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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BF-F8HP. THIS DUAL
BAND RADIO WILL DELIVER YOU SECURE INSTANT RELIABLE
COMMUNICATION.
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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Table of Contents
Part I. Getting started 1
Chapter 1. - Initial setup 2
Safety Information 2
Features and Functions 4
What's in the box 5
Assembly 6
Antenna 6
Belt clip 7
Battery 7
Charging and battery maintenance 9
Charging 9
Battery Maintenance 11
Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio 14
The main display 16
Battery Level Indicator 17
Status LED 17
Side key 1 - CALL (Broadcast FM and Alarm) 17
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Side key 2 - MONI (Monitor and Flashlight) 18
VFO / MR - mode key 18
A / B select key 18
Numeric keypad 19
Pound # Key 19
Star * Key 20
Zero 0 Key 21
Menu and function keys 21
Accessory jack 22
Chapter 3. - Basic Use 23
Power and volume 23
Turning the unit on 23
Turning the unit off 24
Adjusting the volume 24
Making a call 25
Channel selection 25
Frequency (VFO) mode 26
Channel (MR) mode 28
Part II. Advanced topics 29
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Chapter 4. - Working the menu system 30
Basic use 30
Using short-cuts 31
Chapter 5. - Scanning 33
Scanning modes 33
Time operation 34
Carrier operation 34
Search operation 34
Tone Scanning 34
Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes 34
Chapter 6. - Dual Watch 37
Chapter 7. - DTMF 39
Chapter 8. - Selective calling 41
CTCSS 42
DCS 44
1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz Tone-burst 45
Chapter 9. - Customization 46
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Display 46
Power-on message 47
Chapter 10. - Programming 49
Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode 50
Ex: Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone 51
Ex. Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS tone 52
Computer programming 53
Part III. How-to and setup guides. 54
Chapter 11. - Repeaters 55
Chapter 12. - Application Specific Setup 59
Commercial Radio Setup 59
Amateur Radio Setup 60
FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446 61
FCC Notice 61
Appendix A. - Troubleshooting 63
Appendix B. - Menu definitions 64
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Appendix C. - Technical specifications 73
General 73
Transmitter 74
Receiver 75
DCS table 75
CTCSS table 78
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Part I. Getting started
Part one covers the basic setup and use of your hand-held two-way
transceiver.
CHAPTER 1 INITIAL SETUP
CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RADIO
CHAPTER 3 BASIC USE
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Chapter 1. - Initial setup
Safety Information
The following safety precautions should always be observed during operation, service and
repair of this equipment.
• Qualified technicians shall service this equipment only.
• Do not modify the radio for any reason.
• Use only BAOFENG supplied or approved batteries and chargers.
• Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
• Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials.
• Do not charge your battery in a location with explosive and flammable materials.
• To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio
in any area where posted notices instruct you to do so.
• Turn off your radio before boarding an aircraft; any use of a radio must be in accordance
with airline regulations or crew instructions.
• Turn off your radio before entering a blasting area.
• For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a radio in the area over an air bag or in the air
bag deployment area.
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• Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight over a long time, nor place it close to heating
source.
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the
microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away from your lips. Keep antenna at least 2.5
centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
If you wear a radio on your body, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 2.5
centimeters away from your body when transmitting.
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Features and Functions
• Dual-band handheld transceiver
• DTMF encoder.
• High Capacity Lithium-Ion battery
• Broadcast FM radio receiver 65-108
MHz
• 50 CTCSS tones and 105 DCS codes.
• VOX (voice activated transmit).
• Alarm function.
• Up to 128 named memory channels.
• High, mid, and low power, selectable.
• Display illumination programmable via
keypad.
• Function beep on the keyboard.
• Dual watch / Dual reception.
• Frequency step, selectable between
2.5K | 5.0K | 6.25K | 10.0K | 12.5K |
20.0K | 25.0K | 50.0K
• Programmable repeater offset.
• Battery saving function
• Transmission time-out timer.
• Scan mode
• Busy channel lock out
• Built in CTCSS/DCS tones
• LED flashlight.
• PC programmable.
• Ten (10) levels of Squelch adjustment.
• Crossband reception.
• End of transmission tone, aka “Roger
Beep”.
• ANI
• Keypad lock
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What's in the box
This transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box:
• Radio body
• Lithium-Ion battery pack
• Antenna
• Desk charger (With wall-wart)
• Optional belt clip
• Optional wrist-strap
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Assembly
Before the radio is ready for use we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as well as
charge the battery.
Antenna
This transceiver is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount your
antenna (Female SMA connector), align the two connectors and turn
clockwise until it stops.
• Do not over-tighten your antenna to avoid damage to the connectors.
• When installing the antenna, don't grip it by the top. Grip by the base and turn.
• If you use an external antenna, make sure the SWR is about 1.5:1 or lower to avoid
damage to the transceiver.
• Do not hold the antenna with your hand or wrap the outside of it to avoid bad operation of
the transceiver.
• Never transmit without an antenna.
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Belt clip
At the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted above the
battery, remove these and thread them through the holes on the belt
clip as you screw them back into the radio body.
Do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip.
The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery
casing.
Battery
Before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned
off by turning the power/volume knob all the way counter-clockwise.
Installation
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.
Once aligned with the guide-rails, slide the battery upward until you hear
a click as the battery locks in place.
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Removal
To remove the battery, press the battery release above the battery pack
(see Figure 2.1, “BaoFeng BF-F8HP, overview”), as you slide the battery
downward.
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Charging and battery maintenance
Charging
Battery should be fully charged before initial use. Optimum battery efficiency will be
achieved after the three full battery charge and discharge cycles.
Follow these steps to hook up and use the charger:
1. Plug the DC connector of the power adaptor into the charger base.
2. Plug the AC connector of the power adaptor into a main AC wall outlet.
3. Place the radio in the charging slot on the charger.
4. Make sure the radio is making contact with the charger. When the red LED comes on
steady, your radio is charging.
5. The radio is fully charged once the charger's green status LED goes steady. Please
remove the radio at that time to avoid over-charging your battery.
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Table 1.1. Charger LED codes
Red LED
Green LED
Status
Flashing
Steady
Standby (charger empty)
Error (charger with radio)
Steady
Off
Charging
Off
Steady
Charge complete.
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The charger and battery are fitted with matching notches so that you can charge your
battery on its own! Practical if you have two batteries. That way you can charge one
battery while still using your radio.
Radio should be turned OFF during charge cycle
Battery Maintenance
The battery for your radio comes uncharged from the factory; please let it charge for at least
four to five hours before you start using your radio.
• Use only batteries approved by the original manufacturer.
• Never attempt to disassemble your battery pack.
• Do not expose your batteries to fire or intense heat
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations. Batteries do not
belong in your trashcan!
