Baofeng or ETekCity UV-5R programming instructions

[RaptorSteve]

I had issues with the uv-5r+ on the Ocotillo Wells trip. The other people could hear me but I could not hear them. The radio lights up with a strong receive signal but I hear no audio from the other person. The LED shows "CT" indicating that CTCSS is enabled for the weatherman channel, for instance. I think that is the cause but I can't figure out how to turn it off. It's only enabled for certain channels.

 

[Slacker]

If you used my freq file the option is not set, so it should follow the radio default. See if this helps you. If I need to update the freq file let me know.

http://www.uv3r.com/images/UV_3R_CheatSheet.pdf

 

[RaptorSteve]

I did use your frequency file. However, I'm not yet certain if it's that or a button I may have accidentally pressed. I'm googling to try to figure it out, I don't see any CTCSS type settings in your file.

*Edit* After doing some reading online it does appear to be the settings in your file. Most channels' tone mode is set to...

•TSQL: A single CTCSS tone is transmitted, receive squelch is tone-coded to the same tone. The tone used is that which is set in the ToneSql column.

I think if you set the tone mode to None or Tone it might solve the problem.

 

[Slacker]

Which channel were you using so I can test with my radio? Give me the channel number and freq.

 

[RaptorSteve]

which channel were you using so i can test with my radio? Give me the channel number and freq.

wxman 151.625000

 

[Slacker]

I figured out what was causing the CT setting and I just updated the file in the original post. Give that a shot.

 

[RaptorSteve]

I had already set the "Tone Mode" to "None" and updated the radio. I can't test it right now as I don't have a second radio.

 

[Slacker]

Where r u?

 

[RaptorSteve]

North county San Diego.

 

[NickPic83]

Does everyone find these sufficient for the most part? I am thinking of going with a vehicle mounted setup but much rather go this route.

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