somewhat increasing. It is possible to install a more capacious and expensive battery with a maximum resource of 3.8 thousand microamen per hour.

Finally

Baofeng's radio, instruction in Russian to which will allow in detail to study all its features, firmly occupied niche in the world market in the relevant segment. Consumers value the device for good functionality, affordable price, ease of use and a fairly large battery operation.

It is worth noting that the radio station under consideration can be operated not only at the amateur level, but also to perform a number of special and professional tasks. To extend the device's working resource, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use, storage and transportation.

Discounts do not apply to this product!
This product is not sent with the payment of cash on delivery!

Version with antenna 17 cm!
The war is original !!!

Time proven Personal radio station Baofeng UV-5R is one of the most common dual-band radio stations.

Compact multifunctional radio Baofeng UV-5RDual is on sale for a long time and for this short term she managed to pay attention to. This is due to the fact that in the device, the price of which is favorably different from the similar to it, combines everything that is necessary for normal operation and full use.

The housing is made of durable material, rubber plugs are supplied on the case itself, which protects the device from falling into it dust and moisture. The radio station has a large number of settings, but with all this it is very easy to use. The device has already become familiar removable antenna with SMA-F connector, so if necessary, you can easily choose a compatible antenna. The radio is equipped with a standard Kenwood jack under the headset. A distinctive feature of the practical of all Baofeng radio stations is the presence of a flashlight, which is very useful and eliminates the need to always carry a pocket flashlight.

Personal radio Baofeng UV-5R DUAL supports Tone coding CTCSS and DCS.The radio operates in the range from 136 to 174 MHz and in the extended UHF range from 400 to 520 MHz, which makes Baofeng WC-5P fully compatible with radio stations running in the LPD range (for example Midland).

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The package includes a simple headset with a microphone, similar
You can additionally, which has a capacity of two times greater than the standard.

Portable radio station Baofeng WC-5P DUAL has 128 memory channels and 25 channels to save the FM receiver radio stations. The convenient screen displays information about the remaining charge, included functions and signal level.

The radio is perfect for use both during the game in paintball or airsoft and during tourist hiking. Baofeng UV-5R Dual Black is a reliable and functional device that will serve you for a long time.

This walkie-talking is often found with the name. Pofung UV-5R. The radio is absolutely the same, and the difference in the title is associated with the renaming of the manufacturer. Produced in blue, red and black colors.

Main characteristics Baofeng UV-5R Dual.:

• Activation VOX system
• Automatic squirrel
• Adjustable squirrel
• ROGER BEEP
• Monitoring two channels (Dual Watch)
• Blocking keyboard
• Removable antenna
• Programming from a computer
• Battery discharge indicator
• Operation in repeater mode
• Select power level
• Input frequency with keyboard
• CTCSS / DCS Tone Coding System
• Blocking work on a busy channel
• Indication of the level of the received signal
• LCD display with backlit (3 backlight options)
• Flashlight with 2 modes of work

Today I will share my experience in installing software, connect, settings and working with a popular radio station, which can be generalized as programming using a computer.

In order to comprehend programming, we need a USB cable that provides compatibility of the radio station with a computer. Primary setting of one or two radio stations (including saving frequencies in memory) can be carried out using the radio station menu, the description of which we have already published in our. If you predict the need to adjust a large number of racies or just interested in the topic - then the cable will be very appropriate.

Installation Driver

For successful installation uSB drivers Cable You need to perform the following steps:

• Connect the cable (only the cable! Without a witch!) To the computer.

Since the cable is connected to the microphone and headphone connections, if you connect the cable together with the war (without pre-installing the cable driver), then when you turn on the radio station will immediately be activated on the transmission. It is possible to overheat the radio station.

• Install the cable driver. First, try the installation files that can be found within the "USB_CABLE_DRIVER" directory on the disk coming as a cable. After installing the driver in the device manager in the "Ports (COM and LPT" tree, the PROLIFIC USB-TO-SERIAL COMM Port device should appear.

If, opposite the PROLIFIC USB-TO-Serial Comm Port device, there are warnings in the form of a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark - this indicates that the driver has been established incorrectly. If a warning is present - then it does not make sense to move, because The radio station will never be identified for programming. The overall description of the driver's situation is shown below.

