Gt890 variant of qyt kt8900 standard horizon see yaesu surecom. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. After punching in some frequencies, set the radio up for a tactical operations by. 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. It can cover a multitude of channels and frequencies. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Usb cable or keypad entry i dont quite understand what the problem is with programming them by the keypad, although others have reported having problems doing this. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. 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.
List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Within about 5 minutes from opening the package, i had it set up and could programme my boafeng using the chirp software package chirp is highly.
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. 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. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. How to program a baofeng radio easily with chirp software. Baofeng walkie talkie uv 5r dual band two way radio with one more 1800mah uv5r battery one hand mic and one tidradio 771 antenna baofeng radio ham radio. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. How to program baofeng uv5r uv82 without usb cable must be in slot a to program.
Aug 01, 2019 this includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Baofeng original speaker mic for uv5r f8hp gt3 uv5ra uv5re. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. 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. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The baofeng radios are great and are available at a great price. It contains a counterfeit prolific pl2303 chipset, rather than the baofeng ftdi chipset that would allow it to work with the chirp programming software.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. 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. Baofeng original programming cable and software cd for uv 5r series, uv 82 series and more. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it.
The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Made by amcrest industry leader in quality products.
Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. 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 programming cable for these radios are sold separately. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by.
The application has a standard windows style tool bar. This seems to be a strong subject of this radio so i figured i would lend a hand on programming it without the computer cable. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Rh5r use baofeng uv5r rh5x variant of baofeng bfa58 sainsonic. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver.
I watched one video on youtube and was able to go from that point with no problems. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Doing some research on the internet search youtube for baofeng uv5r programming with a computer, part 1 cable setup and this is the cable that was recommended, so i went ahead with a purchase. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv5r. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. These simple steps are easy to memorize, but if we dont use it often, having a tip sheet will help. 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. However, since you are manually programming, you cannot do to much damage to the radio from. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Oct 17, 20 baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package.
Oct 04, 2019 how to use a baofeng uv 5r, by tunnel rabbit. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. If you want to do more than simplex communications over short distances, then youll need to use a repeater in this post well show you some simple manual programming using the keypad on the baofeng uv5r keypad programming the baofeng uv5r. 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. Download baofeng uv5r programming chirp cable driver. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios.
The baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp is available here on this page to download you get your free software from below links just click on the given link to start the download. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r 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. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio.
Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. In this post w the bands covered not all of these are legal to broadcast on, but listening should be fine see fcc part 95 rules. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, the uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to. Download the free programming software called chirp. Free shipping on all us orders from our houston location. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software.
Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Here is a great guide to how to manually program the baofeng uv5r, copied below. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs.
A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r.
You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Programming frequencies via software is easier and more flexible.
Now your trusty baofeng uv5r has all the frs, gmrs, murs, marine vhf and noaa weather channels programmed in it and you still have 68 channels left for. Baofeng uv5r programming software chirp cable driver for windows 78xp10vista 32bit and 64bit. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use.
The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Sep 21, 2016 baofeng dm 5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason.
For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofeng s support and because of its poorly written user manual. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. 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. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng.
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. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount.
How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv 5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and find out which firmware version you actually have. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio.