FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Baofeng UV-5R - What does the orange alarm button do?
First off I asked a question in the chat about the orange alarm/ call button. It wasn’t really answered other than “depends on how it’s programmed “ which didn’t answer my question- how did you program it? Specifically, when we push that button who hears the alarm? Is it broadcast to all channels or just the one we are on or not at all? Is it just a local noise? What is its purpose?
Baofeng UV-5R - battery charge?
Secondly, in looking at the little manual that comes with the radio, it says that the battery comes fully discharged and requires five hours charging prior to use. Has this already been done or would it be a good idea to charge it fully here at home?
First off I asked a question in the chat about the orange alarm/ call button. It wasn’t really answered other than “depends on how it’s programmed “ which didn’t answer my question- how did you program it? Specifically, when we push that button who hears the alarm? Is it broadcast to all channels or just the one we are on or not at all? Is it just a local noise? What is its purpose?
Baofeng UV-5R - battery charge?
Secondly, in looking at the little manual that comes with the radio, it says that the battery comes fully discharged and requires five hours charging prior to use. Has this already been done or would it be a good idea to charge it fully here at home?