Hidden 'lock/unlock' feature

The following tip is from Tomasz: TG-UV2 has a hidden option "lock/unlock" function. I discovered this feature when I tried to enter the frequency 438.000MHz and...there was no such possibility. I didn't know why, but my TG-UV2 was locked and could only operate up to 432.000MHz. This is solution: 1. turn OFF radio 2. press and hold MON+PTT (both buttons on the side) 3. turn ON and wait about 3 sec for an extra "beep" 4. now you can release PTT+MON Now the radio is locked, and if you repeat this procedure once more then it will be unlocked (or vice versa). If your TG-UV2 is not locked, then you can ignore this feature. This tip is presented in case your radio somehow ends up locked (often with "DIS" on the display when you try to transmit on a frequency that should be permitted) and you need to unlock it. Another secret unlock feature: To unlock the TRX for frequencies 350-389.995 .Turn radio off .Press and hold BAND key .Turn radio on while holding .Screen will show six stars ****** .Release BAND key .Enter 350390 .Radio will beep once You can now TRX in those frequencies. To reverse, repeat procedure.

Frequency coverage
FM Broadcast band "F0" - 88 to 108 MHz (receive only, PTT = short beep) VHF High "F1" - 136 to 174 MHz (covers 2m Ham and VHF Marine for example) UHF1 "F2" - 350 to 390 MHz UHF2 "F3" - 400 to 470 MHz (covers 70cm Ham and FRS/GMRS) UHF3 "F4" - 470 to 520 MHz (transmitter disabled, PTT = long beep and "DIS") Does NOT cover VHF-AM Aircraft band. Doesn't receive AM signals anyway.

Unlocked: F0: 88.000-108.000MHz F1: 136.000-173.995MHz F2: 350.000-389.995MHz F3: 400.000-469.995MHz F4: 470.000-519.995MHz Locked: F0: 88.000-108.000MHz F1: 144.000-146.000MHz F2: 430.000-432.000MHz F3: 430.000-432.000MHz F4: 430.000-432.000MHz My radio acts weird when locked. It's not acting as if the bands or frequencies are locked down the same way that you described. But it works a lot better in the normal 'unlocked' mode. I would describe your tip as good advice to escape the horrible 'locked' mode. however on the new version tguv2 (green screen) 350-389.995 TX is locked :S oh well to un lock it.. turn off radio.. hold down band.. turn on wait for ****** to appear and type 350390.. and bingo.. tx is enabled :) On my TG-UV2 the UHF 1 350 - 389.995 doesn't show on the screen when I press (BAND) does anyone knows why ?

Thanks for the tip, it worked fine the first time and I dont know what I did but it's locked again and that PROCEDURE DOES'T WORK ANYMORE. Any idea ? The key pad is completely locked and I can see the key symbol next to the battery indicator.

Suggestion, if you want to listen in to government frequencies without the worry of accidental transmission; Program the RX freq with the desired listen in freq and program the TX fq to a MURS or Itineret frequency based on the band. 462.6750 for UHF and 151.6000 for VHF. From what I know, correct me if I am wrong, these two frequencies are for general public use and does not require you to register with the FCC for a license. So if you accidently key up, you will not transmit on restricted frequencies. Erik WX9SWX

"F" key until the key symbol goes away (about 1 to 2 seconds).

How did you get it to tx on f4: 470 - 519.995??? Even if you could, you would fry your handheld. Look at the bottom for its range. You would need another antenna before you attempted it.

how can I scan UHF channels .. on channel mode the radio skips UHF channels ... thanks

Santi - make sure it's in MR mode using the MR/VFO button. Then press F, and then press UP arrow. It should start scanning (slowly) through the programmed memory channels. It shouldn't be skipping any channels. See this post for channel lock-out procedure: http://tg-uv2.blogspot.com/2010/08/scan-memory-channels-include-or-exclude.html

Scan memory channels (include or exclude)

Each memory channel can be included or excluded from the Scan list. For example, if you program-in your local Weather Radio frequency into memory channel 199 (for example), then you can 'lock out' memory 199 from the active scan list so it won't be heard while scanning memories. The Scan indicator is the tiny little "S" in the bottom right of the display (easy to miss if you don't read the manual). Use F+MR to alternate the setting on a per-memory basis. 'S' will be scanned. No 'S' will lock-out that particular memory channel. ALSO WORTH NOTING: This radio uses the stop, listen and proceed method of scanning. In other words, it stops on the busy channel for about four or five seconds, then takes off scanning again even if the conversation was interesting. You have to reach over and press PTT (escape) on the next go-around if you wish to listen to a particular conversation. It scans, but it's not a good VHF/UHF scanner. I'm not sure exactly how many channels per second it covers, but about 5 per second. If all 200 memories were programmed and scanned, it would be a poor scanner since the go-around time would be so long that you'd miss too much.