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Includes manual programming, ham radio protocols, disaster communication plans for Denver/Littleton, and FRS/GMRS walkie-talkie setup."/> - <meta name="keywords" content="Baofeng UV-5R, Ham Radio Guide, Emergency Communications, Prepper Radio, SkyHub Link, Denver Frequencies, Repeater Programming, FRS GMRS, Wilderness Protocol"/> - <link rel="canonical" href="https://cheatsheets.davidveksler.com/baofeng-uv5r-ham-guide.html"/> - + <head> + <meta charset="utf-8"/> + <meta content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" name="viewport"/> + <meta content="David Veksler (AI Generated)" name="author"/> + <meta content="index, follow" name="robots"/> + <!-- Essential SEO Tags --> + <title> + Baofeng UV-5R Ultimate Guide: Ham, Emergency & GMRS Programming + </title> + <meta content="The definitive Baofeng UV-5R cheat sheet. Includes manual programming, ham radio protocols, disaster communication plans for Denver/Littleton, and FRS/GMRS walkie-talkie setup." name="description"> + <meta content="Baofeng UV-5R, Ham Radio Guide, Emergency Communications, Prepper Radio, SkyHub Link, Denver Frequencies, Repeater Programming, FRS GMRS, Wilderness Protocol" name="keywords"> + <link href="https://cheatsheets.davidveksler.com/baofeng-uv5r-ham-guide.html" rel="canonical"/> <!-- Open Graph Tags --> - <meta property="og:title" content="Baofeng UV-5R Ultimate Guide"/> - <meta property="og:description" content="Master your UV-5R. 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Transmitting on GMRS requires a GMRS license. + <br/> + <em> + NEVER press PTT without an antenna attached. + </em> + </div> + </div> + </header> + <!-- Navigation Pills (Screen Only) --> + <ul class="nav nav-pills mb-4 no-print" id="guideTabs" role="tablist"> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link active" href="#hardware"> + Hardware & Menu + </a> + </li> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link" href="#programming"> + Programming + </a> + </li> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link" href="#emergency"> + Emergency/Disaster + </a> + </li> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link" href="#protocols"> + Ham Procedures + </a> + </li> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link" href="#walkie"> + Walkie-Talkie + </a> + </li> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link" href="#frequencies"> + Frequency DB + </a> + </li> + </ul> + <!-- Content Grid --> + <div class="row g-4" data-bs-spy="scroll" data-bs-target="#guideTabs"> + <!-- LEFT COLUMN --> + <div class="col-lg-6"> + <!-- SECTION 1: HARDWARE & MENU --> + <section class="mb-4" id="hardware"> + <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-cpu section-icon"> + </i> + <h5 class="mb-0"> + Hardware & Setup + </h5> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <div class="row mb-3"> + <div class="col-6"> + <h6> + Side Keys + </h6> + <ul class="list-unstyled small"> + <li> + <strong> + CALL (Top): + </strong> + FM Radio. Hold for ALARM. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + MONI (Bot): + </strong> + Flashlight. Hold to Open Squelch (Listen). + </li> + <li> + <strong> + PTT: + </strong> + Push To Talk. + </li> + </ul> + </div> + <div class="col-6"> + <h6> + Front Keys + </h6> + <ul class="list-unstyled small"> + <li> + <span class="key-btn key-orange"> + VFO/MR + </span> + Switch Freq/Channel Mode. + </li> + <li> + <span class="key-btn key-blue"> + A/B + </span> + Switch Active Line (Arrow). + </li> + <li> + <span class="key-btn"> + BAND + </span> + Switch VHF/UHF. + </li> + <li> + <span class="key-btn"> + *SCAN + </span> + Hold to Scan. Tap for Reverse. + </li> + </ul> + </div> </div> - - <div class="alert alert-danger mt-3 d-flex align-items-center p-2" role="alert"> - <i class="bi bi-exclamation-octagon-fill fs-4 me-3"></i> - <div class="small"> - <strong>LEGAL WARNING:</strong> Listening is always legal. <strong>Transmitting</strong> on Ham frequencies requires an FCC License. Transmitting on GMRS requires a GMRS license. - <br><em>NEVER press PTT without an antenna attached.</em> - </div> + <h6 class="border-bottom pb-1"> + The "Golden 6" Settings + </h6> + <p class="small text-muted mb-2"> + Configure these first (Menu → # → Menu → Value → Menu). + </p> + <table class="table table-sm table-striped small"> + <tr> + <td> + <strong> + 0 SQL + </strong> + </td> + <td> + Squelch + </td> + <td> + <strong> + 5 + </strong> + (Filters static) + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + <strong> + 1 STEP + </strong> + </td> + <td> + Tuning Step + </td> + <td> + <strong> + 5.0K + </strong> + (Standard) + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + <strong> + 2 TXP + </strong> + </td> + <td> + Power + </td> + <td> + <strong> + HIGH + </strong> + (8W) / LOW (1W) + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + <strong> + 5 W/N + </strong> + </td> + <td> + Bandwidth + </td> + <td> + <strong> + WIDE + </strong> + (Most Ham/GMRS) + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + <strong> + 7 TDR + </strong> + </td> + <td> + Dual Watch + </td> + <td> + <strong> + ON + </strong> + (Listen to A & B) + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + <strong> + 13 T-CTCS + </strong> + </td> + <td> + Tx Tone + </td> + <td> + <strong> + OFF + </strong> + (Set per channel) + </td> + </tr> + </table> + </div> + </div> + </section> + <!-- SECTION 2: PROGRAMMING --> + <section class="mb-4" id="programming"> + <div class="card shadow-sm border-primary h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-primary text-white d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-save section-icon"> + </i> + <h5 class="mb-0"> + Programming Guide + </h5> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <div class="alert alert-info py-2 small mb-3"> + <strong> + Prerequisite: + </strong> + Press + <span class="key-btn key-orange"> + VFO/MR + </span> + to enter "Frequency Mode" (No channel numbers on right). </div> - </header> - - <!-- Navigation Pills (Screen Only) --> - <ul class="nav nav-pills mb-4 no-print" id="guideTabs" role="tablist"> - <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link active" href="#hardware">Hardware & Menu</a></li> - <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#programming">Programming</a></li> - <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#emergency">Emergency/Disaster</a></li> - <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#protocols">Ham Procedures</a></li> - <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#walkie">Walkie-Talkie</a></li> - <li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link" href="#frequencies">Frequency DB</a></li> - </ul> - - <!-- Content Grid --> - <div class="row g-4" data-bs-spy="scroll" data-bs-target="#guideTabs"> - - <!-- LEFT COLUMN --> - <div class="col-lg-6"> - - <!-- SECTION 1: HARDWARE & MENU --> - <section id="hardware" class="mb-4"> - <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> - <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white d-flex align-items-center"> - <i class="bi bi-cpu section-icon"></i> <h5 class="mb-0">Hardware & Setup</h5> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <div class="row mb-3"> - <div class="col-6"> - <h6>Side Keys</h6> - <ul class="list-unstyled small"> - <li><strong>CALL (Top):</strong> FM Radio. Hold for ALARM.</li> - <li><strong>MONI (Bot):</strong> Flashlight. Hold to Open Squelch (Listen).</li> - <li><strong>PTT:</strong> Push To Talk.</li> - </ul> - </div> - <div class="col-6"> - <h6>Front Keys</h6> - <ul class="list-unstyled small"> - <li><span class="key-btn key-orange">VFO/MR</span> Switch Freq/Channel Mode.</li> - <li><span class="key-btn key-blue">A/B</span> Switch Active Line (Arrow).</li> - <li><span class="key-btn">BAND</span> Switch VHF/UHF.</li> - <li><span class="key-btn">*SCAN</span> Hold to Scan. Tap for Reverse.</li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> - - <h6 class="border-bottom pb-1">The "Golden 6" Settings</h6> - <p class="small text-muted mb-2">Configure these first (Menu → # → Menu → Value → Menu).</p> - <table class="table table-sm table-striped small"> - <tr><td><strong>0 SQL</strong></td><td>Squelch</td><td><strong>5</strong> (Filters static)</td></tr> - <tr><td><strong>1 STEP</strong></td><td>Tuning Step</td><td><strong>5.0K</strong> (Standard)</td></tr> - <tr><td><strong>2 TXP</strong></td><td>Power</td><td><strong>HIGH</strong> (8W) / LOW (1W)</td></tr> - <tr><td><strong>5 W/N</strong></td><td>Bandwidth</td><td><strong>WIDE</strong> (Most Ham/GMRS)</td></tr> - <tr><td><strong>7 TDR</strong></td><td>Dual Watch</td><td><strong>ON</strong> (Listen to A & B)</td></tr> - <tr><td><strong>13 T-CTCS</strong></td><td>Tx Tone</td><td><strong>OFF</strong> (Set per channel)</td></tr> - </table> - </div> - </div> - </section> - - <!-- SECTION 2: PROGRAMMING --> - <section id="programming" class="mb-4"> - <div class="card shadow-sm border-primary h-100"> - <div class="card-header bg-primary text-white d-flex align-items-center"> - <i class="bi bi-save section-icon"></i> <h5 class="mb-0">Programming Guide</h5> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <div class="alert alert-info py-2 small mb-3"> - <strong>Prerequisite:</strong> Press <span class="key-btn key-orange">VFO/MR</span> to enter "Frequency Mode" (No channel numbers on right). - </div> - - <ul class="nav nav-tabs mb-3" id="progTabs"> - <li class="nav-item"> - <a class="nav-link active" data-bs-toggle="tab" href="#stdRepeater">Standard Repeater</a> - </li> - <li class="nav-item"> - <a class="nav-link" data-bs-toggle="tab" href="#simplexMode">Simplex/Scanner</a> - </li> - </ul> - - <div class="tab-content"> - <!-- Standard Repeater --> - <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="stdRepeater"> - <h6 class="text-primary">Programming a Repeater (e.g., SkyHub)</h6> - <div class="small"> - <div class="menu-step">1. <strong>Frequency:</strong> Type <code>449.450</code> (Example).</div> - <div class="menu-step">2. <strong>Tone (Key):</strong> <code>MENU</code> 13 (T-CTCS) → Select <code>103.5</code> → <code>MENU</code>. - <br><span class="text-danger fw-bold">NOTE:</span> Keep Menu 11 (R-CTCS) <strong>OFF</strong> unless needed.</div> - <div class="menu-step">3. <strong>Offset Dir:</strong> <code>MENU</code> 25 (SFT-D) → Select <code>-</code> (MINUS).</div> - <div class="menu-step">4. <strong>Offset Amt:</strong> <code>MENU</code> 26 (OFFSET) → Type <code>005.000</code>.</div> - <div class="menu-step">5. <strong>Save:</strong> <code>MENU</code> 27 (MEMCH) → Select Channel → <code>MENU</code>.</div> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Simplex --> - <div class="tab-pane fade" id="simplexMode"> - <h6 class="text-success">Programming Simplex (Direct) or Scanning</h6> - <div class="small"> - <p class="mb-1">For NOAA, Railroad, or Walkie-Talkie channels.</p> - <div class="menu-step">1. <strong>Frequency:</strong> Type frequency (e.g., <code>162.550</code>).</div> - <div class="menu-step">2. <strong>Clean Up:</strong> Ensure Menu 25 (SFT-D) is <strong>OFF</strong>.</div> - <div class="menu-step">3. <strong>Save:</strong> <code>MENU</code> 27 (MEMCH) → Select Channel → <code>MENU</code>.</div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - - <div class="mt-3 p-2 bg-light border rounded small"> - <strong>The "Split Tone" Trap (WA0MJX):</strong> - Some repeaters transmit a <em>different</em> tone than they receive. If you can't hear audio, ensure <strong>Menu 11 (R-CTCS) is OFF</strong>. Only set Menu 13. - </div> - </div> - </div> - </section> - - <!