How To Use Baofeng UV-5R Menus & All Menu Settings Explained - For UV5R & Other Ham & GMRS Radios
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2021
- I go over the menu system for the Baofeng UV-5R, show you how how to use the menu system, and I explain what each menu option is and what it does. The menus and options on the Baofeng UV5R are similar to other radios such as BTech, Retevis, Radioddity, and Wouxun - Both ham radios and GMRS radios. Once you know how to use the menus on a Baofeng, you should be able to pick up most other radio and use it's menu system.
CORRECTION! When discussing Menu Option #23, "BCL" - I mis-spoke when I said I like to keep BCL set to "on" - I meant to say that I like to keep it set to OFF. My deepest apologies for letting you down, but after all, I am only human.
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TIMESTAMPS:
6:39 0. Squelch (Get rid of static)
7:45 1. Step (For scanning or using arrows to go through frequencies)
8:22 2. TXP (Power)
8:36 3. Save (Battery life)
9:38 4. VOX (Voice activity)
10:18 5. WN (Channel Bandwith)
10:45 6. ABR (Backlighting timer)
11:16 7. TDR (Duel Channel Standby) (Listen to two frequencies at once)
12:38 8. Beep (Beeps when you press a key, duh)
12:49 9. TOT (Talk out timer) (Prevents you from accidentally transmitting for too long)
13:35 10. R-DCS (Receive "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 11. R-CTCS (Receive "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 12. T-DCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 13. T-CTCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code)
14:40 14. Voice (Enable or disable the sexy baofeng lady or make her speak chinese if you so desire)
15:00 15. ANI-ID (Send ID during alarm mode)
15:23 16. DTMFST (Phone tone IDs)
15:43 17. S-Code (Signal code) (For menu item 19)
16:02 18. SC-REV (Scanning method) (What will it do when it hears something while scanning)
16:41 19. PTT-ID (Sends tones when you transmit)
17:17 20. PTT-LG (Lag time) (how long radio waits before sending the tones from menu 19)
17:40 21. MDF-A (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode)
17:40 22. MDF-B (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode)
19:45 23. BCL (Busy Channel Lockout) (Prevents you from talking over someone if they are already transmitting)
20:12 24. AUTOLK (Auto lock) (locks the keypad after inactivity to prevent accidental button presses)
20:47 25. SFT-D (Direction of the offset) (For setting up repeaters)
24:47 26. Offset (set an offset (For setting up repeaters)
21:18 27. MEM-CH (Lets you save a frequency and some settings as its own channel in channel mode)
21:35 28. DEL-CH (Delete a channel you saved)
22:05 29. WT-LED (Sets the color of screen for standing by)
22:23 30. RX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while receiving)
22:34 31. TX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while Transmitting)
22:51 32. AL-MOD (Alarm mode) (TURN THIS SETTING TO "SITE")
23:50 33. BAND (UHF and VHF)
24:18 34. TDR-AB (Which line it returns to after receiving a transmission)
25:59 35. STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (Get rid of static sound at the end of transmission)
26:15 36. RP-STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (For use with repeaters)
26:29 37. RPT-RL (Delay for sending STE tone)
26:52 38. PONMSG (Message that displays when you turn on the radio) (Go make it something silly)
27:27 39. ROGER (Roger beep) (Plays a tacti-cool noise when you release the PTT button like a walkie talkie from those movies)
27:58 40. RESET (Reset all or some settings to factory default) 
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6:39 0. Squelch (Get rid of static)
7:45 1. Step (For scanning or using arrows to go through frequencies)
8:22 2. TXP (Power)
8:36 3. Save (Battery life)
9:38 4. VOX (Voice activity)
10:18 5. WN (Channel Bandwith)
10:45 6. ABR (Backlighting timer)
11:16 7. TDR (Duel Channel Standby) (Listen to two frequencies at once)
12:38 8. Beep (Beeps when you press a key, duh)
12:49 9. TOT (Talk out timer) (Prevents you from accidently transmitting for too long)
13:35 10. R-DCS (Recieve "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 11. R-CTCS (Recieve "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 12. T-DCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code)
13:35 13. T-CTCS (Transmit "Privacy" tone/code)
14:40 14. Voice (Enable or disable the sexy baofeng lady or make her speak chinese if you so desire)
15:00 15. ANI-ID (Send ID during alarm mode)
15:23 16. DTMFST (Phone tone IDs)
15:43 17. S-Code (Signal code) (For menu item 19)
16:02 18. SC-REV (Scanning method) (What will it do when it hears something while scanning)
16:41 19. PTT-ID (Sends tones when you transmit)
