BAOFENG UV-32 (01) PDF Document

Please observe the following safety warnings and regulations when operating the BAOFENG UV-32:

FCC Warning: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446: You may be tempted to use FRS, GMRS, MURS (in the USA) or PMR446 (in Europe) frequencies. Do note however that there are restrictions on these bands that make this transceiver illegal for use.

Notice to Users (ISED): The operation of your Baofeng radio is subject to the Radiocommunications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal Government’s department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED). ISED requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.

Occupational Use Only: This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that comes with the radio. This guide contains operating instructions for safe usage, RF energy awareness, and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Modifications: Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Baofeng, may void the user’s authority to operate this device.

To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environmental exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.

Guidelines:

• Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device.

• User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.

• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Operating Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), press the Push-to-Talk (PTT) key. To receive calls, release the [PTT] key. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy only when transmitting.

• Keep the radio unit at least 2.5cm away from the face. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important as RF exposure decreases with distance from the antenna. The antenna should be kept away from the face and eyes.

• When worn on the body, always place the radio in an approved holder, holster, case, or body harness or by use of the correct clip for this product. Use of non-approved accessories may result in exposure levels which exceed the FCC’s occupational/controlled environmental RF exposure limits.

• Use of non-approved antennas, batteries, and accessories causes the radio to exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Operating Prohibitions:

To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions:

1. Do not operate the product in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or explosive materials. In such location, only an approved Ex-protection model is allowed for use, but any attempt to assemble or disassemble it is strictly prohibited.

2. Do not operate the product near or in any blasting area.

3. Do not operate the product near any medical or electronic equipment that is vulnerable to RF signals.

4. Do not hold the product while driving.

5. Do not operate the product in any area where use of wireless communication equipment is completely prohibited.

Important Tips:

To help you make better use of the product, be sure to observe the following instructions:

1. Do not use any unauthorized or damaged accessory.

2. Keep the product at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body during transmission.

3. Do not keep the product receiving at high volume for a long time.

4. For vehicles with an air bag, do not place the product in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

5. Keep the product and its accessories out of reach of children and pets.

6. Please operate the product within the specified temperature range.

7. Continuous transmission for a long time may lead to heat accumulation within the product. In this case, please keep it at a proper location for cooling.

8. Handle the product with care.

9. Do not disassemble, modify or repair the product and its accessories without authorization.

Charging Prohibitions:

To protect you against any property loss, bodily injury or even death, be sure to observe the following safety instructions:

1. Do not charge or replace your battery in a location containing fuels, chemicals, explosive atmospheres and other flammable or explosive materials.

2. Do not charge your battery that is wet. Please dry it with a soft and clean cloth prior to charge.

3. Do not charge your battery suffering deformation, leakage and overheat.

4. Do not charge your battery with an unauthorized charger.

5. Do not charge your battery in a location where strong radiation is present.

6. Overcharge shall always be prohibited for it may shorten the life of your battery.

Maintenance Instructions:

To help your battery work normally or prolong its life, be sure to observe the following instructions:

1. Accumulated dust on charging connector may affect normal charging. Please use a clean and dry cloth to wipe it on a regular basis.

2. It is recommended to charge the battery under 5°C-40°C. Violation of the said limit may cause battery life reduction or even battery leakage.

3. To charge a battery attached to the product, turn it off to ensure a full charge.

4. Do not remove the battery or unplug the power cord during charging to ensure a smooth charging process.

5. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.

6. Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight for a long time nor place it close to other heating sources.

7. Do not squeeze and penetrate the battery, nor remove its housing.

1. Damaged batteries must not be transported.

2. To avoid short circuit, separate the battery from metal parts or from each other if two or more batteries are transported in one packaging.

3. The radio must be switched off and secured against switch-on, if the battery is attached.

The content of the shipment must be declared in the shipping documents and by a Battery Shipping Label on the packaging.

This transceiver comes shipped with the following items in the box:

• 1 Radio body

• 1 Li-Ion battery pack

• 1 Instruction Manual

• 1 Antenna

• 1 Power Adapter

• 1 Radio Case

• 1 Desktop Charger

• 1 Charging Cables

• 2.0″ TFT large screen, full keyboard, fully open menu operation

• GPS positioning function, location sharing and requesting location information from others

• Bluetooth APP application, Reade or write radio data

• 10 zones storage, Up to 1000 named memory channels.

