Amateur Radio TP5 SERIES USER’S MANUAL
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing TP5 Series Amateur Radio, which is a dual band/dual display/dual watch. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio. This manual is applicable to the following product: TP5, TP5R, TP-5S, TP-5 Plus, TP-5X and TP-5 Pro Series Amateur Radios.
Table of Contents Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings 1.2 Content of the packaging 1.3 Main features Chapter2. Charging the Battery 2.1 Charging the Battery Pack 2.2 Charger Supplied 2.3 Use Caution with the Li-ion Battery 2.4 How to Charge 2.5 LED Indicator Chapter3. Installation of Accessories 3.1 Installing / Removing the Antenna 3.2 Installing the belt clip 3.3 Installing the battery pack 3.4 Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional) Chapter4. Radio Overview 4.
Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings FCC Regulatory Conformance Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. WARNING！MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/ controlled environmental exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures. Guidelines: • Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device. • User awareness instructions should accompany device when transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
2. 3. 4. 5. explosive materials. In such location, only an approved Ex-protection model is allowed for use, but any attempt to assemble or disassemble it is strictly prohibited. Do not operate the product near or in any blasting area. Do not operate the product near any medical or electronic equipment that is vulnerable to RF signals. Do not hold the product while driving. Do not operate the product in any area where use of wireless communication equipment is completely prohibited.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Do not charge your battery that is wet. Please dry it with a soft and clean cloth prior to charge. Do not charge your battery suffering deformation, leakage and overheat. Do not charge your battery with an unauthorized charger. Do not charge your battery in a location where strong radiation is present. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the life of your battery.
1.2 Content of the packaging • 1 Radio • 1 Fast desktop charger • 1 Antenna If any item is missing, please verify with your dealer. •1 •1 •1 Li-Ion battery pack 2800mAh 7.4V Wall adaptor Belt clip 1.
2.1 Charging the Battery Pack The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery pack to its normal maximum operating capacity. Best operation will require fully charging/ discharging the battery two or three times before the operating capacity will reach its best performance.
When keys, ornamental chain or other electric metals contact the battery terminal, the battery may become damage or injure a human. If the battery terminals are short circuited it will generate a lot of heat. Take care when carrying and using the battery. Remember to put the battery or radio into an insulated container. Do not put it into a metal container.
2.4 How to Charge a. Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, and then plug the cable of the AC adaptor into the DC jack located on the back of the charger. The indicator light blinks orange and is then ready to charge a battery. b. Plug the battery or the radio into the charger. Make sure the battery terminals are good in contact with charging terminals. The indicator light turns to red--- charging begins. c. It takes approximately 2-5 hours to fully charge the battery.
Chapter3. Installation of Accessories Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as well as charge the battery. 3.1 Installing/ Removing the Antenna a. Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. b. Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. 3.2 Installing the belt clip a.
b. Removing the Belt Clip: Unscrew counter-clockwise to remove the belt clip. 3.3 Installing the battery pack Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise. a. Make sure the battery is aligned in parallel with the radio body with the lower edge of the battery about 1-2cm below the edge of the radio. b. Once aligned with the guide-rails, slide the battery upward until you hear a click as the battery locks in place.
Remove the battery pack To remove the battery, press the battery release above the battery pack, as you slide the battery downward. 3.4 Installing the Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional) Pry open the rubber MIC-Headset jack cover and then insert the Speaker / Microphone plug into the double jack.
Chapter4. Radio Overview 4.
1. Antenna 2. Flashlight 3. Power / Switch / Volume control: Rotate to switch on/off the radio and adjust the volume 4. LCD display 5. Speaker 6. Microphone 7. Alphanumerical keypad 8. ▲/▼ keys: to select the functions/menu 9. EXIT: Push it to exit the menu and functions 10. *SCAN: Reverse frequency/SCAN. Press to activate the Reverse frequency; keep it pressed to activate the SCAN function 11. 0 / SQL: quick selection of the squelch setting : Keypad lock. Long pressure: the keypad will be locked.