At a certain point in time, the markets flooded fake Chinese boards cables using the same Vendor ID (VID_067B) and Product ID (PID_2303) as the authentic fees from Prolific. What did the manufacturer respond to the release new version its boards, and the termination of the support of all previous versions Boards and to them. For this reason, most of these Chinese cables that are still present on the market in large quantities and may well get caught, will be identified as a fake when installing the current software from Prolific. From here and all these warnings appear, yellow triangles And errors with Code 10 code. This problem can be solved by installing outdated versions Drivers (in particular, I had to roll back to the driver dated 2008), but this decision will not be permanent. Once your computer will take another update through Windows Update, with a high probability, you can say that the cable driver will be updated again to the current version, especially if you allowed in the update settings automatic updates (without your knowledge or additional questions from the system).

But there is a longer decision in the form of the program "PL2303 Code 10 Fix", which can be downloaded from here. It can be briefly described by the following actions: it removes incompatible (new) versions of the Prolific drivers from your computer, makes an entry in the register that does not allow Windows to update the PROLIFIC driver without your knowledge, and installs the driver version 3.3.2.102, which came out even before How Prolific has updated its boards and software. To do this, you will need to perform the following manipulations:

• Go through this link, where much more details the situation with cable drivers, the abbreviated version of which is given above, and download from there installation file. PL2303_64bit_installer.exe.
• Disable all Cables and USB-to-Serial adapters from the computer, and run the downloaded PL2303_64BIT_INSTALLER.EXE
• The program "PL2303 Code 10 Fix" will be installed on your computer and the label will appear on the desktop.
• Run "PL2303 Code 10 Fix" using the label or menu "Start".
• Connect your cable from the radio and click "Continue".
• After completing restart the computer.
• Disconnect the cable and connect it back.

In the case of the correct installation of the driver, the cable in the device manager will have the following form:

Please note that the device is installed on the COM3 port. It is this port that will first be interviewed for programming in the future. If, depending on the configuration of your computer, the cable was set to another port (for example, COM1) may need to change port numbering. To do this, in the Device Manager (for Windows), select Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port, click on it right-click Mouse and using the following steps: Properties - Port Options Tab - "Advanced" button - "COM port number" menu Set the COM3 port.

Installing Chirp

Unfortunately, the Internet is replete with complaints of the factory software for programming that refer to its problems with stability (departures) and freezing. Most of the topics and authors advise to use an alternative software for programming - by open Codes Chirp, which I decided to do.

Reading Radio Station Baofeng UV-5R

As I spoke after the launch of the Chirp is " blank sheet" This is due to the fact that the universal and adjusts to a variety of radio stations. That is why the first action that you have to do is read the firmware data of your station. To do this, go to the Station (Radio) menu - read from the station (Download from Radio), after selecting which you will see the next pop-up window, where you need to select the port (COM3, what I have already mentioned in the driver installation section) of the manufacturer and the radio station model . In our case, this is respectively.

Now you can connect to the cable:

Just in case, I will give the same photo with the instructions for connecting a radio station from the Chirp itself, for which it is necessary:

• Disconnected radio station to connect to uSB computer Cable.
• Ensure that the connection is reliable.
• Enable a radio and make sure that the current frequency does not actively pass the signal.
• Press "OK" to continue.

At this stage, Chirp can also withdraw you a message of an informational in which this is speech The fact that this software uses open program code and is not certified by the radio station manufacturer, does not guarantee compatibility with, when clicking "OK" you act on your own risk, etc. The normal functioning of radio stations after the chirp firmware is repeatedly witnessed on the network of the network, which I join and I am.

After receiving data from the radio station, I strongly recommend making a backup to which you can return during the further change of settings.

To create an image of the firmware, use the following menu items chain: File (File) - Save (Save), which will allow you to get to you.img file backup. In the future, using the file chain (File) - Open (Open) and specifying the location of this very .img file can be returned to the radio settings.

