When the signal disappears the radio will automatically switch again to FM radio mode.
6.9 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.
6.10 1000Hz, 1450Hz, 1750Hz Tone-burst
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] + [CALL]
• [PTT] + [VFO/MR]
• [PTT] + [A/B]
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.
6.11 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 BAOFENG GT-5R 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
Frequency Mode vs. Channel Mode
Switch between Modes by Using the [VFO/MR] Front Panel Button.
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
EXAMPLE New memory in Channel 10:
= Transmits 1000Hz Tone Burst
= Transmits 1450Hz Tone Burst
= Transmits 1750Hz Tone Burst
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