Prolonging the life of your battery
• Only charge batteries in normal room temperatures.
• When charging a battery attached to the radio, turn the radio off for a faster charge.
• Do not unplug the power to the charger or remove the battery and/or radio before it's
finished charging.
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• Never charge a wet battery.
• Batteries wear out over time. If you notice a considerably shorter operating time with
your radio, please consider purchasing a new battery.
• Battery performance will be reduced in temperatures below freezing. When working in
cold environments, keep a spare battery on you. Preferably inside your jacket or in a
similar location in order to keep the battery warm.
• Dust can interfere with the contacts on the battery. If necessary wipe the contacts with a
clean cloth to ensure proper contact with radio and charger.
If your battery has become wet, remove it from the radio, wipe it dry with a towel and
put it in a plastic bag with a handful of dry rice. Tie the bag up and let it sit over night.
The rice will absorb any remaining moisture in the battery.
This method is only effective against minor splashes (light rain for instance). A soaked
radio may very well be beyond repair.
Storage
Partially charge your battery before long-term storage in order to prevent damage from over-
discharge. While lead acid must always be kept at full charge during storage, this radio uses a
lithium-based battery and should be stored at around a 40 percent charge. This level minimizes
age-related capacity loss while keeping the battery in operating condition and allowing self-
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discharge.
To avoid severe capacity degradation of your battery while in long-term storage, please cycle
the battery at least every six (6) months.
Store your batteries in a cool and dry place, never above normal room temperatures.
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Chapter 2. - Getting to know your radio
Figure 2.1. BaoFeng BF-F8HP, overview
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1. Antenna, see the section called “Assembly” for details.
2. Power / Volume knob, usage discussed in the section called “Power and volume”.
3. Two-line LCD
4. Call key
5. PTT key, usage discussed in the section called “Making a call”.
6. Monitor key
7. Keypad
8. Speaker and microphone
9. Accessory jack
10. VFO/MR mode key
11. Status LED
12. A / B select key
13. Battery pack; see the section called “Charging and battery maintenance” for details.
14. Battery contacts
15. Battery release latch
16. Lanyard loop
17. LED flashlight - See the section called “Side key 2 - MONI (Monitor and Flashlight)” for
more information.
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The main display
Figure 2.2. BaoFeng BF-F8HP, display
The transceiver is fitted with a seven character by two line dot matrix alphanumeric LCD, with auxiliary
icons for miscellaneous features.
Table 2.1. LCD icon summary
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
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Memory channel
R
Reverse function enabled
25, 75
Least significant modifiers.
N
Narrowband enabled
CT
CTCSS enabled
Battery level indicator
DCS
DCS enabled
Keypad lock enabled
+, -
Frequency shift direction if enabled in VFO
H, M, L
Transmit power level indicator
According to Power (High, Mid, Low)
+-
Frequency shift direction if enabled in MR
S
Dual watch enabled
Indicates active band or channel
VOX
VOX enabled
Squelch Open/ Close Indicator
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Even though it is a seven character by two-line display, channel memories are only
configurable to six character names.
Battery Level Indicator
When the battery level indicator reads the battery is depleted. At this point the radio will start
beeping periodically as well as flash the backlight of the display and when voice prompts are
enabled, a "Low Voltage" announcement will be heard, indicating that you need to change your
battery or put your radio in the charger.
Status LED
The status LED has a very simple and traditional design. When you receive a signal it turns
green, when you transmit it turns red, and it's off in standby.
Side key 1 - CALL (Broadcast FM and Alarm)
Press momentarily to start the broadcast FM receiver. Another momentary press turns
the broadcast FM receiver off. If a signal is received on the active frequency or channel while
you are listening to the broadcast FM, the receiver will open squelch to that frequency (as if
scanning) and remain there until the signal goes away; it will then switch back to broadcast FM.
Press and hold to activate the alarm function. Press (a short press) again to turn it off.
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Side key 2 - MONI (Monitor and Flashlight)
Press momentarily to turn on the LED flashlight. Another momentary press will flash the
LED. Another momentary press turns the flashlight off.
Press and hold to monitor the signal. This will open up the squelch so you can listen to the
unfiltered signal.
VFO / MR - mode key
Pressing switches between Frequency (VFO) Mode and Memory (MR) mode. Memory
mode is sometimes also referred to as Channel mode.
To save frequencies to channel memory you must be in Frequency (VFO) mode.
A / B select key
The key 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 key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz
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bands.
Numeric keypad
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP hand-held transceiver comes standard with a full numeric keypad.
Figure 2.3. BaoFeng BF-F8HP, keypad
The numeric keys have their secondary function printed on them (in reality it's rather menu
short-cuts, more on that in Chapter 4, Working the menu system).
The and keys on the other hand have actual secondary functions, scan and keypad
lock respectively.
Pound # Key
In channel mode, also acts as a transmit power shift key. While in channel mode,
momentarily press to change between High, Mid, and Low transmit power. Do note that
this is does not alter the transmit power stored to memory for that channel; it only affects the
current session. Switching to another channel or another operating mode (including broadcast
FM) will reset transmit power to what's stored in channel memory.
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Keypad Lock
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP features a keypad lock that locks out all keys except for the three side
keys.
To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the key for about two seconds.
You can also enable so that the radio automatically locks the keypad after ten seconds from the
menu, see Chapter 4, Working the menu system
Star * Key
A short momentary press of the key enables the reverse function (see Chapter 11 Repeaters).
When listening to broadcast FM a momentary press will start the scanning. Scanning in
broadcast FM will stop as soon as an active station is found, regardless of scanner resume
method.
To enable the scanner, press and hold the key for about two seconds. See Chapter 5,
Scanning for details.
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Zero 0 Key
The BF-F8HP features a battery voltage meter that the current voltage of the battery on the
display
To see the voltage displayed, press and hold the key for about two seconds.
Menu and function keys
The key, used to enter the menu and confirm menu options.
The and keys are used to navigate through the menu as well as select channels and step
up or down in frequency (depending on operating mode).
The key is used to exit menus and cancel menu options.
For a more in-depth explanation on how to work the menu see Chapter 4, Working the menu
system.
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Accessory jack
The accessory jack on the BaoFeng BF-F8HP is a Kenwood compatible two (2)-pin design.
Figure 2.4. Typical 2 pin Kenwood headset configuration.
• To attach accessories such as headsets, speaker-mics or programming cables, align the connectors and
push in fully.
• The fit isn't always perfect on cheap or clone cables and connectors and may require a bit of force to
wiggle them in completely.
• Make sure the radio is off before attaching any accessories.
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Chapter 3. - Basic Use
Power and volume
Before we turn the power on, make sure you have attached the battery and antenna as
described in Chapter 1, Initial setup.