-- SECTION 3: HAM PROCEDURES --> - <section id="protocols" class="mb-4"> - <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> - <div class="card-header bg-secondary text-white d-flex align-items-center"> - <i class="bi bi-mic section-icon"></i> <h5 class="mb-0">Ham Radio Procedures</h5> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - - <div class="accordion accordion-flush" id="hamAccordion"> - <div class="accordion-item"> - <h2 class="accordion-header"> - <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#nets"> - Joining a "Net" (Scheduled Meeting) - </button> - </h2> - <div id="nets" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#hamAccordion"> - <div class="accordion-body small"> - <p><strong>Example:</strong> Sunday 8:30 AM on 145.310 (ColCon).</p> - <ol> - <li><strong>Listen First:</strong> Wait for "Net Control" to ask for "Check-ins."</li> - <li><strong>Wait for your turn:</strong> They often ask by alphabet ("Alpha through Foxtrot").</li> - <li><strong>Press PTT:</strong> "This is [Your Callsign], [Your Name], No Traffic."</li> - <li><strong>Release PTT:</strong> Listen for acknowledgement.</li> - </ol> - </div> - </div> - </div> - - <div class="accordion-item"> - <h2 class="accordion-header"> - <button class="accordion-button collapsed" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#phonetics"> - Phonetic Alphabet - </button> - </h2> - <div id="phonetics" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#hamAccordion"> - <div class="accordion-body"> - <div class="row small font-monospace"> - <div class="col-4">Alpha<br>Bravo<br>Charlie<br>Delta<br>Echo<br>Foxtrot<br>Golf<br>Hotel<br>India</div> - <div class="col-4">Juliet<br>Kilo<br>Lima<br>Mike<br>November<br>Oscar<br>Papa<br>Quebec<br>Romeo</div> - <div class="col-4">Sierra<br>Tango<br>Uniform<br>Victor<br>Whiskey<br>X-ray<br>Yankee<br>Zulu</div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - - </div> - </div> - </section> - + <ul class="nav nav-tabs mb-3" id="progTabs"> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link active" data-bs-toggle="tab" href="#stdRepeater"> + Standard Repeater + </a> + </li> + <li class="nav-item"> + <a class="nav-link" data-bs-toggle="tab" href="#simplexMode"> + Simplex/Scanner + </a> + </li> + </ul> + <div class="tab-content"> + <!-- Standard Repeater --> + <div class="tab-pane fade show active" id="stdRepeater"> + <h6 class="text-primary"> + Programming a Repeater (e.g., SkyHub) + </h6> + <div class="small"> + <div class="menu-step"> + 1. + <strong> + Frequency: + </strong> + Type + <code> + 449.450 + </code> + (Example). + </div> + <div class="menu-step"> + 2. + <strong> + Tone (Key): + </strong> + <code> + MENU + </code> + 13 (T-CTCS) → Select + <code> + 103.5 + </code> + → + <code> + MENU + </code> + . + <br/> + <span class="text-danger fw-bold"> + NOTE: + </span> + Keep Menu 11 (R-CTCS) + <strong> + OFF + </strong> + unless needed. + </div> + <div class="menu-step"> + 3. + <strong> + Offset Dir: + </strong> + <code> + MENU + </code> + 25 (SFT-D) → Select + <code> + - + </code> + (MINUS). + </div> + <div class="menu-step"> + 4. + <strong> + Offset Amt: + </strong> + <code> + MENU + </code> + 26 (OFFSET) → Type + <code> + 005.000 + </code> + . + </div> + <div class="menu-step"> + 5. + <strong> + Save: + </strong> + <code> + MENU + </code> + 27 (MEMCH) → Select Channel → + <code> + MENU + </code> + . + </div> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Simplex --> + <div class="tab-pane fade" id="simplexMode"> + <h6 class="text-success"> + Programming Simplex (Direct) or Scanning + </h6> + <div class="small"> + <p class="mb-1"> + For NOAA, Railroad, or Walkie-Talkie channels. + </p> + <div class="menu-step"> + 1. + <strong> + Frequency: + </strong> + Type frequency (e.g., + <code> + 162.550 + </code> + ). + </div> + <div class="menu-step"> + 2. + <strong> + Clean Up: + </strong> + Ensure Menu 25 (SFT-D) is + <strong> + OFF + </strong> + . + </div> + <div class="menu-step"> + 3. + <strong> + Save: + </strong> + <code> + MENU + </code> + 27 (MEMCH) → Select Channel → + <code> + MENU + </code> + . + </div> + </div> + </div> </div> - - <!-- RIGHT COLUMN --> - <div class="col-lg-6"> - - <!-- SECTION 4: EMERGENCY & DISASTER --> - <section id="emergency" class="mb-4"> - <div class="card shadow-sm border-danger h-100"> - <div class="card-header bg-danger text-white d-flex align-items-center"> - <i class="bi bi-life-preserver section-icon"></i> <h5 class="mb-0">Emergency / Disaster Plan</h5> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - - <h6 class="fw-bold">1. The Golden Rule</h6> - <p class="small">If you have a cell signal, use it. Radio is a backup. If 911 is down, use <strong>Linked Repeaters</strong> (SkyHub/ColCon) first.</p> - - <h6 class="fw-bold mt-3">2. The Script (Don't Ramble)</h6> - <div class="alert alert-light border small"> - <strong>Life Threat:</strong> "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. This is [Callsign]. I have a life threatening emergency at [Location]." - <hr class="my-1"> - <strong>Stranded/Injured:</strong> "BREAK, BREAK, BREAK. This is [Callsign] with emergency traffic." - </div> - - <h6 class="fw-bold mt-3">3. Disaster News Sources (Listen Only)</h6> - <ul class="list-unstyled small mb-2"> - <li><i class="bi bi-broadcast"></i> <strong>KOA News:</strong> 94.1 MHz (FM Radio mode).</li> - <li><i class="bi bi-camera-video"></i> <strong>Media IFB:</strong> 450.1625 MHz (Hear reporters off-air).</li> - <li><i class="bi bi-train-front"></i> <strong>Railroads:</strong> 161.100 MHz (Track conditions).</li> - </ul> - - <div class="accordion mt-3" id="legalNuke"> - <div class="accordion-item border-warning"> - <h2 class="accordion-header"> - <button class="accordion-button collapsed bg-warning bg-opacity-10" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#nukeOpt"> - The "Nuclear Option" (Legal) - </button> - </h2> - <div id="nukeOpt" class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#legalNuke"> - <div class="accordion-body small"> - <strong>FCC Regulation:</strong> In an immediate threat to life/property where <em>no other means exist</em>, you may use ANY frequency to call for help. - <br><strong>Suggestion:</strong> If Ham fail, try GMRS Ch 1 (462.5625) or MURS Ch 1 (151.820). - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </section> - - <!-- SECTION 5: WALKIE TALKIE (FRS/GMRS) --> - <section id="walkie" class="mb-4"> - <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> - <div class="card-header bg-success text-white d-flex align-items-center"> - <i class="bi bi-tree section-icon"></i> <h5 class="mb-0">Walkie-Talkie Mode</h5> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <p class="small">The UV-5R can communicate with blister-pack walkie talkies (Motorola/Midland) found at stores. <br><em>Note: Technically requires GMRS license and Part 95 hardware, but widely used in emergencies.</em></p> - - <table class="table table-sm table-hover small text-center"> - <thead class="table-light"><tr><th>Ch</th><th>Type</th><th>Freq (MHz)</th><th>UV-5R Pwr</th></tr></thead> - <tbody> - <tr><td>1-7</td><td>FRS/GMRS</td><td>462.5625+</td><td>Low/High</td></tr> - <tr><td>8-14</td><td>FRS Only</td><td>467.5625+</td><td><strong>LOW ONLY</strong></td></tr> - <tr><td>15-22</td><td>GMRS</td><td>462.5500+</td><td>High</td></tr> - </tbody> - </table> - <div class="small text-muted fst-italic"> - *Set <strong>STEP</strong> to 2.5K or 6.25K for these frequencies. - </div> - </div> - </div> - </section> - - <!-- SECTION 6: FREQUENCY DB --> - <section id="frequencies" class="mb-4"> - <div class="card shadow-sm"> - <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white d-flex justify-content-between"> - <h5 class="mb-0">Littleton/Denver Database</h5> - <input type="text" id="freqSearch" class="form-control form-control-sm w-50" placeholder="Search..." onkeyup="filterFreqs()"> - </div> - <div class="table-responsive" style="max-height: 500px; overflow-y: auto;"> - <table class="table table-striped table-hover small mb-0" id="freqTable"> - <thead class="table-secondary position-sticky top-0"> - <tr><th>Name</th><th>Freq</th><th>Tone (Tx)</th><th>Offset</th></tr> - </thead> - <tbody> - <tr class="table-danger fw-bold"><td>SKYHUB (Squaw)</td><td>449.450</td><td>103.5</td><td>-5.0M</td></tr> - <tr class="table-danger fw-bold"><td>COLCON (State)</td><td>145.310</td><td>88.5</td><td>-0.6M</td></tr> - <tr class="table-warning"><td>Natl Calling</td><td>146.520</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - - <tr class="table-primary"><td>Morrison (Littleton)</td><td>449.625</td><td>88.5</td><td>-5.0M</td></tr> - <tr class="table-primary"><td>Baculite (South)</td><td>449.575</td><td>103.5</td><td>-5.0M</td></tr> - <tr><td>WA0MJX (Denver)</td><td>447.050</td><td>103.5</td><td>-5.0M</td></tr> - <tr><td>W0IG (Denver)</td><td>448.075</td><td>88.5</td><td>-5.0M</td></tr> - <tr><td>N0JXN (Denver)</td><td>146.715</td><td>123.0</td><td>-0.6M</td></tr> - <tr><td>RMRL (Squaw)</td><td>146.940</td><td>103.5</td><td>-0.6M</td></tr> - - <tr class="table-info"><td>NOAA Wx (Rx)</td><td>162.550</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - <tr class="table-info"><td>Joint Line RR</td><td>160.920</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - <tr class="table-info"><td>BNSF Dispatch</td><td>161.100</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - <tr class="table-info"><td>Media IFB (Rx)</td><td>450.1625</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - - <tr class="table-success"><td>GMRS Ch 1</td><td>462.5625</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - <tr class="table-success"><td>MURS Ch 1</td><td>151.820</td><td>None</td><td>OFF</td></tr> - </tbody> - </table> - </div> - </div> - </section> - + <div class="mt-3 p-2 bg-light border rounded small"> + <strong> + The "Split Tone" Trap (WA0MJX): + </strong> + Some repeaters transmit a + <em> + different + </em> + tone than they receive. If you can't hear audio, ensure + <strong> + Menu 11 (R-CTCS) is OFF + </strong> + . Only set Menu 13. </div> + </div> + </div> + </section> + <!-- SECTION 3: HAM PROCEDURES --> + <section class="mb-4" id="protocols"> + <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-secondary text-white d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-mic section-icon"> + </i> + <h5 class="mb-0"> + Ham Radio Procedures + </h5> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <div class="accordion accordion-flush" id="hamAccordion"> + <div class="accordion-item"> + <h2 class="accordion-header"> + <button class="accordion-button collapsed" data-bs-target="#nets" data-bs-toggle="collapse" type="button"> + Joining a "Net" (Scheduled Meeting) + </button> + </h2> + <div class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#hamAccordion" id="nets"> + <div class="accordion-body small"> + <p> + <strong> + Example: + </strong> + Sunday 8:30 AM on 145.310 (ColCon). + </p> + <ol> + <li> + <strong> + Listen First: + </strong> + Wait for "Net Control" to ask for "Check-ins." + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Wait for your turn: + </strong> + They often ask by alphabet ("Alpha through Foxtrot"). + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Press PTT: + </strong> + "This is [Your Callsign], [Your Name], No Traffic." + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Release PTT: + </strong> + Listen for acknowledgement. + </li> + </ol> + </div> + </div> + </div> + <div class="accordion-item"> + <h2 class="accordion-header"> + <button class="accordion-button collapsed" data-bs-target="#phonetics" data-bs-toggle="collapse" type="button"> + Phonetic Alphabet + </button> + </h2> + <div class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#hamAccordion" id="phonetics"> + <div class="accordion-body"> + <div class="row small font-monospace"> + <div class="col-4"> + Alpha + <br/> + Bravo + <br/> + Charlie + <br/> + Delta + <br/> + Echo + <br/> + Foxtrot + <br/> + Golf + <br/> + Hotel + <br/> + India + </div> + <div class="col-4"> + Juliet + <br/> + Kilo + <br/> + Lima + <br/> + Mike + <br/> + November + <br/> + Oscar + <br/> + Papa + <br/> + Quebec + <br/> + Romeo + </div> + <div class="col-4"> + Sierra + <br/> + Tango + <br/> + Uniform + <br/> + Victor + <br/> + Whiskey + <br/> + X-ray + <br/> + Yankee + <br/> + Zulu + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </section> </div> - - <!