This function can scan the channels.
a.
In channels mode, press
[*scan]
key for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start scanning according to the
channel you set.
b.
You can change the scanning direction with the
▲
and
▼
keys.
c.
Press any key to stop scanning.
Note: for Scan mode, see Menu No.18.
6.3 Search CTCSS/DCS Code
With this function you can search and store the CTCSS/DCS code used by other radios.
Procedure:
a.
In frequency mode press
[MENU]+[1][1].
b.
Press
[MENU]
key again.
c.
Press
[*scan]
key; CT will blink on the display.
d.
When another radio is transmitting, the display will show the CTCSS/DCS code.
e.
After searching the CTCSS code, the radio will beep and stop scanning.
f.
After setting, press
[MR/VFO]
key for confirmation and store, or press
[PTT]
or
[EXIT]
key to return to standby
mode.
NOTE 1: the DCS scanning has the same procedure of CTCSS code, but you have to select MENU+10 to enter
scanning.
NOTE 2: if CTCSS has not searched the code, you can search using the DCS mode.
6.4 Cursor
▼▲
Conversion (A/B)
Directly press
[A/B]
key to move the cursor up and down. Then, you can modify or confirm the parameters
indicated by the cursor.
Important1: UV-5G has a dual-frequency display function. In frequency mode, you will see on the display two
different receiving and transmitting frequencies; while in channel mode the two different channels will be
displayed.
Important2: In frequency or channel mode, press the
[A/B]
key to shift between the main channel A and the
sub-channel B
▲
on the display indicates on which channel (main channel A or sub channel B) you are operating.
▼
is displayed next to the channel.
6.5 High/low power fast selection
Your radio has 2 power level settings.
In GMRS channels 1 ~ 7 and 15 ~ 30, press [
#
] key to shift between high and low power.
Note: You cannot adjust the power setting on the 8-14 channels. They are set to Lo power per FCC regulations.
6.6 Keypad lock
This function locks the keypad to prevent accidental pressure of the controls.
To unlock the keypad, press
[#
]
for more than 2 seconds.
6.7 FM Radio (FM)
The frequency range to listen to the radio is 65-108MHz. When listening to broadcast FM, press
[A / B]
key
switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz band.
a. In frequency or channel mode, Press
[CALL]
to turn on the radio.
b. Select the desired radio frequency with the
▲
or
▼
keys or input the frequency. or
•
Press [
* SCAN
] to automatically search a radio station.