Changing the settings of the Baofeng UV-5R radio station

Settings

In the context of viewing and changing the settings, we are primarily interested in the Settings tab in the menu located on the left side of the Chirp screen, which will be available after reading the firmware data from the radio station. All settings are logically divided into six groups, a brief description and screenshots of which I bring below:

Basic Settings

In this group of settings, you can change the following values:

• Carrier Squelch Level. - The level of sensitivity of the noise reducer. Corresponds to the item 00 - SQL (SQUELCH LEVEL) in.
• Battery Saver. - Battery charge saving level. Corresponds to the item 03 - Save (Battery Save) in.
• Backlight Timeout. - The second value in which the screen illumination is turned off. Corresponds to the item 06 - Abr (Display Illumination) in.
• Beep. - Sound accompaniment keyboard keys. Corresponds to the item 08 - Beep (Keypad beep) in.
• Timeout Timer. - Timeout of the transmission of one message to the ether after clamping the PTT button in seconds.
• DISPLAY MODE A \\ B - View of the display of channels from memory for tracks A and B. Corresponds to the item 21 - MDF-A and 22 - MDF-B.
• Standby Led Color - Screen color in standby mode. Corresponds to the item 29 - WT-LED in.
• Rx Led Color - Screen color when receiving. Corresponds to the item 30 - RX-LED in.
• TX Led Color - Screen color when transmitting. Corresponds to the item 31 - TX-LED in.
• Roger Beep. - Activation sound signal Meaning the end of the transmission. Pleasant alternative "Reception" at the end of each message. Corresponds to the item 39 - Roger (End of TRANSMISSION TONE) in.

Advanced Settings

The Advanced Settings settings group allows you to change the following main values:

• Vox Sensitivity. - PTT trigger sensitivity level with voice control. Corresponds to the item 04 - VOX (Voice Operated Transmission) in.
• Dual Watch - activation of simultaneous tracking in two frequencies in the UHF and VHF bands. Corresponds to the item 0 7 - TDR (Dual Watch / Reception) in.
• Alarm Mode. - the mode of disaster signal sent when the "Call" button is pressed. Corresponds to the item 32 - Al-MOD (Alarm Mode) in.
• Voice - Select the voice of voice accompaniment while keystrokes (off, English, Chinese). Corresponds to the item 14 - VOICE (Voice Prompt) in.
• Scan Resume - Select scanning method. Corresponds to the item 18 - SC-REV (Scan Resume Method) in.
• Automatic Key Lock. - Automatic digital keyboard lock. Corresponds to the item 24 - Autolk (Keypad Auto Lock) in.
• Reset Menu. - inclusion of the availability of item 40 - Reset (Restore to Default Settings).

Other settings

Present an interest in this tab will be mostly the Firmware Message 1 and Firmware Message 2 fields in which the software version is specified in your radio station. These values \u200b\u200bare in demand will be predominantly pouring the settings from the image of the old firmware to the station with a newer firmware and vice versa, with something often conflicts occur. The firmware version is not updated, therefore it is better to make sure that the firmware is BFB297 or higher when buying a radio station.

The method of displaying the firmware version on the device screen for which the "3" button on the numeric keypad is clamped before turning on the radio, and after turning the volume controller, the radio does not always displays the real version. Chirp is much more accurate in this matter.

At the base level, the most popular setting in the Other Settings tab will, perhaps, the Power-On Message mode corresponding to the item 38 - PONMGS and allows you to output when you turn on the radio station all the screen characters (FULL) or a text greeting (Message), which is made in the Power-On Message 1 field and limited to the seven Latin characters. In addition to this setting, in this tab, you can also set the upper and lower thresholds for VHF and UHF bands.

Since the values \u200b\u200bof the lower and upper frequency thresholds for VHF and UHF ranges have not only software, but also hardware backgrounds, I do not recommend changing the values \u200b\u200bof these fields if you are definitely not sure what you are doing.

Work Mode Settings

It has the ability to listen and display two frequencies at the same time. The upper one is conditionally denoted as "a", the second, respectively - "b". The WORK MODE SETTINGS tab allows you to program the following parameters for each of the displayed tracks:

• VFO / MR MODE - Track display mode: Frequency or channel.
• MR A \\ B Channel - Number of the starting channel.
• VFO A \\ B Frequency - Starting frequency (if the channels are not programmed).
• VFO A \\ B Shift and VFO A \\ B Offset - frequency offset and its value.
• VFO A \\ B Power: High \\ Low - Power for each of the tracks. Corresponds to the item 02 - TPX (TRANSMIT POWER) in.
• VFO A \\ B Bandwidth: Wide \\ Narrow - The width of the reception band of each of the tracks. Corresponds to the item 05 - W / N (WideBand / Narrowband) in.
• VFO A \\ B Tuning Step - Step value when changing the frequency on each of the tracks. Corresponds to the item 01 - STEP (Frequency Step) in.