17:17 20. PTT-LG (Lag time) (how long radio waits before sending the tones from menu 19)
17:40 21. MDF-A (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode)
17:40 22. MDF-B (Lets you decide what label you see for a frequency in channel mode)
19:45 23. BCL (Busy Channel Lockout) (Prevents you from talking over someone if they are already transmitting)
20:12 24. AUTOLK (Auto lock) (locks the keypad after inactivity to prevent accidental button presses)
20:47 25. SFT-D (Direction of the offset) (For setting up repeaters)
24:47 26. Offset (set an offset (For setting up repeaters)
21:18 27. MEM-CH (Lets you save a frequency and some settings as its own channel in channel mode)
21:35 28. DEL-CH (Delete a channel you saved)
22:05 29. WT-LED (Sets the color of screen for standing by)
22:23 30. RX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while receiving)
22:34 31. TX-LED (Sets the color of the screen while Transmitting)
22:51 32. AL-MOD (Alarm mode) (TURN THIS SETTING TO "SITE")
23:50 33. BAND (UHF and VHF)
24:18 34. TDR-AB (Which line it returns to after receiving a transmission)
25:59 35. STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (Get rid of static sound at the end of transmission)
26:15 36. RP-STE (Squelch Tail Eliminator) (For use with repeaters)
26:29 37. RPT-RL (Delay for sending STE tone)
26:52 38. PONMSG (Message that displays when you turn on the radio) (Go make it something silly)
27:27 39. ROGER (Roger beep) (Plays a tacti-cool noise when you release the PTT button like a walkie talkie from those movies)
27:58 40. RESET (Reset all or some settings to factory default)
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Thankyou for the list. Simplified things even more. Now I can take a quick glance to reference functions
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Sir, you have created THE holy grail of UV5R RUclips tutorials. Thank you.
The UV5R instructions work for the UV9G radio as well. This vid took all of the frustration out of trying to figure out how the radio actually worked. The enclosed instructions with the radio are lacking. This vid should come with the radio from the factory.
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this video really is amazing for sending to friends etc who just got their very first uv-5r
...And the BF-F8HP.
I just bought and received my Baofeng UV-5R I hold you personally responsible for the fact that I now own the worlds greatest most affordable most power delicious handheld multiband ham radio.
Damn man, you actually embarass the mean sad hams, mad respect. You literally taught me how to use my cheap ol realiable baofeng as a radio scanner.
This radio is NOT Chinese junk. It's very good and useful.
Still my favorite and the best radio in my opinion.
Finally someone telling in a simple way how this radio works....that was a very good idea for me as a beginner...Thanks alot
5 Years in the cabinet collecting dust, the gravestones of countless RUclips how to's surrounding my defeatist experience with these until now! Cue heavenly angelic orchestration increasing in volume in 5 4 3 2 1 and - fade to black... Thank you my friend!
I accidentally catched the fever of ham radio 😄 Can't wait to get my Baofeng UV-5R delivered in couple of days. In the mean time I'm collecting as much information on the topic as possible to get ahead. Your channel as this video is an invaluable resource for the rookie in me, thanks !
I have no idea why I need this but was gifted one about five years ago and ran across it packing for a move and now that I am settled in my new abode, I thought why not figure this out and then I stumbled on this deliciously inappropriate channel. I have found my people. Wish me luck!
I just got my technician class license and UV-5R. I had lots of questions about its operation. Every Google search brought me to these videos that have always provided working answers to all my questions and got my UR-5R operational. Kudos and Bravo!
I just got my UV-5R 8 Watt(a little extra power, same price) and Factory reset it so I can use it with GMRS frequency channels since that's the license I applied for.
I'm still learning about all the little icons on the screen and I did get it programed with CHIRP on my Linux box. Your videos have been a big help and the humor helps to make them easier to watch. Thanks.😊
I love the sound of sad ham heads popping in the morning!
Wicked good job!
Thanks to this channel I finally learned how to program my local repeater and other repeaters into my uv5r. Also,did you know the ISS (international space station)transmits on frequency 145.80 MHz and receives signals at either 144.49 or 145.20 MHz, depending on its orbital location. You can pick it up in your uv5r but you need to download the ISS app to track when is passing by your zone.
This is so cool!!! Thanks for sharing this!
