BAOFENG AR-39 Multi-Band Walkie Talkie User Manual

1. Bubuka

Thank you for choosing the BAOFENG AR-39 Multi-Band Amateur Radio. This radio utilizes advanced technology to provide reliable communications in demanding environments. It is designed to be stable, reliable, sleek, and compact, offering features such as emergency alarm, personnel death alarm, work alone mode, GPS, APRS position reporting, analog DTMF, 2TONE, 5TONE, CTCSS/DCS encode/decode. Whether for professional or recreational use, the AR-39 offers convenience in communication.

To ensure optimal performance and safety, please read this manual carefully before use.

2. Émbaran Kasalametan jeung Warnings

2.1 Peraturan sareng Peringatan Kasalametan

This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Any modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

PERHATOSAN: modifikasi alat ieu pikeun nampa sinyal jasa radio telepon sélulér dilarang dina aturan FCC jeung hukum féderal.

2.2 RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with occupational/controlled environmental exposure limits, adhere to the following:

• Ulah cabut RF Exposure Label tina alat.
• Parentah kasadaran pamaké kudu marengan alat lamun dialihkeun ka pamaké séjén.
• Do not use this device if operational requirements are not met.

Operating Instructions for RF Exposure:

• Transmit no more than 50% of the time. Press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key to transmit; release to receive.
• Keep the radio unit at least 2.5cm away from your face.
• When worn on the body, always place the radio in an approved holder, holster, case, or body harness.
• Use only approved antennas, batteries, and accessories.

2.3 Precautions for Portable Terminals

Larangan Operasi:

• Ulah beroperasi di lokasi anu aya bahan bakar, bahan kimia, atmosfir anu gampang ngabeledug, atanapi bahan anu gampang kaduruk/ngabeledug anu sanés.
• Do not operate near any blasting area.
• Do not operate near medical or electronic equipment vulnerable to RF signals.
• Ulah nyekel produk bari nyetir.
• Do not operate in areas where wireless communication equipment is prohibited.

Tips penting:

• Ulah nganggo asesoris anu teu sah atanapi ruksak.
• Jauhkeun produk sahenteuna 2.5 séntiméter tina awak anjeun salami pangiriman.
• Avoid prolonged high-volume reception.
• Do not place the product over or in the air bag deployment area in vehicles with airbags.
• Jauhkeun produk sareng asesorisna tina jangkauan barudak sareng piaraan.
• Beroperasi dina rentang suhu nu ditangtukeun.
• Continuous transmission may lead to heat accumulation; allow for cooling.
• Nanganan produk kalayan ati-ati.
• Do not disassemble, modify, or repair the product or its accessories without authorization.

2.4 Precautions for Batteries

Larangan ngecas:

• Do not charge or replace your battery in locations with fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres, or other flammable/explosive materials.
• Ulah ngecas batré anu baseuh; garingkeun heula ku lawon anu lemes sareng bersih.
• Ulah ngecas batré anu ngalaman parobahan bentuk, bocor, atanapi panas teuing.
• Do not charge with an unauthorized charger.
• Do not charge in a location with strong radiation.
• Ulah ngecas batré kaleuleuwihi, sabab éta tiasa ngirangan umur batré.

3. Eusi Paket

Your BAOFENG AR-39 transceiver comes with the following items:

• 1x Portable Radio Body
• 1x Antena
• 1x Pakét Batré Li-ion
• 1x Pangisi Daya Desktop
• 1x Kabel Tipe-C
• 1x Buku Panduan Pangguna (dokumen ieu)
• 1 x Sabuk Klip
• 1x Wrist Belt

Note: If any item is missing, please notify your Baofeng dealer.

