Specifications

Baofeng UV-5R
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Chapter 10. Programming
Memory channels are an easy way to store commonly used frequencies so that they can
easily be retrieved at a later date.
The Baofeng UV-5R features 128 memory channels that each can hold: Receive and
transmit frequencies, transmit power, group signalling information, bandwidth, ANI/
PTT-ID settings and a six character alphanumeric identifier or channel name
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Manual programming
Manual programming is somewhat fiddly until you get used to it, especially when pro-
gramming in duplex channels. Note that the ANI and S-CODE IDs can only be set from
a computer. When programming channels it is important to remember that you can only
save memory channels when working on the upper display in VFO mode.
To create a new channel, start by switching your radio to Frequency (VFO) mode using
the key. When in Frequency (VFO) mode, select your desired receive frequency
using the numerical keypad. After that, use the menu system to configure the finer details
of the channel you're wanting to program to memory, such as transmit power, bandwidth,
CTCSS or DCS and more.
For more information on how to use the menu system see Chapter 4, Working the menu
system and Appendix B, Menu definitions. Information regarding how to set up CTCSS
and DCS can be found in Chapter 8, Selective calling.
Simplex channels
The following steps assume that you're in Frequency (VFO) mode and that you've en-
tered the desired frequency to store to memory.
1.
Press the key to enter the menu.
2.
Enter on the numerical keypad to get to MEM-CH.
3.
Press to select.
4.
Use the and keys to select a memory channel, or enter it directly on the
numerical keypad.
5.
Press the key to confirm.
6.
Press the key to exit the menu.
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ANI/PTT-ID and channel name can only be set from a computer.