25 apr 2025 — CONTENTS. Installation. 6. Preliminary Inspection. 6. Installation Tips. 6. Safety Information. 7. Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy.
The GMRS-50PRO operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio. Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications. Commission) license. You must be ...
GMRS-50PRO INSTRUCTION MANUAL VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 1 2 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher. Disclaimer: Due to changes in the development of this radio, there will be functions or options which are removed or added. This will not be noted in this manual, as manual re-writes are not done with each change. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE GMRS-50PRO. THIS GMRS RADIO (WITH UHF/VHF SCANNER CHANNELS) WILL DELIVER YOU SECURE INSTANT RELIABLE COMMUNICATION. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE Copyright © 2024 by BTECH VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 3 CONTENTS Installation 6 Preliminary Inspection 6 Installation Tips 6 Safety Information 7 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy 9 FCC Notice and Declaration 9 FCC License Required for GMRS Operation 10 Features and Functions 12 What's in the Box 15 Microphone Controls 16 GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide 17 APP Introduction 18 For Android users 18 For iOS users 18 Using the app 18 Pairing your cell phone to the radio 18 App Permissions 19 Network Channels 20 Accessing iOS Settings Menu 24 Editing a channel 24 Control Interface 25 New Channel 26 Device Settings 27 General Settings 28 Connection Management 30 Scan 30 Channel Groups 30 Firmware Version Updates 31 App Screen 31 4 Radio/Microphone Button Explanation Microphone Function keys Icon functions Electronic compass Edit frequency and memory settings Split Screen Display Adding New Frequency Radio Menu Settings FM Radio Signaling Radio Settings General Settings Bluetooth Settings Signaling Settings Sound Settings Display Setting Reset Settings NOAA Sync Settings Tone Scanning GPS Status Compass Status Pairing Appendix A Radio Menu Appendix B CPS Menu DCS Table CTCSS Table Specifications 33 33 34 36 37 38 38 39 39 39 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 45 45 50 ` 50 56 59 60 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 5 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for integrating the transceiver into a typical mobile radio station. lt is presumed that you possess technical knowledge and conceptual understanding consistent with your status as a licensed radio GMRS. Please take some extra time to make certain that the important safety and technical requirements detailed in this chapter are followed closely. Preliminary Inspection Inspect the transceiver visually immediately upon opening the packing carton. Confirm that all controls and switches work freely, and inspect the cabinet for any damage. Gently shake the transceiver to verify that no internal components have been shaken loose during shipping. If any evidence of damage is discovered, document it thoroughly and contact the shipping company(or your local dealer, if the unit was purchased over-the-counter)so as to get instructions regarding the prompt resolution of the damage situation. Be certain to save the shipping carton, especially if there are any punctures or other evidence of damage incurred during shipping. lf it is necessary to return the unit for service or replacement, use the original packing materials. Then put the entire package inside another packing carton to preserve the evidence of shipping damage for insurance purposes Installation Tips To ensure long life of the components, be certain to provide adequate ventilation around the cabinet of the transceiver. Do not install the transceiver on top of another heat-generating device (such as a power supply or amplifier) and in a location exposed to dust and/or high humidity. Avoid heating vents and window locations that 6 could expose the transceiver to excessive direct sunlight, especially in hot climates. This transceiver should not be used in an environment where the ambient temperature exceeds +140 °F(+60 °C). This transceiver is designed for a 13.8 V power source. Never use a 24 V battery to power the transceiver. The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery, Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. lf the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively. lf you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery maybe come discharged, and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions. Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load will damage will transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before applying power or transmitting. Safety Information This transceiver is an electrical apparatus, as well as a generator of High RF (Radio Frequency) energy. You should exercise all safety precautions that are appropriate for this type of device. These safety tips apply to any device installed in a well-designed amateur radio station. Never allow unsupervised children to play in the vicinity of your transceiver or antenna installation. