Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng uv5r direct from the keypad of the radio. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy two way. Programming the baofeng uv5r manually is actually really easy. Baofeng needs to start including a programming cable with these things. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv.
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. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. It makes sense that your handheld radio should be able to take the place of multiple radios. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. Jul 03, 2016 programming the baofeng uv 5r manually is actually really easy. Easy baofeng programming for new hams kk6fnw duration.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. For more information on programming the uv5r via computer, visit the uv5r yahoo group or go to. Introduction your uv 5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Twoway radio to connect it directly to a pc or laptop via usb interface, no additional adapter option requires.
I would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Saving programming a duplex channel to memory press the menu button to enter the menu. There is a usb driver issue with the programming cable that came with radio, occasionally a windows update will require some tapdancing to restore the original driver. Mar 28, 2015 i would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Set colors for text fore or background back of alternate rows for easier viewing across the columns. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. 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. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. This connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software.
Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Programming the baofengpofung uv82 for simplex channels with dual watch. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dualband ham radio black 4. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers.
Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac.
Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. Want to add all the channels you need quickly and easily. If you have a 32bit windows computer available to install and use this oem software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it using portmon link below and post it here. Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Baofeng x misuta uv82 plus dual band 7174400520mah two. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. I had youtube on autoplay with videos on uv5r and had fallen asleep. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf 888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham.
Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r programming cable and baofeng uv5r antenna. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. 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. 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. Chirp programming the uv82 repeaters baofeng youtube. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. I have a baofeng uv5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Most original rechargeable baofeng uv5r batteries are 7,4 volts, 1500mah capacity kenwood says its 1800mah. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband. I got my uv5r yesterday, and set it up today with chirp software.
Kenneth, the oem software for the uv 8 as well as other baofeng radios is available on the website. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. 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. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. 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. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. 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. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. A larger size rechargeable battery has 3800mah capacity. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv 5 would not work with the later model. Side view of the uv5re, the speaker microphone connector is below the rubber cover. It seemed like a low risk way to get back into the hobby. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Be sure you have the latest daily build version of the software. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Using a different software will not add additional features to your radio. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube. The usb interface programming cable allows you to plan your twoway radio from your computer. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. There are programming cables available that use a different chipset. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the. Now you could program your channels by using a software called chirp that you can find at htt. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad ham.
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. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp click here for manual keypad. This software below was developed for specific models of the uv82. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv5r dm5r.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. For more information on programming the uv 5r via computer, visit the uv 5r yahoo group or go to side view of the uv 5re showing the call button, ptt switch center and moni. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success.
If not, the opening screen may continuously flash on your computer screen searching for the proper com port 116. Kenneth, the oem software for the uv8 as well as other baofeng radios is available on the website. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra hts. 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. When first opening up the baofeng programming software, the language may default to chinese.
I would love to see a video of chirp software being used to program in the. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate.
Baofeng uv5raplus the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Programming the baofengpofeng uv82 for use on amateur repeaters. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. 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. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. They can receive and transmit a variety of frequencies including those used by weather radios and the often.
Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Rt systems bao5r 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. The usb cable must be plugged in when running software. Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv5r.
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. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed sweetm769. Computer programming of the baofeng uv 5r will be discussed later. Nov 18, 20 baofeng uv 5r programming software not needed sweetm769. The receiver is not as good as the wouxun, but the antenna is part of that issue. All of these type of radios are difficult to program and more difficult to program than is. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Computer programming of the baofeng uv5r will be discussed later. So to anyone planning on using the programming software.
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