-- Troubleshooting --> - <div class="card bg-light border-0 mt-2 no-print"> - <div class="card-body py-2"> - <small class="text-muted"><i class="bi bi-tools"></i> <strong>Troubleshooting:</strong> - Keypad Locked? Hold <code>#</code>. - Can't hear? Check Squelch (Menu 0) or press <code>MONI</code>. - Radio resets on Tx? Battery is low/dead.</small> + <!-- RIGHT COLUMN --> + <div class="col-lg-6"> + <!-- SECTION 4: EMERGENCY & DISASTER --> + <section class="mb-4" id="emergency"> + <div class="card shadow-sm border-danger h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-danger text-white d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-life-preserver section-icon"> + </i> + <h5 class="mb-0"> + Emergency / Disaster Plan + </h5> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <h6 class="fw-bold"> + 1. The Golden Rule + </h6> + <p class="small"> + If you have a cell signal, use it. Radio is a backup. If 911 is down, use + <strong> + Linked Repeaters + </strong> + (SkyHub/ColCon) first. + </p> + <h6 class="fw-bold mt-3"> + 2. The Script (Don't Ramble) + </h6> + <div class="alert alert-light border small"> + <strong> + Life Threat: + </strong> + "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY. This is [Callsign]. I have a life threatening emergency at [Location]." + <hr class="my-1"/> + <strong> + Stranded/Injured: + </strong> + "BREAK, BREAK, BREAK. This is [Callsign] with emergency traffic." + </div> + <h6 class="fw-bold mt-3"> + 3. Disaster News Sources (Listen Only) + </h6> + <ul class="list-unstyled small mb-2"> + <li> + <i class="bi bi-broadcast"> + </i> + <strong> + KOA News: + </strong> + 94.1 MHz (FM Radio mode). + </li> + <li> + <i class="bi bi-camera-video"> + </i> + <strong> + Media IFB: + </strong> + 450.1625 MHz (Hear reporters off-air). + </li> + <li> + <i class="bi bi-train-front"> + </i> + <strong> + Railroads: + </strong> + 161.100 MHz (Track conditions). + </li> + </ul> + <div class="accordion mt-3" id="legalNuke"> + <div class="accordion-item border-warning"> + <h2 class="accordion-header"> + <button class="accordion-button collapsed bg-warning bg-opacity-10" data-bs-target="#nukeOpt" data-bs-toggle="collapse" type="button"> + The "Nuclear Option" (Legal) + </button> + </h2> + <div class="accordion-collapse collapse" data-bs-parent="#legalNuke" id="nukeOpt"> + <div class="accordion-body small"> + <strong> + FCC Regulation: + </strong> + In an immediate threat to life/property where + <em> + no other means exist + </em> + , you may use ANY frequency to call for help. + <br/> + <strong> + Suggestion: + </strong> + If Ham fail, try GMRS Ch 1 (462.5625) or MURS Ch 1 (151.820). + </div> + </div> + </div> </div> + </div> + </div> + </section> + <!-- SECTION 5: WALKIE TALKIE (FRS/GMRS) --> + <section class="mb-4" id="walkie"> + <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-success text-white d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-tree section-icon"> + </i> + <h5 class="mb-0"> + Walkie-Talkie Mode + </h5> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <p class="small"> + The UV-5R can communicate with blister-pack walkie talkies (Motorola/Midland) found at stores. + <br/> + <em> + Note: Technically requires GMRS license and Part 95 hardware, but widely used in emergencies. + </em> + </p> + <table class="table table-sm table-hover small text-center"> + <thead class="table-light"> + <tr> + <th> + Ch + </th> + <th> + Type + </th> + <th> + Freq (MHz) + </th> + <th> + UV-5R Pwr + </th> + </tr> + </thead> + <tbody> + <tr> + <td> + 1-7 + </td> + <td> + FRS/GMRS + </td> + <td> + 462.5625+ + </td> + <td> + Low/High + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 8-14 + </td> + <td> + FRS Only + </td> + <td> + 467.5625+ + </td> + <td> + <strong> + LOW ONLY + </strong> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 15-22 + </td> + <td> + GMRS + </td> + <td> + 462.5500+ + </td> + <td> + High + </td> + </tr> + </tbody> + </table> + <div class="small text-muted fst-italic"> + *Set + <strong> + STEP + </strong> + to 2.5K or 6.25K for these frequencies. + </div> + </div> + </div> + </section> + <!-- SECTION 6: FREQUENCY DB --> + <section class="mb-4" id="frequencies"> + <div class="card shadow-sm"> + <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white d-flex justify-content-between"> + <h5 class="mb-0"> + Littleton/Denver Database + </h5> + <input class="form-control form-control-sm w-50" id="freqSearch" onkeyup="filterFreqs()" placeholder="Search..." type="text"/> + </div> + <div class="table-responsive" style="max-height: 500px; overflow-y: auto;"> + <table class="table table-striped table-hover small mb-0" id="freqTable"> + <thead class="table-secondary position-sticky top-0"> + <tr> + <th> + Name + </th> + <th> + Freq + </th> + <th> + Tone (Tx) + </th> + <th> + Offset + </th> + </tr> + </thead> + <tbody> + <tr class="table-danger fw-bold"> + <td> + SKYHUB (Squaw) + </td> + <td> + 449.450 + </td> + <td> + 103.5 + </td> + <td> + -5.0M + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-danger fw-bold"> + <td> + COLCON (State) + </td> + <td> + 145.310 + </td> + <td> + 88.5 + </td> + <td> + -0.6M + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-warning"> + <td> + Natl Calling + </td> + <td> + 146.520 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-primary"> + <td> + Morrison (Littleton) + </td> + <td> + 449.625 + </td> + <td> + 88.5 + </td> + <td> + -5.0M + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-primary"> + <td> + Baculite (South) + </td> + <td> + 449.575 + </td> + <td> + 103.5 + </td> + <td> + -5.0M + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + WA0MJX (Denver) + </td> + <td> + 447.050 + </td> + <td> + 103.5 + </td> + <td> + -5.0M + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + W0IG (Denver) + </td> + <td> + 448.075 + </td> + <td> + 88.5 + </td> + <td> + -5.0M + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + N0JXN (Denver) + </td> + <td> + 146.715 + </td> + <td> + 123.0 + </td> + <td> + -0.6M + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + RMRL (Squaw) + </td> + <td> + 146.940 + </td> + <td> + 103.5 + </td> + <td> + -0.6M + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-info"> + <td> + NOAA Wx (Rx) + </td> + <td> + 162.550 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-info"> + <td> + Joint Line RR + </td> + <td> + 160.920 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-info"> + <td> + BNSF Dispatch + </td> + <td> + 161.100 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-info"> + <td> + Media IFB (Rx) + </td> + <td> + 450.1625 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-success"> + <td> + GMRS Ch 1 + </td> + <td> + 462.5625 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + <tr class="table-success"> + <td> + MURS Ch 1 + </td> + <td> + 151.820 + </td> + <td> + None + </td> + <td> + OFF + </td> + </tr> + </tbody> + </table> + </div> + </div> + </section> </div> - - <footer class="mt-4 pt-3 border-top text-center text-muted small"> - <p>© 2026 David Veksler Cheatsheets. 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Technical term for 'Manual Tuning Mode' where you type in the frequency directly.">VFO Mode</span>) - <br>2. <span class="lcd">CHAN</span> (<span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Memory Recall. The mode where you access your saved/programmed channels.">Memory Mode</span>) - </div> - </div> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> - <span class="k k-bl">A/B</span> - <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"><strong>Active Line:</strong> Moves arrow <i class="bi bi-caret-right-fill"></i> to upper/lower freq.</div> - </div> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> - <span class="k">*SCAN</span> - <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> - <strong>Tap:</strong> <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Swaps your listening frequency with your transmit frequency. Useful to check if you can hear a person directly without the repeater.">Reverse</span>. - <br><strong>Hold (2s):</strong> Scan frequencies. - </div> - </div> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center"> - <span class="k">#<i class="bi bi-key"></i></span> - <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> - <strong>Tap:</strong> High/Low Power. - <br><strong>Hold (2s):</strong> Lock Keypad. - </div> - </div> - </div> - <div class="col-md-6"> - <h6 class="border-bottom pb-1">Side Buttons</h6> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> - <span class="k k-side">CALL</span> - <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> - <strong>Tap:</strong> FM Radio (Music). - <br><strong>Hold:</strong> <span class="text-danger fw-bold term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Emits a loud siren tone from the speaker and potentially broadcasts it over the air. Use with caution.">ALARM</span>. - </div> - </div> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> - <span class="k k-side">MONI</span> - <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> - <strong>Tap:</strong> Flashlight. - <br><strong>Hold:</strong> Open <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Electronic gate that silences static. Opening it lets you hear weak signals or noise.">Squelch</span>. - </div> - </div> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center"> - <span class="k k-side" style="height:40px; line-height:36px;">PTT</span> - <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> - <strong><span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Push-To-Talk. The button you hold down to speak.">PTT</span>:</strong> Transmit. - <br><em>Never press without antenna!</em> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> + </style> + </meta> + </meta> + </meta> + </meta> + <meta content="images/baofeng-uv5r-quick-ref.png" name="twitter:image"/> + <meta content="summary_large_image" name="twitter:card"/> + <meta content="website" property="og:type"/> + </head> + <body> + <div class="container py-4"> + <!-- Header --> + <header class="text-center mb-4 border-bottom pb-3"> + <h1 class="fw-bold"> + <i class="bi bi-walkie-talkie"> + </i> + Baofeng UV-5R Quick Reference + </h1> + <p class="text-muted"> + Universal Operations, Screen Icons & Jargon Buster + </p> + <p class="small text-muted no-print"> + <i class="bi bi-info-circle"> + </i> + Hover over + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Like this!"> + underlined terms + </span> + for simple definitions. + </p> + </header> + <!-- Row 1: The Hardware Interface --> + <div class="row g-4 mb-4"> + <!-- Keypad Guide --> + <div class="col-lg-7"> + <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white"> + <i class="bi bi-keyboard"> + </i> + Hardware Controls + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <div class="row g-3"> + <div class="col-md-6"> + <h6 class="border-bottom pb-1"> + Front Panel + </h6> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> + <span class="k k-or"> + VFO/MR + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + Switch Mode: + </strong> + <br/> + 1. + <span class="lcd"> + FREQ + </span> + ( + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Variable Frequency Oscillator. Technical term for 'Manual Tuning Mode' where you type in the frequency directly."> + VFO Mode + </span> + ) + <br/> + 2. + <span class="lcd"> + CHAN + </span> + ( + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Memory Recall. The mode where you access your saved/programmed channels."> + Memory Mode + </span> + ) + </div> + </div> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> + <span class="k k-bl"> + A/B + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + Active Line: + </strong> + Moves arrow + <i class="bi bi-caret-right-fill"> + </i> + to upper/lower freq. + </div> + </div> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> + <span class="k"> + *SCAN + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + Tap: + </strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Swaps your listening frequency with your transmit frequency. Useful to check if you can hear a person directly without the repeater."> + Reverse + </span> + . + <br/> + <strong> + Hold (2s): + </strong> + Scan frequencies. + </div> + </div> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center"> + <span class="k"> + # + <i class="bi bi-key"> + </i> + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + Tap: + </strong> + High/Low Power. + <br/> + <strong> + Hold (2s): + </strong> + Lock Keypad. + </div> + </div> </div> - - <!-- Advanced Operations (Tone Scan, Delete, etc) --> - <div class="col-lg-5"> - <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> - <div class="card-header bg-secondary text-white"><i class="bi bi-display"></i> Screen Icons & Adv. Ops</div> - <div class="card-body"> - <!-- Icon Legend --> - <div class="row g-2 mb-3 text-center small border-bottom pb-2"> - <div class="col-3"><span class="fw-bold">L</span><br>Low Pwr</div> - <div class="col-3"><span class="fw-bold">CT</span><br>Tone Active</div> - <div class="col-3"><span class="fw-bold">+/-</span><br>Offset On</div> - <div class="col-3"><span class="fw-bold">S</span><br>Dual Watch</div> - </div> - - <ul class="list-unstyled step-list small"> - <li> - <strong><i class="bi bi-radar"></i> <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="A feature that listens to an incoming signal and identifies the hidden privacy tone (CTCSS/DCS) they are using.">Tone Scanning</span>:</strong> - <br><em>Find the tone of an active signal.</em> - <br>1. Tune to freq. Go to Menu 11 <span class="lcd">R-CTCS</span>. - <br>2. Press <span class="k">*SCAN</span>. <span class="lcd">CT</span> will flash. - <br>3. Press <span class="k">MENU</span> to save when found. - </li> - <li> - <strong><i class="bi bi-trash"></i> Delete a Channel:</strong> - <br><em>Required before saving changes to a channel.</em> - <br>Menu 28 <span class="lcd">DELCH</span> → Select Channel → <span class="k">MENU</span>. - </li> - <li> - <strong><i class="bi bi-broadcast"></i> <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="A specific high-pitched tone required to 'wake up' older European repeaters. Rare in the US.">1750Hz Tone Burst</span>:</strong> - <br><em>Access old European/specific repeaters.</em> - <br>Hold <span class="k k-side">PTT</span> + Press <span class="k">BAND</span>. - </li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> + <div class="col-md-6"> + <h6 class="border-bottom pb-1"> + Side Buttons + </h6> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> + <span class="k k-side"> + CALL + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + Tap: + </strong> + FM Radio (Music). + <br/> + <strong> + Hold: + </strong> + <span class="text-danger fw-bold term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Emits a loud siren tone from the speaker and potentially broadcasts it over the air. Use with caution."> + ALARM + </span> + . + </div> + </div> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-2"> + <span class="k k-side"> + MONI + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + Tap: + </strong> + Flashlight. + <br/> + <strong> + Hold: + </strong> + Open + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Electronic gate that silences static. Opening it lets you hear weak signals or noise."> + Squelch + </span> + . + </div> + </div> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center"> + <span class="k k-side" style="height:40px; line-height:36px;"> + PTT + </span> + <div class="ms-2 small lh-sm"> + <strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Push-To-Talk. The button you hold down to speak."> + PTT + </span> + : + </strong> + Transmit. + <br/> + <em> + Never press without antenna! + </em> + </div> + </div> </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> </div> - - <!-- Row 2: Programming Guide --> - <div class="card shadow-sm border-primary mb-4"> - <div class="card-header bg-primary text-white d-flex justify-content-between"> - <span><i class="bi bi-save"></i> Manual Programming Guide</span> - <span class="badge bg-light text-dark">VFO Mode Required</span> + <!-- Advanced Operations (Tone Scan, Delete, etc) --> + <div class="col-lg-5"> + <div class="card shadow-sm h-100"> + <div class="card-header bg-secondary text-white"> + <i class="bi bi-display"> + </i> + Screen Icons & Adv. Ops + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <!-- Icon Legend --> + <div class="row g-2 mb-3 text-center small border-bottom pb-2"> + <div class="col-3"> + <span class="fw-bold"> + L + </span> + <br/> + Low Pwr </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <div class="row"> - <!-- Simplex --> - <div class="col-md-6 border-end"> - <h6 class="text-success fw-bold">Method A: <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Direct radio-to-radio communication (like Walkie Talkies). Does not use a tower/repeater.">Simplex</span> (Direct/Scanner)</h6> - <p class="small text-muted">Use for Walkie-Talkie channels, Weather, or Railroad.</p> - <ol class="small step-list ps-3"> - <li>Press <span class="k k-or">VFO/MR</span> to see Frequency Mode.</li> - <li>Type frequency (e.g., <span class="lcd">462.562</span>).</li> - <li><strong>Clear Offsets:</strong> Ensure Menu 25 and 26 are OFF/000.</li> - <li><strong>Store:</strong> - <br>Press <span class="k">MENU</span> <span class="k">2</span> <span class="k">7</span> <span class="k">MENU</span>. - </li> - <li>Select Channel (e.g., 001) using <span class="k"><i class="bi bi-caret-up-fill"></i></span>.</li> - <li>Press <span class="k">MENU</span> to Confirm. Press <span class="k">EXIT</span>.</li> - </ol> - </div> - - <!-- Repeater --> - <div class="col-md-6"> - <h6 class="text-danger fw-bold">Method B: <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="A relay station on a high point (mountain/building) that receives your weak signal and re-transmits it powerfully.">Repeater</span> (Relay)</h6> - <p class="small text-muted">Use for Ham Radio Repeaters (Requires PL Tone & Offset).</p> - <ol class="small step-list ps-3"> - <li><strong>Freq:</strong> Type <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="The frequency the Repeater talks on (and you listen to).">Output Freq</span> (e.g., <span class="lcd">146.520</span>).</li> - <li><strong>Tone (Tx):</strong> <span class="k">MENU</span> <span class="k">1</span> <span class="k">3</span> <span class="k">MENU</span> → Select Tone → <span class="k">MENU</span>.</li> - <li><strong>Direction:</strong> <span class="k">MENU</span> <span class="k">2</span> <span class="k">5</span> <span class="k">MENU</span> → Select <span class="lcd">+</span> or <span class="lcd">-</span> → <span class="k">MENU</span>.</li> - <li><strong><span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="The specific distance (in MHz) your radio shifts its frequency to transmit to the repeater's input.">Offset</span>:</strong> <span class="k">MENU</span> <span class="k">2</span> <span class="k">6</span> <span class="k">MENU</span> → Type offset (e.g., <span class="lcd">000600</span>) → <span class="k">MENU</span>.</li> - <li><strong>Save:</strong> <span class="k">MENU</span> <span class="k">2</span> <span class="k">7</span> <span class="k">MENU</span> → Select Channel → <span class="k">MENU</span>.</li> - </ol> - <div class="alert alert-warning py-1 small"> - <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle"></i> <strong>Note:</strong> When you press PTT, the screen frequency <em>will change</em>. This is normal (Offset is working). - </div> - </div> - </div> + <div class="col-3"> + <span class="fw-bold"> + CT + </span> + <br/> + Tone Active </div> - </div> - - <!-- Row 3: Extended Menu Dictionary --> - <div class="card shadow-sm mb-4"> - <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white"><i class="bi bi-list-columns"></i> Complete Menu Dictionary</div> - <div class="table-responsive"> - <table class="table table-striped table-hover table-sm mb-0 small align-middle"> - <thead class="table-light"> - <tr> - <th style="width: 50px;">#</th> - <th style="width: 80px;">Name</th> - <th>Description & Manual Reference</th> - <th style="width: 130px;">Recommended</th> - </tr> - </thead> - <tbody> - <tr><td>0</td><td><strong>SQL</strong></td><td><strong><span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="The sensitivity of the 'gate' that blocks static. Lower # = More sensitive (more static).">Squelch</span>.</strong> (Pg 13) Mutes background static. Level 0 = Always open (static).</td><td><span class="badge bg-success">5</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>1</td><td><strong>STEP</strong></td><td><strong>Step.</strong> (Pg 11) Freq jump per click. Match your local band plan.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">2.5K / 5.0K</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>2</td><td><strong>TXP</strong></td><td><strong>Power.</strong> (Pg 11) High (8W) vs Low (1W). <strong>Icon:</strong> 'L' means Low. Blank means High.</td><td><span class="badge bg-primary">HIGH/LOW</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>3</td><td><strong>SAVE</strong></td><td><strong>Battery Save.</strong> (Pg 11) Pulses rx chip. Higher = more lag but more battery.</td><td><span class="badge bg-success">3</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>4</td><td><strong>VOX</strong></td><td><strong><span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Voice Operated Exchange. Transmission begins automatically when you speak. Hands-free.">Voice Tx</span>.</strong> (Pg 13) Hands-free. Level 1 (Sensitive) to 10.</td><td><span class="badge bg-danger">OFF (0)</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>5</td><td><strong>W/N</strong></td><td><strong>Bandwidth.</strong> (Pg 13) <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="25kHz spacing. Used by Ham Radio and GMRS.">Wide</span> is standard. <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="12.5kHz spacing. Used by commercial/business radios (FRS/MURS).">Narrow</span> for commercial.