Specifications

Baofeng UV-5R
47
Appendix A. Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause solution
The radio doesn't start. The battery is too low.
The battery isn't correctly
installed.
Change or recharge the bat-
tery.
Remove the battery and re-
install it.
The battery dies quickly. The battery is dead.
The battery isn't fully
charged.
Purchase a new battery.
Recharge the battery.
The LED indicates recep-
tion, but the speaker is
silent.
Volume is too low.
CTCSS or DCS enabled.
Turn up the volume.
Change your CTCSS or
DCS to match those you're
trying to communicate with.
Or turn CTCSS or DCS off.
Others can't hear my trans-
mission.
Their CTCSS or DCS set-
tings doesn't match yours.
You're too far apart.
Change your CTCSS or
DCS settings to match your
peers.
Move in closer.
The radio transmits without
touching the PTT.
The VOX is enabled.
VOX sensitivity is too high.
Turn VOX off.
Turn down VOX sensitivi-
ty.