The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Follow these instructions to program your uv 5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Platform to build industry, to promote development of the industry total. Please note this software is for the uv5ra or uv5rc not uv5r. The software times out each time and none of the leads on the cable red or green light with the dm 5r radio. For more information on programming the uv 5r via computer, visit the uv 5r yahoo group or go to. How to program the baofeng uv5r tin hat ranch youtube. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. The bao5r software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. 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. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Compatible with theuv 5r, uv 5r pro, uv 5ra and more.
Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. 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. Uv5r, uv6r, gt3 info miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio dedicated to the programming and operation of the. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more 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. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The uv 5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng uv5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes.
To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Baofeng uv 5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc. Bao82 programming software for the baofeng uv 82 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Usb cable driver software download and install first. Lets program a baofeng uv 5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. 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. This is a must have for baofeng devices, even though the uv 5r is user programmable through the keypad, its tedious and time consuming, whereas doing it. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv 5r radios. A quick video showing how easy it is to program this radio without the leads and software. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. Uv5r radio software the bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. In this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the btech programming software. Select display a press ab button and select the upper di.
Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv5r. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv 5r software does exactly the same thing. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. I just bought a dm 5r brand new and am not able to read or write to the radio with the same cable. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv 5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Usb drive compatible with the win7 or win10 and more. Buy coper usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv 5r bf888s radios on free shipping on qualified orders. Yes it is hard at first,but you will get the hang of it. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng original programming cable and software cd for uv 5r series, uv 82 series and more. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. 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. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not.
Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. Jan 26, 2014 a few more programming tips that are not in the video. Software uv 5r ex chirp programming engilsh uv 5r ex programming guideline. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Jan 04, 20 a quick video showing how easy it is to program this radio without the leads and software.
The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. 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 introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Baofeng original speaker mic for uv 5r f8hp gt3 uv 5ra uv 5re tyt thuv88. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube.
Review of the baofeng uv5rc plus 144432mhz handheld. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. 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. Bf480 compatible with the tw325, bf888s, h777 and more. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. With the physical connection made, and the software set up, it should be possible to use the software to read in the radios presets, create your own, or, if youre in the essex area, use the config file of local repeater settings see below heres a screenshot of the baofeng programming software in use. How to program baofeng uv 5r series with programming software. Ive used this with a uv 5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work.
An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Computer programming of the baofeng uv 5r will be discussed in a future blog entry. 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.
Baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5rc programming software. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. 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. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. I have got a baofeng 5rc and having problems programming it with a computer and the lead.
Bao 5r 3 software and usbk4y cable software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 triband ht radios. Chirp software is used to program the uv 5r, and its available online. This includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. 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. Rt systems is proud to offer programming software version 4. So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end into you radio, then run the soft then, make sure the volume switch is up full. 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. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. I have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. 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. If you mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. I have a uv 5r with programming cable and it works fine. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Rt systems works closely with the manufacturer to provide software that handles the features of the radio safely.
Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Jan 06, 20 this connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software. Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. 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. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv 5r. Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. Im trying to program my friends uv 5r but i cant connect it to my pc windows 10. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Since the uv 5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv 5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Programming data entered on the b side lower display will not be saved. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv 5r radio. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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.
While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv 5r and similar radios by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any timesee below. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Chirp is a free, open source tool for programming your amateur radio. Domestic research and development of digital radio chips successful in fujian to help industrial upgrading. I was able to connect my uv 82 without issue so i dont think its the cable or the software chirp daily20180906. However, since you are manually programming, you cannot do to much damage to the radio from. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. You have a new radio to learn, why try to learn chinese software when rt systems software makes programming the radio so easy. 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. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Rt systems programming software and cable for baofeng uv5r. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
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