• High/Middle/Low power selectable.

• Scanner function: VFO scan range setting, three scan recovery methods, channel scan, CTC/DCS scan, scan channel addition and removal

• Built-in input method, allows this device to edit channel name

• NOAA Weather Radio Channel Reception in the United States and Canada (*North American countries and territories only)

• Frequency step, selectable between 2.5K | 5.0K | 6.25K | 10.0K | 12.5K | 20.0K | 25.0K | 50.0K

• Type-C direct charging and charging stand, more convenient battery life

• Dual-band handheld transceiver.

• VOX (voice activated transmit).

• High Capacity Lithium-Ion battery.

• Broadcast FM radio receiver 78-108 MHz

• Alarm function.

• Display illumination programmable via keypad.

• Function beep on the keyboard.

• Dual watch / Dual reception.

• One touch search frequency

• Two (2) pins for Kenwood accessory port

• Scanning receiver frequency range: FM 76-108 MHz; AM 108-136MHz, VHF 136-174MHz, 220-260MHz, UHF 350-390MHz, 400-520MHz

The Li-ion battery pack is not charged at the factory; please charge it before use. Charging the battery pack for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery pack to its normal maximum operating capacity. Best operation will require fully charging/discharging the battery two or three times before the operating capacity will reach its best performance.

Use the specified charger provided by Baofeng. Other models may cause explosion and personal injury. After installing the battery pack, if the radio displays low battery with a red flashing lamp or voice prompt, please charge the battery.

Using the Type-C Charger:

1. Make sure your radio is turned OFF.

2. Plug the Type-C cable into the Type-C charging port on your battery. Connect the other end of the Type-C charger to a wall power outlet.

3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 6 hours.

4. The battery indicator light illuminates to indicate that the battery is charging.

(1) Do not short the battery terminals or throw the battery into a fire. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack, as Baofeng cannot be held responsible for any accident caused by modifying the battery.

(2) The ambient temperature should be between 5°C-40°C (40°F – 105°F) while charging the battery. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery.

(3) Please turn off the radio before inserting it into the charger. It may otherwise interfere with correct charging.

(4) To avoid interfering with the charging cycle, please do not cut off the power or remove the battery during charging until the green light is on.

(5) Do not recharge the battery pack if it is fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery pack or damage the battery pack.

(6) Do not charge the battery or the radio if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid damage.

Radio should be turned OFF during the charge cycle.

• Use only batteries approved by the original manufacturer.

• Never attempt to disassemble your battery pack.

• Do not expose your batteries to fire or intense heat.

• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local recycling regulations. Batteries do not belong in your trashcan!

• Only charge batteries in normal room temperatures.

• When charging a battery attached to the radio, turn the radio off for a faster charge.

• Do not unplug the power to the charger or remove the battery and/or radio before it’s finished charging.

• Never charge a wet battery.

• Batteries wear out over time. If you notice a considerably shorter operating time with your radio, please consider purchasing a new battery.

• Battery performance will be reduced in temperatures below freezing. When working in cold environments, keep a spare battery on you, preferably inside your jacket or in a similar location to keep the battery warm.

• Dust can interfere with the contacts on the battery. If necessary, wipe the contacts with a clean cloth to ensure proper contact with the radio and charger.

If your battery has become wet, remove it from the radio, wipe it dry with a towel and put it in a plastic bag with a handful of dry rice. Tie the bag up and let it sit overnight. The rice will absorb any remaining moisture in the battery. This method is only effective against minor splashes (light rain for instance). A soaked radio may very well be beyond repair.

(1) If the battery needs to be stored, keep it in a status of 80% discharged.

(2) It should be kept in a low temperature and dry environment.

(3) Keep it away from hot places and direct sunlight.

(4) To avoid severe capacity degradation of your battery while in long-term storage, please cycle the battery at least every six (6) months.

NOTICE: Do not short circuit the battery terminals and never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack.

Installing the Battery Pack:

1. Position the battery pack over the back of the radio.

2. Engage the battery pack into the radio until the battery pack is fully seated into the radio housing.

3. Tighten the screws using a coin or similar object to secure the battery pack to the radio. Do not overtighten.

To Remove Battery Pack from Radio:

1. Loosen the screws on the back of the battery pack.

2. Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it from the radio housing.