4. Fitur jeung Fungsi

The BAOFENG AR-39 is equipped with a comprehensive set of features for versatile communication:

• 2.0" TFT Large Screen: Full keyboard, fully open menu operation for intuitive and clear display.
• Panarimaan Multi-Band: Supports FM (65-108MHz RX), AM (108-136MHz RX), 136-174MHz (TX&RX), 220-260MHz (TX&RX), 350-390MHz (RX), 400-480MHz (TX&RX), and 480-520MHz (RX).
• Wireless Copy Frequency: Allows for easy frequency matching between radios.
• 7 Color Font Options: Personalize your display with various font colors for better readability day and night.
• Upgraded Spotlight Flashlight: Enhanced brightness and penetration for search, distress, and long-distance lighting.
• Ngecas USB Tipe-C: Convenient charging via Type-C port, compatible with various power sources.
• 640 Saluran Mémori: Amppanyimpenan pikeun frékuénsi anu anjeun pikaresep.
• Radio Cuaca NOAA: Reception of NOAA Weather Radio channels in the United States and Canada.
• Fungsi DTMF: Remotely activate other radio features by sending special tones.
• VOX (Pangiriman anu Diaktipkeun ku Sora): Operasi bébas leungeun.
• Fungsi Ngacak-ngacak: For enhanced communication privacy.
• Pareuman otomatis: Fitur hemat daya.
• Dual Watch / Dual Reception: Ngawaskeun dua saluran sakaligus.
• Modeu Scan: VFO scan, channel scan, CTC/DCS scan.
• Tombol anu tiasa diprogram: SK1/SK2 keys can be assigned various functions.
• Penyesuaian Squelch: Ten (10) levels of squelch adjustment.
• End of Transmission Tone: Also known as “Roger Beep”.

5. Produk Langkungview (Fisik)

Familiarize yourself with the physical components and controls of your AR-39 radio.

Komponén konci:

1. anteneu: Pikeun ngirimkeun sareng nampi sinyal.
2. Konci PTT: Push-to-Talk button for transmission.
3. Soket Asesoris: Pikeun nyambungkeun spiker/mikropon éksternal.
4. LCD Warna: 2.0" TFT large screen display.
5. Konci MENU: Ngaksés ménu utama.
6. P1-VFO/MR Mode Key: Switches between VFO (Frequency) and MR (Channel) modes.
7. Papan tombol angka: For frequency input, channel selection, and menu navigation.
8. Tombol Saluran: For channel selection.
9. Kenop Daya/Volume: Hurungkeun/pareuman radio sareng nyaluyukeun polumeu.
10. RX_TX Status LED: Indicates receiving (green) or transmitting (red) status.
11. SK1/SK2 Programmable Keys: User-assignable shortcut keys.
12. P2-A/B Select Key: Switches between upper (A) and lower (B) displays.
13. Konci KALUAR: Returns to the previous menu or exits.
14. Navigation Keys (Up/Down): For menu navigation and frequency/channel adjustment.
15. Speaker: Kaluaran audio.
16. Senter: Diwangun-di senter LED.
17. Port Pangisi Daya Tipe-C: Pikeun ngecas langsung.
18. Charge Contact: For desktop charger.
19. Kancing Pelepas Batré: Ngaleupaskeun batréna.

6. Setup jeung Instalasi

6.1 Battery Information and Charging

The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory. Please charge it before first use. For best performance, fully charge/discharge the battery two or three times.

Kumaha ngecas:

1. Colokkeun adaptor AC kana outlet AC.
2. Connect the AC adaptor cable to the DC jack on the back of the charger. The indicator light will blink orange.
3. Place the battery or the radio (with battery installed) into the charger. Ensure good contact with charging terminals. The indicator light will turn red, indicating charging has begun.
4. Charging typically takes 2-5 hours. The indicator light turns green when charging is complete.

Status Indikator LED:

Ngagunakeun Type-C USB Charger:

The Type-C USB port allows for convenient charging. Make sure the radio is turned OFF when charging via Type-C. An empty battery will fully charge in approximately 4 hours.

6.2 Pamasangan Asesoris

Installing/Removing the Antenna:

• Masang: Screw the antenna clockwise into the connector on top of the transceiver until secure.
• Ngahapus: Puterkeun anteneu ka arah sabalikna jarum jam pikeun nyabutna.