4.2 Main controls and parts of the radio LCD Display 1. These symbols show that you set a DCS or CTCSS code in tx or rx. In tx mode it appears while you are transmitting, while in rx mode it is shown also in stand-by condition. 2. Received signal strength. 3. Low power selection 4. This letter is displayed when the Dual Watch function is active. 5. VOX function enabled. 6. Appears when a positive shift is activated. 7. Appears when a negative shift is enabled. 8. Reverse frequency 9.
14. Depending on the setting, it will show the frequency in use, the channel name, the menu setting, etc 15. Indicates the VFO in use and the current menu or function setting. This icon is displayed close to the band in use or to the menu settings. Battery Level Indicator the battery is depleted.
• [A/B] key: Press it for switches between A (upper) and B (lower) displays. The frequency or channel on the selected display becomes the active listening and transmit frequency or channel. To save frequencies to channel memory you must be on the A display. When listening to broadcast FM, the [A/B] key switches to 76-108 MHz band • [MENU] key: it is used for activating the MENU, choose each MENU selection and confirm the parameter.
• Zero 0 Key The BAOFENG TP5 features a battery voltage meter that the current voltage of the battery on the display. To see the voltage displayed, press and hold the [0SQL] key for about two seconds. key •# If you press shortly [# ] you will switch to High or Low output power. If you press this button for more than 2 seconds you will lock/unlock the keypad. Chapter5. Basic Operations 5.1 Power on the radio To turn the unit on, simply rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a "click".
• Frequency mode call: Press the [VFO/MR] key to switch to the frequency mode, the frequency range allowed entering, press the [PTT] key, a call to the current channel. Speak into the microphone with normal tone. Initiate a call, the red LED is on. • Receive a call: When you release the [PTT] key, you can answer it without any action. When receiving a call, the green LED is on.
WARNING! Just because you can program in a channel does not mean you're automatically authorized to use that frequency. You may be tempted to use FRS, GMRS, MURS and PMR(in EU) frequencies. Do note however that there are restrictions on these bands that make this transceiver illegal for use. Contact your local regulatory body for further information on what laws, rules and regulations apply to your area. 5.
b. You can change the scanning direction with the ▲and ▼ keys. c. Press any key to stop scanning. Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.18. 6.3 Search CTCSS/DCS Code With this function you can search and store the CTCSS/DCS code used by other radios. Procedure: a. In frequency mode press [MENU]+[1][1]. b. Press [MENU] key again. c. Press [*scan] key; CT will blink on the display. d. When another radio is transmitting, the display will show the CTCSS/DCS code. e.
6.5 High/low power fast selection In channel mode, press [# ] key to shift between high and low power. 6.6 Keypad lock This function locks the keypad to prevent accidental pressure of the controls. To unlock the keypad, press [# ] for more than 2 seconds. 6.7 FM Radio (FM) The frequency range to listen to the radio is 76-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press [A / B] key switches to 76-108 MHz band. a. In frequency or channel mode, Press [CALL] to turn on the radio. b.
using this feature. The following configurations will transmit accordingly: • [PTT] + [CALL] = Transmits 1000Hz Tone Burst • [PTT] + [VFO/MR] = Transmits 1450Hz Tone Burst • [PTT] + [A/B] = Transmits 1750Hz Tone Burst If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a 1750Hz tone the regular way without having to unlock your radio. 6.
a. Change from Menu to Menu by pressing the [EXIT] key. b. Set radio to VFO Mode by pressing [VFO/MR] Channel number at the right will disappear. c. [MENU] [2][8] [MENU] [1] [0] [MENU] [EXIT] Deletes Prior Data in channel (Ex. 10) d. [MENU] [1][3] [MENU] 123.0 [MENU] [EXIT] Selects desired TX encode tone e. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 432000) f. [MENU] [2][7] [MENU] [1][0] [MENU] Enter the desired channel (Ex 10) -->>[EXIT] RX has been added g. Enter TX frequency (Ex. 437000) h.
-->> [EXIT] Channel has been added g. [VFO/MR] Return to MR Mode. Channel number will re-appear. 6.11 Repeaters Programming The following instructions assume that you know what transmit and receive frequencies your repeater employs, and that you're authorized to use it. a. Set the radio to Frequency (VFO) mode with the [VFO/MR] key. b. Enter the repeater’s output (your receiving) frequency by either using the ▲ and ▼ keys, or by entering it directly on the numerical keypad. c.