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">WIDE</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>7</td><td><strong>TDR</strong></td><td><strong><span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Allows the radio to listen to Frequency A and Frequency B at the same time, switching to whichever one is talking.">Dual Watch</span>.</strong> (Pg 13) Monitors A and B simultaneously.</td><td><span class="badge bg-success">ON</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>11</td><td><strong>R-CTCS</strong></td><td><strong>Rx Tone.</strong> (Pg 12) "Privacy Code" for receiving. <strong class="text-danger">Keep OFF</strong> to avoid missing calls.</td><td><span class="badge bg-success">OFF</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>13</td><td><strong>T-CTCS</strong></td><td><strong>Tx Tone.</strong> (Pg 12) <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System. A sub-audible tone sent with your voice to unlock the repeater.">PL Tone</span> to open repeaters.</td><td><span class="badge bg-warning text-dark">As Req'd</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>14</td><td><strong>VOICE</strong></td><td><strong>Voice Prompt.</strong> (Pg 12) Radio speaks key presses. Good for dark.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">ENG</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>19</td><td><strong>PTT-ID</strong></td><td><strong>ID Code.</strong> (Pg 15) Sends annoying tones when you PTT. </td><td><span class="badge bg-danger">OFF</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>21/22</td><td><strong>MDF-A/B</strong></td><td><strong>Display Mode.</strong> (Pg 13) Show Freq, Channel #, or Name.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">NAME/FREQ</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>23</td><td><strong>BCL</strong></td><td><strong>Busy Lockout.</strong> (Pg 15) Prevents Tx if channel is busy.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">OFF</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>25</td><td><strong>SFT-D</strong></td><td><strong>Shift Dir.</strong> (Pg 15) Repeater offset direction.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">OFF</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>26</td><td><strong>OFFSET</strong></td><td><strong>Shift Amt.</strong> (Pg 15) Repeater offset MHz.</td><td><span class="badge bg-secondary">000.000</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>35</td><td><strong>STE</strong></td><td><strong><span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Squelch Tail Elimination. Cuts off the 'KHHHHT' static burst at the end of a transmission.">Tail Elimination</span>.</strong> (Pg 15) Cuts static burst at end of Tx.</td><td><span class="badge bg-success">ON</span></td></tr> - <tr><td>40</td><td><strong>RESET</strong></td><td><strong>Restore Defaults.</strong> (Pg 14) Use if radio behaves erratically.</td><td><span class="badge bg-danger">VFO/ALL</span></td></tr> - </tbody> - </table> + <div class="col-3"> + <span class="fw-bold"> + +/- + </span> + <br/> + Offset On </div> - </div> - - <!-- Row 4: Troubleshooting (Manual Page 18) --> - <div class="card shadow-sm bg-light mb-4 no-print"> - <div class="card-body"> - <h6 class="card-title"><i class="bi bi-tools"></i> Troubleshooting (Manual Page 18)</h6> - <div class="row small"> - <div class="col-md-3"> - <strong>Radio won't start?</strong> - <br>Battery is dead or not installed correctly (Check contacts). - </div> - <div class="col-md-3"> - <strong>Light is green, but no sound?</strong> - <br>1. Check Volume knob. - <br>2. Check Menu 11 (<span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Receive Continuous Tone Coded Squelch">R-CTCS</span>) is OFF. - <br>3. Check Menu 12 (R-DCS) is OFF. - </div> - <div class="col-md-3"> - <strong>Others can't hear you?</strong> - <br>1. Check Menu 13 (<span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Transmit Continuous Tone Coded Squelch. The 'Key' to the repeater.">T-CTCS</span>) matches repeater. - <br>2. Check offset direction/amount. - <br>3. Are you too far away? (Line of Sight). - </div> - <div class="col-md-3"> - <strong>Can't type frequency?</strong> - <br><em>Example: "It jumps from 146.520 to 146.525!"</em> - <br>Fix: Change Menu 1 (STEP) to 2.5K or 5.0K. - </div> - </div> + <div class="col-3"> + <span class="fw-bold"> + S + </span> + <br/> + Dual Watch </div> + </div> + <ul class="list-unstyled step-list small"> + <li> + <strong> + <i class="bi bi-radar"> + </i> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="A feature that listens to an incoming signal and identifies the hidden privacy tone (CTCSS/DCS) they are using."> + Tone Scanning + </span> + : + </strong> + <br/> + <em> + Find the tone of an active signal. + </em> + <br/> + 1. Tune to freq. Go to Menu 11 + <span class="lcd"> + R-CTCS + </span> + . + <br/> + 2. Press + <span class="k"> + *SCAN + </span> + . + <span class="lcd"> + CT + </span> + will flash. + <br/> + 3. Press + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + to save when found. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + <i class="bi bi-trash"> + </i> + Delete a Channel: + </strong> + <br/> + <em> + Required before saving changes to a channel. + </em> + <br/> + Menu 28 + <span class="lcd"> + DELCH + </span> + → Select Channel → + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + . + </li> + <li> + <strong> + <i class="bi bi-broadcast"> + </i> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="A specific high-pitched tone required to 'wake up' older European repeaters. Rare in the US."> + 1750Hz Tone Burst + </span> + : + </strong> + <br/> + <em> + Access old European/specific repeaters. + </em> + <br/> + Hold + <span class="k k-side"> + PTT + </span> + + Press + <span class="k"> + BAND + </span> + . + </li> + </ul> + </div> + </div> </div> - - <footer class="mt-4 pt-3 border-top text-center text-muted small"> - <p>Generic UV-5R Reference Guide. 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Does not use a tower/repeater."> + Simplex + </span> + (Direct/Scanner) + </h6> + <p class="small text-muted"> + Use for Walkie-Talkie channels, Weather, or Railroad. + </p> + <ol class="small step-list ps-3"> + <li> + Press + <span class="k k-or"> + VFO/MR + </span> + to see Frequency Mode. + </li> + <li> + Type frequency (e.g., + <span class="lcd"> + 462.562 + </span> + ). + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Clear Offsets: + </strong> + Ensure Menu 25 and 26 are OFF/000. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Store: + </strong> + <br/> + Press + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + <span class="k"> + 2 + </span> + <span class="k"> + 7 + </span> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + . + </li> + <li> + Select Channel (e.g., 001) using + <span class="k"> + <i class="bi bi-caret-up-fill"> + </i> + </span> + . + </li> + <li> + Press + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + to Confirm. Press + <span class="k"> + EXIT + </span> + . + </li> + </ol> + </div> + <!-- Repeater --> + <div class="col-md-6"> + <h6 class="text-danger fw-bold"> + Method B: + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="A relay station on a high point (mountain/building) that receives your weak signal and re-transmits it powerfully."> + Repeater + </span> + (Relay) + </h6> + <p class="small text-muted"> + Use for Ham Radio Repeaters (Requires PL Tone & Offset). + </p> + <ol class="small step-list ps-3"> + <li> + <strong> + Freq: + </strong> + Type + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="The frequency the Repeater talks on (and you listen to)."> + Output Freq + </span> + (e.g., + <span class="lcd"> + 146.520 + </span> + ). + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Tone (Tx): + </strong> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + <span class="k"> + 1 + </span> + <span class="k"> + 3 + </span> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + → Select Tone → + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + . + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Direction: + </strong> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + <span class="k"> + 2 + </span> + <span class="k"> + 5 + </span> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + → Select + <span class="lcd"> + + + </span> + or + <span class="lcd"> + - + </span> + → + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + . + </li> + <li> + <strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="The specific distance (in MHz) your radio shifts its frequency to transmit to the repeater's input."> + Offset + </span> + : + </strong> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + <span class="k"> + 2 + </span> + <span class="k"> + 6 + </span> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + → Type offset (e.g., + <span class="lcd"> + 000600 + </span> + ) → + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + . + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Save: + </strong> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + <span class="k"> + 2 + </span> + <span class="k"> + 7 + </span> + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + → Select Channel → + <span class="k"> + MENU + </span> + . + </li> + </ol> + <div class="alert alert-warning py-1 small"> + <i class="bi bi-exclamation-triangle"> + </i> + <strong> + Note: + </strong> + When you press PTT, the screen frequency + <em> + will change + </em> + . This is normal (Offset is working). + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Row 3: Extended Menu Dictionary --> + <div class="card shadow-sm mb-4"> + <div class="card-header bg-dark text-white"> + <i class="bi bi-list-columns"> + </i> + Complete Menu Dictionary + </div> + <div class="table-responsive"> + <table class="table table-striped table-hover table-sm mb-0 small align-middle"> + <thead class="table-light"> + <tr> + <th style="width: 50px;"> + # + </th> + <th style="width: 80px;"> + Name + </th> + <th> + Description & Manual Reference + </th> + <th style="width: 130px;"> + Recommended + </th> + </tr> + </thead> + <tbody> + <tr> + <td> + 0 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + SQL + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="The sensitivity of the 'gate' that blocks static. Lower # = More sensitive (more static)."> + Squelch + </span> + . + </strong> + (Pg 13) Mutes background static. Level 0 = Always open (static). + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-success"> + 5 + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 1 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + STEP + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Step. + </strong> + (Pg 11) Freq jump per click. Match your local band plan. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + 2.5K / 5.0K + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 2 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + TXP + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Power. + </strong> + (Pg 11) High (8W) vs Low (1W). + <strong> + Icon: + </strong> + 'L' means Low. Blank means High. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-primary"> + HIGH/LOW + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 3 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + SAVE + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Battery Save. + </strong> + (Pg 11) Pulses rx chip. Higher = more lag but more battery. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-success"> + 3 + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 4 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + VOX + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Voice Operated Exchange. Transmission begins automatically when you speak. Hands-free."