To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. 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. 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. Program the baofeng uv 5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. I recently learned how to use the chirp software and was able to upload to my baofeng. Feb 05, 2014 note please read there has been several complaints in the comments about the video being too long. 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. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Download the free programming software called chirp. Programming frequencies via software is easier and more flexible. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. You may want both chirp and uv5r software, heres why, chirp makes it easy to import a csv file of repeater or other frequency info into your ht, however, it doest give you control over the other settings like voice prompt and beep, both of which i find entirely annoying. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download.
The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Baofeng uv5ra the baofeng uv5ra is a dual band uhfvhf hand held radio from china. Bftech ftdi pc03 genuine usb programming cable dual pin. 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. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. 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. Software before programming your baofeng, we recommend that you use chirp. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software.
Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. To counter this, it was suggested that i use a special usb cable to connect the baofeng to my computer, where the application chirp allows for fairly easy programming of the radio. You can find them over at amazon for under 15 bucks or you can make one yourself. From what i understand the baofeng uv5ra is a bit less cryptic for the consumer but it is still recommended that you use the programming cable. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. 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. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this.
Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program.
How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools.
Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. The radio can be programmed from the keypad but it is much easier to program it from either the baofeng software that comes with the programming cable or chirp software. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. Chirp programming software programs several brands of radios use the file with the newest date. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies.
Chirp is available on windows, linux, and mac os, so no matter what. Yes, i have a baofeng and i initially went through some issues with programming it in the beginning, but when i realized how much of a hassle it was, even with a. Aug 01, 2019 this includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv5ra. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. But for free, i use it, especially in times like now but without ctcssdcs, tons of intermodrf. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Select the appropriate version for your operating system baofeng uv5r vip software. Lear how to manual programming the baofeng uv5r in less than one minute for free. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license.
Use your programming cable with chirp software from. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Rt systems also sells a cable and programming software for this radio. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick.
However, i could not get my uv 5r software to connect. Programming software downloads before plugging in a programming cable all chinese programming cables have fake chips in them and require older drivers to make them work correctly. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. I see all these posts about programming issues with baofengs and chirp and i cant help wonder if the aggravation is really worth the cheaper cost of the radio and the free software.
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. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one as an amazon. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. I noticed the baofeng program doesnt save what com port it goes.
Mar 21, 20 the baofeng uv 5ra is a dual band uhfvhf hand held radio from china. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. The issue that i have is when its done uploading to my radio i dont know where to find the stuff that i uploaded. 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. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Download programming software chirp programming software recommended.
Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 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. See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. 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 uv5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
Mar 28, 2015 one of the early tips i read early on is that programming a baofeng is a frustrating experience. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. The baofeng radio is solid, small, comfortable to use, has cool voice menu operation, supports fm broadcast frequencies. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Original baofeng programming cable for two way radio.
The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Note please read there has been several complaints in the comments about the video being too long. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming step by step guide. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable.
Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each. Scroll to the bottom of this page for driver information. Genuine ftdi usb programming cable no driver issues no old drivers needed plug and play unlike the common clone usb programming cables available amazon these cables just work. Chirp is opensource and staffed by volunteers, allowing the software to keep pace with advancing radio tech by baofeng.
Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. A few of the key specs and features of the baofeng uv5ra radio are detailed below. 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. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
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. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. 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. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. It has an output of 4 watts but with an optional high gain antenna i have no problem making contact on any of the local repeaters in my area. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Oct 04, 2019 how to use a baofeng uv 5r, by tunnel rabbit.
This video was made for those that are not only new to chirp but new to twoway radios. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. Uv5x3, bff8hp, and uv82hp helpful baofeng guides and programming tips at.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The cable for the original uv 5r is compatible with the uv 5ra. I have a friends baofeng new uv 5ra and let me tell you something, it is the biggest piece of chinese garbage possibly ever made. There is also an open source software program called chirp that is compatible with the baofeng uv 5ra radio.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. 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 your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. However, i could not get my uv5r software to connect. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. This is especially true if you use vista, win7, win8 or win10. Eyeon stuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. For a geek who takes pride in ux, this concerns me a lot. Bftech ftdi pc03 genuine usb programming cable dual pin for.
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