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 7 Be certain to wrap any wire or cable splices thoroughly with insulating electrical tape, to prevent short circuits. Do not route cables or wires through doorjambs or other locations where they may become frayed and shorted to ground or to each other. Do not stand in front of a directional antenna while you are transmitting into that antenna. Do not install a directional antenna in any location where humans or pets may walk in the main directional lobe of the antenna's radiation pattern. In mobile installations, it is preferable to mount the antenna on top of the vehicle, if feasible, this will utilize the car body as a counterpoise and raise the radiation pattern as far away from passengers as possible. During mobile operation when stopped (in a parking lot, for example), make it a practice to switch to Low power if there are people walking nearby. Never wear dual-earmuff headphones while driving a vehicle. Do not attempt to drive your vehicle while making a telephone or auto patch call. While using the optional DTMF microphone. Pull over to the side of the road, whether dialing manually or using the auto-dial feature. Do not connect the modular connector of the telephone line to MIC jack. Warning! High RF voltage is present in the TX RF section of the transceiver while transmitting. Do not touch the TX RF section while transmitting. 8 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Your BTECH radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of the human body to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. - United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations: 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1- 1999 Edition - National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 - International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupied or controlled environment exposure limits, transmit no more than 50% of the time. The radio generates measurable RF energy only when transmitting. FCC Notice and Declaration This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation The scanning receiver in this equipment is incapable of tuning, or be readily altered, by the user to operate within the frequency bands allocated to the Domestic Public Cellular Telecommunications Service in Part 22 of the FCC rules. Any modification to a scanning receiver to receive transmissions from the Cellular Radiotelephone Service frequency bands voids the certification VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 9 of the scanning receiver, regardless of the date of manufacture of the original unit. In addition, the provisions of FCC §15.23 shall not be interpreted as permitting modification of a scanning receiver to receiver Cellular Radiotelephone Service transmissions. FCC License Required for GMRS Operation The GMRS-50PRO operates on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) frequencies, which require an FCC (Federal Communications Commission) license. You must be licensed prior to transmitting on any of the channels, which are comprised of GMRS channels. Serious penalties could result for unlicensed use of these channels, in violation of FCC rules, as stipulated in the Communications Act's Sections 501 and 502 (amended). You will be issued a call sign by the FCC, which should be used for station identification when operating the radio on these channels. You should also cooperate by engaging in permissible transmissions only, avoiding channel interference with other GMRS users, and being prudent with the length of your transmission time. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Re-orientate or relocate the receiving antenna. 10 - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help. "The Radio is pre-configured with 8 GMRS repeater channels: 467.5500, 467.5750,467.6000,467.6250, 467.6500, 467.6750, 467.7000, and 467.7250 MHz. In basic terms, a repeater is a device that is used to increase the range of two way radios. Repeaters will receive a transmission on one frequency and simultaneously rebroadcast that transmission on a different frequency. Repeaters are often set up in a fixed location and connected to an antenna that is mounted at a higher elevation to provide better range than is normally available with radio-toradio (simplex) communications. Using GMRS repeaters can significantly increase the range of your radio, but just tuning to one of the repeater channels isn't necessarily going to work. You first have to be sure there is a repeater listening on that channel's frequency, and you have to be within range of that repeater. It is important to keep in mind that a GMRS repeater is not necessarily intended for public use. They are owned by individuals and are sometimes intended for private use or require permission to use. Before connecting to a GMRS repeater, be sure that you have permission or that the owner is fine with public use. The description on the myGMRS website usually indicates if permission is required and provides a way to get in touch with the owner." -----§ 95.1743 Minor GMRS operators. Operators under the age of 18 will not be held personally responsible, pursuant to § 95.343, for improper operation of a GMRS repeater or base station. The holder of the individual license under which the minor operates is solely responsible for any improper operation that occurs while an individual under the age of 18 is operating the station VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 11 Features and Functions · GMRS Transceiver and UHF&VHF Scanner · APP Programming · Multiple Bluetooth connection methods · Radio short message function · GPS positioning system · Partner location and direction reporting system · Multiple emergency functions · Broadcast FM receiver 87-108 MHz · 30x6 channel groups · NOAA Weather Alert · Dual watch / Dual reception · USB direct charging, convenient and fast DC Power Cable Connection Locate the power input connector as close to the transceiver as possible. Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12 V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery. Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmit output power may drop excessively. 1. Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle's battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver. If using a noise filter, it should be installed with an insulator to prevent it from touching metal on the vehicle. 12 We recommend you do not use the cigarette lighter socket as some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop. The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high voltage) ignition system/ cables. 