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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
[EXIT]
key
switches between 65-75 MHz and 88-108 MHz band.
a. In frequency or channel mode, Press
[SK1]
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.
c. Press [
SK1
] to exit FM radio.
Note: FCC version only supports 88-108MHz
6.8 Flashlight
This function is very useful for night illumination.
To turn it on press MON; push it again, the flash light will be strobe; push it again: it will turn off.
6.9 TX 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz, 2100Hz repeaters tone
Press
[PTT] + [SOS]
to send 1750Hz repeaters tone. This function is useful for communications through repeaters.
If you have the keypad lock enabled on your radio, you can still send a 1750Hz tone the regular way without
having to unlock your radio.
6.10 NOAA weather radio/ scan
Your radio has a NOAA weather radio function, to enable the user to receive weather reports from designated
NOAA stations. Your radio also has a NOAA weather scan function to enable the user to scan all 11 channels of the
NOAA weather radio.
To select the NOAA channel, enter the channel number 117 ~ 127 directly in the channel mode or press the
▲
or
▼
keys until the channel 117 ~ 127.
To scan the NOAAWEATHER channel, press and hold the [
* SCAN
] key for 3 seconds in channel mode. During
scanning, press any key to exit the scanning state.
NOTE:
The radio's NOAA weather channel is in the 117-127 channels, and the detailed frequency is NOAA
WEATHER (WX) RADIO FREQUENCY CHART.
6.11 Manual Programming (Channels Memory)
Memory channels are an easy way to store commonly used frequencies so that they can easily be retrieved at a
later date.
The Pofung P52UV features 128 memory channels that each can hold: Receive and transmit frequencies, transmit
power, group signaling information, bandwidth, ANI/ PTT-ID settings and a six character alphanumeric identifier
or channel name
1
.
Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode
In the off state, press and hold the [MENU] key to turn on the radio; it will switch between frequency mode or
channel mode.
These two modes have different functions and are often confused.
Frequency Mode (VFO) :
Used for a temporary frequency assignment, such as a test frequency or quick field
programming if permitted.
Channel Mode (MR) :
Used for selecting preprogrammed channels.
Ex 1. Programming a Channel Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone