Specifications

Baofeng UV-5R
31
Chapter 9. Customization
The Baofeng UV-5R allows for customization of both the power-on message (via com-
puter link only), and the backlight colour during the three states of the transceiver (Trans-
mit, Receive and Standby).
Display
The LCD on the Baofeng UV-5R is backlit by multi-colour LEDs, the colour of which
can be pre-set from the menu system into a variety of colours.
To change the colours, follow these steps:
Procedure 9.1. Changing backlight colour
1.
Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter one of the following on your numeric keypad:
a.
to change the Standby colour.
b.
to change the receive colour.
c.
to change the transmit colour.
3.
Press key to select.
4.
Use the and keys to pick the desired colour.
5.
Press to confirm and save.
6.
Press to exit the menu.
To change the time the backlight stays on for your LCD, follow these steps:
Procedure 9.2. Setting backlight time-out
1.
Press the key to enter the menu.
2.
Enter on your numeric keypad to come to backlight time out.
3.
Press key to select.
4.
Use the and keys to pick the desired colour.