2. After the cable is in place, wrap heat-resistant tape around the fuse holder to protect it from moisture and tie down the full run of cable. 3. To prevent the risk of short circuits, disconnect other wiring from the negative () battery terminal before connecting the transceiver. 4. Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+) terminal and black connects to the negative () terminal. Use the full length of the cable without cutting off excess even if the cable is longer than required. In particular, never remove the fuse holders from the cable. 5. Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal. 6. Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply connector. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 13 Antenna Connection Before operating, install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend largely on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver can give excellent results if the antenna system and its installation are given careful attention. Use a 50 impedance antenna and low-loss coaxial feed line that has a characteristic impedance of 50, to match the transceiver input impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50 reduces the efficiency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other electronic equipment. · Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. · All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. 14 What's in the box This transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box: · GMRS-50PRO Radio Body · GMRS-50PRO Speaker Microphone · Mobile Bracket · DC (12V) Power Cord · Mounting Hardware w/ Microphone Holder Mobile Radio Microphone Mounting Bracket Power Cable Mounting Screws and Fuse VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 15 Microphone Controls 16 GMRS Frequency Chart, Channel Guide * Per FCC GMRS Radio Guidelines; Channels 1-7 are limited to Low Power 5-Watt output ** Per FCC GMRS Mobile Radio Guidelines Channels 8-14 transmitting is disabled; they can receive and monitor communications, but GMRS mobile radios cannot transmit on these channels. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 17 App Introduction CONNECTING GMRS-50PRO TO A CELL-PHONE For Android users Go to Google Play and, Search for "BTECH GMRS Programmer" For iOS users Search "BTECH GMRS Programmer" in APPLE store to download Using the app Pairing your cell phone to the radio 1. Open the app, Turn-on the radio, then press the P3 button twice OR scroll to [Pairing] in the menu, then select the OK button to enter the pairing state, a `BEEP' will be heard and a red-green light flashing means the radio is now in pairing status (APP requires Bluetooth permission, please make sure the Bluetooth status is on), The APP will search for active Bluetooth devices, and it will display as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 18 Figure 2 2. Select YES to allow Bluetooth connection 3. Bluetooth pairing requires confirmation of Bluetooth authorization, select PAIR to confirm the pairing status as seen in Figure 2 App Permissions NOTE: The App will request permission to use the Location, Nearby Devices, Microphone, and Media Storage of your phone. These privileges will allow the app to send and receive audio and data to work with the radio. 4. Select PAIR NEW DEVICE -- this will connect your phone or tablet to your radio. The App will store these connections for the next time you wish to use the App. You can store more than one radio, and you can name them differently in the App to make sure you are working on the proper unit. The unit will show as numbers until paired. These numbers are the Bluetooth code -- select to "bind" that device and it should then show as "GMRS-50PRO" Figure 3 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 19 Network Channels BTECH radios have the unique capability of being involved in an online network. Individual groups can be created. This expands the capabilities of the radio. An example is a member is outside of radio coverage, but is logged into the network and group -- you can still communicate with them via the Network Channel. Info can be found here: https://baofengtech.com/harnessing-the-power-of-community-withbtech-gmrs-programmers-networking-groups/. Getting Started with Your Account Accessing Sign-In Options If you're new or haven't set up an online profile yet, start by selecting the "Sign In" button located beside your "Nickname" Creating a New Account If you need to create an account, choose the option to "Sign Up". This will allow you to setup a Username and password with the email address of your choice. You can create an account here at: https://account. benshikj.com/user/register Using OAuth Authentication For a quicker setup, you can also use OAuth authentication with Google or Apple. This will link to your existing Google or Apple account for a seamless sign-in experience with no additional username or password to use. General Profile Account Options Nickname and Identification Customize your nickname and identification details to be recognized by fellow users within groups. 20 Privacy Settings Adjust your location sharing preferences in the `User Settings' to manage your footprint and privacy. Engage with the UV Pro Community through Network Groups Before diving into group chats, you'll need to connect to a network channel. Join a Network Channel Navigate to the main menu and select `Join Network Channel'. Here, you'll find a list of available channels. Select the Default Group Choose `BTECH GMRS', which is the default network channel for all app users. This is the primary hub for BTECH community interactions. The `BTECH GMRS' default network group is your gateway to the community Connection Status The cloud icon's appearance is your indicator of connection status--a slashed cloud means you are offline, while a clear icon signifies active connection. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 21 Notification Settings Control the audio alerts for new messages and conversations with the speaker icon. A slashed speaker denotes silent mode, allowing you to browse the log without interruption. Real-Time Communication at Your Fingertips The app's interface is designed for real-time interaction. Voice Communication Use the `Hold to Speak' button for instant voice messaging with other group members, visible in the chat as audio waveforms. Text Messaging Tap the keyboard icon to compose and send text messages to the group, facilitating quick and convenient typed communication. Location Sharing Share and request locations with group members to enhance your collaborative experience, especially useful during events or meet-ups. Understanding Data Privacy and Access in Real-Time As you engage with the community through the BTECH GMRS Programmer app, it's essential to understand how your data is handled. Real-Time Access The app operates on a real-time access model. This means that to view conversations and archives, you must be online. This design ensures that you have immediate and continuous access to the group's dialogue as it unfolds. Online Presence To ensure you don't miss any part of the conversation, maintain your online status. Being online is crucial as it allows the app to sync and display the latest communications from other users in real-time. 22 Data Privacy BTECH takes your privacy seriously. No logs or conversation data are stored on our servers. All information is relayed live and is only stored locally on your device. BTECH does not store conversations, but simply relays them to active users. Archiving Conversations If you wish to review past conversations, you must be part of the network channel when the conversations occur, as the app does not retroactively provide chat logs for periods when you were offline. This approach not only respects your privacy but also aligns with the realtime nature of radio communication. It ensures that your communications remain private, secure, and under your control. Create Exclusive Groups for Focused Communication For those desiring more private and focused discussions. Private Group Creation Establish your own private group and safeguard it with a passcode. Only members with the passcode can join, ensuring exclusivity and control. Searchable Database Your private group will be listed in the app's searchable database, making it discoverable to users you choose to share the passcode with. Continuous Connectivity Stay connected to the conversation by keeping the app active on your device, ensuring you never miss a message with the cloud icon enabled. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 23 Accessing iOS Settings Figure 4 iOS Main Screen Click the 3 bars on lower left Figure 5 Click the Gear Icon Figure 6 Settings Menu Editing a channel Long press the channel square, you will be taken to the Edit Channel screen, enter your changes, and when you complete the edit of the channel parameters, click the 3 dots, then select SAVE to save the Channel Parameters. Click MORE to show a more detailed channel editing interface at the main editor screen. 24 Control Interface Select Channel Click the channel square to switch the channel, and the radio will emit a "beep" tone. Low/Mid/High Power Refers to the output power of the current channel Single CH Refers to monitoring the frequency of the current channel Dual CH Refers to monitoring the frequency of two channels Scan Means the channel list allows the scanned channel to enter the status of scanning FM Radio Click to turn on or off the FM radio Talk Around Turning on sets the TX and RX frequency as the same frequency (no offset on TX). Power Turn the radio on or off GMRS channels are "fixed" frequencies, they cannot be adjusted from the factory settings. If you need to use other frequencies, please create a new channel group. Please follow FCC regulations to use with walkie-talkies. The non-GMRS channels will be Monitor Only. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 25 New Channel Make sure radio is connected to phone before adding channels, and for RX only channels, set TX Freq to 0 Title Means the channel name, you can name the channel RX/TX Freq Click to edit transmit and receive frequencies RX/TX CTCSS/DCS Click to edit transmit and receive CTCSS/DCS TX Power Set the output power of the current channel Bandwidth Set the communication bandwidth of the current channel Disable TX When this option is turned on, it means that transmission is not allowed Mute Turning on means that this channel is muted Talk Around Turning this on sets the transmit and receive frequencies the same Allow Scan Allows the channel to be added to scan lists 26 Device Settings Volume Adjust the volume of the device Squelch Level Squelch level adjustment, 0 is the weakest required signal level to monitor (loose squelch), the larger the number (tight squelch), the stronger the received signal strength needs to be to be heard Device Speaker Working mode of built-in speaker ON -- Turn on the built-in speaker OFF -- Built-in speaker mute AUTO -- When connected to a wireless hand microphone or wireless headset, the speaker will be automatically muted, and the built-in speaker will automatically exit the mute state when the wireless device is disconnected VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 27 General Settings WX Mode Use this to select Off, Monitor (to Listen), or Alert (NOAA WX Warnings only) After using Monitor, you need to adjust the squelch tighter to quiet the receiver -- found under Device Settings WX Channel Choose local NOAA channel TX Time Limit Set the time limit for device transmit TX Hold Time When connect to the repeater, the lag time for the end of transmission PTT Follow PTT follows the current signal channel Tail Elimination Automatically eliminate the noise after the end of transmission Audio Relay Replay and transmit the received voice -- Recording time is up to 30 seconds Please be cautious when using Audio Relay. If two radios are too close, the radios will fall into an endless loop of transmitting and receiving. Please do not turn on this function on a repeater channel. 