Masang Batré Pack:

1. Ensure the radio is OFF.
2. Align the battery parallel with the radio body, about 1-2cm below the edge.
3. Geser batréna ka luhur sapanjang rel pituduh nepi ka ngaklik kana tempatna.

Nyabut Batré Pack:

Press the battery release above the battery pack and slide the battery downward.

Installing the Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional):

Pry open the rubber MIC-Headset jack cover and insert the Speaker/Microphone plug into the double jack. The accessory jack supports standard 2.5mm and 3.5mm plugs.

7. Parentah Operasi

7.1 Operasi Dasar

Power On/Off the Radio:

• Daya Hurung: Rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a "click". The display will show a message or flash, then display a frequency or channel.
• Pareum listrik: Puterkeun kenop Volume/Power ka arah sabalikna jarum jam nepi ka kadéngé sora "klik".

Nyaluyukeun polumeu:

Puterkeun kenop Volume/Daya searah jarum jam pikeun ningkatkeun volume, sareng ngalawan arah jarum jam pikeun ngirangan volume.

Saklar Band Utama/Sub Band:

Press the [P2] key to switch between the A (upper) and B (lower) displays. The selected display becomes the active listening and transmit frequency/channel.

VFO/Saklar Saluran:

Press the [P1] key to switch between Frequency (VFO) Mode and Memory (MR) (Channel) Mode. VFO mode is useful for experimentation, while MR mode is practical for everyday use with pre-programmed channels.

Frequency (VFO) Mode:

In VFO mode, navigate frequencies using the Up/Down navigation keys or by direct input on the numeric keypad. Example: To enter 436.61250 MHz on display A, press [P1] to VFO mode, then enter [4][3][6][6][1][2][5][0] on the keypad.

WARNING: Transmitting on unauthorized frequencies is illegal. Always verify authorization with your local regulatory body.

Channel (MR) Mode and Channel Selection:

In MR mode, select channels using the Up/Down navigation keys, the channel knob, or by direct input of channel numbers on the keypad.

Pilih Zona:

The radio supports up to 10 zones, each with a maximum of 64 channels. To select a zone, go to Menu > Zone, then use navigation keys to select and confirm.

Nelepon:

• Panggilan Modeu Saluran: Select a channel, then hold down the [PTT] key to transmit. Speak into the microphone. The red LED will be on.
• Panggilan Modeu Frékuénsi: Switch to frequency mode, input the desired frequency, then hold down the [PTT] key to transmit.
• Nampi Telepon: Release the [PTT] key to receive. The green LED will be on.

Note: For optimal reception, keep the microphone 2.5 cm to 5 cm from your mouth during transmission.

Siaga Darurat:

Press the pre-programmed [SOS] key to activate the emergency alert function. Press it again to exit. This feature should only be used in actual emergencies.

FM Radio (FM):

To turn on/off the FM radio, assign the FM Radio function to a programmable key (SK1/SK2) via the radio Menu (Radio Settings). The frequency range for FM radio is 65-108MHz.

Wireless Copy Frequency:

Press the MENU button to enter the “FQSCAN” interface. Press MENU again, and the AR-39 will search for another radio's transmission frequency and privacy code. Finally, press MENU to store the frequency. This allows two walkie-talkies to communicate without traditional manual frequency writing.

NOAA Weather/Weather Alert:

Your radio has a NOAA Weather Radio function to receive weather reports. It can also scan 10 NOAA Weather Radio channels. To enter NOAA scan reception mode, press and hold the '0' key. Use navigation keys to select a channel or press '#' to cycle through channels. Channels with strong signals will remain on for broadcast reception.

7.2 Fitur canggih

Panyeken:

The radio features a built-in scanner for VHF and UHF bands. In VFO mode, it scans in steps according to your set frequency step. In Channel (MR) mode, it scans your programmed channels. To enable the scanner, press and hold the '#' key for about two seconds.

Fungsi DTMF:

DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) is an in-band signaling method used for automation systems and remote control. The AR-39 has full DTMF implementation. To send DTMF codes, press the corresponding key(s) while holding down the PTT key.