Certain Amateur Radio repeaters (especially in Europe) use a 1750Hz tone burst to open up the repeater. To see how this is done with the BAOFENG TP5, see the section called “1750Hz Tone-burst”. If you're still unable to make a connection, contact the person in charge of the radio system with your employer or your local amateur radio club, as the case may be.
7.2 Using short-cuts As you may have noticed if you looked at Appendix C, Shortcut Menu operations, every menu item has a numerical value associated with it. These numbers can be used for direct access of any given menu item. The parameters also have a number associated with them, see Appendix C, Shortcut Menu operations for details. Using the menu with short-cuts a. Press the [MENU] key to enter the menu. b. Use the numerical keypad to enter the number of the menu item. c.
If the squelch is set to the highest level, the radio will receive the strongest signals only. (2) Step frequency (STEP) - MENU No.1 This function lets you select the desired frequency step. The selectable steps are the following: 2.5/5.0/6.25/10.0/12.5/20.0/25.0/50.0 KHz Note: in channel mode, this function cannot be modified. (3) Output power (TXP) - MENU No.2 In this MENU you can select the high/low output power.
(6) Wide/Narrow bandwidth (WN) - MENU No.5 This function is used to set the working bandwidth of the radio. You can choose between wide or narrow bandwidth. WIDE: 25KHz， NARROW: 12.5KHz Note: In channel mode, this function cannot be modified. (7) Backlight (ABR) - MENU No. 6 With this function you can adjust the auto off time of the display backlight (1-5s). Note: we suggest you setting 4-5s levels. (8) Dual Watch Operation (TDR) - MENU No.
the radio to communicate with the users that are tuned on the same channel and have set the same DCS code. You can choose amongst: • OFF: OFF • R-DCS: D023N-D754N (Normal DCS) • R-DCS: D023I-D754I (Inverse DCS) Note: In TP5 there are 208 groups of normal and inverse DCS codes. This function cannot be amended in channel mode. (12) Receiving CTCSS (R-CTCSS) - MENU No.11 As DCS codes, the CTCSS codes can be added to the channels for creating new private channels. Note: there are 50 groups of CTCSS tones.
With this function you can set your ID-code. It can be programmed by the proper programming software. You can edit up to 5 digits. (17) DTMFST (DTMFST) - MENU No.16 Determines when DTMF Side Tones can be heard from the transceiver speaker. (18) Signal code (S-CODE) - MENU No.17 Selects 1 of 15 DTMF codes. The DTMF codes are programmed with software and are up to 5 digits each. (19) SCAN Resume Mode (SC-REV) - MENU No.18 Thanks to this function, TP5 can SCAN in frequency or channel mode.
• BOTH: the code is sent when you press and release the PTT Note: select ‘OFF’ when using in case of affecting the radio. (21) PTT ID delay (PTT-LT) - MENU No.20 In this MENU you can set the delay time (0-30ms) sending the PTT-ID. Note: select ‘0’ in normal using. (22) Channel A Display Mode (MDF-A) - MENU No.21 This function is used to set the display mode of channel A. Display modes: • FREQ.: Frequency + channel No.
(25) Auto Keypad Lock (AUTOLK) - MENU No.24 When this feature is activated, the keypad will be automatically locked after 15s; this prevents accidental pressure of any keys. (26) Frequency offset direction (SFT-D) - MENU No.25 Using this function, you can set the direction of the frequency offset in rx and tx. You have the following options: +: Positive offset; -: Negative offset; OFF: no offset Note: you should set different frequency deviation according to the repeaters selected.
In this MENU you can choose the color of the backlight when the radio is in standby mode. You can choose amongst: • OFF (backlight off) • BLUE • PURPLE • ORANGE (31) RX backlight (RX-LED) - MENU No. 30 In this MENU you can choose the backlight color when the radio is receiving. You can choose amongst: • OFF (backlight off) • BLUE • PURPLE • ORANGE (32) TX backlight (TX-LED) - MENU No.31 You can choose the backlight color when the radio is transmitting.