3. Pull the battery pack out of the radio housing.

Installing / Removing the Antenna:

1. Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure.

2. Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it.

Installing Additional Speaker/Microphone (Optional):

Pry open the rubber MIC-Headset jack cover and then insert the Speaker / Microphone plug into the double jack.

1. Antenna

2. Encoder/channel selector switch

3. TX_RX status indication

4. Power/Volume knob

5. 2″ color LCD screen

6. PTT key

7. Side key (SK1) – short press to customize function, long press for emergency alarm

8. Side Key (SK2) – Sweep/Monitor

9. Numeric keypad

10. Built-in Microphone

11. Charge contact

12. Speaker

13. Accessory port

14. Type-C charging port

SK1 allows you to set shortcut functions through the CPS programming software or the radio’s menu. Possible functions include:

• FM RADIO: Quickly turn on or off the FM radio function.

• SEARCH: Quickly turn on or off the one-touch frequency search function.

• SCAN: Quickly turn on or off the scan function. You can also turn on or off the scan function by holding down the # key.

• VOX: Quickly turn on or off the VOX function.

• Menu Key: MENU key. It is used for activating the MENU, choosing each MENU selection, and confirming the parameter. In standby mode, press and hold the key to switch between frequency (VFO) mode and channel (MR) mode. When listening to broadcast FM, the key switches between 65-75 MHz and 76-108 MHz bands.

• ▲ key: Press it for more than 2 seconds, the channel and frequency will move upwards rapidly; in SCAN mode, press this control to move the scanning upwards.

• ▼ key: Keep it pressed for more than 2 seconds, the channel and frequency will move downwards rapidly; in SCAN mode, press this control to move the scanning downwards.

• Exit Key: EXIT key, press to exit the Menu and functions. Press and hold this key to activate the frequency sweep function.

• P1 key: enter position mode, display position text information.

• P2 key: enter the coordinate mode of position.

• Numeric keypad: With these keys you can input information or your selections on the radio.

• * Key: When there is a frequency difference between reception and transmission, press the * key to activate the frequency reversal and talkaround functions. To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the * key for about two seconds.

• 0 Key: Press and hold the [0] key to activate the NOAA weather forecast reception function.

• # Key: When listening to broadcast FM a momentary press will start scanning. To enable the main scanner, press and hold the # key for about two seconds.

Power on the radio:

• To turn the unit on, simply rotate the Volume/Power knob clockwise until you hear a “click”.

• To turn the unit off, turn the Volume/Power knob counter-clockwise all the way until you hear a “click”.

Adjusting the volume:

• To turn up the volume, turn the volume/power knob clockwise.

• To turn the volume down, turn the Volume/Power knob counter-clockwise.

Main Band/Sub Band Switch:

• In standby mode, press the Exit key to switch between the main frequency band or sub frequency bands. The band with the larger display font is the primary band.

VFO/Channel Switch:

• Press and hold the Menu key to switch between VFO (frequency) and MR (channel) display modes.

Frequency (VFO) mode operation:

• Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to navigate up and down the band by the selected frequency step.

• You can also input frequencies directly on your numeric keypad with kilohertz accuracy. For example, to enter 436.61250 MHz, press [4][3][6][6][1][2][5][0].

Channel (MR) mode and Channel selection:

In Channel (MR) mode you can navigate up and down the channel by using the ▲ or ▼ keys or the encoder. You can also input the channel numbers directly via the keyboard. For example, to switch to channel 12, input [0][1][2].

Select a Bank:

A bank is a group of channels. To select a bank, press the Menu key, go to Menu > Bank, press ▲ or ▼ to select a bank, and then press the Menu key to switch to the selected bank.

Making a call:

• Channel mode call: After selecting a channel, hold down the [PTT] key to initiate a call. Speak into the microphone with a normal tone. The red LED will be on.

• Frequency mode call: Press and hold the Menu key to switch to frequency mode, input the working frequency, and press and hold the [PTT] key to transmit. Speak into the microphone with a normal tone. The red LED will be on.