Turning the unit on
To turn the unit on, simply rotate the volume/power knob clockwise
until you hear a "click". If your radio powers on correctly there should be
an audible double beep after about one second and the display will
show a message or flash the LCD depending on settings for about one
second (see “38 PONMSG - Power On Message” in Appendix B, Menu
definitions). Then it will display a frequency or channel. If the Voice
prompt is enabled, the voice will announce "frequency mode" or
"channel mode".
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Figure 3.1. First power-on, display
You can get additional information about your radio when you turn it on by holding
down miscellaneous keys as you turn it on.
Holding down the key while turning on the radio provides you with the firmware
version.
Turning the unit off
Turn the volume/power knob counter-clock wise all the way until you hear a "click". The unit
is now off.
Adjusting the volume
To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clock-wise.
To turn the volume down, turn the volume/power knob counter-clock-wise. Be careful not to
turn it too far, as you may inadvertently turn your radio off.
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By using the monitor function, enabled from the key below the PTT, you can more
easily adjust your volume by adjusting it to the un-squelched static.
Making a call
Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the radio body to transmit. While transmitting,
speak approximately 3-5cm from the microphone. When you release the PTT your transceiver
will go back to receive mode.
Channel selection
There are two modes of operation: Frequency (VFO) mode, and Channel or Memory (MR)
mode.
For everyday use, Channel (MR) mode is going to be a whole lot more practical than Frequency
(VFO) mode. However, Frequency (VFO) mode is very handy for experimentation out in the field.
Frequency (VFO) mode is also used for programming channels into memory. For details on how
to program your transceiver see Chapter 10, Programming.
Ultimately which mode you end up using will depend entirely on your use case.
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Frequency (VFO) mode
In Frequency (VFO) mode you can navigate up and down the band by using the and
keys. Each press will increment or decrement your frequency according to the frequency step
you've set your transceiver to. For details on how to set the frequency step on your
transceiver see Chapter 4, Working the menu system and the section called “1 STEP - Frequency
Step” in Appendix B, Menu definitions.
You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy. However,
the radio will floor to the nearest frequency that corresponds to your frequency step, in other
words, when you input frequencies with greater than 1kHz resolution (such as 145.6875 MHz in
the example below), always round your input up.
The following example assumes the use of a 12.5kHz frequency step.
Example 3.1. Entering the frequency 145.6875 MHz on display A
1. Use the key to switch to Frequency (VFO) mode
2. Press until the appears next to the upper display (display A).
3. Enter on the numeric keypad, it should look something like this:
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Figure 3.2. Half-entered frequency input.
4. Now, for the final four digits. Note that you can only enter three decimals on the
keypad, if you type 687 it wont work. So how do you get the fourth and final digit 5 in
there? By rounding 145.6875 up to 145.6880 MHz, an alternative is entering 145.675,
and then pressing the key once to move it up to 145.6875.
Enter on the numeric keypad, if all went well the display should look
something like this:
Figure 3.3. Successful frequency input
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Just because you can program in a channel does not mean you're automatically
authorized to use that frequency.
Transmitting on frequencies you're not authorized to operate on is illegal, and in most
jurisdictions a serious offence. If you get caught transmitting without a license you can
and will get fined, and in worst case sent to jail.
However, it is legal in most jurisdictions to listen. Contact your local regulatory body for
further information on what laws, rules and regulations apply to your area.
Channel (MR) mode
The use of Channel (MR) mode is dependent on actually having programmed in some channels
to use. To find out more on how to program channels see Chapter 10, Programming.
Once you have channels programmed and ready, you can use the and keys to navigate
between channels
If you have channels programmed with Transmit power set to Low, you can use the
key to momentarily switch over to mid or high power if you're having trouble getting
through.
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Part II. Advanced topics
Part two covers the more advanced topics, such as setup of repeater offset
and programming via computer link.
CHAPTER 4 WORKING THE MENU SYSTEM
CHAPTER 5 SCANNING
CHAPTER 6 DUAL WATCH
CHAPTER 7 DTMF
CHAPTER 8 SELECTIVE CALLING
CHAPTER 9 CUSTOMIZATION
CHAPTER 10 PROGRAMMING
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Chapter 4. - Working the menu system
For a complete reference on available menu items and parameters, see Appendix B, Menu
definitions.
If your radio is set to Memory (MR) mode, the following menu items will not take any
effect: STEP, TXP, W/N, CTCSS, DCS, S-CODE, PTT-ID, BCL, SFT-D, OFFSET, MEM-CH,
BAND
Basic use
Procedure 4.1. Using the menu with arrow keys
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Use the and keys to navigate between menu items.
3. Once you find the desired menu item, press again to select that menu item.
4. Use the and keys to select the desired parameter.
5. When you've selected the parameter you want to set for a given menu item;
a. To confirm your selection, press and it will save your setting and bring you
back to the main menu.
b. To cancel your changes, press and it will reset that menu item and bring
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you out of the menu entirely.
6. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the key.
Using short-cuts
As you may have noticed if you looked at Appendix B, Menu definitions, every menu item has a
numerical value associated with it. These numbers can be used for direct access of any given
menu item.
The menu is also organized in such a way that the ten most common functions are on top, and
as can be seen in Figure 2.3, “BaoFeng BF-F8HP, keypad”, these are also printed on the keypad
so you don't have to remember them all.
The parameters also have a number associated with them, see Appendix B, Menu definitions for
details.
Procedure 4.2. Using the menu with short-cuts
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the number of the menu item.
3. To enter the menu item, press the key.
4. For entering the desired parameter you have two options:
a. Use the arrow keys as we did in the previous section; or
b. Use the numerical keypad to enter the numerical short-cut code.
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5. And just as in the previous section;
a. To confirm your selection, press and it will save your setting and bring you
back to the main menu.
b. To cancel your changes, press and it will reset that menu item and bring
you out of the menu entirely.
6. To exit out of the menu at any time, press the key.
7. All further examples and procedures in this manual will use the numerical menu short-
cuts.
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Chapter 5. - Scanning
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP features a built in scanner for the VHF and UHF bands. When in
Frequency (VFO) mode it will scan in steps according to your set frequency step. In Channel
(MR) mode it will scan your channels. At approximately three frequencies per second, it's not
the fastest scanner in the world, but it is nonetheless a useful feature to have at times.
Dual Watch is inhibited while scanning
To enable the scanner, press and hold the key for about two seconds. Press any key to exit
scanning mode.
Scanning modes
The scanner is configurable to one of three ways of operation: Time, carrier or search, each of
which is explained in further details in their respective section below.
Procedure 5.1. Setting scanner mode
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to scanner mode.
3. Press the key to select.
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4. Use the and keys to select scanning mode.