FM Radio Preset.

Since it has a built-in FM radio using this menu item, you can set the frequency with which the FM radio will start when you press the "Call" button on the left side of the radio station.

Dtmf settings

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency is a two-tone multi-frequency analog signal used to designate a tone set. More about what DTMF can be found at this link. These signals are transmitted to the ether if the PTT button is simultaneously clamped and the digital keyboard buttons are used. It is the settings for these signals and are programmed in this menu item. In addition, here you can specify the unique ANI Code used to identify the radio station extending to the ether and the transmission mode (before the message, after the message, before and after the message is turned off).

This code is passed on to the air. This code will be only if the "Code" is set to "Code" in the Advanced Settings - Alarm Mode menu.

Tonal set and identification, if you ask me - these are the advanced settings of the level of dispatching services and small radio networks, therefore I do not recommend changing the values \u200b\u200bof these fields if you are definitely not sure what you are doing.

Memories

In addition to working with the settings available in the Settings menu, the MEMORIES tab is also located on the right side of the screen, which allows you to work with the radio channel memory channels. By default, the first 25 channels from available 128 are displayed here, navigating between which is carried out by changing the value in the Range Row of the channels. If you want to see all available information you can also activate the View chain View (View Unused Fields) and put the "Show empty" checkbox.

In the channel table, double-clicking on the cell in the corresponding speakers, you can set frequencies (Frequency), channel names (Name) and other values. For example, in the photo above, I programmed the FRS \\ GMRS range to my frequency and assigned to them the appropriate names.

The names of the assigned channels in this table will be displayed on the screen tracks if in the Basic Settings menu - Display Mode A \\ B is set to "NAME". With the "Channel" value on the screen tracks, the "CH001" format is displayed where 001 is the channel number. The value "Frequency" will display the frequency of a given to this or another channel on the tracks.

On this, the runa programming, perhaps, can be completed, for which it remains only to load changes back to the radio station.

Baofeng UV-5R Radio Station Settings

Record the modified settings in the Station menu chain (RADIO) is selected - entry to the station (Upload to Radio), where, like when reading, in the pop-up menu you will need to select a port, manufacturer and a radio station model. After pressing the "OK" button, you will see the status window of downloading data into the radio.

The station itself will actively flash green.

Upon completion of the download operation, the radio station will automatically turn off, after which it will boot itself and will display the changes that have entered into force.

As you have already seen, many of the settings available for programming can be changed from the regular one. With the advent of cable and chirp, these operations become more comfortable and less costly from the point of view of time, because The same frequency saving requires several mouse movements yes a pair of keypad presses, while the keyboard of the radio station is required much more. Plus is possible more thin tuning Values \u200b\u200bAccess to which is generally blocked from (for example, the same channel names).

Detailed overview radio Station.

I have long watched radio Station In Chinese online stores, but all postponed the purchase, giving preference to other goods.

I recently got the same. It was originally assumed that the main direction of use will be the scanning of the frequency and "listening" of the ether, but the toy was capable of greater

Based on reviews on various forums I can say that this radio station Received popularity among hunters and fishermen. Even radio amateurs highly appreciated the quality.

The Chinese can be bought at the price of $ 35. The price depends on the configuration.

In addition to Samoa radio Station, you can buy a headset (usually comes in the kit), programming cable, larger capacity, automotive battery charger, Network charger (usually comes in a set), antenna is authentic and better, various adapters for antennas and all sorts of covers for every taste and color.

This radio station It has several varieties. This is evidenced by the last letter in the title (for example, UV-5RA PLUS). Technically, they differ only on the appearance.

Baofeng, UV-5R It is a copy of Kenwood TK-F8.

Impressions from Baofeng UV-5R

• It has good functional and technical characteristics that did not even dream of some brand producers.
• Excellent radio station For the price of a frivolous toy. The device from the category "must be taken".
• In its price range of competitors, it simply does not (or vice versa "all found").
• High-quality housing and a pretty appearance.
• It is placed in your pocket.
• The sound on the reception is normal.
• When transmitted, all praised the quality of modulation.
• For six months of using a button, a little embraced.
• The radio station has already been in the rain and fell into a puddle - continues to work without complaints (maybe just lucky).
• The presence of FM radio and flashlight is not at all superfluous - I often listen to music on fishing, and the flashlight in the darkness helps find your belongings.
• Through the programming cable using the Chirp program, it is convenient to drive the channels to the station and assign them the clear names. It is a pity that the maximum length of the channel name is only 7 characters, but many have no.
• The battery indicator begins to show the discharge at the very end when it's time to charge.
• Native antenna "so-so", but for $ 5-10 you can buy better.
• Simple and convenient settings menu.
• The frequency scanning works well, but not as fast as I would like.

