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Chapter 6: HOW-TO Function GUIDE: 

 

●  Change BANDS from 2m (GROUP A) to 70cm (GROUP B) or 70cm to 2m. 

 

1.  To change operating bands, simply press the *A/B button. 

 

●  Memory Mode Channel recall / VFO Frequency Entry 

 

1.

 

In Memory mode or Memory/VFO mode, you can input three numbers to change 
channels.  If the radio has pre-programmed channel numbers assigned then it’s a 

matter of entering the 3-digit channel number to recall the channel.  If the channel 
does not exist, then the  current channel is maintained.  The following examples 
illustrate: 

 

To recall: CH1 (KEY 0 0 1), CH98 (KEY 0 9 8), CH123 (KEY 1 2 3) 

 

2.

 

In VFO mode, simply key in the desired RX Frequency.  After keying in the 6 digit 
frequency, if it’s a valid RX Frequency, the radio will begin receiving.  If the 

frequency is invalid, the radio will revert back to the previous working frequency. 
 
To enter 145.450 MHz – Use the *A/B button to select the 2m band.  Then KEY IN:  

1 4 5 4 5 0 – A long key beep will indicate success. 

 

 

●  Storing a Channel to Memory 

 

Channel frequencies are stored using the radio programmer or by using the radio in VFO 

mode only.  The following instructions are for VFO mode radio operation.   

 

1.

 

  While the RX frequency is displayed and the desired TX and RX signaling is set, press F and 
  then press 2 2 to bring up the MEM CH? Menu option.  Press the F key again to 

  confirm.   
 

2.

 

  Press the UP/DOWN keys to choose or input the channel number where you want the 

  channel stored.  For example key in 0 0 6.  The word SAVE will be displayed and flash on 
  the screen. 

 

3.

 

  Press F key to display YES?  Press the F key again to confirm.  The channel is now stored. 

 
 

●  Deleting a Channel from Memory   

 

Deleting a channel is done in Memory mode. 

 

1.

 

Press A/B to Select the band where the channel you’d like to delete is located. 
   

2.

 

Press the F key followed by 2 3 to bring up DEL CH?  
 

3.

 

Press the F key again to bring focus to the channel name line.   Press the UP/DOWN 

buttons or the key in the channel number you would like to delete.   

 

4.

 

Once the channel name is displayed, press the F key, YES will be display.  Press the F key 
gain and the channel will be deleted.  

Summary of Contents for BCH -270

Page 1: ...BCH 270 Owner s Manual By BridgeCom Systems Inc...

Page 2: ...0 Oct 2016 All rights reserved Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation For Technical Support please contact BridgeCom Systems Inc 102 NE State Route 92 Highway Suite C Smithville M...

Page 3: ...ANGE BANDS FROM 2M GROUP A TO 70CM GROUP B OR 70CM TO 2M 13 MEMORY MODE CHANNEL RECALL VFO FREQUENCY ENTRY 13 STORING A CHANNEL TO MEMORY 13 DELETING A CHANNEL FROM MEMORY 13 SETTING SQUELCH SQL 14 CH...

Page 4: ...E SELECTION 21 33 VOX DLY VOX DELAY 21 34 PTT ID 21 35 DT DIAL DTMF DIAL LIST SELECTION 22 36 DT MR DTMF MEMORY 22 37 SP MUTE SPEAKER UN MUTE 22 38 SIG OPT PTT ID SIGNALING OPTION 22 39 PF1 S_K PF1 KE...

Page 5: ...rate the radio before use SPECIFICATIONS General BCH 270 Number of Channels 128 x 2 Working Voltage 7 4 V DC Channel Spacing 25kHz 12 5kHz Weight w Battery Ant 260g Frequency Range 2m VHF RX 134 174 M...

Page 6: ...entify the items listed in the following packing list If you find that all the items are not present please contact us Parts List Item Quantity Rubber Antenna 1 Li ion Battery Pack 1 Desktop Charger 1...

Page 7: ...plug the output terminal of the power adapter in the DC jack behind the charger base The charger LED will indicate ORANGE for about 2 seconds then go out 3 Place the radio into the charger cradle Whe...

