Baofeng UV-5R Documentation

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Baofeng UV-5R Documentation Manual pdf 11 page image

Baofeng UV-5R3Chapter 1. Initial setupWhat's in the boxThis transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box:• Radio body• Lithium-Ion battery pack• Antenna• Desk charger (With accompanying wall-wart)• Optional belt clip• Optional wrist-strapItems included may vary depending on country of purchase. For further informationplease contact your local vendor or dealer.AssemblyBefore the radio is ready for use we need to attach the antenna and battery pack, as wellas charge the battery.AntennaThis transceiver is fitted with a Male SMA connector. To mount your antenna (FemaleSMA connector), align the two connectors and turn clockwise until it stops.• Do not over-tighten your antenna to avoid damage to the connectors.• When installing the antenna, don't grip it by the top. Grip by the base and turn.• If you use an external antenna, make sure the SWR is about 1.5:1 or lower toavoid damage to the transceiver.• Do not hold the antenna with your hand or wrap the outside of it to avoid badoperation of the transceiver.• Never transmit without an antenna.Belt clipAt the back of the radio there are two parallel screws mounted above the battery, removethese and thread them through the holes on the belt clip as you screw them back intothe radio body.