I know this video is 2 months old now. But thank you very much as a truck driver who stuck in Wyoming through a snowstorm. You gave me something to do and play with for a few hours. Thank you again
Yes Finally a video for those with out the instructions
Don’t forget out our slow friends who don’t have Google lmao
We can tell you're just trolling and have obviously never read the actual instructions for this family of radios.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me learn about different radios (I've watched your other videos too) and how to use this one! I bought 2 Baofeng UV-5R radios a couple of years ago and just never felt comfortable with them. Instead of continuing in (and paying for) my ignorance, I'm going to try these again because of your help. By the way, my wife was cracking up while I was watching your videos! We love your dry humor and Sarcasm!
YES! The instructions given by Uncle Randy are priceless, however I just about fell out of my chair when the "Grumpy Ballchinian" appeared! By popular demand we request more of this! (OK, maybe not by popular demand, just me!) Thanks Uncle Randy, YOU ROCK!
No radio enthusiasts were harmed or bored to death during this video.....in fact, we were brought to life!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you. Simple and appreciated. Ignore the BS! It helps tremendously.
Thanks for these videos on the basics, studying for my license and it's good to already have a point of ref for how my radio works, this was clear and to the point without boring me into a coma, which is appreciated.
Now that I've subscribed, I'll throw the manual away. You're my replacement manual, so stay healthy.
Appreciate the jump start you gave this simpleton audio/visual learner by posting your executive summary of the "best engineered radio in the world" and it's menus. So far so good with regard to FCC rules compliance while gently pushing all of BOFANG's many buttons but one. Thanks much!!
Firstly, thank you for this video.
I just purchased a UV-5R on a recommendation from a friend. Could not believe how inexpensive it is. And, as a previous commenter stated, it does not really come with a full set of instructions. Your video is fantastic and exactly what I need to feel totally comfortable with this new purchase. Thank you again! Keep up the excellent work and I appreciate your humor.
I recently purchased a similar radio and was sleeping my way through the decently written manual when I recalled seeing this tutorial. You did a great job filling in some of the information missing from the manual!!!
I just stumbled onto your channel as I have a UV-5R also and I’m looking to get better at understanding it and using it. Love the constant humor and the education on this handy little radio. I’ll be binge watching the channel and just subbed, keep it coming my man. Cheers!
Very, very clear and easy to follow. This is a tremendous boost to those eager to improve! Great
I've had my Baofeng's for almost a week now and thanks to the CEOs, producer's, script writers, directors, and presenter of this channel I already fully understand every aspect about this very highly technical communications device.
Both my radios are now fully CHIRPed up to the gills.
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Absolutely brilliant and well presented at 68 wouldn’t have known where to even start, thankyou.
Best Baofeng menu description video I’ve seen. However, at about 20.02 minutes there is an error. SFT-D is the direction of the shift, + or - (up or down). The Offset is how many kilohertz or megahertz to offset. You need to use both to setup a repeater in VFO or Memory mode. In GMRS, all 8 repeater shifts are the same direction and offset from your receive frequency. In Amateur Radio shifts may be + or - depending on where in the band you are. The offsets vary by band. The 2 meter band offset is 600 kHz and the 70 centimeter band offset is 5 MHz.
We got our BF-F8+ radios back in 2015/16 and they’ve been great. Have the extended 3800 battery and 771 whip antenna.
Excellent overview.
My very first model arrived today. It's this one and this video couldn't be more helpful. Many thanks.
At last, a video that explains the functions that aren't in Chinglish. Great video buddy and much appreciated. Keep up the awesome videos,, they are much appreciated and it's a pleasure learning from them. 73's 26DRX901
Just got a UV-9G and was looking for a video that would go over the menu options. Thanks a lot!
the great thing about baofengs it that they all basically are the same thing, at least menues and stuff
Great video for those of us who misplace things like radio instructions or car keys or cars. Thanks!
Randy, thank you so much for your videos! I recently purchased a UV-5R and realized I had no idea how to operate it when it arrived. My neighbor recommended your videos, and I found them extremely useful and with your help, I had it going in no time.
I own three of these radios and had no idea about the battery save option until I watched this video. Turned it off on all three now. Even after 5+ years of owning the radios I'm still learning new things about them.
I just got a baofeng radio and this helped me so greatly its like I've had it for a year this was so helpful thanks a lot
Watched this when I first got the radio, and just again after using it for awhile. It was worth the second trip through this video (the explanations made a lot more sense).Thank you for posting!
Thanks for taking the time to do an excellent video on all the menu settings of the 5R. I bought one recently and I am amazed by the performance of it. As a military communications guy from ages ago, it just stuns me that a radio of that quality can be bought for $25. And don't get me started about SDRs. The modern equivalent of a forty thousand dollar spectrum analyzer from 1990 can now be had for thirty dollars.