> + Voice Tx + </span> + . + </strong> + (Pg 13) Hands-free. Level 1 (Sensitive) to 10. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-danger"> + OFF (0) + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 5 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + W/N + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Bandwidth. + </strong> + (Pg 13) + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="25kHz spacing. Used by Ham Radio and GMRS."> + Wide + </span> + is standard. + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="12.5kHz spacing. Used by commercial/business radios (FRS/MURS)."> + Narrow + </span> + for commercial. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + WIDE + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 7 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + TDR + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Allows the radio to listen to Frequency A and Frequency B at the same time, switching to whichever one is talking."> + Dual Watch + </span> + . + </strong> + (Pg 13) Monitors A and B simultaneously. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-success"> + ON + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 11 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + R-CTCS + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Rx Tone. + </strong> + (Pg 12) "Privacy Code" for receiving. + <strong class="text-danger"> + Keep OFF + </strong> + to avoid missing calls. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-success"> + OFF + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 13 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + T-CTCS + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Tx Tone. + </strong> + (Pg 12) + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System. A sub-audible tone sent with your voice to unlock the repeater."> + PL Tone + </span> + to open repeaters. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-warning text-dark"> + As Req'd + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 14 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + VOICE + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Voice Prompt. + </strong> + (Pg 12) Radio speaks key presses. Good for dark. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + ENG + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 19 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + PTT-ID + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + ID Code. + </strong> + (Pg 15) Sends annoying tones when you PTT. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-danger"> + OFF + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 21/22 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + MDF-A/B + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Display Mode. + </strong> + (Pg 13) Show Freq, Channel #, or Name. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + NAME/FREQ + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 23 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + BCL + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Busy Lockout. + </strong> + (Pg 15) Prevents Tx if channel is busy. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + OFF + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 25 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + SFT-D + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Shift Dir. + </strong> + (Pg 15) Repeater offset direction. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + OFF + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 26 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + OFFSET + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Shift Amt. + </strong> + (Pg 15) Repeater offset MHz. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-secondary"> + 000.000 + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 35 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + STE + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Squelch Tail Elimination. Cuts off the 'KHHHHT' static burst at the end of a transmission."> + Tail Elimination + </span> + . + </strong> + (Pg 15) Cuts static burst at end of Tx. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-success"> + ON + </span> + </td> + </tr> + <tr> + <td> + 40 + </td> + <td> + <strong> + RESET + </strong> + </td> + <td> + <strong> + Restore Defaults. + </strong> + (Pg 14) Use if radio behaves erratically. + </td> + <td> + <span class="badge bg-danger"> + VFO/ALL + </span> + </td> + </tr> + </tbody> + </table> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Row 4: Troubleshooting (Manual Page 18) --> + <div class="card shadow-sm bg-light mb-4 no-print"> + <div class="card-body"> + <h6 class="card-title"> + <i class="bi bi-tools"> + </i> + Troubleshooting (Manual Page 18) + </h6> + <div class="row small"> + <div class="col-md-3"> + <strong> + Radio won't start? + </strong> + <br/> + Battery is dead or not installed correctly (Check contacts). + </div> + <div class="col-md-3"> + <strong> + Light is green, but no sound? + </strong> + <br/> + 1. Check Volume knob. + <br/> + 2. Check Menu 11 ( + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Receive Continuous Tone Coded Squelch"> + R-CTCS + </span> + ) is OFF. + <br/> + 3. Check Menu 12 (R-DCS) is OFF. + </div> + <div class="col-md-3"> + <strong> + Others can't hear you? + </strong> + <br/> + 1. Check Menu 13 ( + <span class="term-tip" data-bs-toggle="tooltip" title="Transmit Continuous Tone Coded Squelch. The 'Key' to the repeater."> + T-CTCS + </span> + ) matches repeater. + <br/> + 2. Check offset direction/amount. + <br/> + 3. Are you too far away? (Line of Sight). + </div> + <div class="col-md-3"> + <strong> + Can't type frequency? + </strong> + <br/> + <em> + Example: "It jumps from 146.520 to 146.525!" + </em> + <br/> + Fix: Change Menu 1 (STEP) to 2.5K or 5.0K. + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + <footer class="mt-4 pt-3 border-top text-center text-muted small"> + <p> + Generic UV-5R Reference Guide. 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Turn volume up halfway. + </small> + </div> + </div> + </div> </div> - - <!-- Top Row: Steps 1 & 2 Side-by-Side --> - <div class="row g-3"> - <div class="col-6"> - <div class="card bg-light h-100"> - <div class="card-body p-2 d-flex align-items-center"> - <div class="step-number">1</div> - <div> - <h5 class="fw-bold mb-1">Turn On / Volume</h5> - <small>Twist top knob clockwise. Turn volume up halfway.</small> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> - <div class="col-6"> - <div class="card bg-light h-100"> - <div class="card-body p-2 d-flex align-items-center"> - <div class="step-number">2</div> - <div> - <h5 class="fw-bold mb-1">Select Channel</h5> - <small>Use <span class="btn-radio">â–²</span> <span class="btn-radio">â–¼</span> arrows to find Channel <span class="badge bg-dark">001</span>.</small> - </div> - </div> - </div> - </div> + <div class="col-6"> + <div class="card bg-light h-100"> + <div class="card-body p-2 d-flex align-items-center"> + <div class="step-number"> + 2 + </div> + <div> + <h5 class="fw-bold mb-1"> + Select Channel + </h5> + <small> + Use + <span class="btn-radio"> + â–² + </span> + <span class="btn-radio"> + â–¼ + </span> + arrows to find Channel + <span class="badge bg-dark"> + 001 + </span> + . + </small> + </div> + </div> + </div> </div> - - <!-- Step 3: THE CALL (Full Width) --> - <div class="card warning-box mt-3"> - <div class="card-header bg-danger text-white text-center fs-5"> - <i class="bi bi-mic-fill"></i> HOW TO CALL FOR HELP - </div> - <div class="card-body p-3"> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-3"> - <div class="me-3 text-center"> - <div class="btn-side">PTT BUTTON</div> - <div style="font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold;">(LEFT SIDE)</div> - </div> - <div> - <ol class="mb-0 fw-bold ps-3"> - <li>HOLD DOWN the side button. Wait 1 second.</li> - <li>SPEAK SLOWLY into the front hole.</li> - <li>RELEASE button to listen.</li> - </ol> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- THE SCRIPT --> - <div class="script-box"> - <div class="text-center text-decoration-underline mb-2">READ THIS EXACTLY:</div> - "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY."<br> - "MY NAME IS <u> [YOUR NAME] </u>."<br> - "I AM LOCATED AT <u> [YOUR ADDRESS] </u>."<br> - "WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY: <u> [FIRE / INJURY] </u>."<br> - "PLEASE SEND HELP."<br> - <div class="text-center fst-italic mt-1 small">(Now release button and listen)</div> - </div> - </div> + </div> + <!-- Step 3: THE CALL (Full Width) --> + <div class="card warning-box mt-3"> + <div class="card-header bg-danger text-white text-center fs-5"> + <i class="bi bi-mic-fill"> + </i> + HOW TO CALL FOR HELP </div> - - <!-- Step 4: Weather & News (Side-by-Side) --> - <div class="card border-primary mt-3"> - <div class="card-header bg-primary text-white py-1"> - <i class="bi bi-info-circle"></i> INFORMATION SOURCES - </div> - <div class="card-body p-2"> - <div class="row"> - <div class="col-6 border-end"> - <h6 class="fw-bold mb-1"><i class="bi bi-cloud-rain"></i> WEATHER ALERT</h6> - <small>Use arrows <span class="btn-radio">â–²</span> to go to Channel <span class="badge bg-dark">002</span>.</small> - <div class="text-muted" style="font-size: 0.75rem;">(Robot voice. You cannot talk here.)</div> - </div> - <div class="col-6"> - <h6 class="fw-bold mb-1"><i class="bi bi-broadcast"></i> FM NEWS (94.1)</h6> - <small>1. Press orange side button <strong>(TOP LEFT)</strong>.</small><br> - <small>2. Use arrows to find <strong>94.1</strong>.</small> - </div> - </div> - </div> + <div class="card-body p-3"> + <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-3"> + <div class="me-3 text-center"> + <div class="btn-side"> + PTT BUTTON + </div> + <div style="font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: bold;"> + (LEFT SIDE) + </div> + </div> + <div> + <ol class="mb-0 fw-bold ps-3"> + <li> + HOLD DOWN the side button. Wait 1 second. + </li> + <li> + SPEAK SLOWLY into the front hole. + </li> + <li> + RELEASE button to listen. + </li> + </ol> + </div> + </div> + <!-- THE SCRIPT --> + <div class="script-box"> + <div class="text-center text-decoration-underline mb-2"> + READ THIS EXACTLY: + </div> + "MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY." + <br/> + "MY NAME IS + <u> + [YOUR NAME] + </u> + ." + <br/> + "I AM LOCATED AT + <u> + [YOUR ADDRESS] + </u> + ." + <br/> + "WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY: + <u> + [FIRE / INJURY] + </u> + ." + <br/> + "PLEASE SEND HELP." + <br/> + <div class="text-center fst-italic mt-1 small"> + (Now release button and listen) + </div> + </div> </div> - - <!-- Troubleshooting Footer --> - <div class="alert alert-secondary mt-3 p-2 small text-center mb-0"> - <strong>TROUBLESHOOTING:</strong> - If keys don't work, hold <span class="btn-radio">#</span> for 2 seconds to UNLOCK. - If screen is dark, tap any key. + </div> + <!-- Step 4: Weather & News (Side-by-Side) --> + <div class="card border-primary mt-3"> + <div class="card-header bg-primary text-white py-1"> + <i class="bi bi-info-circle"> + </i> + INFORMATION SOURCES </div> - - <!-- OPERATOR NOTES (Hidden on Print) --> - <div class="mt-4 p-3 bg-light border border-dashed no-print"> - <h6 class="fw-bold text-danger"><i class="bi bi-gear-fill"></i> OPERATOR SETUP REQUIRED:</h6> - <ul class="small mb-2"> - <li><strong>Ch 001:</strong> Program local repeater (SkyHub Link 449.450 T:103.5 -5.0).