• Receive a call: When you release the [PTT] key, you can answer without any action. When receiving a call, the green LED is on.

NOTE: To ensure the best reception volume, keep the distance between the microphone and your mouth from 2.5 cm to 5 cm.

Emergency Alert:

To activate the emergency alert function, press and hold the [SK1] key for 3 seconds. The radio will send out a loud siren sound and the flashlight will flash. Press the SK1 key again to exit.

FM Radio (FM):

The frequency range is 65-108MHz. To listen:

1. In frequency or channel mode, press the [SK1] key to turn on the radio.

2. Select the desired frequency with the ▲ or ▼ keys or by direct input. Press the # key to automatically search for a station.

3. Press the [SK1] key to exit FM radio.

Monitor:

In standby, press and hold the [SK2] key to enter Monitor mode. This allows you to monitor a weak signal even if the signaling doesn’t match. Release the [SK2] key to return to standby.

Keypad lock:

To enable or disable the keypad lock, press and hold the [*] key for about two seconds. This locks all keys except the three side keys.

Frequency reversal and talkaround:

When there is a frequency difference between receiving and transmitting (relay mode), a short press of the [*] key enables the reverse function, reversing your transmit and receive frequencies. The ‘R’ icon will be displayed. Press the [*] key again to switch to talkaround mode, where the receiving frequency is equal to the transmitting frequency. The ‘T’ icon will be displayed.

TX Repeaters tone:

Press [PTT] + [SK1] key to send a 1750Hz repeater tone.

One touch frequency Search:

1. Through programming software or the radio menu, define the [SK1] key as a Search function.

2. Briefly press the preset ‘Search’ key, and the screen will display “SEARCH SEEK…”.

3. If the unit receives an effective frequency, it will be displayed. If a CTCSS or DCS tone is detected, its value will also be displayed.

4. You can press the Menu key to save the found frequency and tone to a channel.

Enabling the Scanner:

To enable the scanner, press and hold the # key for about two seconds. You can change the scanning direction with the ▲ or ▼ keys. Press and hold the # key again to exit scanning mode.

Scan Modes:

The scanner has three modes of operation, configurable in the menu (Menu > SCAN > Scan Mode):

• Time Operation (TO): The scanner stops when it detects a signal and resumes scanning after a preset time.

• Carrier Operation (CO): The scanner stops when it detects a signal and resumes scanning after the signal disappears.

• Search Operation (SE): The scanner stops when it detects a signal. To resume scanning, you must press and hold the # key again.

Scan Sub-Code (CTCSS/DCS):

1. In VFO mode, enter a known frequency.

2. Press Menu key to enter menu >> Scan >> 3 Scan Sub-Code.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select CTCSS or DCS.

4. Press the Menu key to start scanning for the code. When a valid code is found, the scan will stop, and the speaker will turn on.

5. Press the Menu key again to store the scanned code and exit.

The Dual Watch feature allows you to monitor two channels at once with a single receiver.

Enabling or disabling Dual Watch mode:

1. Press the Menu key to enter the main menu.

2. Enter [4] on the numeric keypad to get to Radio Settings.

3. Press the Menu key to confirm, then enter [1][6] on the numeric keypad to get to 15 Dual Watch.

4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select OFF or ON.

5. Press the Menu key to confirm.

When turned on, the icon ‘D’ is displayed on the top line of the screen.

Programming a Repeater Offset with CTCSS Tone (Example: Channel 10):

RX = 432.55000 MHz, TX = 437.55000 MHz (+5 Offset), TX CTCSS = 123.0

1. Press the Menu key to switch to VFO mode (VFO icon displayed).

2. Menu > 6 > 13 > Menu > 10 > Menu: Deletes prior data in channel 10.

3. Menu > 6 > 4 > Menu > 123.0 > Menu: Selects desired RX encode tone.

4. Menu > 6 > 6 > Menu > 123.0 > Menu: Selects desired TX encode tone.

5. Menu > 6 > 10 > Menu > 005000 > Menu: Enter the OFFSET frequency (5.00MHz).

6. Menu > 6 > 11 > Menu > + > Menu: Select the offset direction (+).

7. Enter RX frequency: 43255000.

8. Menu > 6 > 12 > Menu > 10 > Menu: Enter the same channel number to save.

9. Press the Exit key to return to the MR mode.

Programming a Simplex Channel with CTCSS tone (Example: Channel 10):