I will note that the 5R's squelch setting does absolutely nothing. It is either completely off (0), or slightly on (1-9). This appears to be a firmware issue, and easily corrected. If you know someone at Baofeng, can you please notify them of this embarrassing failure? It's like selling a toaster that only has two settings: slightly warm, or charred.
Please consider for a future show a demonstration and evaluation of that poor man's repeater, that Baofeng cable setup that connects two 5Rs. It is going to blow my ever-loving mind if I can put together a hilltop repeater using a solar panel, a battery, two 5Rs, and a cable for under a hundred dollars.
Do I think the FCC is going to arrest me if I transmit to my neighbor's FRS radio using my 5R? No, I doubt it. I'm guessing the feds have got bigger fish to fry.
And do continue ignoring the sad hams. I likely have pulled more cable than they've seen on spools. They're just jealous, as my mother liked to say. They're jealous that they're still using an R-390 (if they even know what that is.)
AGAIN GRATE VIDEO . THANK YOU !!!
I learn sooo much from them. No one else out there has what it takes to do what you do for the incredible BAOFENG RADIO !!! Thank you !!! Please keep the videos going!!!
Thank you, this is exactly what I needed! I listened to your short version and then I listened to the long version. You did a great job.
Perfect video bro. Sarcasm was A+. Info was A+
Thanks for all the info you gave us for these nice radios.Me and my team we are using them in airsoft and they are incredible for the money that we spend,without your videos it would be impossible to understand the manual that they came with.Thanks again
I love the way you present these topics they are often hilarious and always informative.
I just got my radio today ( I test Thursday.) Your videos have made this trip less spooky.
Very helpful. I just got my UV-5R8W today, and this was a great introduction to the settings.
I just got my first uv-5r a few days ago. This video helped a ton!
Very useful information. 👍You confirmed what I suspected about those 40 settings, the majority of them can be ignored by most UV-5R users. Thanks for pointing out the ones we really need to know.
I just unpacked the UV5R now and did this basic setup. Thanks so much for putting awesome vid together.
Super helpful! Thank you! So far, I have watched this three times, but I'm sure I'll be watching it again!
Thanks, another interesting video. Never really looked at many of the options on my GT3-TP, we will have a browse through now.
No! You did not bore me. You kept descriptions short & sweet, perfect!!
this was by far the best and most informative video i have ever seen. Thank you very much sir. appreciate your time
Followed along, Randy. Sat here last night and added some scan channels. Getting to know this little radio more day by day. Love the content. Cheers
Moved from your how to use a baoefang over to this LOVE it. I did keep my manuals but yes we do always throw them away, LOVE your videos and THANK YOU so much
I'm downloading this video for future reference. Awesome. Thank you.
Just bought two of these for my first HAM radios... Amazon $70. Incredibly cool and this video makes it even cooler!
I appreciate your dry sense of humour, it makes learning interesting and easy. ....plus it makes me laugh.
Total beginner here. This was BEYOND helpful! Thank you so much for the great video.
Great video as always, Randy. Thanks for your time.
Top notch. I'm brand new at this. That was excellent!
Very helpful for dummies like me. Thank you!
Thank you!
I couldn't figure out why my radio would only listen to one station at a time. This video solved that
Your videos make a lot more sense now that I've recived my radio!!!
This video was a big help to me, I’m saving it in my save list so I can refresh my memory when it erases again and it will soon.
Watched the whole thing. You probably have the best manicured hands out of any youtuber that shows them close up. I wasn't grossed out by long fingernails with things in them. I attribute this as to the reason why I could watch the entire video😝
I'm really enjoying this content on the UV5Rs. I've gotten to play with radios in the army, but not using it everyday has me wanting to familiarize myself with it again. Your videos are a great and highly informative
Simply awesome. Extremely helpful. Add several points that you have a cleaning mat as your backdrop. Thanks for explaining my radio to me!
This was awesome and hilarious! I was able to change some settings on my radio I had not known about. The way you explain things is outstanding, thank you!
Clear & easy to understand.
Thanks from across the Pond
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Outstanding as usual! V grabbed my attention a few days ago, and now Statler and Waldorf in this presentation. Your articulate sarcasm enhances the relevant information.
Great video, thanks. Gunshots were going off and the cops were transmitting while circling my block when I was watching this and programming my Beelzebubfang UV-5R.
