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