Jam tangan ganda:

The radio features Dual Watch functionality, allowing you to monitor two channels simultaneously. This can be enabled/disabled via the main menu (Radio Settings > Dual Watch).

Manual Programming (Channels Memory):

Memory channels allow you to store commonly used frequencies for easy retrieval. The manual provides detailed steps for programming repeater offsets with CTCSS tones and simplex channels. For full details, refer to the PDF user manual.

8. Fungsi Menu Utama

The main menu allows access to various radio settings and functions. You can navigate using arrow keys or numerical shortcuts.

8.1 Basic Menu Navigation:

1. Pencét kenop MENU pikeun asup ka ménu utama.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to scroll through menu items.
3. Press MENU again to select a menu item.
4. Use Up/Down keys to navigate sub-menu items or parameters.
5. Press MENU to confirm selection and save settings.
6. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or exit entirely.

8.2 Shortcut Menu Operations:

Each menu item has a numerical value for direct access. For example, to quickly access Scan Settings, use the shortcut for 'Scan'. The full list of shortcut menu operations, including Zone settings, Scan modes, Squelch, Power Save, VOX, Language, Beep, ROGER, Backlight, Brightness, Power on Display, and more, can be found in the comprehensive tables within the full user manual (PDF).

8.3 Radio General Settings:

• Tambahkeun Zona: Create and name new zones for channel organization.
• Setélan Layar Hurung: Configure the display to show a preset picture or message upon power-on.
• Display Reversal: Orient the display interface (STAN for normal, FAIL for reversed) for different use scenarios.
• MDF-A/MDF-B Channel Mode A Display: Configure how channel information (Frequency, Name, Channel Number) is displayed.
• Modél Alarm: Select the type of indication when an alarm is activated (Off, On Site, Code+Sound, Code+Sound(No), Code+Tone).
• Pareum Otomatis (APO): Set the radio to automatically power off after a period of inactivity (30, 60, 120, 240, 480 minutes).
• Sandi Hurungkeun: Set a password to protect device security and settings.
• Alias ​​Saluran: View or reset the current channel alias.

9. Guide ngungkulan

If you encounter issues with your BAOFENG AR-39, refer to the table below for common phenomena, their analysis, and potential solutions.

Note: If these solutions do not resolve your issues, please contact your Baofeng dealer for technical support.

10. Spésifikasi Téknis

Below are the technical specifications for the BAOFENG AR-39 Walkie Talkie:

Note: All specifications may be modified without prior notice or liability.

WARNING: The hardware is designed to support additional frequency bands. Be sure to comply with local radio regulations and consult your local radio administration for more compliance information.

11. Tips pamaké

• Pemrograman PC: For advanced frequency programming and customization, consider using a programming cable with PC software. This allows for precise control over authorized frequencies, bandwidth, and power settings.
• Jarak Mikropon: To ensure the best reception volume and clarity, maintain a distance of 2.5 cm to 5 cm between the microphone and your mouth during transmission.
• Panyimpenan batré: When storing the battery for extended periods, ensure it is approximately 80% discharged and kept in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Konci Keypad: Utilize the keypad lock feature to prevent accidental key presses, especially during outdoor activities or when carrying the radio.
• Salin nirkabel: Candak advantage of the wireless copy frequency feature for quick and easy setup when communicating with other compatible radios, avoiding manual frequency entry.

12. Garansi jeung Rojongan

This product is manufactured by PO FUNG ELECTRONIC (HK) INTERNATIONAL GROUP COMPANY LIMITED.

Alamat: Kamar 1508, 15/F, Office Tower II, Grand Plaza, 625 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Websitus: www.baofengradio.com

Pofung Shop: www.pofungshop.com

For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or inquiries regarding missing package items, please contact your authorized Baofeng/Pofung dealer.

Disclaimer: The accuracy and completeness of the contents are sought in the process of compilation, but we do not bear any responsibility for possible errors or omissions. With continuous technological development, we reserve the right to change the design and specification of the product without notice. No copy, modification, translation, or dissemination of this handbook may be made in any form without prior written authorization.