Domestic research and development of digital radio chips successful in fujian to help industrial upgrading. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software.
Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
Customize your operation with channels, programmable buttons, and more. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv 5. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv 5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Aug 01, 2019 chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable.
Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Grasping the opportunity of molding number to accelerate transformation and innovation development nanan city leaders to xiamei town to investigate the development of interphone industry. Follow these instructions to program your uv 5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. How to program the baofeng uv5r tin hat ranch youtube. Kg uv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band radios. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. However, since you are manually programming, you cannot do to much damage to the radio from. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes.
Linan zhong, the mayor of nanan, led a team to fujian baofeng electronics co. 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. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete frequencies, stopping when it. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. 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.
All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on. How to program baofeng uv 5r series with programming software. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Ive used this with a uv 5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv 5r radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. In this video i used a uv 5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv 5r variants. Baofeng x radioddity uv5r ex dual band 5w fm radio. Manuals dm 5r user manual uv 82 user manual uv 5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv 82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv 82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv 82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming softwar. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the. Jan 12, 20 on a whim, he suggested that he send me one of the radios to see if i could program it.
Extra pack mirkit baofengradio uv 5r mk5 8 watt mp max power with 3800 mah, handheld speaker mic, baofeng programming cable and software extended kit 4. In the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 we learned how to set up chirp for the baofeng pofung uv5r. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. We recommend the original baofeng uv 5r baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. What if you need to program a channel or add in a frequency quickly. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release.
When i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv 5 was different to mine its a uv 5ra. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series.
If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
Apr 15, 2019 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. These links will take you to jim mitchells web site to download the software. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. 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.
An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Programming frequencies via software is easier and more flexible. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the video, message me with video requests and like me on facebook at. Uv5r radio software the bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Page 1 baofeng uv 5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv 5ra, uv 5x3, uv 5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Fortunately, there are some helpful resources available from a global community of uv 5r enthusiasts, including an easier to read and understand owners manual and an excellent software application designed to program the uv 5r from a computer. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv 5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive.
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. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios. Baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. Its become that time where im putting in so many entries on the uv 5r that doing it by hand is no longer plausible, and id like to make the entities appear on my screen. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Compatible with theuv 5r, uv 5r pro, uv 5ra and more. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Feb 05, 2014 baofeng uv 5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Platform to build industry, to promote development of the industry total.
How to program a baofeng uv 5r in this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv 5r. I have a chirp compatible computer, now all i need is a programming cable. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. In the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on linux or win10 we learned how to set up chirp for the baofeng pofung uv 5r. 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. Btech pc03 ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv 5r radios. Jan 26, 2014 so youve got your baofeng uv 5r and you want to program it. 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. But, what if youre driving on the road and theres no computer nearby. Amazons choice for baofeng uv 5r software baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s 3.
The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. 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. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. 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. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. This allows for sending ani caller id or remote commands that require dtmf tones. The baofeng uv 5r and similar radios are very useful tools.