Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. How to program baofeng uv5r uv82 without usb cable must be in slot a to program.
Baofeng walkie talkie uv 5r dual band two way radio with one more 1800mah uv5r battery one hand mic and one tidradio 771 antenna baofeng radio ham radio. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. How to program a baofeng radio easily with chirp software. Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio.
There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. These simple steps are easy to memorize, but if we dont use it often, having a tip sheet will help. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r and similar radios by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any timesee below.
It can cover a multitude of channels and frequencies. In this post w the bands covered not all of these are legal to broadcast on, but listening should be fine see fcc part 95 rules. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. This seems to be a strong subject of this radio so i figured i would lend a hand on programming it without the computer cable. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofeng s support and because of its poorly written user manual. Programming frequencies via software is easier and more flexible. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. Made by amcrest industry leader in quality products. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Baofeng original programming cable and software cd for uv 5r series, uv 82 series and more. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Now your trusty baofeng uv5r has all the frs, gmrs, murs, marine vhf and noaa weather channels programmed in it and you still have 68 channels left for. I made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software. However, since you are manually programming, you cannot do to much damage to the radio from.
For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Baofeng original speaker mic for uv5r f8hp gt3 uv5ra uv5re. 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. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on. Download baofeng uv5r programming chirp cable driver. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
Free shipping on all us orders from our houston location. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Here is a great guide to how to manually program the baofeng uv5r, copied below. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. I watched one video on youtube and was able to go from that point with no problems. If you want to do more than simplex communications over short distances, then youll need to use a repeater in this post well show you some simple manual programming using the keypad on the baofeng uv5r keypad programming the baofeng uv5r. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit.
Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. This software is used for uv 82, misuta 82 plus download. Baofeng uv5r programming software chirp cable driver for windows 78xp10vista 32bit and 64bit. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. The application has a standard windows style tool bar. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Oct 17, 20 baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. 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. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software.
You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Within about 5 minutes from opening the package, i had it set up and could programme my boafeng using the chirp software package chirp is highly. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Rh5r use baofeng uv5r rh5x variant of baofeng bfa58 sainsonic. Uv5r, uv6r, gt3 info miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio dedicated to the programming and operation of the. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r 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.
Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv 5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and find out which firmware version you actually have. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. The baofeng radios are great and are available at a great price. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. Aug 01, 2019 this includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer.
Download the free programming software called chirp. Sep 21, 2016 baofeng dm 5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Gt890 variant of qyt kt8900 standard horizon see yaesu surecom. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Usb cable or keypad entry i dont quite understand what the problem is with programming them by the keypad, although others have reported having problems doing this. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios.
I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download.
This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, the uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv5r. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Oct 04, 2019 how to use a baofeng uv 5r, by tunnel rabbit. It contains a counterfeit prolific pl2303 chipset, rather than the baofeng ftdi chipset that would allow it to work with the chirp programming software. The baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp is available here on this page to download you get your free software from below links just click on the given link to start the download. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. 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.
The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more this is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube.
Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved.
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