Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. Programming by hand would be a pain, but there are free software packages available, both boefeng and 3rd party, that work very well for setting up the radio. It seemed like a low risk way to get back into the hobby. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Names, the boot display and more by using the pc03 ftdi programming cable. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. What is the difference between uv 5r and uv 5r plus. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv 5. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube. Comparison of baofeng uv 5ra vs baofeng uv 5r walkie talkies. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
You must first create an initial template for your specific model. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. The ad there says it uses different firmware and has a different case than the uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. The baofeng uv 5r and similar radios are very useful tools. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Reviews generally say it is an ok radio, especially for a beginner. Rt systems bao 5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv 5r and uv 5ra. Baofeng uv 5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Bao 5r 3 software and usbk4y cable software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 triband ht radios. Yes it is hard at first,but you will get the hang of it. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The 3rd party free software i used allows quick and easy programming of channels and advanced options.
Mar 28, 2015 i would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv 5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Best baofeng ever the uv 82 is by far the very best baofeng radio i have ever used, and i own several different uv 5ra, uv b5, uv b6 models. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. With 8 w vs 5 w you can expect 125% the range of of the uv 5r sqrt851. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv 5r radio.
The flashlight is a little silly and unnecessary, but we. Programming the baofeng uv5r manually is actually really easy. Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Its the first baofeng that feels like a serious ht, kinda reminding me ok, a little of my yaesu ft60r. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the correct one for your radio, either chirp, baofeng oem or baofeng vip or you will end up with a non working radio.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Nov 08, 2015 these are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters.
If you find that the best way to program the baofeng uv 5re is to drive a screwdriver through it with a. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one s. Creating an initial chirp image chirp supports over 260 makes and models of radio. Even if a radio has the same basic appearance and model number, theres a good chance that the image files are not compatible. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. Uv 5ra is a bit more solid in construction but other than that theyre pretty much the same thing. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. Jan 01, 20 i found a listing for the uv5ra at universal radio. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. I am using a uv 5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. My main complaint with this and all baofengs is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng uv5r direct from the keypad of the radio. There is no mention of the difference in programming software here. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. I have found it to be a good, reliable radio transceiver with pretty good function sets, as well as excellent frequency ranges for the various u s radio services bands.
Jan 12, 20 when i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv 5 was different to mine its a uv 5ra. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or. Jan 26, 2014 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv 5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r. Load only the software designed for your firmware release.
I was expecting a cheap plastic feel, but this radio has a very solid feel. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. The chinese manufactured baofeng pronounced bowfung uv5r series fm transceiver has become a bit of a sensation since it was first released back in 2012. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Then i tried to write the memories back to andys uv 5. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Increasing the range of your baofeng uv5r with a counterpoise thesmokinape duration. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Comparison of baofeng uv5ra vs baofeng uv 5r walkie talkies.
Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. I recently bought this and am about to buy a second one. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Now you could program your channels by using a software called chirp that you can find at htt. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio.
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