You’re video helped me greatly. Now I’m carrying my radio around just to play with it. Thanks
i got my Baofeng from a friend and im very impressed how it will pick up more than my base scanner. i have managed to screw up the programming several times. ive watched your videos and you have helped me get it back to where its suppost to be. i am taking your advice ,i dont mess with the menu options,
Great videos. Very informative. You're a "one-stop-shop" for all matters, Baofeng. Great Job! 😀
Love it. Great topic. Great delivery. Thank you very much Sir. I have several different brands of radios. They ALL do something well. I use my Boefengs all the time because I am not afraid to break one. And....bonus.....they work well. Thanks again Great video.
Great video. Already made changes to the slightly obscure functions on my Radioddity DB25-G and Baofeng UV-5R. Thanks Randy.
Are you using the 25g as a base station? It’s some th one I’ve been considering. The uv5r was my first and only radio
New to HAM and your channel. SUPER grateful for your video Randy!! Thanks for providing such a great video for newbs and for the humorous sarcasm in regard to the condescending “know-it-alls”. Love what your doing here! 73
Thanks I enjoy learning from you ! Your not boring at all!
Ha I have had my UV-5RE for a few years now and it was nice to follow along as you covered the options, thanks so much! Happy New Year.
So glad that you did these videos. Thank you.
I just ordered a Beofeng UV5R and should have it tomorrow. The problem, I have no idea what to do with it. Mostly I wanted it for SHTF but I still have to know how to program the dam thing. This helped and I found a few other videos of yours that helped a lot as well. As for the haters, BITE ME, I think your videos rock and they are funny as shit :)
What a wonderful tutorial...thank you very much ❤ from Powell River BC CANADA
A Quick Thank You, Your video’s have been helpful with the Baofeng operation. Having both UV-5R and BF-F8. Even after reading the manuals. The videos have been an even better help of understanding the operations of the radios.
Thanks Randy for this video. I’m still learning my UV-5G. I’m at the point of learning how to install frequencies manually instead of by CHIRP.
Thanks for the in-depth instruction. I just bought a Baofeng UV5R and hearing that yours has lasted so long makes me happy. I got my license in 94 but haven't been on the air for decades.
The license is probably expired )
Your videos are a breath of fresh air. Love your channel!
Old phone new owner. Your video was very helpful at setting up my radio. Thank you.
Thanks for your work. My UV-5X3 sat it a box unloved for 3 years until the moment my 10 year old daughter wanted to know more about it. Now I’ve bought two more and getting all batteries charged up. I’ll have one programmed with RT Systems, then clone the kids Christmas presents. I now believe I can safely operate these things, thanks to you I understand most of the menus. Good job, thanks.
Without doubt the most useful clear and concise vid on menus… just got mine from China and scratched my head whilst randomly pushing buttons… rtfm or watch this. Calm voice no crap music etc. cheers!
@1:30 in the video you almost looked choked up. Memories...
Very informative. I'm watching it for the third time. Probably watch it 10 more times. Thanks!
I wish I had and understood how to program the Motorola 5000
Dude! I love your channel, i finally bought the UV 5r gmrs radios to get started
Great video, you explained better than any written owners manual
thankyou.
Excellent albeit fast. Had to back up because I didn't understand you.
Really appreciate your video because I went inactive right after I learned programing my handheld and forgot things.
Finalllyyyyyyy. The best video I could ever find about this radio. Love it!!!
Functions Thusly explained. Well done, again. 👍🎉
Man this video was so helpfull, i hsve baofeng for 10 years and i never used any of options lol, now im useing mode than half to personise it. Thx!
Thank you Randy for listening. While "Ask Randy" was all about questions, I'm greatful you read those like mine and others, which were not.
I just bought my first GMRS radio after watching your video on the Baofeng UV-9G. (Way back when) When it showed up earlier the expected I was like Wow! - how do I use it with out reading the instruction manual. Which makes no sense to me as a newbie! Heck just "Ask Randy"..🤣
Now it's all starting to make sense! Thank you so much for the walk through set up....etc. I'm one step closer to having a clue.
Thank you for making entertaining content. In the last week we've seen some of our larger 200 & 500 k YT channels delete or not even post based on negative comments. Never easy no matter what size your channel is. Just happy you put such a positive smiling poke at those that come at you. We need more of that. Life's to short to be negative. We have to much of that going on in the world and US right now. We don't need any more!
Thank you again I can't repeat that enough. Even if I can't do it yet on my UV-9G. I can in this comment. THANK YOU!!! Thank You, thank you..
~ Mark (& Teresa)
Thank You Sir, I almost sent the radio back.. Great video and your demeanor is spot on, very smooth for a technical video, please create more... Thank You again!
Entertaining and informative.
I bought a Baofeng UV-5R just to follow along.
My backlight is now orange.
Thank you.