An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. 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. This connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software.
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. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Given the issues discussed here, understand that you are pretty much on your own for programming, but pretty competitive prices can be found at this link. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. For more information on programming the uv5r via computer, visit the uv5r yahoo group or go to. Baofengtech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. The next models are different branded rebranded models of the classic baofengpofung radios, or maybe the baofeng is the different branded radio tonfa models can be found on ebay. The microphone and programming cables are marked with tidradio, but they are exactly the same as baofeng uv5r. 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. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Only the uu version, with its extended uhf range up to 520mhz, is different. 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. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Baeofang technologies produces radios that are some of the least expensive on the market. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. If you have anything you wish to sell or buy place it here. Rt systems is proud to offer programming software version 4. You have a new radio to learn, why try to learn chinese software when rt systems software makes programming the radio so easy. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Baofeng technology produces inexpensive amateur radios.
Electronically most of these varieties are identical inside, its mostly about the looks. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The baofeng uv5r is now available in number of flavors. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. The following post did catch my eye with its certainty that it works on all newer firmwares. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Review of the baofeng uv5rc plus 144432mhz handheld.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of the american ham to take full advantage of this site, please enable your browsers javascript feature. We have the plus version, the a version, the b version, the e version, and the uu version. Chirp programming examples spreadsheet examples can be found here. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. We are unable to change any content of your order based on the ebay checkout note or paypal message.
Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng uv5r direct from the keypad of the radio. Baofeng uv5r original speaker microphone for uv5rc. Ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. This radio is probably a good choice if you want a full package to include most of basic components you need to start ham radio while having a baofengquality radio with a different logo so as. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Condensed setup and operating instructions that simplify radio setup and programming. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software.
The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Rt systems programming software and cable for baofeng uv5r. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. 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. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz.
Triband i have not been paying much attention to the triband posts on the uv5r instead looking at the tyt thuv3r running 220 or the 2m220 specific model of the uv5r. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Baofeng also produces their radios with a new brand name. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
The uv5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Computer programming of the baofeng uv5r will be discussed in a future blog entry. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. The rt systems programming kit makes it easy to program your baofeng radios. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Simple stepbystep instructions, augmented with hints and explanations. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Please note this software is for the uv5ra or uv5rc not uv5r. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Nifty accessories niftybaofeng uv5r educational quick.
There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. 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. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Welcome to the baofeng page, here you will find all the links to baofeng products including handheld trancievers. Baofeng uv9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof waterproof ip67 transceiver walkie talkie two way radio. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the.
The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. A quick video showing how easy it is to program this radio without the leads and software. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. All about circuits purchased a radio to take apart and look inside. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Uv5x3, bff8hp, and uv82hp helpful baofeng guides and programming tips at recommended use chirp programming software virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port available to the pc. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.