Technical characteristics of Baofeng UV-5R

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• Range: FM: 65-108 MHz (reception)
• VHF: 136-174 MHz (reception / transmission) - Can be expanded to 127-180 MHz
• UHF: 400-480 MHz (reception / transmission) - You can expand to 380-524 MHz
• Number of channels 127.

• CTCSS codes
• DCS codes

This is such a system for identifying the "own / alien" signal, intended for the separation of users working at one frequency into groups. Users from one group will only hear each other thanks to the same identification code. On the transmitting side to the signal from the microphone, the CTCSS or DCS special signal is mixed (mixed), approximately 20% of the signal from the microphone, then all this is transmitted to the air radio station. On the reception side, the audio amplifier is activated only if a given CTCSS or DCS is detected in the received signal. Turning on CTCSS or DCS You just do not hear signals that do not contain CTCSS or DCS, but they will continue to be on the air. The radio station on which CTCSS or DCS is not enabled, hears all. The radio station on which is enabled with CTCSS or DCS, hears only those who transmit the same CTCSS or DCS, respectively.

• Step of the frequency mesh, kHz: 2.5 / 5 / 6.25 / 10/12 / 12/20/25 / 50 kHz
• Receiver sensitivity 0.2 μV
• Antenna Resistance 50 Ohm
• Modes of operation simplex or semi-duplex
• FM Modulation Type
• Sound output sound 1 W
• Li-ion Accumulator 1800 MA DC 7.4 V
• Current consumption in standby mode< 75 мА
• Current consumption in receiving mode< 380 мА
• Current consumption in transmission mode< 1.4 А
• Average output power transmitter 4.6 W / 1 W (switches)
• Radius of action with a regular antenna (a city of 2-3 km, direct visibility to 10 km)
• Listening to two frequencies at the same time
• Disconnected pumidavitel for listening to weak signals
• Energy saving mode
• Beep when pressing buttons
• Voice sounding of the pressed buttons in English or Chinese
• 3 Channel or Frequency Scanning Modes
• Ability to connect headset
• It is possible to change the settings or list of channels from the computer (with programming cable)
• The separation of the receiver frequencies and the transmitter is supported when operating through repeater.
• Backlight LCD Display (3 colors) and keyboard
• VOX function automatic inclusion transmission when starting talking
• FM radio
• LED flashlight (s mode: Off, burns, blinking)
• Operating temperature -20 ... +60 ° C
• Antenna Connector Type: SMA Female
• Dimensions, mm: 100 x 52 x 32
• Weight: 250 grams (with antenna)

Standard Baofeng UV-5R Supplies

• Baofeng UV-5R radio station
• Battery 7.4 V 1800 MA
• Antenna
• Clip
• Headset RTT.
• User Guides (in English)
• Charging

Appearance Baofeng UV-5R

Unfortunately, the headset somewhere "hid" when moving, so there is no one in the photo.

Appointment of Baofeng UV-5R

1. Antenna
2. LED flashlight
3. Volume control with power switch
4. LCD screen
5. Call button. Short-term pressing includes / off FM radio. Long pressing (more than 2 seconds) includes Alarm mode.
6. MONI button. Short-term pressing includes / turning off the lantern and switches its operating modes. Pressing and holding turns off the noise reducer.
7. PTT button. Translates the radio transmission mode.
8. The VFO / MR button. Translates the radio channel channel / frequency mode. Frequency mode: Used to manually enter the desired frequency. Channel mode: Used to enter a memory cell number with a saved channel.
9. Led indicator. It lights up when the signal is detected at frequency and in transmission mode.
10. Lace fastening loop.
11. Connector for connecting a headset or programming cable.
12. A / B button. Select the bottom or top operating frequency on the screen.
13. Band button. Changing the frequency range 136-174 / 400-480 MHz in radio station mode and 65-75 / 78-108 MHz in FM radio mode. Pressing this key at the time of the transfer displays a call of 1750 Hz to ether (to work with radio amateur repeater).
14. Numeric keypad.
15. Speaker / microphone.
16. Battery.
17. Accumulator contacts.
18. Battery removal button.

