How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. By programming the baofeng uv5r, youre not limited to just police stations. You can tune into air traffic control, firefighters, and more. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual.
While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Oct 04, 2019 how to manually program a baofeng uv5r. It has the page under other simply checking the box that says allow more than 480mhz transmit, and changing the frequency range from 400520mhz, then click write to radio. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng two way radios. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8.
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 is this one, that is not even labelled, but works great. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Usb 2pins programing cable program software cd for baofeng uv.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. 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. 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. Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming softwar. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this.
I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. Programming software miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio programming software. And that doesnt come as a surprise, considering how compact, affordable, and feature. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. 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. Download the free programming software called chirp. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Disk contains outdated baofeng software only for windows. Just make sure youre aware of the police scanner laws in your area. 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 uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Usb 2pins programing cable program software cd for baofeng. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r,bff8hp, bf888s, uv 82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. How to program a baofengradioddity uv5r ex in october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
However, since you are manually programming, you cannot do to much damage to the radio from. Includes driver cd with programming software for baofeng radios. A pair 2 pcs baofeng ct9frs family frequency service frs radio, ic certified. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng dm17021703 programming software firmware upgrade.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r driver with cd software suitable for uv82 bf888s baofeng accessories. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Baofeng ip67 waterproof walkie talkie two way radio ham walkie talkie uv9r. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios.
Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. Nov 18, 20 i have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. 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. Uv 5r,5ra, 5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4.
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 supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Baofeng programming cable for uv 5r and uv 82 for two way ham portable radios. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Turning off the lighting in the display, and all beeps and bells and whistles. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Baofeng programming cable ch340 for baofeng radios.
In this post well show you some simple manual programming using the keypad on the baofeng uv5r. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. To conclude, the baofeng uv5r can be difficult to program at first.
The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng uv82 software software software for people. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success.
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. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
After punching in some frequencies, set the radio up for a tactical operations by. Now you could program your channels by using a software called chirp that you can find at htt. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software.
Radio programming software for the baofeng uv 82 the bao82 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Programming cable works with baofeng ham radios uv5r5ra5r plus5rebf f8hp, uv3r. I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming 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. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. In todays market, the baofeng uv5r is considered as one of the most popular choices when it comes to dualband handheld twoway radios. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. 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. Featuring the 2pin speakermicrophone connection common among kenwood, baofeng, tyt, and wouxun radios, this cable can be used to program radios from many different manufacturers.
Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Jul 03, 2016 programming the baofeng uv 5r manually is actually really easy. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. 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. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater.