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. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. The mcu which i believe is a custom version of the em78p56844 microprocessor tells the dra1846 dsp chip what frequency to tune. Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for. Program the baofeng uv 5ra by and for new gmrs license holder.
If the mcu does not send the correct commands to the dsp chip the right frequency will not be received or transmitted. Buy usb cable for it i found mine on ebay and install using driver from miklor or the cd. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting in trouble with the fcc.
Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Electronically most of these varieties are identical inside, its mostly about the looks. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes.
Baofeng uv 5rb the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv5r. I received my first baofeng uv 5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. 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. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. 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. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. Buy baofeng uv 5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. Waterproof dual band ht programming software i recently bought this radio to test out, and im quite pleased by it. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Uv5r radio software the bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations.
Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for preppers. 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 exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. They are low cost dual band handheld radios that have all the features i want and need without taking out a small loan from the bank. There are some stores selling oem battery other than.
Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. I have done some modification on my radio and i can say that the continue reading some hardware modifications for baofengs uv5ruv82. Trifold reference card baofeng uv5r uv5ra uv5rb uv5rc. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. 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. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Usa software cd usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r. Only the uu version, with its extended uhf range up to 520mhz, is different. The baofeng uv5r is now available in number of flavors. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio.
May 11, 2012 this information is provided in the rda1846 documentation in the file area. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. This is an original baofeng uv5r plus smafemale 17cm high gain dualband antenna compatible model.
View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online. Being a low budget ham radio operator, i find the baofeng radios extremely appealing. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming software dmr5r programming software baofeng dm1701 programming software. By the way, there is a uv3r group and also a baofeng uv5r group. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Their software works fine, but another alternative which i prefer is the free software called chirp, which is excellent, and works for just about every ham vhfuhf radio that can be programmed by a serial cable. We have the plus version, the a version, the b version, the e version, and the uu version. 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. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes.
Software v2 ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. It seems to work well, and i tested how waterproof it is in my video on it. This radio has uv 5r 3 on the lfront or uv 5r iii on the label under the battery and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. Here are some hardware modification to improve your baofengs radio performance. Jun 30, 2014 with any baofeng or any other similar ht the latest yaesu ht has no numeric keypad you will need the programming cable and chirp. Baofeng uv5rb new version dual band uv radio 409shop. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer. Its actually easy once you learn that the local repeater list is just reducible to a spreadsheet. Im wondering how the uv5r came along from the very first model to the latest and greatest model. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5.
Genuine baofeng liion battery 1800mah for uv5r bff8. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Baofeng uv 5r plus uhfvhf dual band amateur radio handheld radio complete with durable metal shell, updated and fashionable frame, more robust than uv 5r compatible with uv 5r 3800mah extended batteries as. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
Many have reported the uv 5r will operate outside of these band limit on the 4 to 174 and 400 to 500 mhz bands no one has reported any success using the uv 5r on the 222 mhz band, so my guess is the above band limits are not hard coded in the dsp chip, but are just guaranteed band limits and in fact some chips. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. I bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng uv5rb the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Programming the qyt kt8900 with software aided by chirp. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Baofeng uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5re, uv5ra plus, uv5r plus, uv82, uv82l, gt3 all baofeng two way.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng uv5rb new version dual band uv radio 409shop,walkie. I had some trouble at first trying to program it, because i read somewhere that it is treated like a uv5r in chirp. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. There are some stores selling oem battery other than original baofeng battery in the package. The new file has been uploaded to the files section and also placed on my web site. If youre into fixing and breaking things then this article is a must try. These are not my own but an article found on the internet from dg2iaq and kx3dx. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. The kmc series adhere to the principle that wisdom creates technology and changes our life in order. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. I dont remember, but the software might be specific to particular models.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. 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. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. I have a few of the uv5rs, and they function quite nicely.
Baofeng bl5l 3800mah extended battery compatible with uv5r rd5r uv5rtp authentic genuine nagoya na771 15. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. They can and will provide communications from one point to another. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license. If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
The baofeng uv5r software download is developing at a frantic pace. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. The baofeng uv series has a definite purpose, in my humble opinion. If for example you load in a 222 mhz frequency, the dsp chip is capable of receiving and. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv. Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv 5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting in trouble with the fcc. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. 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. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. I know of the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re and now the uv5r plus in no particular order.