An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Apr 07, 2020 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming 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. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable.
Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r and similar radios by just punching. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Aug 01, 2019 this includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the video, message me with video requests.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit. 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. 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. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs.
Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. 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. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. In this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Dec 12, 2018 ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with. 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. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. 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.
Sep 14, 20 in this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Tyt md380 uhf tier ii dmr digital two way radio free tyt. First, it is not all that hard, all you have to remember is the baofeng takes the memory channel. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. 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. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
Baofeng is the uv6r programming cable the same as the uv5r. 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. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. This includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. Baofeng programming software freeware free download.
Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. 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. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. The application has a standard windows style tool bar. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the pofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio.
Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. A pair 2 pcs baofeng ct9frs family frequency service frs radio, ic certified. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
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. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio.
Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. 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. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. However, since you are manually programming, you cannot do to much damage to the radio from keypad entries. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
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