28 General Settings Microphone Gain Set the microphone gain of the internal microphone Wireless Mic Gain Set the microphone gain of the wireless microphone Headphone Mode Set the access mode of the headphone system (voice mode or call (phone) mode) Keep Headset Connected Select the continuous connection and operation via the headset Tone Set the operation beep tone on the device Power Saving Mode Turn on/off the power saving mode Reset Settings This will reset all user settings- back up settings before performing this Factory Data Reset This function will restore all the data of the radio to the factory settings Please back up data such as frequency and channels before performing this operation VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 29 Connection Management Slide SCAN to scan for active Bluetooth devices and perform pairing operations Scan Used to check for active frequencies. Click the START frequency to set the lowest scanned frequency, and END to set the highest scanned frequency Click the >| to start the scan. Hit the next to SCAN to go back and stop the scanning Channel Groups Click NEW to create a new group, after completing all channel information, click the up arrow to synchronize to 2- 6 channel groups of the walkie-talkie, Channel group 1 is the GMRS channel by default and cannot be changed IMPORT allows importing shared channels Uploads the channel group to the radio Deletes the channel group 30 On the channel group editing page, when you finish editing all the channel information and click SHARE, a string of characters will be generated. You can save this string of characters or send it to the partner. When the partner copies this string of characters and opens the APP, all channel information will be copied to their device. Firmware Version Updates When there is firmware that can be updated, click on the firmware version to update the firmware. If you have a new radio, or need to reinstall the app, then you need to bring up the CHANNEL LIST, then go to the CHANNEL GROUP and create a New Group and Save what was read from the radio. App Screen Click to return to the main interface Means the cell phone will be muted, if the speaker is ON, the radio and cell phone will sound at the same time Go to the MESSAGE page VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 31 App Screen Chat history will be searched. (If the radio is not connected to the phone, no chat history will be displayed) In the MESSAGE page, click on the microphone icon (At the lower left of screen) to switch between voice and text input modes 32 Radio/Microphone Buttons Microphone Function Keys Up key Menu Page up Down key Menu Page down Return In the menu mode, press this key to enter the menu setting and to set and accept changes made Menu key Turn on the menu function Change Screen key (Screen Select) In the standby screen mode, it is the switch screen key. Press this key repeatedly to switch back and forth between the three screen modes Return key Exit the current setting / Menu function Channel Up/Down (top of Microphone) Use this key to change between stored memory channels P1 Key Short Press -- Lower Volume Long Press -- A/B Band Switching Double Click -- Mute/Unmute P2 Key Short Press -- Increase Volume P3 Key Short Press -- Speak the current channel Long Press -- Turn Mic on/off Double Click -- Place Mic in Pairing Mode (red/green flashing LED) VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 33 Icon Functions 1. Radio Represents the normal standby state of the radio 2. GPS On On behalf of the GPS function. GPS is turned on by default when powering on 3. Transmit Power icon H stands for high power and L stands for low power 34 4. Scan It means the scanning function is on 5. Talk Around 6. It means the talk around function is on Headset Connected The device is connected to wireless headset 7. Connected to mobile phone The device is connected to the mobile phone 8. Battery Power Level Battery level display. (The specific battery percentage can be queried by entering [Status] in the menu) 9. Channel Name The current memory channel name 10. Channel Number The current channel number for the frequency 11. Main Band After dual standby is turned on, the frequency of the main band will be red and with red arrow 12. Repeater Shift Direction + means transmit shift up in frequency means transmit shift down in frequency 13. Signal Strength Level. When receiving, display the receiving signal strength indicator 14. ID Name The device name of this device, you can customize the ID name in the menu (Signaling setting) 15. Status Bar After receiving the GPS or connecting the mobile phone, the actual time and date of satellite time service or network time service will be displayed 16. Transmitting Status Indicator (2 GPS on indicator) The up arrows (^) means the radio is transmitting, and the down arrows (v) means the radio is receiving VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 35 Electronic Compass 1. Sensor prompt icon The "=" icon in the middle of the electronic compass means that it is disturbed by the external environment. You need to enter the [Compass] menu and perform correction operations according to the on-screen instructions. At this time, after entering the [Compass] menu, the screen will prompt "Please place the device (microphone) on a level surface (screen facing up), and then press the [OK] button in the upper left corner of the keyboard. 