</li> - <li><strong>Ch 002:</strong> Program NOAA Weather (162.550).</li> - <li><strong>Lock:</strong> Put radio in Channel Mode, then hold <code>#</code> to lock keypad.</li> - <li><strong>Print:</strong> Use Browser Print (Ctrl+P). Set Margins to "Minimum" or "None".</li> - </ul> - <button class="btn btn-dark btn-sm" onclick="window.print()">Print Card</button> + <div class="card-body p-2"> + <div class="row"> + <div class="col-6 border-end"> + <h6 class="fw-bold mb-1"> + <i class="bi bi-cloud-rain"> + </i> + WEATHER ALERT + </h6> + <small> + Use arrows + <span class="btn-radio"> + â–² + </span> + to go to Channel + <span class="badge bg-dark"> + 002 + </span> + . + </small> + <div class="text-muted" style="font-size: 0.75rem;"> + (Robot voice. You cannot talk here.) + </div> + </div> + <div class="col-6"> + <h6 class="fw-bold mb-1"> + <i class="bi bi-broadcast"> + </i> + FM NEWS (94.1) + </h6> + <small> + 1. Press orange side button + <strong> + (TOP LEFT) + </strong> + . + </small> + <br/> + <small> + 2. Use arrows to find + <strong> + 94.1 + </strong> + . + </small> + </div> + </div> </div> - -</div> - -</body> -</html> \ No newline at end of file + </div> + <!-- Troubleshooting Footer --> + <div class="alert alert-secondary mt-3 p-2 small text-center mb-0"> + <strong> + TROUBLESHOOTING: + </strong> + If keys don't work, hold + <span class="btn-radio"> + # + </span> + for 2 seconds to UNLOCK. + If screen is dark, tap any key. + </div> + <!-- OPERATOR NOTES (Hidden on Print) --> + <div class="mt-4 p-3 bg-light border border-dashed no-print"> + <h6 class="fw-bold text-danger"> + <i class="bi bi-gear-fill"> + </i> + OPERATOR SETUP REQUIRED: + </h6> + <ul class="small mb-2"> + <li> + <strong> + Ch 001: + </strong> + Program local repeater (SkyHub Link 449.450 T:103.5 -5.0). + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Ch 002: + </strong> + Program NOAA Weather (162.550). + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Lock: + </strong> + Put radio in Channel Mode, then hold + <code> + # + </code> + to lock keypad. + </li> + <li> + <strong> + Print: + </strong> + Use Browser Print (Ctrl+P). 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Learn the + <strong> + concepts + </strong> + for electrical theory, but use rote memorization for specific + <strong> + FCC rules and band limits + </strong> + . + Use the + <a class="fw-bold" href="https://hamstudy.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> + HamStudy.org + </a> + "Study Mode" to focus on your weak points. + </p> + </div> + </div> + </div> + </div> + <div class="row"> + <!-- Left Column: Curriculum --> + <div class="col-lg-8"> + <h2 class="mb-4 pb-2 border-bottom border-secondary"> + 4-Week Curriculum + </h2> + <!-- Week 1 --> + <div class="card"> + <div class="card-header"> + <span class="d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-calendar-check me-2"> + </i> + Week 1: Rules & Operating + </span> + <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> + <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" id="week1-check" type="checkbox"/> + </div> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3"> + Focus: The "Legal" Stuff. Memorize privileges and procedures. + </p> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T1 + </span> + FCC Rules + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + License Classes: + </strong> + Technician, General, Amateur Extra. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Term: + </strong> + Licenses are valid for + <strong> + 10 years + </strong> + . + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Identification: + </strong> + You must transmit your call sign every + <strong> + 10 minutes + </strong> + and at the end of a conversation. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + ITU Regions: + </strong> + The US is in + <strong> + ITU Region 2 + </strong> + . + </li> + </ul> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T2 + </span> + Operating Procedures + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + CQ: + </strong> + "Calling any station." + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Repeaters: + </strong> + Listen for input/output offsets (usually +/- 600kHz for 2m). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Simplex: + </strong> + Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Band Plans: + </strong> + Voluntary agreements on where to use specific modes (voice vs data). + </li> + </ul> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Week 2 --> + <div class="card"> + <div class="card-header"> + <span class="d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-lightning-charge me-2"> + </i> + Week 2: The Science of Radio + </span> + <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> + <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" id="week2-check" type="checkbox"/> + </div> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3"> + Focus: The "Technical" Stuff. Math and Physics. + </p> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T5 + </span> + Electrical Principles + </h5> + <div class="formula-box"> + <div class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Ohm's Law: + </strong> + E = I × R + <span class="text-muted"> + (Volts = Amps × Ohms) + </span> </div> - </header> - - <main class="container"> - - <!-- Exam Strategy --> - <div class="row mb-4"> - <div class="col-12"> - <div class="card border-warning"> - <div class="card-body"> - <h5 class="card-title text-warning"><i class="bi bi-lightbulb-fill"></i> The Strategy</h5> - <p class="card-text"> - Don't memorize answers blindly. Learn the <strong>concepts</strong> for electrical theory, but use rote memorization for specific <strong>FCC rules and band limits</strong>. - Use the <a href="https://hamstudy.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="fw-bold">HamStudy.org</a> "Study Mode" to focus on your weak points. - </p> - </div> - </div> - </div> + <div> + <strong> + Power Law: + </strong> + P = I × E + <span class="text-muted"> + (Watts = Amps × Volts) + </span> </div> - - <div class="row"> - <!-- Left Column: Curriculum --> - <div class="col-lg-8"> - <h2 class="mb-4 pb-2 border-bottom border-secondary">4-Week Curriculum</h2> - - <!-- Week 1 --> - <div class="card"> - <div class="card-header"> - <span class="d-flex align-items-center"><i class="bi bi-calendar-check me-2"></i> Week 1: Rules & Operating</span> - <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> - <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" type="checkbox" id="week1-check"> - </div> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3">Focus: The "Legal" Stuff. Memorize privileges and procedures.</p> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T1</span> FCC Rules</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>License Classes:</strong> Technician, General, Amateur Extra.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Term:</strong> Licenses are valid for <strong>10 years</strong>.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Identification:</strong> You must transmit your call sign every <strong>10 minutes</strong> and at the end of a conversation.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>ITU Regions:</strong> The US is in <strong>ITU Region 2</strong>.</li> - </ul> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T2</span> Operating Procedures</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>CQ:</strong> "Calling any station."</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Repeaters:</strong> Listen for input/output offsets (usually +/- 600kHz for 2m).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Simplex:</strong> Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Band Plans:</strong> Voluntary agreements on where to use specific modes (voice vs data).</li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Week 2 --> - <div class="card"> - <div class="card-header"> - <span class="d-flex align-items-center"><i class="bi bi-lightning-charge me-2"></i> Week 2: The Science of Radio</span> - <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> - <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" type="checkbox" id="week2-check"> - </div> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3">Focus: The "Technical" Stuff. Math and Physics.</p> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T5</span> Electrical Principles</h5> - <div class="formula-box"> - <div class="mb-2"><strong>Ohm's Law:</strong> E = I × R <span class="text-muted">(Volts = Amps × Ohms)</span></div> - <div><strong>Power Law:</strong> P = I × E <span class="text-muted">(Watts = Amps × Volts)</span></div> - </div> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Current (I):</strong> Measured in Amperes (A). Flow of electrons.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Voltage (E):</strong> Measured in Volts (V). Electrical pressure.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Resistance (R):</strong> Measured in Ohms (Ω). Opposition to flow.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Power (P):</strong> Measured in Watts (W). Rate of energy use.</li> - </ul> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T3</span> Radio Wave Characteristics</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>VHF/UHF:</strong> "Line of sight" propagation. Signals travel in straight lines.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>HF (High Frequency):</strong> Can bounce off the ionosphere (skywave) for long distance.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Wavelength:</strong> Higher Frequency = Shorter Wavelength.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Formula:</strong> 300 / Freq (MHz) = Wavelength (meters). <br><span class="text-muted">Ex: 300 / 144 MHz ≈ 2 meters.</span></li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Week 3 --> - <div class="card"> - <div class="card-header"> - <span class="d-flex align-items-center"><i class="bi bi-router me-2"></i> Week 3: The Gear</span> - <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> - <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" type="checkbox" id="week3-check"> - </div> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3">Focus: Equipment, Modes, and Components.</p> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T6</span> Electronic Components</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Resistor:</strong> Limits current (Zig-zag line symbol).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Capacitor:</strong> Stores energy in electric field (Two parallel lines symbol).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Inductor:</strong> Stores energy in magnetic field (Coil symbol).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Transistor:</strong> Switch or amplifier (Gain).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>LED:</strong> Light Emitting Diode (Visual indicator).</li> - </ul> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T8</span> Modulation Modes</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>FM (Frequency Modulation):</strong> Most common for local VHF/UHF voice. Clear audio, but signal drops abruptly (capture effect).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>SSB (Single Sideband):</strong> A form of AM used for long-distance HF voice. Narrow bandwidth.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>CW (Continuous Wave):</strong> Morse code. Narrowest bandwidth.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Digital:</strong> FT8, DMR, Packet Radio.