Specifications

Accessory jack Baofeng UV-5R
Chapter 2. Getting to know your radio 11
Star key
A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function (see Chapter 11, Re-
peaters).
When listening to broadcast FM a momentary press will start the scanning. Scanning
in broadcast FM will stop as soon as an active station is found, regardless of scanner
resume method.
To enable the scanner, press and hold the key for about two seconds. See Chapter 5,
Scanning for details.
Menu and function keys
The key, used to enter the menu and confirm menu options.
The and keys are used to navigate through the menu as well as select channels
and step up or down in frequency (depending on operating mode).
The key is used to exit menus and cancel menu options.
For a more in-depth explanation on how to work the menu see Chapter 4, Working the
menu system.
Accessory jack
The accessory jack on the Baofeng UV-5R is a Kenwood compatible two(2)-pin design.
Figure 2.4. Typical 2 pin Kenwood headset configuration.
The Kenwood 2-pin connector has one 3.5mm TRS plug, and one 2.5mm TS plug,
spaced 12mm apart.
(≤ BFB238)
Enabling TDR
disables the ability
to enter 'reverse'
mode by tapping
the [*SCAN] key