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Baofeng  UV-17 PRO GPS
 
Band  Settings
 
   
 
 
NOTE: The procedure below is for the Baofeng UV-17 Pro GPS handhelds ONLY.
If you have a different model handheld, the results could be unpredictable.
 
 
UV-17 Pro GPS frequency range
 
There are two frequency ranges for the UV-17 Pro GPS.
One for use in the US Ham Bands Only. (Part 97)
The other for countries outside the US.
 
 
The General frequency range is listed below:

   FM:    65-108MHz (RX)
   AM:  108-136MHz (RX)
   VHF:  136-174MHz (RX & TX)
   VHF:  200-260MHz (RX & TX)
   UHF:  350-355MHz (RX)
   UHF:  400-520MHz (RX & TX)
 
 
The Part 97 (US) range is:

   FM:    65-108MHz (RX)
   AM:  108-136MHz (RX)
   VHF:  136-174MHz (RX)
   VHF:  144-148MHz (RX & TX)
   VHF:  200-260MHz (RX)
   VHF:  350-355MHz (RX)
   UHF:  400-520MHz (RX)
   UHF:  420-450MHz (RX & TX)
  
 
 
Band Setting Options
 
Verify the current operating mode.
-  Power OFF the radio
-  Press and Hold the [8] key
-  Power  ON  the radio
The current operating mode will be displayed.
   (Part 97 or General)
 
 
Set to Part 97 (US Ham Bands only)
-  Power OFF the radio
-  Press and Hold both the PTT and [5] key
-  Power  ON  the radio
 
 
Restriction removal (Outside US only)
-  Power OFF the radio
-  Press and Hold both the PTT / Menu / SK2 keys
-  Power  ON  the radio
 
Legend
-  PTT  =  Push-To-Talk Button
-  Menu = Green Menu Button
-  SK2  =  Bottom Side Key Button