I have a baofeng uv5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Hacking the baofeng uv5r sunday, 10 february 20 21. There are programming cables available that use a different chipset. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s. Well you need a programming cable for the computer and a license is required for the gmrs freq and to use some of the frs freq over the 12w max allowed. Jul 03, 2016 programming the baofeng uv 5r manually is actually really easy. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. Aug 06, 2016 i have a baofeng uv 5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software.
View and download baofeng uv5ra quick start manual online. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites.
Jan 08, 2014 chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Its free, and lays out all the programming items in a spreadsheet so its easy to see what you are putting into your radio. The chirp software comes with all the frs, gmrs, murs, and noah channels preprogrammed if you want to use them. Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv.
Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra. It supports many manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. National communications magazine will be there this week to bring you the latest. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. The older chirp image files from baofeng uv5r radios with bfb or bfs series firmware are not compatible with. 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. With a gmrs license you can use up to 5w but without it.
How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. 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. Programming the baofeng uv5r manually is actually really easy. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. If you choose to use the baofeng software, then you should select the uv5r. I could give it 10 stars way better than having to deal with chirp and which driver.
I have, i think, appropriately input the correct information into the software and uploaded to the radio. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Baofeng uv5re two way radio long range walkie talkie uhf vhf radio. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Latest release of chirp should allow you to program this model and version of. Super stable and efficiently program your radios without efforts. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using chirp. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio.
Connecting the unit to a rooftop aerial, or a mag mount for the roof of your car if mobile will. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. So far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. Baofeng uv5r uv82 uv82x gt3 uv8d information site twoway ham radio. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Newest version support windows 7, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable for two way radio used for baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s note. Arrived in no time and worked right away on our windows 10 system using chirp 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. Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system.
Usb programming cable for baofeng walkie talkie uv5r chirp radio programming tool chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus.
Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. 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. Bother baofeng models allow you to swa out the antenna with one that provides higher gain. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. 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. Scanner frequency search service for programming scanners and radios. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds.
Is there a free programming software for this radio i. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Download programming software chirp programming software recommended. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers.
I dont recommend this unless you have no option to program with a computer and the rt systems software. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. There is detailed information contained there to help you program this. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Select the appropriate version for your operating system baofeng uv5r vip software. First, there is a page setup specifically for running chirp on linux. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. 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. 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. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it.
Ze hebben 5,0 watt en in nederland mag je zenden met 0,5 watt zonder licentie. Programming cable for baofeng uv5r radio with arduino. There is a usb driver issue with the programming cable that came with radio, occasionally a windows update will require some tapdancing to restore the original driver. Cannot use chirp to program my baofeng uv5ra qrz forums. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Lear how to manual programming the baofeng uv5r in less than one minute for free.
Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. Baofeng radio 100% new usb program cable for kenwood type radios. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Baofeng uv5ra unable to program anything in 400480 bands. I started watching a video on how to do it manually but i just downloaded chirp and it would be pointless having it if i didnt use it lol. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming step by step guide. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Chirp programming examples spreadsheet examples can be found here.
Jun 05, 2018 the baofeng uv 5rr is certainly popular, affordable and reliable. 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. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Feb 05, 2014 using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv 5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s. I am posting here because, i cannot find the solution to my problem using chirp to program my radio on the internet. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. Apr 07, 2012 setting up and programming your uv 5r.
Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. I want to program the following dpmr frequencies throught chirp or manually. I ended up working with someone from chirp who took an image file from my radio and modified it to work. However, there are some things to note before installing. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Several members of our local radio club have them as well. 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. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. 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. The offset setting resets itself during the transfer from the computer.
Now you could program your channels by using a software called chirp that you can find at htt. He said that my radio had been setup with an image for the 220 model radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Chirp is talking to my uv as i can see the activity light flicker when i give it the upload or download from radio commands.
Its updated quite often and currently supports 11 different radio manufacturers, the uv5r being one of them. 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. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. I have downloaded the software for the usb interconnect cable and have downloaded chirp. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. I have a test channel xet up with the following chirp inputs. A lot more handy than a serial adapter that is fragile. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly good ftdi usb data cable with the various uv5rs. If you do buy one i would recommend getting the programming cable as well. I noticed the baofeng program doesnt save what com port it goes. Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact.
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