Purpose of controls on the Digital Keyboard Baofeng UV-5R

* Pay attention to the letter names of the keys that are written in blue.

[* Scan]

• Single pressing includes / off the Reverse function. When using the frequency separation, it is possible to quickly change the frequency of reception and transmission frequency by turning on the function Reverse . Click on the key [* Scan]an indication will appear on the screen. R. ».
• Hold for 2 seconds starts scanning.
• Pressing the key in the FM radio mode launches FM Station Search.
• Pressing the key in the CTCSS / DCS subtons selection menu starts scanning subtons.

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• Pressing the key switches the transmitter power: large / small.
• Hold for 2 seconds includes / disables keyboard lock.

• The key is used to enter the menu, to enter the value of the values \u200b\u200bof the specified menu parameter, as well as confirm the change of the parameter.

[▼] and [▲]

Frequency mode:

• Single pressing changes the frequency of the receiver in the direction of increasing or decreasing with a given step.
• Holding the key changes the frequency of the active channel with a specified step constantly until the key is released.

Channel mode:

• switching to the next / previous memory cell with a saved channel.

Menu Mode:

• Go to the next / previous configuration.
• Change the current setting to the following / previous value.

• Holding this button to turn on the power of the radio station. The screen will show the firmware version. Update the firmware of the radio station is impossible.

[Digital keys on the keyboard]

Frequency mode:

• Used to manually enter the desired frequency of the selected channel.

Channel mode:

• Used to enter a memory cell number with a saved channel.

Menu Mode:

• Used to enter the sequence number option. You can also specify non-standard CTCSS subtons in the mode of change of the corresponding settings.

Transmission Mode:

• Transmission of DTMF signals to ether.

Symbols on the Baofeng UV-5R radio station screen

* The image shows all screen segments. Each segment lights up when the defined function is turned on.

• Cell number selected in the receiver in this moment.
• Fractional fraction of frequency if they do not fit in the main digital field.
• Enabled CTCSS subtons
• Enabled DCS subton enabled
• The direction of transmission frequency offset from the reception frequency (when working with repeaters). Displays either + or -.
• Enabled simultaneous reception of two frequencies (receiver A + receiver c)
• The VOX function is enabled
• The Reverse feature is enabled
• Narrow-band modulation included (Narrow)
• Battery charge indicator
• The keyboard lock is enabled
• Malaya transmitter power is enabled
• Indicator of the selected receiver (upper [A] / Nizhny [b])
• Signal power indicator
• The main scoreboard, the frequency is displayed, the menu item name, the menu setting value
• The transfer of service DTMF signals is enabled

On the screen there are two main scoreboards. Each scoreboard corresponds to its receiver: Upper [A] or Lower [b]. This allows in each receiver to set a separate frequency and quickly switch between them using the button [ A /B].Also, for each receiver, the frequency switching step, subtons, transmitter power failures, transmission frequency displacement from the frequency, etc. can be specified.

Baofeng UV-5R Radio Station Menu

The radio station menu contains 40 different items responsible for setting up its operation modes.

1. To enable the settings menu, press the key. [ MENU].
2. Go to the desired menu item using keys [▼] and [▲].
3. To change the selected option, press the key again [ MENU].
4. Select the desired option when the keys [▼] and [▲].
5. Save the installation by pressing the key. .

