Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r. I solved it by going directly to the baofeng website driver page.
The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable for programming ham radio repeaters. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio.
The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio. As noted in item 4, there was not software for the cable or any identifying marks on the cable. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.
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. How to program a baofeng radio with chirp software ham radio. Jan 26, 2014 uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. Buy 2pack baofeng uv5r dualband 6174400480 mhz ham twoway.
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. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Baofeng uv 5r dual band uhfvhf radio transceiver wupgrade version 3800mah battery with earpiece builtin vox function, 6174400480mhz 4. 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. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Baofeng uv5r plus vhfuhf handfunkgerat amateurfunk dualband. For my money, if i wanted to get more than the bogstandard uv5r id go for the uv5rhx or uv5rtp with upgraded three setting transmitter power. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. I noticed that the uv5r v2 model comes with an extendable battery, whereas the uv5ra doesnt seem to.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The issue is that its not really a usb cable per say. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Question about legal frequencies with my uv5r im working on my license and just got my uv5r in the mail. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Question about legal frequencies with my uv 5r im working on my license and just got my uv5r in the mail. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. It does not allow you to save frequencies properly and in the option menu it also does not store what you want. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. I bought a cable and it worked fine, the problem is that the cd that they send with the programming cable didnt work with the radio.
Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Baofeng uv5r plus qualette serie dualband vhfuhf amazon. Oct 24, 2017 n ew out of the boxone must learn to program your baofeng uv5r radio. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. This radio is designed for amateurs with a current fcc issued license. If you do not have empty channels, follow the steps to delete the channel you wish to use to save the frequency into. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. What your computer is doing is emulating an analog com port through the usb cable, and it has to have special instructions i. Other than this, are there any major differences between the two models.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv 6r using the uv 5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. Chirp chirp is free and open source programming software for many makes and models of radios, including baofeng. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. I noticed that the uv 5r v2 model comes with an extendable battery, whereas the uv5ra doesnt seem to. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv 5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv 5r.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The awesome thing about this radio and most like it by baofeng is you can upgrade everything from software, battery, antenna, cases lots of stuff. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. 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 new better handle body and updated software make it has the more stable signal and clearer talking quality compares to old uv 5r. Is there a way to get the firmware version off of the radio menu, without chirp. 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.
Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Two way radio forum a public support forum for all types of two way radios, including the baofeng uv5r and its variants. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The new better handle body and updated software make it has the more stable signal and clearer talking quality compares to old uv5r. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states.
Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is not a problem, duplex mode is also excellent, and the batteries last long as well at least 910 simplex hours. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv 5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. 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. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dualband ham radio black 4. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The uv5x is not a bad radio, but to mind its not good enough to beat the uv5r, where the ace is the range and availability of spare batteries.
Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. I know there are better brands and more expensive as well one can by. Miklor software, drivers, guides and faqs for baofeng and other chinese radios. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset.
Baofeng uv 9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv 5r and many others. Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Saving a memory to a channel requires that the channel is empty to start with. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower.
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