5. Press the key to confirm and save.
6. Press the key to exit the menu.
Time operation
In Time Operation (TO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory pre-
set time out, it resumes scanning.
Carrier operation
In Carrier Operation (CO) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal, and after a factory
preset time with no signal it resumes scanning.
Search operation
In Search Operation (SE) mode, the scanner stops when it detects a signal.
To resume scanning you must press and hold the key again.
Tone Scanning
Scanning for CTCSS and DCS Tones/Codes
Scanning for a CTCSS tone or DCS code can be done while Frequency Mode (VFO) or
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Channel Mode (MR) is selected. Only when VFO mode is selected, can the detected
tone/code be saved to menu 11/10.
CTCSS tone and DCS code scanning mode can be accessed with or without a signal being
present. The scanning process itself only occurs while a signal is being received.
Not all repeaters requiring a CTCSS tone or DCS code for access will transmit one back. In
that case, the transmitter of a station that can access the repeater would need to be
scanned. In other words: this would be done by listening to stations on the repeater's
input frequency.
Scanning for CTCSS Tone
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 11: R-CTCS
3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (and it is not off)
4. Press the to begin CTCSS scanning
A flashing "CT" will be in the left status display to indicate the radio is in CTCSS scanning mode.
In this mode, whenever the radio is receiving an RF signal on the selected MR channel or VFO
frequency, the lower display will cycle through the CTCSS tones as they are being tested. Once
the frequency of the received CTCSS tone is determined, the "CT" indicator will stop flashing.
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Press the key to save the scanned tone into memory (VFO Mode Only) then press the
key to exit the menu.
Don't forget to set VFO menu 11 back to OFF when the CTCSS tone is no longer
required.
Scanning for a DCS tone
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to Menu 10: R-DCS
3. Press the key to select. Insure you have a tone activated (and it is not off)
4. Press the to begin DCS scanning
A flashing "DCS" will be in the left status display to indicate the radio is in DCS scanning mode. In
this mode, whenever the radio is receiving an RF signal on the selected MR channel or VFO
frequency, the lower display will cycle through the DCS codes as they are being tested. Once the
bits of the received DCS code are determined, the "DCS" indicator will stop flashing.
Press the key to save the scanned tone into memory (VFO Mode Only) then press the
key to exit the menu.
Don't forget to set VFO menu 10 back to OFF when the DCS tone is no longer required.
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Chapter 6. - Dual Watch
In certain situations, the ability to monitor two channels at once can be a valuable asset. This can
be achieved in one of two ways. You can either have one receiver in your radio and flip-flop
between two frequencies at a fixed interval (known as Dual Watch), or you can equip a radio with
two receivers (known as Dual Receive or Dual VFO). The former method is cheaper to implement
and far more common than the latter.
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP features Dual Watch functionality (single receiver) with the ability to lock
the transmit frequency to one of the two channels it monitors.
Procedure 6.1. Enabling or disabling Dual Watch mode
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to Dual Watch.
3. Press to select.
4. Use the and keys to enable or disable.
5. Press the key to confirm.
6. Press the key to exit the menu.
Due to the way the BaoFeng BF-F8HP is constructed, whenever one of the A or B Frequencies
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(VFO/MR) goes active, it will default to transmit on that channel. This behavior can be
inconvenient, especially if when monitoring a frequency you should not transmit on. There is a
menu option available to lock the transmitter to one of the A or B channels.
Procedure 6.2. Locking the Dual Watch transmit channel
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to TDR-AB.
3. Press to select.
4. Use the and keys to select A (upper) or B (lower) display.
5. Press the key to confirm.
6. Press the key to exit the menu.
If you want to momentarily override the lock without having to setting the menu option
to OFF, you can do so by pressing the key an instant before pressing the PTT.
Another option is to disable menu (TDR) to override the lock. Then re-enable TDR
when you want the lock resumed..
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Chapter 7. - DTMF
DTMF is an in-band signaling method using dual sinusoidal signals for any given code. Originally
developed for telephony systems, it has proved a very versatile tool in many other areas.
In two-way radio systems, DTMF is most commonly used for automation systems and remote
control. A common example would be in amateur radio repeaters where some repeaters are
activated by sending out a DTMF sequence (usually a simple single-digit sequence).
Table 7.1. DTMF frequencies and corresponding codes
1209 Hz
1336 Hz
1477 Hz
1633 Hz
697 Hz
1
2
3
A
770 Hz
4
5
6
B
852 Hz
7
8
9
C
941 Hz
*
0
#
D
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP has a full implementation of DTMF, including the A, B, C and D codes.
The numerical keys, as well as the , and , keys correspond to the matching DTMF codes as
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you would expect. The A, B, C and D codes are located in the , , and keys
respectively (†).
To send DTMF codes, press the key(s) corresponding to the message you want to send while
holding down the PTT key.
If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send DTMF tones the
regular way without having to unlock your radio.
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Chapter 8. - Selective calling
Some times when you're working with larger groups of people using the same channel, things
can get very crowded, very fast. To minimize this problem, several methods of blocking out
unwanted transmissions on your frequency have developed. In general, there are two forms of
selective calling in two-way radio systems: Group calling, and individual calling.
Group calling, as the name suggest, is a one-to-many form of communication. Every radio in
your working group is configured the same way and any radio will make contact with every other
radio in the group.
Individual calling, some times also known as paging, is a one-to-one form of communication.
Every radio is programmed with a unique ID code. And only by sending out a matching code
can you get that radio to open up to your transmissions.
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP features three different ways of group calling:
• CTCSS
• DCS
• Tone-burst (1750Hz)
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The BaoFeng BF-F8HP does not feature any form of individual calling.
Using these features does NOT mean that others won't be able to listen in on your
transmissions.
They only provide a method to filter out unwanted incoming transmissions. Any
communications made while using these features will still be heard by anyone not
employing filtering options of their own.
Also, you cannot change the CTCSS or DCS settings while in memory (MR) mode.
CTCSS and 1750Hz tone-burst are also popular methods among amateur radio operators to open
up repeaters.
CTCSS
CTCSS is set with menus 11 R-CTCS and 13 T-CTCS.
For a complete list of available CTCSS codes and corresponding sub-tone frequencies, see Table
C.2, “CTCSS Frequencies” in Appendix C, Technical specifications.
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Procedure 8.1. CTCSS setup how-to
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver CTCSS.
3. Press to select.
4. Enter desired CTCSS sub-tone frequency in hertz on the numeric keypad.
5. Press to confirm and save.
6. Enter on the numeric keypad to go to transmitter CTCSS.
7. Press to select.
8. Enter desired CTCSS sub-tone frequency in hertz on the numeric keypad. Make sure
it's the same frequency as that you entered for receiver CTCSS.
