LED Flashlight

BAOFENG On/Off/Volume
CALL Button

VFO / MR Button
Band Button
PTT (Push to Talk)
(Most Baofeng Radios)
Moni/Lamp
(Monitor)
(Opens Squelch & Freq. A / B Button
Activates Flashlight)

Key Pad Baofeng Quick Reference Guide by Rich Bugarin W6EC

Functions: Most keys on key pad have 2 functions, Transmitter Time-Out Timer (TOT) The radio can be set
Primary Function (PRESS KEY), to automatically stop transmitting after a set period of
Secondary Function (PRESS & HOLD KEY). time (Disables transmission if PTT key is stuck on). Use
Menu Mode 9 to change time setting (0=15 sec. 1=30 sec
Basic Operation: The VFO / MR Button toggles basic each additional number adds another 15 Seconds)
operation between VFO = Variable Frequency Operation Default is 60 sec (3).
mode (Frequency Mode) and MR = Memory mode
Memory Tuning: AKA channel tuning. If memory is
(Channel Mode). From VFO mode press the VFO / MR
already programmed select MR mode as previously
key once to enter memory channel mode, from memory
described. You may scroll up or down to select desired
mode press VFO / MR once to enter VFO Frequency
memory. You may select different memory channels on
mode.
“A” or “B” and use A/B key to toggle between them. Only
A/B Frequency: This is a duel band radio that will display one channel can be monitored at a time.
two frequencies but monitor only one at a time. To
Manual Tuning: To manually tune radio, put radio into
Monitor or transmit you must first select witch of the two
VFO mode as previously described. (Select Band “A” if
displayed frequencies you wish to use by using the A/B
you plan to save Manual tune to Memory) Key in desired
key.
frequency using numbered key pad until desired
Menu Mode: There are 41 Items in the settings mode (0- frequency is displayed. You may select different VFO
40) that may be used to alter the radio operation. Press Frequencies on “A” and “B” and use A/B key to toggle
the [MENU] button to enter the menu next use the [UP] between them. Only one frequency can be monitored at
and [DOWN] to navigate between menu items (or key in a time.
menu number). Once the desired menu item is found,
Changing Step: The step changes how much the
press [MENU] again to select that menu item. Use the
frequency will jump by each time you press up/down
[UP] and [DOWN] to navigate within menu until desired
arrows or scan. Menu Item #1 changes the step. If you
function is highlighted. Press [MENU] to lock in new
wish to increment by 10 KHz each time, When menu #1
setting press [EXIT] key to exit Menu mode.
select #3 for the 10 KHZ setting.
Useful Menu Settings:
Scanning: Press and hold the [* SCAN] key for about two
0 SQU Adjusts Squelch level from 1 to 9 (try 1 or 2).
seconds. Press any key to exit scanning mode.
1 STEP Changes manual tuning setup.
The scanner can be configured to pause/advance one of
2 TXP Changes transmit power.
three ways: Time, carrier or search. Menu Setting 18
8 BEEP turns Keypad Beep Sound on/off
changes Scan configuration. (Factory setting is “Time”)
14 VOICE turns Voice Prompt on/off
21 MDF-A Switch’s “A” display to Freq./CH #/Name Dual Watch: is a two-channel scanning system which
22 MDF-B Switch’s “B” display to Freq./CH #/Name allows you to operate on a frequency/Channel (A) while
periodically checking a second (Channel B). Menu Setting
Key Pad Lock: To lock keys press and hold the (# ) 7 (TDR) turns on/off Duel Watch.
(Lock) button. To unlock repeat same key sequence.
 Reserve memory channel #1 for the frequency you
wish as your “Priority Memory Channel”.
Weather Broadcast Channels: There are no (Some suggested Priority Memory Channel’s for
preprogrammed weather channels. For Sacramento Hi-Landers Club members are):
area tune to 162.400 or 162.550MHz. 146.565 MHz (Poker Run Simplex)
462.5675 MHz (FRS Chanel 2 Basecamp)
Programming Memories: This is awkward to do
444.9875 MHz + Offset 107.2 tone (Rubicon Repeater)
manually through the radio. I suggest you program it
146.805 MHz Neg. Offset 123 tone (Pollack Pines Rpt.)
with computer software.
LED Flashlight: Momentarily press the MONI key the
Manual procedure for Simplex: Start with the display
LED will turn on. Momentarily press the MONI key again
set to “A” using A/B Key (you cannot use display “B” for
and the LED will flash. A third momentarily press of the
programming). Place radio into VFO mode using
MONI key will turn the LED off.
VFO/MR Key. Key in your desired receive frequency
using the numerical keypad. We will use the menu item Trouble Shooting:
# 27 to save it to memory. Enter into menu item # 27 None of keys work. Likely problem Key Pad may be
(MEM-CH), press “Menu” key use the [UP] and [DOWN] locked. (See page #1 to unlock keys)
arrows to select the memory channel number you wish
to program. Press “Menu” to confirm press “Exit” to You as the licensed control operator are responsible for
exit. the compliance of all FCC rules of operation, including
use of proper bands, power and proper identification.
Manual procedure for Duplex: Start with the display set
to “A” using A/B Key (you cannot use display “B” for
programming). Place radio into VFO mode using
VFO/MR Key. Key in your desired receive frequency
using the numerical keypad. We will use the menu item
#13 to set CTCSS tone. Press “Menu” key use the [UP]
and [DOWN] arrows to select the desired CTCSS Tone.
Press “Menu” to confirm press “Exit” to exit. We will
use the menu item #25 to select Negative or Positive
offset. Enter menu 25, then press “menu” key use the
[UP] and [DOWN] arrows to select the desired offset.
Press “Menu” to confirm press “Exit” to exit. We will
use the menu item #26 to select amount of offset. Enter
menu 26, then press “menu” use key pad to key in
desired frequency shift. For VHF Ham repeaters use
00.600MHz and for UHF Ham repeaters use 05.000MHz.
Press “Menu” to confirm press “Exit” to exit. Now save
this as the receive frequency (Repeater output) Enter
into menu item # 27 (MEM-CH), press “Menu” key use
the [UP] and [DOWN] arrows to select the memory
channel number you wish to program. Press “Menu” to
confirm press “Exit” to exit. Next key in the Transmit
frequency (Repeater Input) onto your “A” display. Now
save that to the same memory channel you just used
previously, using menu item # 27. If this fails Just ask
Rich to program it with his computer.