UHF and VHF Two Way Radio UV-10R SERIES USER’S MANUAL
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing UV-10R 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.
Table of Contents Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings 1.2 Main features 1.3 Content of the packaging Chapter2. Battery Information 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 2.6 How to Store the Battery 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.
5.2 Adjusting the volume 5.3 Making a call 5.4 Channel selection 5.5 Frequency (VFO) mode 5.6 Channel (MR) mode Chapter6. Advanced Features 6.1 Frequency scanning 6.2 Channel scanning 6.3 Search CTCSS/DCS Code 6.4 Cursor▼▲Conversion (A/B) 6.5 High/low power fast selection 6.6 Keypad lock 6.7 FM Radio (FM) 6.8 Flashlight 6.9 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz Tone-burst 6.10 Manual Programming (Channels Memory) 6.11 Repeaters Programming Chapter7. Working the MENU System 7.1 Basic use 7.2 Using short-cuts 7.
Chapter1. Getting Started 1.1 Regulations and Safety Warnings FCC Regulatory Conformance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy.
EU Regulatory Conformance As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU. All applicable EU regulations are regarded (2006/66/EC, 2011/65/EU,(EU)2015/863, 2012/19/EU). NOTE: It can be operating under 2000m.
• 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. Operating Instructions: • Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key. To receive calls, release the [PTT] key.
Important Tips To help you make better use of the product, be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. Do not use any unauthorized or damaged accessory. 2. Keep the product at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body during transmission. 3. Do not keep the product receiving at high volume for a long time. 4. For vehicles with an air bag, do not place the product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. 5. Keep the product and its accessories out of reach of children and pets.
Maintenance Instructions To help your battery work normally or prolong its life, be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. Accumulated dust on charging connector may affect normal charging. Please use a clean and dry cloth to wipe it on a regular basis. 2. It is recommended to charge the battery under 5℃~40℃. Violation of the said limit may cause battery life reduction or even battery leakage. 3. To charge a battery attached to the product, turn it off to ensure a full charge. 4.
• Channel or frequency mode selection • TOT (Time out timer) • Reverse function • CTCSS and DCS codes research • Busy Channel Lockout function (BCL) • Frequency step: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/25KHz • Repeater shift • VOICE: vocal indication of the function selected • Li-Ion 1800mAh battery pack • Power Save • DTMF function • Alarm function • Setting and storing of channel names • High/low power selection • Frequency offset (adjustable): 0-69.
2.2 Charger Supplied Please use the specified charger provided by BAOFENG. Other models may cause explosion and personal injury. After installing the battery pack, and if the radio displays low battery with a voice prompt, please charge the battery. 2.3 Use Caution with the Li-ion Battery a. Do not short the battery terminals or throw the battery into a fire. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack, as BAOFENG cannot be held responsible for any accident caused by modifying the battery. b.
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. When the lamp lights green, the charging is completed. Remove the battery or the radio unit with its battery from socket. When charging a radio (with battery) the indicating lamp will not turn into green to show the fully charged status if the radio is powered on.
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.
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.
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 between 65-75 MHz and 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 UV-10R 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.
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. After searching the CTCSS code, the radio will beep and stop scanning. f.
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 65-108MHz）. When listening to broadcast FM, press [A / B] key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band. United States FM radio frequency range 88-108MHz. The EU is 87.
6.9 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz Tone-burst To send out a tone-burst; you simultaneously will press a key while holding down the PTT. No further configuration required using this feature.
TX = 437.000 MHz (This is a (+ 5) Offset) TX CTCSS tone 123.0 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.
e. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 436000) f. [MENU] [2][7] [MENU] [1][0] [MENU] Enter the desired channel (Ex 10) -->> [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.
NOTE: If you're experiencing problems making a connection to the repeater, check your settings and/or go through the procedure again. 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 UV-10R, 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.
b). To cancel your changes, press [EXIT] and it will reset that menu item and bring you out of the menu entirely. f. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the [EXIT] key. 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.
background noise or undesired signals. • levels 1- 9: level 1 (lowest squelch level), level 9 (highest squelch level). 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.
(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.
• OFF: OFF • R-DCS: D023N-D754N (Normal DCS) • R-DCS: D023I-D754I (Inverse DCS) Note: In UV-10R 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. In channel mode the CTCSS tones cannot be changed. (13) Transmitting DCS - (T-DCS) - MENU No.
(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, UV-10R can SCAN in frequency or channel mode.
(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. • CH: Channel number • NAME: Channel name Note: Channel name mode must be set by the programming software. Up to three numbers or characters can be edited. (23) Channel B Display Mode (MDF-B) - MENU No.
(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. This function is not enabled in channel mode. (27) Frequency offset (OFFSET) - MENU No. 26 In this MENU you can set the deviation between tx and rx. The frequency offset of this radio is 0-69.
(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. Available colors: • OFF (backlight off) • BLUE • PURPLE • ORANGE (33) Alarm Mode (AL-MOD) - MENU No.32 This function can set the tone alarm/code alarm/site alarm of the radio.
B: The radio can receive in both VFO (not simultaneously) but can transmit in VFO B only. If you choose option A, it means that 432.5875MHz is the tx frequency band, while 145.550MHz is the rx frequency band; the upper VFO shows 432.5875 MHz while in the lower VFO 145.550MHz will be displayed; you can receive on both 432.5875 MHz and 145.550 MHz, but can transmit on 432.5875 MHz only. While if you choose option B, 145.550MHz is the tx frequency band and 432.5875MHz is the rx frequency band.
(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. Available options: • FULL: full frequency character is displayed. • MSG: Model is displayed. (40) Roger beep (ROGER) - Menu No. 39 When the PTT is released, the radio will beep to confirm to other users that you have finished your transmission and that they can start talking. (41) Reset (RESET) - Menu No.
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 144-148 & 420-450MHz (Tx, Limited to USA users) 136-174 & 400-520MHz (Rx and Scanning, Limited to USA users) 144-146 & 430-440MHz (Tx/Rx. Limited to EU users)* Memory Channel 128 Groups Operation Voltage DC 7.4 V ±10% Battery Capacity 1800mAh (Li-Ion) Output Power 8W (VHF/UHF) Transmission current ≤1800mA 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:8W(VHF) 7W(UHF)* 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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