9. Press to confirm and save.
10. Press to exit the menu system.
To turn CTCSS off, follow the same procedure but set it to off with the key instead of
selecting a CTCSS sub-tone frequency.
For more information see the section called “11 R-CTCS - Receiver CTCSS” and the section called
“13 T-CTCS - Transmitter CTCSS” in Appendix B, Menu definitions.
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DCS
DCS is set with menus 10 R-DCS and 12 T-DCS.
For a complete list of available DCS codes, see Table C.1, “DCS Codes” in Appendix C,
Technical specifications.
Procedure 8.2. DCS setup how-to
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to receiver DCS.
3. Press to select.
4. Enter desired DCS code on the numeric keypad.
5. Press to confirm and save.
6. Enter on the numeric keypad to go to transmitter DCS.
7. Press to select.
8. Enter desired DCS code on the numeric keypad. Make sure it's the same code as that
you entered for receiver DCS.
9. Press to confirm and save.
10. Press to exit the menu system.
To turn DCS off, follow the same procedure but set it to off with the key instead of
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selecting a DCS code.
For more information see the section called “10 R-DCS - Receiver DCS” and the section called “12
T-DCS - Transmitter DCS” in Appendix B, Menu definitions.
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.
The following configurations will transmit accordingly:
PTT + = Transmits 1000Hz Tone Burst
PTT + = Transmits 1450Hz Tone Burst
PTT + = Transmits 1750Hz Tone Burst
If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a 1750Hz tone the regular
way without having to unlock your radio
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Chapter 9. - Customization
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP allows for customization of both the power-on message (via computer link
only), and the backlight color during the three states of the transceiver (Transmit, Receive and
Standby).
Display
The LCD on the BaoFeng BF-F8HP is backlit by multi-color LEDs, the color of which can be pre-
set from the menu system into a variety of colors.
To change the colors, follow these steps:
Procedure 9.1. Changing backlight color
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter one of the following on your numeric keypad:
a. to change the standby color.
b. to change the receive color.
c. to change the transmit color.
3. Press key to select.
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4. Use the and keys to pick the desired color.
5. Press to confirm and save.
6. Press to exit the menu.
To change the time the backlight stays on for your LCD, follow these steps:
Procedure 9.2. Setting backlight time-out
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on your numeric keypad to come to backlight time out.
3. Press key to select.
4. Use the and keys to pick the desired color.
5. Press to confirm and save.
6. Press to exit the menu.
For details see the section called “29 WT-LED - Display backlight color, Standby” and onward in
Appendix B, Menu definitions.
Power-on message
The power-on message can only be set via computer link, see the section called “Computer
programming” for details on how to set up a link with your computer.
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The following instructions assume that you've already established a link using the BaoFeng
software from a computer running Windows, and that the BaoFeng software is already installed
and running.
Procedure 9.3. Setting the power-on-message
1. Click other in the menu bar; a dialogue box titled "Other" should have popped up.
2. In the box titled "Power On Message", there are two text fields representing the two lines
on your LCD. Enter the desired text in the fields.
3. Click Write to write your changes to the radio.
Even though the software has eight (8) character wide text fields for the power-on
message, be aware that the display on the BF-F8HP can only display a maximum of
seven (7) characters.
Make sure that menu item 38 is set to MSG, otherwise your message wont be displayed.
See Chapter 4 Working the menu system for details on how to navigate the menu.
Some times it takes the BaoFeng software more than one try to connect to your radio. If
you see a dialogue box popping up stating that you have a connection failure, close the
dialogue box and click read or write again.
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Chapter 10. - Programming
Memory channels are an easy way to store commonly used frequencies so that they can easily
be retrieved at a later date.
The BaoFeng BF-F8HP features 128 memory channels that each can hold: Receive and
transmit frequencies, transmit power, group signaling information, bandwidth, ANI/ PTT-ID
settings and a six character alphanumeric identifier or channel name
1
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Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode
Switch'between'Modes'by'Using'the'V/M'Front'Panel'Button'
These two modes have different functions and are often confused.
Frequency Mode (VFO) - Used for a temporary frequency assignment, such as a test frequency
or quick field programming if permitted.
Channel Mode (MR) - Used for selecting preprogrammed channels.
ALL PROGRAMMING MUST BE INITIALLY DONE IN THE FREQUENCY MODE (VFO) ONLY. FROM THERE YOU
HAVE THE OPTION OF ASSIGNING THE ENTERED DATA TO A SPECIFIC CHANNEL FOR ACCESS IN THE CHANNEL
MODE
CALL TONES, TX/RX TONES, SQUELCH, AND POWER SETTINGS ARE ADJUSTABLE ON SAVED CHANNELS IN
CHANNEL MODE
PROGRAMMING CHANNELS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE VFO SETTINGS; THE OFFSET SETTINGS ARE NOT STORED,
INSTEAD YOU ENTER A TX FREQUENCY DIRECTLY (E.G. 145.000 RX WITH AN OFFSET OF (+) .600 WOULD BE A
TX FREQUENCY OF 145.600).
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Ex: Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with
CTCSS Tone
EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 99:
RX = 145.000 MHz
TX = 145.600 MHz (This is a (+ .600) Offset)
TX CTCSS tone 123.0
1. Change from Menu to Menu by pressing the [EXIT/AB] button.
2. Set radio to VFO Mode by pressing [V/M]
Channel number at the right will disappear.
3. Menu 28 [M] 9 9 [M] [EXIT] Deletes Prior Data in channel (Ex. 99)
4. Menu 13 [M] 123.0 [M] [EXIT] Selects desired TX encode tone
5. Enter RX frequency (Ex. 145000)
6. Menu 27 [M] 9 9 [M] Enter the desired channel (Ex 99)
Ø [EXIT] RX has been added
7. Enter TX frequency (Ex. 145600)
8. Menu 27 [M] 9 9 Enter the same channel (Ex 99)
Ø [EXIT] TX has been added
9. [V/M] Return to MR Mode. Channel number will re-appear.
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Ex. Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS tone
EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 99:
RX = 446.000 MHz
TX CTCSS tone 123.0
1. Change from Menu to Menu by pressing the [EXIT/AB] button.
2. Set radio to VFO Mode by pressing [V/M]
Channel number at the right will disappear.
3. Menu 28 [M] 9 9 [M] [EXIT] Delete Prior Data in channel (Ex. 99)
4. Menu 13 [M] 123.0 [M] [EXIT] Select desired TX encode tone (Ex 123
CTCSS)
Ø Use [A/B] to select Upper display -> Enter RX frequency (Ex. 446000)
5. Menu 27 [M] 9 9 [M] Enter the desired channel (Ex 99)
Ø [EXIT] Channel has been added
6. [V/M] Return to MR Mode. Channel number will re-appear.
