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 uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. How to reset a baofeng uv5r two way radio includes instructions on setting the menu and audio prompts back from chinese to english after a reset. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv 5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. When menu 3 save is enabled, the receiver is periodically turned off to reduce power consumption. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio.
Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Posted in classic hacks, misc hacks tagged baofeng, fcc part 97, harmonics, spectrum analyzer, spurious emissions, transceiver, transmitter, uv 5ra, wattmeter slimline usb charger for tiny ham radios.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Jan 17, 2015 the baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. I cannot get it to connect to the computer with the vip cd it came with and also the chirp software. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to. Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Vitor, chirp could easily be updated to allow the keying in the same frequency ranges that you have included in your baofeng software hack. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The program should download the frequencies from the radio.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Posted in classic hacks, misc hacks tagged baofeng, fcc part 97, harmonics, spectrum analyzer, spurious emissions, transceiver, transmitter, uv5ra, wattmeter slimline. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Rt systems bao 5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
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 airband radio is am and my baofeng uv5ra is fm but it still sounds ok at close range. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Unit was purchased in 1120 and may have been manufactured the same month.
But just being able to upload a given frequency to the radio and get it to show up on the display does not qualify it as being unlocked. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. I am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 6 and uv 7 series of portable radios notes. In diesem video zeigen wir, wie beim baofeng kanale mit einer software eingespeichert werden. Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv5r usb programming cable to check the.
An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. 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. It appears to include a dropin ac charger with plugs for both american and european outlets.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. 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. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Non vi sono limitazioni dal tipo di versione firmware come invece accade con vip. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Ive tried with my windows xp, windows 7, and also my macbook. 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.
Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. I have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Buy tidradio tduv5r radio 5w ham radio upgraded version of baofeng uv5r radio rechargeable two way radio dual band uhf vhf radio. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Bought this radio pouch a couple years ago for my uv5r and love it. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. First i reset the radio and then upload the original file to it. Buy 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. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Its listed as being both sold by and shipped by amazon, and shipping is free. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine.
Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Yes it is hard at first,but you will get the hang of it. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio. Baofeng uv5r programming software is available on line from sinotel uk online download and from rt systems inc on a cd you have to buy the matching computer interface lead in both cases but its only free from sinotel if you buy the rig from them its in the price of the rig and you have to buy both the software and the matching lead from rt systems. Tim kirby, g4vxe, is a regular contributor to and writes from oxfordshire, england. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng uv5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. There are several warnings when go to use this software. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. 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.
Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. After programing my new uv 5ra firmware 297 with chirp, all of my backlight stopped operating. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Why not use the regular baofeng software instead of chirp. 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. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv5r. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build.
Therefore, i decided to order the same model, a baofeng uv5r, which is pictured here. I received my first baofeng uv5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was able to quickly program the local repeater into it and test it out. Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies duration.
Installate il software, collegate il cavo al pc ed alla radio. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv5r. Premium vip member the management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Here is the quick and dirty way to eventually get the vip software to work. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment. Premium vip member the management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and whistles. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Buy tidradio tduv5r radio 5w ham radio upgraded version of baofeng uv 5r radio rechargeable two way radio dual band uhf vhf radio. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.