Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers.
An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Baofeng programing repeaters into baofeng and btech. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d. The radio can also be connected to a pc or laptop via a cable not included, where the free downloadable program chirp provides a quick and simple. Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to.
One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. The ldb may include new models, as well as refinements and enhancements such as the baofeng squelch level adjustments. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. 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.
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 uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. 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. Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. The baofeng uv5ra is a dual band uhfvhf hand held radio from china. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. 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 programming with chirp software or keypad. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software.
Use your programming cable with chirp software from. Im trying to program it with chirp and all it says is radio did not respond. 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. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies.
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. 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. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found. Your radio should be connected to the computer and chirp should now. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software.
Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. The key was getting the correct programming cable and the correct comms port identified. Feb 05, 2014 using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv 5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r3 radio. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Use your programming cable with chirp software from com. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. 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. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Radio software by dlehr212 posted june 19th 2017, 1.
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. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. This includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio.
Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. The baofeng uv 5ra radio came in a pretty small box with the inside separated in two layers. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. The baofeng uv5ra radio came in a pretty small box with the inside separated in two layers. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated.
Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Ive been working for so long to program my radio the one in the title and it chirp software on windows xp always says that communication has failed. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
It makes sense that your handheld radio should be able to take the place of multiple radios. Jan 12, 20 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. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. With chirp i was able to read the programming from my wouxun and copy that to the new radio. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one as an amazon. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package.
Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp click here for manual keypad. Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it.
Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. 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 program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. It was not as easy as i had hoped but finally survived. 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. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware.
Because the baofeng uv is designed for use in emergencies, during disasters, or on the field, it can be programmed manually at any location using the included baofeng uv 5ra programming manual. Because the baofeng uv is designed for use in emergencies, during disasters, or on the field, it can be programmed manually at any location using the included baofeng uv5ra programming manual. Always do a download from radio to create a template for the new radio. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Trying to load an older image to a newer radio, even of the same model may render the new radio temporarily inoperable due to firmware changes in the newer radio. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng programing repeaters into baofeng and btech radios. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. 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. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r 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. I bought a new uv5ra and proceed to try to program. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software.
Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one s. May 21, 2019 typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. I bought a new uv 5ra and proceed to try to program. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. The radio can also be used as a marine band vhf radio. Chirp programming software osx, linux, windows update.
You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about sales and new products. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. After making sure all the pieces were there, i went to the instructions to ensure that i would assemble the radio correctly. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. Mar 02, 2020 baofeng uv 5ra ham two way radio deal. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is.
This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. 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. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
Want to add all the channels you need quickly and easily. Were going to program a baofeng ra dio with chirp software. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. 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. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources.
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