Follow the sample CSV to keep the same header names and column order.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNote<\/b>: The app may reject CSVs that have extra\/unrecognized columns. Match your CSV fields to the sample template.<\/p>\n
Using the App to Import Channels – <\/b><\/b>Access \u201cChannel & Groups\u201d or \u201cChannel Groups\u201d<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n\n- Open the Radio App<\/b>\n
\n- Pair\/connect your radio via Bluetooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Tap the Gear Icon<\/b> or Settings<\/b> in the top-right corner of the channel list.<\/li>\n
- Select \u201cChannel & Groups\u201d<\/b> (or \u201cChannel Groups\u201d).\n
\n- You\u2019ll see options for:\n
\n- Import From File<\/b><\/li>\n
- Import Device Channels<\/b><\/li>\n
- Switch Device Channel Group<\/b><\/li>\n
- Channel Group 1<\/b> (or any existing groups)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Choose \u201cImport From File\u201d<\/b>\n
\n- This opens your device\u2019s file browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Navigate to Your CSV File<\/b> and select it.\n
\n- The app will parse the file. If there\u2019s a formatting issue, you\u2019ll see an error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Verify Channel Preview<\/b>\n
\n- After a successful import, the app should display the channels (frequency, name, CTCSS\/DCS, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Switching Channel Groups on Your Radio<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Still in the \u201cChannel Groups\u201d Menu<\/b>: Look for \u201cSwitch Device Channel Group.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n
- Tap the Desired Group<\/b> you want active on your radio.<\/li>\n
- Confirm<\/b>. The radio\u2019s main channel screen (home screen) should now display the channels from that group.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Testing & Troubleshooting<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Check Your Frequencies<\/b>\n
\n- Make sure your CSV used the correct integer format (e.g., 147015000 for 147.015\u202fMHz).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Verify CTCSS\/DCS<\/b>\n
\n- A mismatch here can block reception or cause interferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Squelch Settings<\/b>\n
\n- If you\u2019re not hearing audio on a channel, you might need to adjust the squelch (in the app\u2019s \u201cSettings\u201d > \u201cSquelch Level\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Firmware Version<\/b>\n
\n- Ensure your firmware is up to date (displayed in \u201cSettings\u201d > \u201cFirmware Version\u201d). Older firmware may not support all CSV features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
- Group Channel Limit<\/b>\n
\n- If you only see 30 channels, and your CSV had 50, the radio might have imported only the first 30. Create additional groups to accommodate more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Congratulations!<\/b> You\u2019re now equipped to create your own channel lists in a CSV file, import them into the GMRS-PRO or UV-PRO, and organize them into channel groups. Whether you\u2019re adding a receive only channel, GMRS repeaters, or VHF\/UHF ham channels (on the UV-PRO), this flexible import\/export feature makes it quick to manage your entire frequency lineup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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