Baofeng UV-32 Series User Manual page 2

Thank you for purchasing UV-32 Series Amateur Radio, which is a Dual band/Dual display/Dual watch. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant
and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use. The information presented herein will help you to derive
maximum performance from your radio.
This manual is applicable to the following product: UV-32, AR-32 Series Amateur Radios.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE
SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBIITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERRAL LAW.
FRS, GMRS, MURS, PMR446
You may be tempted to use FRS, GMRS, MURS (in the USA) or PMR446 (in Europe) frequencies. Do note however that there are restrictions on these bands
that make this transceiver illegal for use.
Notice to Users (ISED)
The operation of your Baofeng radio is subject to the Radiocommunications Act and must comply with rules and regulations of the Federal
Government's department of Innovation, Science, and Economic.
Development Canada (ISED). ISED requires that all operators using Private Land Mobile frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
Important Safety Information
RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios
CAUTION:
This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide that comes with the
radio. This guide contains operating instructions for safe usage, RF energy awareness, and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Any modification to this device, not expressly authorized by Baofeng, may void the user's authority to operate this device.
Under Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by ISED. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to operate with Baofeng-approved
antenna with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this
list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
PREFACE