Page 8: ...e Emergency IVOX VOX Battery Save APO Automatically Power OFF Battery Gauge Indicator FM Radio Dual Watch SOS Narrow Band MORSE Code Priority Scan Reverse Frequency Scan Group A B DTMF DCS CTCSS Last...

Page 9: ...the current DC supply voltage will be indicated After about 2 seconds the display will resume normal operation and display the current operating frequency 3 To increase decrease the audio volume level...

Page 10: ...the UP DOWN button to arrive at 10 0 kHz Press the F button to store the setting Press the A B button to exit the function menu To enter the desired RX frequency simply key the frequency into the radi...

Page 11: ...where you can enter the offset Key in 0 0 5 0 0 0 This will be followed be a confirm beep and 5 000 will be displayed Press and release the A B button to exit the OFFSET menu item Setting the Positiv...

Page 12: ...in their radios Working Modes 1 Frequency Mode VFO MEMORY MODE To toggle between VFO mode and memory mode press the V M key To indicate the radio is in memory mode for the respective band there will b...

Page 13: ...ndicate success Storing a Channel to Memory Channel frequencies are stored using the radio programmer or by using the radio in VFO mode only The following instructions are for VFO mode radio operation...

Page 14: ...to confirm the setting Press A B setting to store the setting and go back to the previous operating mode Note the current power level icon will be displayed L or H See LCD layout Changing Frequency S...

Page 15: ...CH type can be selected by pressing the A B button OFF CTCSS and DCS 3 Once the squelch type is selected the UP DOWN buttons can be used to step to the desired CTCSS tone or DCS code You may also key...

Page 16: ...calling radio s unique ID is displayed 01 SQL SQUELCH Level The purpose of the squelch control is to mute the speaker when no signals of sufficient strength are present With the squelch level 0 9 cor...

Page 17: ...nu item 9 STEP The scanning modes used by the BCH 270 are as follows Time Mode TO The radio stops scanning after detecting a signal for approximately 5 seconds Prior to the 5 seconds expiration the ra...

Page 18: ...the LCD backlight display to work You can turn the LCD backlight OFF or you can set the illumination time for how long it remains lit after there has been any activity with the radio The time options...

Page 19: ...On Message The options are NO MSG DC Voltage or MSG indicating Custom Message created using the programming software 18 W N Wide or Narrow Band The W N setting is used for setting the 2m A or 70cm B s...

Page 20: ...mine optimum value 25 ROGER This menu item allows for turning on off the ROGER beep after transmitting The volume level of the ROGER beep is determined by the setting of the volume control knob 26 SCA...

Page 21: ...voice prompts upon numeric key presses and power up This menu item allows for turning this feature ON OFF and having voice prompts in either English or Chinese 33 VOX DLY VOX DELAY When VOX is turned...

Page 22: ...press F to confirm Input DTMF sequence by pressing the UP DOWN buttons or character Press the LOCK to move the cursor forward press the A B to move the cursor backward Press the V M key to store and...

Page 23: ...H Go to Second channel on selected GROUP A or B SQL OFF Squelch defeat ON OFF 40 PF1 L_K PF1 key assignment Long Press Same as menu item 39 41 PF2 S_K PF2 key assignment Short Press Same as menu item...

Page 24: ...GROUP A or GROUP B Assign channel using menu item 48 and menu item 49 48 SOS ACH EMERGENCY A GROUP CHANNEL This menu item is the place where the group A EMERGENCY channel is assigned 49 SOS BCH EMERGE...

Page 25: ...5 48 241 8 10 91 5 23 141 3 36 186 2 49 250 3 11 94 8 24 146 2 37 189 9 50 254 1 12 97 4 25 151 4 38 192 8 13 100 0 26 156 7 39 196 6 Available DCS CODES 023 071 143 225 266 356 452 532 664 025 072 14...

Page 26: ...er s expense and it will include the cost to ship test and return the equipment Equipment returned for repair must have a return merchandise authorization RMA number To obtain an RMA contact our Techn...

Page 27: ...the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including received interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING...

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