Baofeng UV-5R radio station menu items

1. SQL - Threshold for the opening of the noise-lifter. Possible values \u200b\u200bfrom 0 to 9 Noise-fluid turns off the speaker in the absence of a signal at the frequency. With a properly installed threshold of the noise canceller, you will hear only useful signals, and this will significantly reduce power consumption. Recommended level 5.
2. STEP is a frequency change step in the frequency mode when scanning or pressing the [▼] and [▲] keys.
3. TXP - transmitter power. Possible values: High - large (about 4 watts), Low - small (about 1 watt). At low power, the display shows the indication " L." You can switch using the [#] key on the keyboard.
4. Save - power saving mode. Displays the number of sleep cycles relative to the "work" cycles: 1: 1, 2: 1, 3: 1, 4: 1. The greater the value, the longer the battery will work. Possible values: OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4. If turned on, then when the signal appears at the frequency at the beginning there may be a half-second second (one or two words).
5. VOX - voice at which the transfer will start working. When you turn on the screen displays the indication " VOX.»
6. WN is a modulation type: Broadband WIDE (25 kHz), narrowband Narr (12.5 kHz). With narrowband modulation, the display shows " N.»
7. ABR is the opening time of the screen, seconds. Also, after which the radio station returns to the FM radio mode, after interrupting the signal by receiving a signal at the operating frequency.
8. TDR - reception of two frequencies, receivers A and B, at the same time. A receiver, at the frequency of which was the last reception, becomes active. When this function is turned on, the display shows the display " S.».
9. Beep - sound confirmation of keystrokes.
10. TOT - temporary continuous transfer limitation. Limits the time during which the radio station leads to the transmission continuously. Possible values: 15 - 600 seconds.
11. R-DSC - Specifies DCS subsoth (digital) on the reception. The sound will be heard only if the partner leads to the transmission with the same subton to the transfer.
    
12. R-CTCS - Specifies CTCSS subsoth (analog) on \u200b\u200bthe reception. Similar to the previous one.
    
13. T-DCS - Specifies DCS subsoth (digital) to transmission. A partner will hear the sound only if this subton coincides with the one that is installed on the reception.
14. T-CTCS - Specifies CTCSS subsoth (analog) to transfer. A partner will hear the sound only if this subton coincides with the one that is installed on the reception.
15. VOICE - voice confirmation of keystrokes. ENG / CHI / OFF - AGNL / KIT / OFF.
16. Ani-ID - automatic determination by number. Displays a special ANI code that is programmed from a computer. You can not change manually. This code is transmitted to the air when the Alarm function is activated and the Al-MOD menu sets the Code value.
17. DTMFST - audibility of DTMF tones when transmitted to ether. OFF - no tones are heard. DT-ST - only the tones are heard that are transmitted manually by pressing on the keyboard. Ani-ST - only pre-specified tones are heard. DT + Ani - All tones are heard
18. S-Code is a set of 15 pre-programmed 5-digit DTMF codes. Select one code from the set. The transfer to the ether is carried out only if the PTT-ID menu option is enabled.
19. SC-REV - frequency scanning method. To (Time Operation) - When you find the frequency with the transmitted signal, the scanner will stop on it for a few seconds, then the scanning will continue. CO (Carrier Operation) - scanning will continue as soon as the active signal disappears on the frequency. SE (Search Operation) - Scanning will end as soon as the frequency is found with a signal.
20. PTT-ID - determines the moment of transmission of the PTT-ID coder. Values: OFF - Do not transmit; Bot - transmit at the beginning of the transfer; EOT - transmit at the end of the transmission; Both - transfer at the beginning and at the end of the transmission. Recommended OFF value.
21. PTT-LT - Delayed PTT-ID transmission, in milliseconds. Values: 0 - 50, requires the included meaning of clause number 18.
22. MDF-A is a channel data display format in channel mode (Receiver A). CH - channel number; Name - channel name (programmed from a computer) if the name is not specified, the channel number is displayed; Freq - channel frequency.
23. MDF-B - a channel data display format in channel mode (receiver B). CH - channel number; Name - channel name (programmed from a computer) if the name is not specified, the channel number is displayed; Freq - channel frequency
24. BCL - prohibition of transmission in a busy frequency. If someone has been transmitted at the frequency at the moment, then by pressing the transceiver key will display a short signal "BIP" and will not start transmission. Values: OFF / ON.
25. AUTOLK - automatic keyboard lock. OFF / ON values. If turned on, the keyboard will be blocked after 8 seconds inaction.
26. SFT-D is the direction of transfer frequency shift relative to the reception frequency (for working with repeater). Only in the frequency mode of operation! Values: OFF - no shift; "+" Transmission frequency will be greater frequency of reception; "-" The frequency of the transfer will be less frequency of reception. Depending on the selected value, the indicator + or - respectively lights up on the screen. Used with the Offset menu item.
27. Offset - the transmission frequency shift from the frequency of the reception (in MHz). Values: 00.000 - 69.990 MHz in 10 kHz increments. Used along with the SFT-D menu item
28. Mem-CH is used to save the channel into a memory cell, or change the parameters of the already saved channel. The memory of the receiver A, set in the frequency mode of operation, is the frequency, modulation, subtons, offset, transmitter power, PTT-ID, BCL and S-CODE. To save the channel, you need to configure all of its parameters, enter the menu, select the Mem-CH option, press the MENU button, select the memory cell number to save, confirm the selection by the MENU button. For the already saved channel, it is possible to change the parameters of the frequency of transmission and subtons (to convert the simplex channel to the "repeater" channel or Cross-Band channel). In this case, the frequency of the transmission is set in the receiver A, and subtons are configured in the menu. After that, the saving is made as described above.
29. DEL-CH - removing channels from memory cells. The channel number is selected, the removal is confirmed by pressing the MENU button.
30. WT-LED - screen backlight color in standby mode. Off - Off, Blue - Blue, Orange - Orange, Purple - Lilac.
31. RX-LED - screen backlight color in signal reception mode. Off - Off, Blue - Blue, Orange - Orange, Purple - Lilac.
32. TX-LED - screen backlight color in signal transmission mode. OFF - OFF, BLUE - Blue, Orange - Orange, Purple - Lilac
33. AL-MOD - the mode of operation "Alarm". Site - alarm is issued only in a transceiver speaker; Tone - an alarm is issued on ether; Code - Ani-code is issued on the air (see Menu Option No. 15) and then "119" (911, on the contrary?).
34. Band - select the frequency range. In the frequency mode of operation, it allows you to set the frequency range: VHF (136-174 MHz), UHF (400-480 MHz).
35. TDR-AB - in two-frequency reception mode (see TDR setting), a receiver A or B is set, which will remain active after receiving the signal on any of the receivers. Possible values: OFF, A, B. If you select off, the receiver will be active on which the last signal was the last
36. STE - Elimination of the short sound "Shsh" at the end of the transmission. Values: OFF / ON. When the button is released, a short tone of 50 Hz is issued to the ether, which signals other transcers for the end of the transmission and the need to muffle the sound. To work through the repeater, this option is set to OFF (OFF).
37. RP-STE is the elimination of the short sound "Shsh" at the end of the transmission when working through the repeater. Values: OFF / 1 - 10. Used together with menu №37.
38. RPT-RL is the delay in the end of the repeater (X100 milliseconds). Values: OFF / 1 - 10. Recommended OFF value. Used together with menu №36.
39. PonMSG - information displayed on the screen when turned on. Full - For a short time all screen segments are turned on. MSG - Text message (2 lines) is displayed, programmed from a computer
40. Roger - ON / OFF issuing a "Roger" signal to the ether at the end of the transmission.
41. RESET - reset to factory settings. VFO - Reset menu settings to default values, installation in the receiver A and B frequency frequency. ALL - Reset menu settings, reset the frequencies of the receivers A and B, as well as cleaning all channels from the memory cells.

