UV-5R Programming

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That article isn't as clear as it should be. Here's a quick summary of how to program GB3IW:

1. Ensure you are in Frequency Mode
2. Ensure you are on the A channel (top half of the display)
3. Ensure the Band setting (Opt 33) is set to the correct band, in this case UHF.
4. Key the output frequency as follows: 4 3 3 2 2 5
5. Ensure Options 10, 11, 12 and 13 are set to Off
6. Delete the memory via option 28
7. Save the memory via option 27 (MEM-CH)
8. Press * (Scan)
9. Key the input frequency of the repeater: 4 3 4 8 2 5
10. Press Menu
11. Select T-CTCS (Opt 13)
12. Change the CTCSS to 71.9kHz
13. Scroll to MEM-CH
14. Press Menu, ensure the channel number is the same as before, press Menu

You have now saved the channel.