Baofeng UV-5R Menu Guide
Quick Reference for Settings, Abbreviations, and Practical Field Usage
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| Menu # | Abbr | Function | Usage | AI Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal and Transmission | ||||
| 0 | SQL | Squelch Level | Adjust background noise threshold. | |
| 2 | TXP | Transmit Power | High (5W), Low (1W). | |
| 5 | W/N | Wideband / Narrowband | 25KHz or 12.5KHz bandwidth. | |
| 9 | TOT | Time-Out Timer | Limits continuous transmission time. | |
| Scanning and Reception | ||||
| 7 | TDR | Transmit Dual Receive | Dual Watch / Dual Reception. | |
| 18 | SC-REV | Scan Resume Method | Time (TO), Carrier (CO), Search (SE). | |
| Privacy and Tones | ||||
| 10-13 | R-DCS/CTS | Receive/Transmit Tones | Digital/Continuous Tone Squelch System. | |
| Device Customization | ||||
| 3 | SAVE | Battery Save | Sleep-to-wake ratio cycles. | |
| 4 | VOX | Voice Operated Exchange | Hands-free transmission sensitivity. | |
| 40 | RESET | Factory Reset | VFO (settings) or ALL. | |