2. Sensor prompt icon. The "8" icon in the middle of the electronic compass indicates that it is disturbed by the external environment. You need to enter the [Compass] menu and perform correction operations according to the screen prompts. At this time, after entering the [Compass] menu, the screen will prompt "Please calibrate the sensor according to the figure 8 rotating device". At this time, please hold the device and extend it forward, and draw the figure eight (i.e., "8") quickly and forcefully. It is better to complete one to eight characters in about 2 seconds. Tips: Try to keep the device away from strong magnets, which will affect the device sensors. If it is sometimes close to a strong magnet, the screen will prompt an "=" icon, and the icon will be restored immediately after it is far away, and no correction is required at this time. If the electronic compass is found to be unresponsive during use, please enter the COMPASS menu to calibrate the sensor to avoid being misled by any strong external magnetism. 36 Edit Frequency and Memory Settings 1. Refers to the next digit of the cursor. 2. Press to move down list. 3. Cursor Under the current cursor, you can use the up or down keys to select the specific value you need. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 37 Split Screen Display 1 2 3 1. The user's name or call sign is displayed when Dual Watch is off. 2. Display the last contact information received. Such as the name or call sign of the other party plus location information and direction. 3. Display a list of recently received contact information. Press the key to select the list of information to be viewed. Press ENTER key to view the detailed location information direction of the other party when communicating. Note: In the standby mode, please press the [Back] key on the upper right corner of the keyboard to switch back and forth between the above three screens. Adding New Frequency Tip: GMRS only allows the creation of new channels between channel groups 2-6 38 1. Add a regular frequency Create a new frequency list in new Group, press the ENTER button to add to the channel list, press the up or down keys to select channel number press EDIT button to edit the frequency, Press EDIT CHANNEL, then edit the frequency and memory settings to set your frequency. 2. Add a GMRS frequency Create a new frequency list in new Group, press ENTER button to the channel list, press up or down keys to select channel number. press Edit button to edit the frequency, Press GMRS CHANNEL to select the Channel, then press EDIT CHANNEL, to set your frequency. If you add a GMRS frequency, all the restrictions stipulated by the FCC will take effect, and you can only modify the parts that are allowed to be modified, if you want to clear the GMRS channel information, you can select CLEAR CHANNEL. Radio Menu Settings (All menu options are also in Appendix A) FM Radio Press the menu key to enter the menu, turn on the FM radio, and press the up key to scan the available frequencies up. Press the down key to scan down the available frequencies, press the OK button to exit the radio mode Signaling Send Message Send text message to partners (Channel 23 - Channel 30 prohibit sending data packets) Call When the receiving device receives the CALL command, the radio will ring, please enter the ID to be searched VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 39 Check When the receiving device receives the CHECK command, the radio will feed back the current location, this option requires the receivers ALLOW CHECK to be effective, please enter the ID to be searched Nearby People This option sends the CHECK command at the current frequency, and all radios of the same frequency will feedback their current position after receiving the command. This option requires the receiver ALLOW CHECK to be active Radio Settings Dual-Watch If active, it will be watching activity for two channels, Press the up and down keys to switch between the main band and sub band, and press the side key to switch the waiting channel Scan If active, the radio will be in scanning state, and all channels that are allowed to be scanned will be scan Talk Around On a channel with an offset frequency, if the option is activated, the TX becomes the same as the RX frequency Power Change the output power TX Subtone Set the TX subtone (CTCSS or DCS) on the present channel RX Subtone Set the RX subtone (CTCSS or DCS) on the present channel Channel Group Change the Channel Group for use Squelch Level: Adjust the squelch Level of the received signal, level 0-9, the smaller the number, the easier it is to receive weak signals TX Time Limit Limit the maximum time of each transmit 40 Tail Elimination With this option turned on, no end tone will be heard between radios of the same brand PTT Follow When this option is on, and the sub band receives a signal, press the PTT to reply within 10 seconds, you can transmit on the sub band frequency without switching to the main band PTT Release This activates an audio transmission when you release the PTT button. The options are: NONE, ID+GPS (ANI ID must be entered and GPS must be on and showing your location), ID sends the ANI ID, GPS Sends your location, Roger Beep places a beep at the end of your transmission. All of these will NOT be audible on your radioonly the radios receiving your transmissions will hear them. General Settings Bluetooth Settings Pairing Enable Bluetooth pairing Available Devices List paired devices that are in range Scanning Indicates unit is scanning for devices Paired Devices List devices already paired with unit Signaling Settings ID Set ID to be sent Allow Check Allow other members to find your position VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 41 Sound Settings Speaker Select Speaker function (Auto/On/Off) Mic Gain Set Microphone Sensitivity (Low/Med/High) BT Mic Gain Set Bluetooth Mic Sensitivity (low/Med/High) Keep Connected Maintain a connection with paired Bluetooth Device Tone Turn on/ Off Keypad Beep Display Settings Brightness Set brightness of display (1-Dim to 15-Bright) Screen Timeout Set time to turn off display while unit is on (3 secs to 300 secs, Never-leave display on) Time Zone Set present time zone Imperial Units Check for Feet/ Miles Low Power Mode Turn on to reduce current consumption Reset Settings Reset user settings (See alert on next page) Restore Factory Settings Reset all settings to factory default (See Alert on next page) 42 Alert: Back up (save to app) any settings you made. Doing the reset options will remove any user changes. NOAA WX Scan Scan for the closest NOAA Weather Transmission channel WX Channel 1 162.550MHz 2 162.400MHz 3 162.475MHz 4 162.425MHz 5 162.450MHz 6 162.500MHz 7 162.525MHz WX Alert Turn on this option, and when the NOAA weather warning message is received, the device will sound an alarm, and the weather message will be heard. During the alarm state, you can press any key to mute the alarm message, and the alarm state will be released after 3 minutes WX Monitor Turn On/Off NOAA Weather Audio Sync Settings Send Channels Send your stored channel groups to a teammate Receive Channels Receive your teammates stored channel group Tone Scanning Select Either RX or TX tone frequency to tart the tone scanner. Once a signal is received, the scanner will search and will stop on the tone that is being used. VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 43 GPS Status This screen will show you the info from the GPS satellite, once you are locked on. To enable, GPS must be on and if needed, go outside with a clear view of the sky to obtain a GPS lock. Compass This is the Compass Calibrate screen. Follow the instructions with the Microphone to calibrate the Internal compass Status This screen will show your Firmware revision, Voltage, and Factory model designator Pairing Check the box to turn on/off Bluetooth Pairing (Same as P3 mic function) 44 RADIO MENU APPENDIX A FM Radio Select Frequency of FM Radio 88-108 MHz Send Message Enter Text Message to Send Call Call other members of your group Signaling Check Nearby People Check location of your group members and allow other to check your location Show nearby members of your group VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 45 Radio Settings Signaling Settings Identification Information (ID) Send ID Position Send Allow Check: Dual Watch RX 2 channels at same time Scan Allow Scan Talk Around Set TX and RX frequencies to same Text Input ON: Box checked Off: Not Checked ON: Box checked Off: Not Checked ON: Box checked Off: Not Checked On: Box Checked Off: Not Checked On: Box Checked Off: Not Checked On: Box Checked Off: Not Checked Power Set TX Power level High / Low Channel Group Squelch Level Select Channel Group 01 to 06 Set Required Signal Level to Be Heard 0 (Open Squelch) 9 (Strong Signal Needed) 46 Sound Settings TX Time Limit Set Maximum TX Time PTT Follow Used with Sub Band on Tail Elimination Remove noise burst at end of signal reception Auto Speaker On Off Low Mic Gain Med High Low BT Mic Gain Med High 10 Seconds to 300 Seconds, Unlimited (No Timer) See Page 45 for explanation On: Box Checked Off: Not Checked Automatic detection of ear piece Speaker On Speaker Off (Muted) Sets Level of Microphone Sensitivity Sets Level of Bluetooth Microphone Sensitivity VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 47 Display Settings Keep Connected Tone Brightness Screen Timeout Time Zone Pairing Keep Bluetooth On: Box Checked Device Connected Off: Not Checked Beep when a key is On: Box Checked pressed Off: Not Checked Sets the display brightness 1 (Dim)-15 (Brightest) Timer to leave screen active 3 Seconds to 5 Minutes, or Never shut off display Set the time zone of the radio clock Used to correct Time Zone Selection On: Box Checked Enable Bluetooth Pairing OFF: Unchecked (Turns off once pairing is completed) 48 Display Settings NOAA GPS Status Compass Status WX Scan WX Channel WX Alert WX Monitor Shows GPS Information Scan of nearby NOAA Stations Manually select NOAA Channel Turn on Weather Alerts (Check to activate) Listen to Local NOAA Station (Check to turn on) Turn on Weather Alerts (Check to activate) Calibrate Compass Shows Various Radio Info VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 49 APPENDIX B CPS MENU Team Nearby People Device Settings Device Speaker General Settings Create a Team Select Members to be on Your Team Join A Team Join an existing Team Show People nearby you Show map with locations of nearby people Volume Set volume level of radio Squelch Level MON to 10 Open Squelch to Tight Squelch (10) Auto Auto select either earpiece or speaker On Speaker On Off WX Mode Speaker off Off Monitor Alert Disable NOAA reception Monitor NOAA Broadcast WX Alert (warnings turn on audio) 50 General Settings WX Channel TX Time Limit TX Hold Time PTT Follow Tail Elimination Audio Relay WX1 to WX7 Set TX Time out timer TX off delay Used with Sub Band on Remove noise burst at end of signal reception Record the received voice and then re-transmit it, the recording time is limited to 30 seconds. Select local NOAA broadcast 10 to 300 sec or Unlimited (no timer) Off, 0.1sec to 1 sec in 0.1 sec steps See Page 45 for explanation Slider on (to right) Slider off (to left) When you turn on this feature, you will hear repeated voices, please be cautious. Microphone Gain Low Medium High Set the sensitivity of the microphone Wireless Mic Gain Low Medium High Sets the sensitivity of the wireless mic VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 51 General Settings Headphone Mode Voice Call Mode Switches between Radio and Phone Mode Keep Headset Connected Maintain connection to Bluetooth Headset or Speaker/mic Tone Turn on /off radio beep Power Saving Mode On/ Off Auto Power On Use to automatically tun on unit Automatic Shut Down Used to turn off unit after preset time Reset