A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. After the driver has installed, check the device manager looking under ports, com and. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I also tried the original vip software, which worked good. I am trying to transfer all frequencies from a wouxun kguvd1p to a baofeng uv5r. Buy baofeng uv5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Programming software downloads before plugging in a programming cable all chinese programming cables have fake chips in them and require older drivers to make them work correctly.
Hi does anyone know where i can get the dat file for all uk repeaters to program my baofeng uv5re plus please. Details about original usb programming cable cd software for baofeng uv5r plus uv5re plus new. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Programming software for boefeng uv5re plus amateur radio.
Download chirp that is a free software to programm your baofeng uv 5r plus and use this software. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. I purchased a pair of baofeng uv5re plus online and they both came preprogrammed with a bunch of channels. The plus and minus signs will appear on top of the display indicating that it is a repeater memory channel. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice.
How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Now, with chirp, programming is very easy and fast. Original usb programming cable cd software for baofeng uv5r plus uv5re plus new. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. I have had the worst time with the vip and chirp programing software. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. I am using a uv5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Original usb programming cable cd software for baofeng. These are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. 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. 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. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Motorola original apx cps programming software cd r. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. 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. The baofeng software is a pain an the chirp is far away better and quite intuitive at the usage. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Though there a host of free aftermarket alternatives that a customer can cling on to which range from an active yahoo group devoted to this radio, youtube videos, and an aftermarket programming package called chirp which is a better software. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Baofeng uv5r, 2way radio, works on a programming software which is a minimal spreadsheet program. Installing the drivers needed some modding, but wasnt that hard. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Links to drivers and software came from miklor and chirp. Have a baofeng 5r plus and download everything chirp is work radio is downloading but when i go to get frequencies for my area it keep saying channels not found. Any other menu items 2, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19, 23 or 33 must be configured before programming with menu 27 the first time.
Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. This includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. This is especially true if you use vista, win7, win8 or win10. On your pc, use an account with administrator privileges, first install the driver and plug in the usb cable. As for the retevis, we do not carry that brand, but the model you mentioned seems to be a pmr446 radio. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. Wouxun software download baofeng software download.
To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. I was given a mongrel programming cable that did the job. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release.
Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. I have a uv 9r plus digital mobile radio i unscrewed the screw on the right side to attach an external mic. 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.
To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Discussion in amateur radio software started by kj4tzp, jul 21, 20. I was expecting a cheap plastic feel, but this radio has a very solid feel. The 3rd party free software i used allows quick and easy programming of channels and advanced options. 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. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. I know of the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re and now the uv5r plus in no particular order.
Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio.
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. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Im wondering how the uv5r came along from the very first model to the latest and greatest model. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus.
Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. View and download baofeng uv5r plus quick user manual online. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The bf888s does not have a key pad and would need to be programmed from a computer using specific programming software for that model. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. In this recent post the uv5r was recommended above all others as the ht to get. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
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