1000Hz, 1450HZ, 1750HZ Tone-burst
Chapter 9. - Customization
Display
The Baofeng UV-5R EX 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).
The LCD on the Baofeng UV-5R EX 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 8. 2. DCS setup how-to
Procedure 9. 1. Changing backlight color
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.
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
MENU
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
VFO/MR
A/B
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
MENU
MENU
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If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a 1750H/z
tone the regular way without having to unlock your radio.