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Computer programming
The Radio kit does not include a programming cable. To attain a PC cable please visit
http://baofengtech.com/FTDI-cable
Download programming software at http://BaoFengTech.com and find helpful guides at
http://miklor.com for more information on using the software
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Part III. How-to and setup guides.
Part three covers is a collection of how-to documents to help you set up
your radio for specific working environments.
CHAPTER 11 REPEATERS
CHAPTER 12 AUTOMATIC NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
CHAPTER 13 APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETUP
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Chapter 11. - Repeaters
A radio repeater is an automated transceiver in a fixed location. Usually mounted high up on
hilltops or on tall buildings, but sometimes they operate within buildings for internal use. A
repeater takes one signal and relays it, usually after amplifying it by orders of magnitude. This
can be very handy, as this enables you to use a small low powered hand- held two-way transceiver
such as the BaoFeng BF-F8HP to reach great distances.
Whether you're a commercial (business or government) user or an amateur radio operator,
chances are you'll be dealing with a repeater system sooner or later. To find out what settings to
use to use your local repeater, ask your employer or someone at your local amateur radio
organization for details.
A common type of repeater is the duplex repeater. In a duplex repeater system, the repeater
transmits and receives simultaneously, but on different frequencies. To utilize this type of
repeater, your radio has to be capable of transmitting and receiving on different frequencies
on the same memory channel. How you use this kind of repeater is by setting the receive
frequency of your radio to the output frequency of the repeater, and the transmit frequency of
your radio to the input frequency of the repeater. Often times, the transmit frequency to use
isn't explicitly stated, but rather an offset relative your receive frequency is specified. This is
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conveniently enough also how the BaoFeng BF-F8HP natively handles repeater setup in VFO, by
specifying offset rather than transmit frequency.
This might cause confusion because many expect this to be true globally when it isn't.
SFT-D and OFFSET only function in VFO mode.
MR mode uses and stores the RX frequency and the TX frequency only. SFT-D and OFFSET
don't have to be set or they can even be set completely wrong and a working repeater
channel can be created.
It is convenient to use SFT-D and OFFSET with 'reverse' mode to determine the TX
frequency to be stored in a channel, but they are otherwise unused for MR mode.
The following instructions assume that you know what transmit and receive frequencies your
repeater employs, and that you're authorized to use it.
Procedure 11.1. Repeater setup
1. Set the radio to Frequency (VFO) mode with the key.
2. Enter the repeater’s output (your receiving) frequency by either using the and
keys, or by entering it directly on the numerical keypad.
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3. Press the key to enter the menu.
4. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to frequency offset.
5. Press key to select.
6. Use the and keys and the numerical keypad to enter the specified frequency
offset. See the section called “26 OFFSET - Frequency shift amount” for details.
7. Press to confirm and save.
8. Enter on the numeric keypad to get to offset direction.
9. Use the and keys to select + (positive) or - (negative) offset.
10. Press to confirm and save.
11. Optional:
a. Save to memory, see the section called “Manual programming” for details.
b. Set up CTCSS; see the section called “CTCSS” for details.
12. Press to exit the menu.
If everything went well, you should be able to make a test call through the repeater. 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 BF-F8HP, see the section called “1750Hz
Tone-burst”.
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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.
If you for some reason want to listen to the repeater's input frequency instead, press
momentarily and you'll reverse your transmit and receive frequencies.
This is indicated in the LCD on the radio with an R in the top row, next to the + and - for
the offset direction.
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Chapter 12. - Application Specific Setup
Commercial Radio Setup
PLMR users in the United States are mandated to move to 12.5 kHz narrowband
communication in the 150-174 MHz VHF and 421-512MHz UHF bands by January 1, 2013.
Follow these instructions to set your radio to Narrowband mode:
This section is only true for VFO mode.
WN is settable on a per channel basis and has to be set prior to storing a channel.
Once a channel has been programmed, the channel must be deleted and reprogrammed
to change the WN setting.
1. Press the key to enter frequency mode.
2. Press the key to enter the menu.
3. Enter on the numerical keypad.
4. Press to select.
5. Use the and keys to select between Wide and Narrow ("Narr").
6. Press to confirm and save
7. Press to exit the menu.
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If your employer has a dispatch system that requires your radio to identify via ANI, please see
Chapter 12, Automatic Number Identification for detailed instructions on how to set that up on
your radio.
To find out what other channels and features needed, please contact your employer.
Amateur Radio Setup
In contrast with Commercial radio operators, who often need very specific requirements to be
compatible with a very specific radio implementation, Amateur radio operators tend to need the
broadest possible settings in order to be compatible with as many systems as possible. This
basically implies turning all the fancy features that you typically might need for a commercial
setup off.
In a typical Amateur radio setup the following settings would be recommended:
• Set bandwidth to Wide (menu item 5).
• Turn DCS and CTCSS off (menu items 10 through 13).
• Turn ANI, DTMFST, S-CODE, PTT-ID off and PTT-LT to 0ms (menu items 15 through 17
and 19 through 20).
• Turn off Squelch Tail Elimination (STE) features (menu items 35 through 37).
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• Turn roger beep (ROGER) off (menu item 39).
For further information see Appendix B, Menu definitions and Chapter 4, Working the menu
system.
FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446
You may be tempted to use FRS, GMRS, MURS (in the USA) or PMR446 (in Europe)
frequencies. Do note however that there are restrictions on these bands that make this
transceiver illegal for use.
FCC Notice
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 uses 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
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user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE
SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.
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Appendix A. - Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
The radio doesn't start.
The battery is too low.
The battery isn't correctly
installed.
Change or recharge the battery.
Remove the battery and
reinstall it.
The battery dies quickly
The battery is dead.
The battery isn't fully charged.
Purchase a new battery.
Recharge the battery.
The LED indicates reception,
but the speaker is silent.
Volume is too low.
CTCSS or DCS enabled
Turn up the volume.
Change your CTCSS or
DCS to match those you're
trying to communicate with.
Turn CTCSS or DCS off.
Others can't hear my
transmission.
Their CTCSS or DCS settings
don’t match yours.
You're too far apart.
Change your CTCSS or
DCS settings to match your
peers.
Move in closer.
The radio transmits without
touching the PTT.
The VOX is enabled.
VOX sensitivity is too high.
Turn VOX off.
Turn down VOX sensitivity.
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Appendix B. - Menu definitions
See Chapter 4, Working the menu system for more info about using the menu-system.
Menu
Name
(Full Name)
Settings
Description
0
SQL - Squelch
Level
[0 - 9]
Setting the squelch to 0 will open
up the squelch entirely.
- Squelch silences the receiver when there
is no signal.