Baofeng UV-5R Radio Station Programming

For connecting radio Station You will need programming cable.

Before connecting the programming cable radio Station To the computer, you need to install the drivers for it.

Drivers for Baofeng UV-5R Radio Station Programming Cable

(5.0 MIB, 5 004 HITS)

* The archive contains drivers for operating windows systems XP / Vista / 7.

After installing the drivers, connect the cable to the computer and in the device manager check the number COM portbut.

CHIRP programming program Baofeng UV-5R

Now you need to download and install the Chirp program.

(10.2 MIB, 5 019 HITS)

Chirp - Universal software For programming radio stations.

We connect the cable to the radio station turned off and to the computer. Turn on and run the Chirp program.

If the Chirp does not start. Writes error reports included or in English Error Reporting is Enabled.

We look at the username, computer name and let the program settings. If Russian characters are present somewhere, the program will not start.

In the Station menu, select Read from the station.

In the window that appears, select the COM port, manufacturer and model radio Station.

Click on the OK button.

Click on the YES button.

Click on the OK button.

It began to read data.

After its completion, the channel list editing window opens.

If on the left to click on settings, the settings window will open radio Station.

After making changes, you must write data back to radio station. To do this, in the Station menu, select an entry point to the station.

A new connection settings window will appear.

Click on the OK button.

Click on the YES button.

Click on the OK button.

Went data record.

This is probably all. All 73 and goodbye.