</li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Week 4 --> - <div class="card"> - <div class="card-header"> - <span class="d-flex align-items-center"><i class="bi bi-shield-check me-2"></i> Week 4: Antennas & Safety</span> - <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> - <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" type="checkbox" id="week4-check"> - </div> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3">Focus: Getting signals out and staying alive.</p> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T9</span> Antennas & Feed Lines</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Dipole:</strong> Total length is approx 1/2 wavelength.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Vertical (Ground Plane):</strong> Omnidirectional (transmits in all directions equally).</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Beam (Yagi):</strong> Directional antenna. High "Gain".</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Coax Cable:</strong> RG-58, RG-8. Losses increase with frequency and length.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>SWR (Standing Wave Ratio):</strong> Measure of match between radio and antenna. 1:1 is perfect. Above 2:1 is bad.</li> - </ul> - - <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"><span class="badge badge-subelement">T0</span> Safety (CRITICAL)</h5> - <ul> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>RF Exposure:</strong> RF energy heats body tissue. Do not touch antennas while transmitting.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Duty Cycle:</strong> Percentage of time you are transmitting.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Grounding:</strong> Connect all equipment to a common ground point to prevent shock.</li> - <li class="mb-2"><strong>Tower Safety:</strong> Never climb a tower without a safety belt and helper.</li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Right Column: Reference & Resources --> - <div class="col-lg-4"> - - <!-- Quick Reference --> - <div class="card mb-4"> - <div class="card-header bg-primary bg-gradient text-white"> - <span><i class="bi bi-table me-2"></i> Quick Reference</span> - </div> - <div class="card-body p-0"> - <table class="table table-hover mb-0 phonetic-table" style="background: transparent;"> - <thead> - <tr><th colspan="2" class="text-center text-light">Phonetic Alphabet</th></tr> - </thead> - <tbody> - <tr><td>A - Alpha</td><td>N - November</td></tr> - <tr><td>B - Bravo</td><td>O - Oscar</td></tr> - <tr><td>C - Charlie</td><td>P - Papa</td></tr> - <tr><td>D - Delta</td><td>Q - Quebec</td></tr> - <tr><td>E - Echo</td><td>R - Romeo</td></tr> - <tr><td>F - Foxtrot</td><td>S - Sierra</td></tr> - <tr><td>G - Golf</td><td>T - Tango</td></tr> - <tr><td>H - Hotel</td><td>U - Uniform</td></tr> - <tr><td>I - India</td><td>V - Victor</td></tr> - <tr><td>J - Juliet</td><td>W - Whiskey</td></tr> - <tr><td>K - Kilo</td><td>X - X-ray</td></tr> - <tr><td>L - Lima</td><td>Y - Yankee</td></tr> - <tr><td>M - Mike</td><td>Z - Zulu</td></tr> - </tbody> - </table> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Common Q Signals --> - <div class="card mb-4"> - <div class="card-header"> - <span><i class="bi bi-chat-text me-2"></i> Common Q-Signals</span> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <ul class="list-unstyled mb-0"> - <li class="mb-2"><span class="text-info fw-bold">QTH:</span> Location</li> - <li class="mb-2"><span class="text-info fw-bold">QSL:</span> Acknowledge receipt</li> - <li class="mb-2"><span class="text-info fw-bold">QSO:</span> A conversation</li> - <li class="mb-2"><span class="text-info fw-bold">QSY:</span> Change frequency</li> - <li class="mb-2"><span class="text-info fw-bold">QRM:</span> Interference (man-made)</li> - <li class="mb-2"><span class="text-info fw-bold">QRN:</span> Static (natural/weather)</li> - <li><span class="text-info fw-bold">QRZ:</span> "Who is calling me?"</li> - </ul> - </div> - </div> - - <!-- Resources Section --> - <div class="card" id="resources"> - <div class="card-header bg-success bg-gradient text-white"> - <span><i class="bi bi-link-45deg me-2"></i> Key Resources</span> - </div> - <div class="card-body"> - <p class="small text-muted mb-3">Use one study guide and one test engine.</p> - - <a href="https://hamstudy.org/" target="_blank" class="resource-link"> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-1"> - <i class="bi bi-pc-display fs-4 me-3 text-white"></i> - <div> - <div class="fw-bold text-white">HamStudy.org</div> - <div class="small text-muted">Best free adaptive test engine.</div> - </div> - </div> - </a> - - <a href="https://www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/" target="_blank" class="resource-link"> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-1"> - <i class="bi bi-file-earmark-pdf fs-4 me-3 text-white"></i> - <div> - <div class="fw-bold text-white">KB6NU Study Guide</div> - <div class="small text-muted">Free "No-Nonsense" PDF guide.</div> - </div> - </div> - </a> - - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_85UW7A_6z2cL0bOqGeX201WTCLFq7a" target="_blank" class="resource-link"> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-1"> - <i class="bi bi-youtube fs-4 me-3 text-white"></i> - <div> - <div class="fw-bold text-white">Ham Radio Crash Course</div> - <div class="small text-muted">Video playlist for all topics.</div> - </div> - </div> - </a> - - <a href="http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session" target="_blank" class="resource-link"> - <div class="d-flex align-items-center mb-1"> - <i class="bi bi-geo-alt fs-4 me-3 text-white"></i> - <div> - <div class="fw-bold text-white">Find an Exam Session</div> - <div class="small text-muted">Locate ARRL/W5YI exams near you.</div> - </div> - </div> - </a> - </div> - </div> - - </div> + </div> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Current (I): + </strong> + Measured in Amperes (A). Flow of electrons. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Voltage (E): + </strong> + Measured in Volts (V). Electrical pressure. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Resistance (R): + </strong> + Measured in Ohms (Ω). Opposition to flow. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Power (P): + </strong> + Measured in Watts (W). Rate of energy use. + </li> + </ul> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T3 + </span> + Radio Wave Characteristics + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + VHF/UHF: + </strong> + "Line of sight" propagation. Signals travel in straight lines. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + HF (High Frequency): + </strong> + Can bounce off the ionosphere (skywave) for long distance. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Wavelength: + </strong> + Higher Frequency = Shorter Wavelength. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Formula: + </strong> + 300 / Freq (MHz) = Wavelength (meters). + <br/> + <span class="text-muted"> + Ex: 300 / 144 MHz ≈ 2 meters. + </span> + </li> + </ul> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Week 3 --> + <div class="card"> + <div class="card-header"> + <span class="d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-router me-2"> + </i> + Week 3: The Gear + </span> + <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> + <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" id="week3-check" type="checkbox"/> + </div> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3"> + Focus: Equipment, Modes, and Components. + </p> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T6 + </span> + Electronic Components + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Resistor: + </strong> + Limits current (Zig-zag line symbol). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Capacitor: + </strong> + Stores energy in electric field (Two parallel lines symbol). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Inductor: + </strong> + Stores energy in magnetic field (Coil symbol). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Transistor: + </strong> + Switch or amplifier (Gain). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + LED: + </strong> + Light Emitting Diode (Visual indicator). + </li> + </ul> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T8 + </span> + Modulation Modes + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + FM (Frequency Modulation): + </strong> + Most common for local VHF/UHF voice. Clear audio, but signal drops abruptly (capture effect). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + SSB (Single Sideband): + </strong> + A form of AM used for long-distance HF voice. Narrow bandwidth. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + CW (Continuous Wave): + </strong> + Morse code. Narrowest bandwidth. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Digital: + </strong> + FT8, DMR, Packet Radio. + </li> + </ul> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Week 4 --> + <div class="card"> + <div class="card-header"> + <span class="d-flex align-items-center"> + <i class="bi bi-shield-check me-2"> + </i> + Week 4: Antennas & Safety + </span> + <div class="form-check form-switch no-print m-0"> + <input class="form-check-input progress-checkbox" id="week4-check" type="checkbox"/> + </div> + </div> + <div class="card-body"> + <p class="text-muted fst-italic mb-3"> + Focus: Getting signals out and staying alive. + </p> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T9 + </span> + Antennas & Feed Lines + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Dipole: + </strong> + Total length is approx 1/2 wavelength. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Vertical (Ground Plane): + </strong> + Omnidirectional (transmits in all directions equally). + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Beam (Yagi): + </strong> + Directional antenna. High "Gain". + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Coax Cable: + </strong> + RG-58, RG-8. Losses increase with frequency and length. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + SWR (Standing Wave Ratio): + </strong> + Measure of match between radio and antenna. 1:1 is perfect. Above 2:1 is bad. + </li> + </ul> + <h5 class="mt-4 text-light"> + <span class="badge badge-subelement"> + T0 + </span> + Safety (CRITICAL) + </h5> + <ul> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + RF Exposure: + </strong> + RF energy heats body tissue. Do not touch antennas while transmitting. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Duty Cycle: + </strong> + Percentage of time you are transmitting. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Grounding: + </strong> + Connect all equipment to a common ground point to prevent shock. + </li> + <li class="mb-2"> + <strong> + Tower Safety: + </strong> + Never climb a tower without a safety belt and helper. + </li> + </ul> + </div> + </div> + </div> + <!-- Right Column: Reference & Resources --> + <div class="col-lg-4"> + <!-- Quick Reference --> + <div class="card mb-4"> + <div class="card-header bg-primary bg-gradient text-white"> + <span> + <i class="bi bi-table me-2"> + </i> + Quick Reference + </span> + </div> + <div class="card-body p-0"> + <table class="table table-hover mb-0 phonetic-table" style="background: transparent;"> + <thead> + <tr> + <th class="text-center text-light" colspan="2"> + Phonetic Alphabet + </th> + </tr> + </thead> + <tbody> + <tr> + <td> + A - Alpha + </td> + <td> + N - 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