Chapter 5. - Scanning
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.
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.
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.
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
shortcuts.
The Baofeng UV-5R EX features a built in scanner for the VHF, 220MHz 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.
MENU
EXIT
EXIT
1. Press the key to enter the menu.
2. Enter on your numeric keypad to turn to scanner mode.
3. Press the key to select.
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.
MENU
MENU
MENU
Procedure 5.1. Setting scanner mode
EXIT
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Scanning modes