Settings Clear all user settings Factory Data Reset Return Device to factory default settings On/Off OFF, 15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 16h CAUTION: This will clear ALL user settings 52 Start Start Frequency of scan range Connection Management Scan End >| Stop Frequency of Scan Range Start Scanning Click Arrow next to Go back a screen SCAN and stop scanner. SCAN Used to Scan frequencies for activity Channel & Groups List of Channels and Channel Groups Programmable Buttons Variable Programming for P1 Set user desired functions to P1 Set user desired functions to P1 Refer to page 32 for button layout Firmware Version Shows FW revision number Battery Shows Battery Voltage VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 53 Wireless Shows Wireless PTT module PTT Power battery level Contact Us Contact Information for BTECH (opens web browser) User Manual Opens browser to online user manual ID Information On/ Set with Off "Nickname" ID Signaling Location On/Off Allow Position Check On/Off Settings Time to Live 0-8 BBS Routing Maximum Forwarding Times 0-8 Channel Manager Add/Delete Channels Channel Group Manager Import or Create New Channel Groups Satellite (Google) Offline Maps Terrain (Google) Terrain (OpenTropoMap) Download Maps 54 Simple Mode Place user Interface in Simple Mode Limit number of available functions Keep Screen On On/Off Save Voice History On/Off Record Voice to phone Microphone Gain Low Medium High Set Microphone Sensitivity PTT Button Select Button for PTT Function PTT Lock Lock PTT on Use with Caution Morse Code Speed Set Speed of Morse Code 1-200 words per minute Pitch Set sidetone pitch 320 to 3000 Hertz DTMF Speed Set Characters per minute 10-500 cpm About (CPS) CPS Version Privacy Policy Open-Source License VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 55 DCS Table NUM 001 005 009 013 017 021 025 029 033 037 041 045 049 053 057 061 065 069 073 077 081 CODE D023N D032N D051N D071N D114N D125N D143N D156N D174N D225N D245N D255N D266N D311N D332N D356N D411N D431N D452N D464N D506N Table C.1. DCS Codes NUM CODE NUM CODE 002 D025N 003 D026N 006 D036N 007 D043N 010 D053N 011 D054N 014 D072N 015 D073N 018 D115N 019 D116N 022 D131N 023 D132N 026 D145N 027 D152N 030 D162N 031 D165N 034 D205N 035 D212N 038 D226N 039 D243N 042 D246N 043 D251N 046 D261N 047 D263N 050 D271N 051 D274N 054 D315N 055 D325N 058 D343N 059 D346N 062 D364N 063 D365N 066 D412N 067 D413N 070 D432N 071 D445N 074 D454N 075 D455N 078 D465N 079 D466N 082 D516N 083 D523N NUM 004 008 012 016 020 024 028 032 036 040 044 048 052 056 060 064 068 072 076 080 084 CODE D027N D047N D065N D074N D122N D134N D155N D172N D223N D244N D252N D265N D306N D331N D351N D371N D423N D446N D462N D503N D526N 56 085 D532N 086 D546N 087 D565N 088 D606N 089 D612N 090 D624N 091 D627N 092 D631N 091 D627N 092 D631N 093 D632N 094 D645N 094 D645N 095 D654N 096 D662N 094 D645N 097 D664N 098 D703N 099 D718N 100 D723N 101 D731N 102 D732N 103 D734N 104 D743N 105 D754N 106 D023I 107 D025I 108 D026I 109 D031I 110 D032I 111 D036I 112 D043I 113 D047I 114 D051I 115 D053I 116 D054I 117 D065I 118 D071I 119 D072I 120 D073I 121 D074I 122 D114I 123 D115I 124 D116I 125 D122I 126 D125I 127 D131I 128 D132I 129 D134I 130 D143I 131 D145I 132 D152I 133 D155I 134 D156I 135 D162I 136 D165I 137 D172I 138 D174I 139 D205I 140 D212I 141 D223I 142 D225I 143 D226I 144 D243I 145 D244I 146 D245I 147 D246I 148 D251I 149 D252I 150 D255I 151 D261I 152 D263I 153 D265I 154 D266I 155 D271I 156 D274I 157 D306I 158 D311I 159 D315I 160 D325I 161 D331I 162 D332I 163 D343I 164 D346I 165 D351I 166 D356I 167 D364I 168 D365I 169 D371I 170 D411I 171 D412I 172 D413I 173 D423I 174 D431I 175 D432I 176 D445I VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 57 177 D446I 178 D452I 179 D454I 180 D455I 181 D462I 182 D464I 183 D465I 184 D466I 185 D503I 186 D506I 187 D516I 188 D523I 189 D526I 190 D532I 191 D546I 192 D565I 193 D606I 194 D612I 195 D624I 196 D627I 197 D631I 198 D632I 199 D645I 200 D654I 201 D662I 202 D664I 203 D703I 204 D712I 205 D723I 206 D731I 207 D732I 208 D734I 209 D743I 210 D754I 58 NUM 01 05 09 13 17 21 25 29 33 37 41 45 49 FREQ 67.0 77.0 88.5 100.0 114.8 131.8 151.4 165.5 177.8 189.9 203.5 225.7 250.3 CTCSS Table Table C.2. CTCSS Frequencies NUM FREQ NUM FREQ 02 69.3 03 71.9 06 79.7 07 82.5 10 91.5 11 94.8 14 103.5 15 107.2 18 118.8 19 123.0 22 136.5 23 141.3 26 156.7 27 159.8 30 167.9 31 171.3 34 179.9 35 183.5 38 192.8 39 196.6 42 206.5 43 210.7 46 229.1 47 233.6 50 254.1 NUM 04 08 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 FREQ 74.4 85.4 97.4 110.9 127.3 146.2 162.2 173.8 186.2 199.5 218.1 241.8 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 59 Specifications General Frequency Range 87-108MHz (FM Radio ONLY) 136-174MHz (RX Only) 400-520MHz (RX Only) GMRS Channel (RX/TX) Memory Channel 30 Channels * 6 Groups Frequency Stability ±5ppm Antenna Impedance 50 ohm Operating temperature -20~+60° Operating voltage 13.8V Size 140 x 46 x 150mm Weight 1.1kg 60 Transmit Specifications RF Power 5W/25W/50W (L/M/H) Channels 1-7@5w Max, 8-14 TX not allowed, 15 to 30@5/25/50W) Modulation: Adjacent channel power FM noise Spurious and harmonic Audio response Modulation distortion Wide Band 16K0F3E Narrow Band 11K0F3E 70db 60db 45db 43db 60db 60db ±1~- 3db(0.3~3khz) ±1~- 3db(0.3~2.55khz) 3% VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 61 Receive Specifications Wide Band Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 0.20V Adjacent channel selectivity 70db Intermodulation 65db False signal response 70db Audio response ±1~- 3db(0.3~3khz) Signal-to-noise ratio 45db Modulation 3% Audio output power 2W Narrow Band 0.22V 65db 60db 70db ±1~- 3db(0.3~2.55khz) 40db Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice or responsibility. 62 VISIT BAOFENGTECH.COM AND MIKLOR.COM FOR DOWNLOADS AND HELP 63Adobe PDF Library 16.0.7 Adobe InDesign 17.4 (Macintosh)