•
OFF (backlight off)
•
BLUE
•
PURPLE
•
ORANGE
(33) Alarm Mode (AL-MOD) - MENU No.32
This function can set the tone alarm/code alarm/site alarm of the radio.
Keep pressed the
[CALL]
key for 3 seconds to start the alarm tone.
The following three options can be selected:
•
SITE:
the speaker emits an alarm tone but the radio doesn’t transmit;
•
TONE:
the speaker emits an alarm tone and the radio transmits it;
•
CODE:
the speaker emits an alarm tone and the radio transmits it followed by ANI-ID code.
(34) Frequency band (BAND) - Menu No.33
In frequency mode, press the
[BAND]
key to choose the desired frequency band.
VHF:
136-174MHz
(
RX
)
UHF:
400-520MHz (RX)
Note: This function is applicable to some models with [BAND] key.
(35) Dual Watch (TDR-AB) - Menu No.34
When this function is on, you may receive signals of A/B channel or frequency. It can also be used for cross band
receiving and transmitting. You can choose amongst the following settings:
OFF:
UV-5G can receive in both VFO (not simultaneously);
▲
or
▼
will blink on the transmitting frequency
band.
A:
the radio can receive in both VFO (not simultaneously) but can transmit in VFO A only.
B:
UV-5G can receive in both VFO (not simultaneously) but can transmit in VFO B only.
If you choose option A, it means that 462.575MHz is the tx frequency band, while 467.5875MHz is the rx
frequency band; the upper VFO shows 462.575 MHz while in the lower VFO 467.5875MHz will be displayed; you
can receive on both 462.575 MHz and 467.5875 MHz, but can transmit on 462.575 MHz only.
While if you choose option B, 467.5875MHz is the tx frequency band and 462.575MHz is the rx frequency band.
In the upper VFO 462.575 MHz will be displayed while the lower VFO will show 467.5875 MHz; you can receive on
both 462.575 MHz and 467.5875 MHz, but transmit on 467.5875 MHz only. Example: the LCD displays
(36)
Side tone elimination (STE) - Menu No. 35
This feature is helpful to eliminate the annoying audio tone after the transmission is finished (end transmission
noise muffler).
(37) Side tone elimination in communication through repeater (RP-STE) - Menu No. 36
This function is used when the radio operates through a repeater; when the PTT is released, the repeater will emit
the end transmission tone to confirm it is working.
Available settings:
OFF 1,2,3,4,5,….10 to set the delay time.
Note: Please disable this function in normal using, lest affect your normal conversation.