(35) Dual Watch (TDR-AB) - Menu No.34 When this function is on, you may receive signals of A/B channel or frequency. It can also be used for cross band receiving and transmitting. You can choose amongst the following settings: OFF: TP5 can receive in both VFO (not simultaneously); ▲ or ▼ will blink on the transmitting frequency band. A: the radio can receive in both VFO (not simultaneously) but can transmit in VFO A only.
Note: Please disable this function in normal using, lest affect your normal conversation. (38) Delay time of side tone elimination in communication through repeater (RPT-RL) - Menu No.37 With this function you have the confirmation that the repeater has transferred the signal. You can choose amongst: OFF 1,2,3,4,5,….10 to set the delay time. (39) Display mode at the turning on (PONMSG) Menu No.38 With this function you can set the display mode when the radio is turned on.
Appendix A. – Trouble shooting guide Phenomena Analysis Solution The battery may be installed improperly. Remove and reattach the battery. The battery power may run out. Recharge or replace the battery. You cannot turn on the radio. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by Clean the battery contacts or replace the dirty or damaged battery contacts. battery. The battery voltage maybe low. Recharge or replace the battery. The volume level may be low. Increase the volume.
Appendix B. - Technical Specifications Frequency Range TX: 144-148MHz, 420-450MHz RX: 136-174MHz, 400-520MHz, FM:76-108MHz Memory Channel 128 Groups Operation Voltage DC 7.4 V Battery Capacity 2800mAh (Li-Ion) Output Power 6W(High), 2.5W(Low) Transmission current ≤1600mA Receive Sensitivity 0.
Appendix C. - Shortcut Menu operations MENU No. Name (Full Name) Enter item 0 SQL - Squelch Level MENU+0 0-9 Levels 0:Lowest 9:Highest 1 STEP –Step Frequency MENU+1 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K 12.5K/20.0K/25.0K/50.0K 2 TXP – Transmit Power MENU+2 HIGH: 6W Low:2W 3 SAVE - Battery Saving MENU+3 OFF: 2:2 4:4 4 VOX - VOX MENU+4 OFF, 1-9 1:Highest Sensitivity 9:Highest Sensitivity 5 WN-Wide/Narrow MENU+5 WIDE:25.0K NARR:12.
8 BEEP - Keypad Beep MENU+8 9 TOT- Time-Out-Timer MENU+9 10 R-DCS - Receiver DCS MENU+10 11 R-CTCS - Receiver CTCSS MENU+11 12 T-DCS -Transmitter DCS MENU+12 OFF ON *Allows audible confirmation of a key press. 15,30…600S *This feature provides a safety switch that limits transmission time to a programmed value.
13 T-CTCS - Transmitter CTCSS MENU+13 OFF 67.0HZ…254.1HZ *Transmits a specific and continuous sub audible signal to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver (usually a repeater). 14 VOICE - Voice Reminding MENU+14 OFF CHI ENG *Allows audible voice confirmation of a key press.
19 PTT-ID - PTT-ID MENU+19 OFF: No ID is sent BOT: The selected S-CODE is sent at the beginning EOT: The selected S-CODE is sent at the ending BOTH : The selected S-CODE is sent at the beginning and ending 20 PTT-LT – PTT ID delay MENU+20 0,1,2…,50ms *PTT-ID Delay (milliseconds) 21 MDF-A - Channel A Display Mode MENU+21 FREQ: Displays programmed Frequency CH: Displays the channel number NAME: Displays the channel name *Note: Names must be entered using software.
25 SFT-D – Frequency Offset Direction MENU+25 OFF: TX = RX (simplex) +: TX will be shifted higher in frequency than RX - : TX will be shifted lower in frequency than RX 26 OFFSET -Frequency shift amount MENU+26 00.000…69.
34 TDR-AB - Transmit selection while in Dual Watch mode MENU+34 35 STE - Squelch Tail Elimination MENU+35 36 RP-STE-Squelch Tail Elimination MENU+36 37 RPT-RL - Delay the squelch tail of repeater MENU+37 38 PONMSG-Power On Message MENU+38 39 ROGER - Roger Beep MENU+39 40 RESET – Restore defaults MENU+40 OFF A band transmit (Upper row frequency) B band transmit (Bottom row frequency) *When enabled, priority is returned to selected display once the signal in the other display disappears.
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