I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about sales and new products. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. 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. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. 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. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Make sure you push that programming cable into the device firmly. Chirp voor baofeng uv5r op linux of windows 10 one guy. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide.
This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. I have two baofeng, one a proper uv 5r and another uv 5r rebadged. 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 software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software.
Compatible with theuv5r, uv 5r pro, uv 5ra and more. Int the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. A few of the key specs and features of the baofeng uv5ra radio are detailed below. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic.
Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. 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. While studying for my license, ill eavesdrop on some hams rag chewing on a local vhf repeater. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. How to do the initial set up and programming of the baofeng uv5r handheld radio. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Apr 15, 2019 baofeng uv 5r programming with windows 10. Baofeng uv 5r setup and how to program using chirp youtube.
With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. 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. Baofeng uv5r als radioscanner met chirp one guy, one blog.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine.
I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv 5r memory settings. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. 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. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Nov 05, 2016 just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy.
Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv5r when you turn. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. See if spreading or narrowing the gap in the prongs changes your results. 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 uv82 software software software for people. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. 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.
If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found here. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv 5r. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. In this video i used a uv 5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv 5r variants. Chirp is opensource and staffed by volunteers, allowing the software to keep pace with advancing radio tech by baofeng. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. 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. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success.
If you are unable to assign chirp to that port, you can sometimes change port assignments in device manager. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds.
Ill normally listen to the fm a lot while working from home. On both models, the fm radio is at least 3db louder than the repeater. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra.
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