- Sensitivity can be varied from .1 to .3 mV
on UHF
Sensitivity can be varied from .1 to .2 mV
on VHF
1
STEP - Frequency
Step
2.5K[0] | 5.0K[1] | 6.25K[2] |
10.0K[3] | 12.5K[4] | 20.0K[5] |
25.0K[6] | 50.0K[7]
Selects the amount of frequency change in
VFO/Frequency mode when scanning or
pressing the or keys.
2
TXP - Transmit
Power
HIGH [0] | MID [1] | LOW [2]
Selects between HIGH, MID, and LOW
transmitter power when in
VFO/Frequency mode. Use the minimum
transmitter power necessary to carry out
the desired communications.
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SAVE - Battery
Save
OFF [0] | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Selects the ratio of sleep cycles to awake
cycles (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1). The higher the
number the longer the battery lasts. The
higher number increases the RX sleep
cycle, but you may miss
the first few syllables before the RX opens.
4
VOX - Voice
Operated TX
OFF [0] | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10
When enabled it is not necessary to push
the [PTT] button on the transceiver. Adjust
the gain level to an appropriate sensitivity
to allow smooth transmission.
5
WN - Wideband /
Narrowband
WIDE [0] | NARR [1]
Wideband (25 kHz bandwidth) or
narrowband (12.5 kHz bandwidth).
6
6 ABR - Display
Illumination Time
OFF [0] | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10
Time-out for the LCD backlight. (seconds)
7
TDR - Dual Watch,
Dual Reception
OFF [0] | ON [1]
Monitor [A] and [B] at the same time. The
display with the most recent activity ([A]
or [B]) becomes the selected display.
8
BEEP - Keypad
Beep
OFF [0] | ON [1]
Allows audible confirmation of a key press
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TOT -
Transmission
Time-out-Timer
15[0] - 600[39] in 15 second steps
(TIMEOUT-15)/15=[n]
This feature provides a safety switch that
limits transmission time to a programmed
value. This will promote battery
conservation by not allowing you to make
excessively long transmissions, and in the
event of a stuck PTT switch it can prevent
interference to other users as well as
battery depletion.
10
R-DCS - Receiver
DCS
OFF [0] | see DCS Table in
Appendix C
Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in
the absence of a specific low-level digital
signal. If the station you are listening to
does not transmit this specific signal, you
will not hear anything.
11
R-CTCS - Receiver
CTCSS
OFF [0] | see CTCSS Table in
Appendix C
Mutes the speaker of the transceiver in
the absence of a specific and continuous
sub-audible signal. If the station you are
listening to does not transmit this specific
and continuous signal, you will not hear
anything.
12
T-DCS -
Transmitter DCS
OFF [0] | see DCS Table in
Appendix C
Transmits a specific low-level digital signal
to unlock the squelch of a distant receiver
(usually a repeater).
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T-CTCS -
Transmitter CTCSS
OFF [0] | see CTCSS Table in
Appendix C
Transmits a specific and continuous sub-
audible signal to unlock the squelch of a
distant receiver (usually a repeater).
14
VOICE - Voice
Prompt
OFF [0] | ENG [1] | CHI [2]
Allows audible voice confirmation of a key
press
15
ANI-ID -
Automatic
Number ID
Displays the ANI code that has been set by
software. This menu cannot be used to
change it. The ANI-ID is sent when the
alarm is activated and menu 32 = CODE
16
DTMFST – DTMF-
Side Tone of
transmit code
OFF [0]: No DTMF Side Tones are
heard
DT-ST [1]: Side Tones are heard
only from manually keyed DTMF
codes
ANI-ST [2]: Side Tones are heard
only from automatically keyed
DTMF codes
DT+ANI [3]: All DTMF Side Tones
are heard
Determines when DTMF Side Tones can be
heard from the transceiver speaker.
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S-CODE - Signal
Code
1[0] | 2[1] | 3[2] | 4[3] | 5[4] |
6[5] | 7[6] | 8[9] | 9[8] | 10[9] |
11[10] | 12[11] | 13[12] | 14[13] |
15[14]
Selects 1 of 15 DTMF codes. The DTMF
codes are programmed with software and
are up to 5 digits each.
18
SC-REV - Scanner
Resume Method
TO [0]: Time Operation - scanning
will resume after a fixed time has
passed
CO [1]: Carrier Operation -
scanning will resume after the
signal disappears
SE [2]: Search Operation -
scanning will not resume
Scanning Resume Method
19
PTT-ID - When to
send the PTT-ID
OFF [0]: No ID is sent
BOT [1]: The selected S-CODE is
sent at the beginning
EOT [2]: The selected S-CODE is
sent at the ending
BOTH [3]: The selected S-CODE is
sent at the beginning and ending
When to Send PTT-ID
Codes are sent during either the beginning
or ending of a transmission.
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PTT-LT - Signal
code sending
delay
0 - 50ms
PTT-ID Delay (milliseconds)
21
MDF-A - Channel
Mode A Display
CH [0]: Displays the channel
number
NAME [1]: Displays the channel
name.
FREQ [2]: Displays programmed
Frequency
[A] MR/Channel Mode Display Format
Note: Names must be entered using
software.
22
MDF-B - Channel
Mode B Display
CH [0]: Displays the channel
number
NAME [1]: Displays the channel
name.
FREQ [2]: Displays programmed
Frequency
[B] MR/Channel Mode Display Format
Note: Names must be entered using
software.
23
BCL - Busy
Channel Lock-out
OFF [0] | ON [1]
Disables the [PTT] button on a channel
that is already in use. The transceiver will
sound a beep tone and will not transmit if
the [PTT] button is pressed when a
channel is already in use.
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AUTOLK –
Automatic
Keypad Lock
OFF [0] | ON [1]
When ON, the keypad will be locked if not
used in 8 seconds. Pressing the [#╓O] key
for 2 seconds will unlock the keypad.
25
SFT-D - Frequency
Shift Direction
OFF [0]: TX = RX (simplex)
+ [1]: TX will be shifted higher in
frequency than RX
- [2]: TX will be shifted lower in
frequency than RX
Enables access of repeaters in
VFO/Frequency Mode
26
OFFSET -
Frequency shift
amount
00.000 - 69.990 in 10 kHz steps
Specifies the difference between the TX
and RX frequencies
27
MEM-CH - Store a
Memory Channel
000 - 127
This menu is used to either create new or
modify existing channels (0 through 127)
so that they can be accessed from
MR/Channel Mode.
28
DEL-CH - Delete a
memory channel
000 - 127
This menu is used to delete the
programmed information from the
specified channel (0 through 127) so that it
can either be programmed again or be left
empty.