RX = 432.6500 MHz, TX CTCSS = 123.0

1. Press the Menu key to switch to VFO mode.

2. Menu > 6 > 13 > Menu > 10 > Menu: Deletes prior data in channel 10.

3. Menu > 6 > 4 > Menu > 123.0 > Menu: Selects RX encode tone.

4. Menu > 6 > 6 > Menu > 123.0 > Menu: Selects TX encode tone.

5. Enter RX frequency: 43265000.

6. Menu > 6 > 12 > Menu > 10 > Menu: Enter channel number to save.

7. Press the Exit key to return to the MR mode.

The following instructions assume that you know what transmit and receive frequencies your repeater employs, and that you’re authorized to use it.

1. Press and hold the Menu key, the transceiver is set to VFO mode, and the VFO icon will be displayed.

2. Use the numeric keypad to enter the repeater’s output (your receive) frequency.

3. Press Menu > 6 > 10 > Menu to get to the offset frequency menu.

4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the specified frequency offset, then press Menu to confirm.

5. Press Menu > 6 > 11 > Menu to get to the offset direction menu.

6. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select plus (+) or minus (-) offset, then press Menu to confirm.

7. Optional: Save to memory (see manual programming) and set up CTCSS if required.

8. Press the Exit key to exit the menu. You should now be able to make a test call through the repeater.

GPS Settings:

• GPS on/off: Menu + 5 + 1: Press the ▲/▼ key to turn GPS on/off.

• Time zone: Menu + 5 + 2: Press the ▲/▼ key to select the correct time zone.

• GPS mode: Menu + 5 + 3: Press the ▲/▼ key to select GPS mode (BDS, GPS, or GPS+BDS).

Using GPS:

In standby mode, press [P1] to enter GPS mode and display “My Place”. Press [P2] to display the coordinate interface.

Find My Place:

1. Press [P1] to enter GPS mode.

2. Use the ▲/▼ key to switch to “My Place”. The radio will display “Searching…”. It is recommended that you search for satellites in an open location.

3. “Searching Successful” indicates the position has been obtained. It will display time, longitude, latitude, and altitude.

Share My Place information (send to others):

1. After a successful GPS lock, press the Menu key to switch to the location information interface.

2. Press the ▲/▼ key to select a pre-programmed member sequence.

3. Press the [PTT] key to share your location with group members.

Requesting someone else’s place:

1. After a successful GPS lock, press the Menu key to switch to the My Place information interface.

2. Press the ▲/▼ key to select a pre-programmed member sequence that is not marked as “native”.

3. Press the [PTT] key to initiate a position request to the target member.

Use menus with arrow keys:

1. Press the Menu key to enter the main menu.

2. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to navigate between menu items.

3. When you find the desired item, press the Menu key again to select it.

4. Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to navigate between the parameter options.

5. To confirm your selection, press the Menu key. This saves your setting and brings you back to the previous menu.

6. To cancel your changes, press the Exit key.

7. To exit the menu at any time, press the PTT key.

Using numerical short-cuts:

Every menu item has a numerical value associated with it.

1. Press the Menu key to enter the menu.

2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the number of the menu item.

3. Press the Menu key to enter that menu item.

4. To enter the desired parameter, you can use the arrow keys or use the numerical keypad to enter the numerical short-cut code for the parameter.

You can read and write frequency through Bluetooth. Before using this feature, you need to download and install the BAOFENG radio APP on your Android phone.

1. On the radio, press Menu + [3] to enter the Bluetooth frequency writing menu.

2. Press Menu + ▲ or ▼ to select “On”. The Bluetooth icon will be displayed on the screen.

3. Open the BAOFENG radios APP on your phone. Allow Bluetooth and location services.

4. Select the brand Baofeng and the model UV32 Pro Series in the app.

5. Connect the radios. After a successful connection, you can read and write the frequency from the app.

• Read Frequency: After completing the frequency reading, you can program channel information, frequency mode, and optional functions in the app.

• Save Profile: The programmed scheme can be saved as a new profile in the app.

• Write Frequency: In the app, select Program, then tap Write Frequency. The radio will restart automatically after finishing the write process.

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