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Updated Radio operation (markdown)

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2023-11-03 14:59:12 +01:00
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# Basic operation
# Basic operation & configuration
Radio display is split into upper VFO and lower VFO. You can change upper/lower selection by pressing `F` + `2 A/B` (or by long press `2 A/B`).
Each VFO can independently of each other function in either frequency or channel mode. To switch modes select the desired VFO and press `F` + `3 VFO/MR` (or long press `3 VFO/MR`).
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In the `channel mode` you can switch between saved memory channels. Memory channels can be added manually as mentioned before or with a computer software. You can use either Quansheng `Portable Radio CPS` or the recommended open source software called [`Chirp`](https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Download).
Initially, Chirp comes with popup. Configure that something like this.
> ![Chirp-setup-USB-interface-for-UV-K5](https://github.com/egzumer/uv-k5-firmware-custom/assets/148579604/ade103ca-a367-4531-b699-523f68fe8aee)
In addition to memory channels, you can also adjust various Settings, such as the power-on screen and more...
![Logo strings can be Set with Chirp](https://github.com/egzumer/uv-k5-firmware-custom/assets/148579604/c95325d2-50af-47dd-882c-8f49d9f878f5)
> ![Logo strings can be Set with Chirp](https://github.com/egzumer/uv-k5-firmware-custom/assets/148579604/c95325d2-50af-47dd-882c-8f49d9f878f5)
Just keep in mind that this firmware's options are expanded in many cases. Some functions or settings may not be available in the computer software, e.g. backlight timeout will have different settings, backlight brightness or MENU button long press function won't be available at all, etc. Those can be changed only in the radio menu.