Align the battery with the guide rails on the back and slide it up until it clicks.
Are you trying to program or repeater frequencies? Do you plan to program it manually or via CHIRP software ?
Large button on the left side. Hold down to speak, release to listen.
Used to navigate through menu items or change frequencies/channels.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution from Corrected Manual | |---------|--------------|-------------------------------| | Cannot transmit | Frequency out of amateur band or BCL on | Unlock via Menu 40? (Do not illegally transmit on restricted bands). Check BCL (Menu 13). | | No sound, signal meter moves | CTCSS/DCS mismatch | Menu 7 (T-CTCS) and Menu 8 (R-CTCS) to OFF | | Radio resets when powering on | Low battery or corrupt memory | Charge battery fully. If persists, reload firmware (requires special cable) | | Side keys not working | In “Channel” mode with key lock | Press and hold [#] key to unlock |
: Open CHIRP, select "Radio" -> "Download From Radio", and select your correct COM port and vendor model.
Press to confirm. The radio will reboot with default Chinese settings. You can switch the voice prompt language back to English via Menu 14 (VOICE). Do I need a license to use this radio?
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