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29
WT-LED - Display
backlight color,
Standby
OFF [0] | BLUE [1] | ORANGE [2] |
PURPLE [3]
Default: PURPLE
30
RX-LED - Display
backlight color-
Receive
OFF [0] | BLUE [1] | ORANGE [2] |
PURPLE [3]
Default: BLUE
31
TX-LED - Display
backlight color-
Transmit
OFF [0] | BLUE [1] | ORANGE [2] |
PURPLE [3]
Default: ORANGE
32
AL-MOD - Alarm
Mode
SITE [0]: Sounds alarm through
your radio speaker only
TONE [1]: Transmits a cycling
tone over-the-air
CODE [2]: Transmits '119' (911 in
reverse?) followed by the ANI
code over-the-air
SITE: Sounds alarm through your radio
speaker only
TONE: Transmits a cycling tone over-the-
air
CODE: Transmits '119' (911 in reverse?)
followed by the ANI code over-the-air
33
BAND - Band
Selection
VHF [0] | UHF [1]
In VFO/Frequency mode, sets [A] or [B] to
the VHF or UHF band.
34
TDR-AB - Transmit
selection while in
Dual Watch mode
OFF [0] | A [1] | B [2]
When enabled, priority is returned to
selected display once the signal in the
other display disappears.
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STE - Squelch Tail
Elimination
OFF [0] | ON [1]
This function is used eliminate squelch tail
noise between BaoFeng handhelds that
are communicating directly (no repeater).
Reception of a 55 Hz or 134.4 Hz tone
burst mutes the audio long enough to
prevent hearing any squelch tail noise.
36
RP-STE - Squelch
Tail Elimination
OFF [0] | 1 - 10
This function is used eliminate squelch tail
noise when communicating through a
repeater.
37
RPT-RL - Delay the
squelch tail of
repeater
OFF [0] | 1 - 10
Delay the Tail Tone of Repeater (X100
milliseconds)
38
PONMSG - Power
On Message
FULL [0]: Performs an LCD screen
test at power-on
MSG [1]: Displays a 2-line power-
on message
Controls the behavior of the display when
the transceiver is turned on.
39
ROGER - Roger
Beep
OFF [0] | ON [1]
Sends an end-of-transmission tone to
indicate to other stations that the
transmission has ended.
40
RESET - Restore
defaults
VFO [0] | ALL [1]
Resets the radio to factory defaults, with
some exceptions.
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Appendix C. - Technical specifications
General
General specifications
Specification Value
Frequency Range (MHz) 65-108 (Rx only)
144-148 (Rx/Tx)
420-450 (Rx/Tx)
Memory channels 128
Frequency stability 2.5ppm
Frequency step (kHz) 2.5K/5.0K/6.25K/10.0K/12.5K/20.0K/25.0K/50.0K
Antenna impedance 50 Ohm
Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C
Supply voltage 7.4
Consumption ≤ 75mA (standby)
380mA (reception)
≤ 1.4A (transmission)
Mode of operation Simplex or semi-duplex
Duty cycle 03 / 03 / 54 min. (Rx / Tx / Standby)
Dimensions (mm) 58 x 110 x 32
Weight (g) 214
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Transmitter
Transmitter specifications
Specification Value
RF power (W) 7 (UHF high)
8 (VHF high)
4 (UHF mid)
4 (VHF mid)
1 (UHF low)
1 (VHF low)
Type of modulation FM
Emission class 16K#F3E (wideband)
11K#F3E (narrowband)
Maximum deviation (kHz) ≤± 5.0 (wideband)
≤
± 2.5 (narrowband)
Spurious emissions (dB) <-60dB
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Receiver
Receiver specifications
Specification Value
Receiver sensitivity 0.2µV (at 12dB SINAD)
Intermodulation 60dB
Audio Output 1000mW
Adjacent channel selectivity 65/60dB
DCS table
Table C.1. DCS Codes
Number
Code
Number
Code
Number
Code
Number
Code
001
D023N
002
D025N
003
D026N
004
D031N
005
D032N
006
D036N
007
D043N
008
D047N
009
D051N
010
D053N
011
D054N
012
D065N
013
D071N
014
D072N
015
D073N
016
D074N
017
D114N
018
D115N
019
D116N
020
D122N
021
D125N
022
D131N
023
D132N
024
D134N
025
D143N
026
D145N
027
D152N
028
D155N
029
D156N
030
D162N
031
D165N
032
D172N
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Number
Code
Number
Code
Number
Code
Number
Code
033
D174N
034
D205N
035
D212N
036
D223N
037
D225N
038
D226N
039
D243N
040
D244N
041
D245N
042
D246N
043
D251N
044
D252N
045
D255N
046
D261N
047
D263N
048
D265N
049
D266N
050
D271N
051
D274N
052
D306N
053
D311N
054
D315N
055
D325N
056
D331N
057
D332N
058
D343N
059
D346N
060
D351N
061
D356N
062
D364N
063
D365N
064
D371N
065
D411N
066
D412N
067
D413N
068
D423N
069
D431N
070
D432N
071
D445N
072
D446N
073
D452N
074
D454N
075
D455N
076
D462N
077
D464N
078
D465N
079
D466N
080
D503N
081
D506N
082
D516N
083
D523N
084
D526N
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
D023I
107
D025I
108
D026I
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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
D174I
D205I
D212I
D223I
D225I
D226I
D243I
D244I
D245I
D246I
D251I
D252I
D255I
D261I
D263I
D266I
D271I
D274I
D306I
D311I
D315I
D325I
D331I
D332I
D343I
D346I
D351I
D356I
D364I
D365I
D371I
D411I
D412I
D413I
D423I
D431I
D432I
D445I
D446I
D452I
D454I
D455I
D462I
D464I
D465I
D466I
D503I
D506I
D516I
D523I
D526I
D532I
D546I
D565I
D606I
D612I
D624I
D627I
D631I
D632I
D645I
D654I
D662I
D664I
D703I
D712I
D723I
D731I
D732I
D734I
D743I
D754I
*After DCS Number Shortcut 137, in order to navigate through the subsequent codes
manually key in shortcut 137 and then use the arrow keys to navigate to the DCS tone
required
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CTCSS table
Table C.2. CTCSS Frequencies
Number
Frequency
Number
Frequency
Number
Frequency
Number
Frequency
01
67.0
02
69.3
03
71.9
04
74.4
05
77.0
06
79.7
07
82.5
08
85.4
09
88.5
10
91.5
11
94.8
12
97.4
13
100.0
14
103.5
15
107.2
16
110.9
17
114.8
18
118.8
19
123
20
127.3
21
131.8
22
136.5
23
141.3
24
146.2
25
151.4
26
156.7
27
159.8
28
162.2
29
165.5
30
167.9
31
171.3
32
173.8
33
177.8
34
179.9
35
183.5
36
186.2
37
189.9
38
192.8
39
196.6
40
199.5
41
203.5
42
206.5
43
210.7
44
218.1
45
225.7
46
229.1
47
233.6
48
241.8
49
250.3
50
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