Baofeng has upgraded their original chipset used in their newest radios. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Note that some cables are for the baby brother of the uv5r the uv3r dont get that it uses a different connector. Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies imperial. 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. Baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio.
How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable for programming ham radio repeaters. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Dual band 144430mhz uv smaf antenna arrived today, and even though its only 2. Are these radios junk or compatible to the motorola. Big brother eventually, the uv 82 was added to the mix. Programming the baofeng uv5r for weather radio frequencies. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The baofeng uv5r radio has a great reputation as an extremely compact and economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio, introduced first by baofeng in 2012 with various cosmetic variants.
It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Its connector type is smafemale and gives you a gain of 2. This is a newer version of a previous model from the same brand. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly good ftdi usb data cable with the various uv5rs. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Uv5r annotated by kc9hi radio documentation project.
It is compatible with all of the following radios and more. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. When you buy a either radio, you usually get the radio in a kit that comes complete with standard liion battery pack, charger, carrying clip, wrist strap, rubberducky antenna, and earpiecemicrophone. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv 6r using the uv 5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. About baofeng uv5r models the resource is currently listed in in a single category. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Uv3r community yahoo group baofeng uv3r yahoo group this private uv3r group has a hyphen in the name and over 4,000 members.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. The baofeng sales ban countdown continues james wesley rawles june 20, 2019 june 22, 2019 here is a reminder on an upcoming rule change by the fcc. If you have warranty issues, baofeng wont cover it unless its through an authorized seller. Allows monitoring of 2 channels, toggling between freq a and freq b. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Oct 19, 2014 miklor software, drivers, guides and faqs for baofeng and other chinese radios. If you buy from the amazon store make sure its the right seller. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower.
I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv5r. And theres no need to pay extra money to get the cable and software. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes retrieving. So far there have been no changes to the radios other than the company name. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. In our immediately previous article, we recommended the baofeng uv 5r andor the baofeng f8hp as the best general purpose twoway radio. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The abbree smafemale dual band is compatible with baofeng uv 5r uv 82 bff8hp ham twoway radio.
Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. Its transceiver has fm broadcast reception, the radio has 128 channels and a 12hour battery life, and the radio itself provides great mobility at a low cost. The application has a standard windows style tool bar. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. In our immediately previous article, we recommended the baofeng uv5r andor the baofeng f8hp as the best general purpose twoway radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. A complete system for your baofeng uv5r or f8hp radio. Jul 25, 2016 internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv 5r. Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dualband ham radio black 4. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there.
Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. Just get the cable, because the baofeng software it comes with is only slightly better than the baofeng manual the radio comes with. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. The qhm22 by kenwood is the best speaker mic for baofeng uv 5r radios. Different firmware versions require different software versions. September 30, 2019 ban on offering for sale baofeng uv5r. This speaker mic is the most affordable and durable in its class. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv 5r and many others. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Btech uv2501 and uv5001 squelch engineer software btech.
How to programme repeaters in baofeng uv 5r without software this video shows step by step how to programme a repeater into a baofeng uv 5r or similar radios without using software. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Baofeng uv5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit. On september 30, 2019, it will become illegal to sell or offer for sale advertise radios like the popular baofeng uv5r that can operate in the frs radio band 462. Baofeng uv5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies imperial. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog. Jun 20, 2019 the baofeng sales ban countdown continues james wesley rawles june 20, 2019 june 22, 2019 here is a reminder on an upcoming rule change by the fcc. The case is totally different, and the keypad has the zero at the bottom, which corrects on the the most annoying things about the 5r. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures.
Jan 26, 2014 uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Internally, this radio is almost identical to the 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. Baofeng baofeng walkie talkie uv5r5 radioreference. Baofeng uv 9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof. A complete system for your baofeng uv5r or f8hp radio code. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5.
Chirp chirp is free and open source programming software for many makes and models of radios, including baofeng. We absolutely love documenting the fire service and sharing our work with you. The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Jan 12, 20 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. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this.
To communicate with the crew enroute to the call or on scene. Baofeng uv5r yahoo group not to be confused with the other one, this uv5r group has a hyphen. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday feb 6 2015, and till today baofeng uv5r models has been followed for a total of 9044 times. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Tim kirby, g4vxe, is a regular contributor to and writes from oxfordshire, england. Max power with 3800 mah, handheld speaker mic, baofeng programming cable and software extended kit. I havent used it to transmit yet, but if the transmitting.
Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. 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. Programming the baofeng uv5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free 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 time. The antenna is an upgrade from the stock uv 5r antenna, although it really didnt have a noticeable difference in use. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters.
The antenna is an upgrade from the stock uv5r antenna, although it really didnt have a noticeable difference in use. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. 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 model. Big brother eventually, the uv82 was added to the mix.
Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. If a signal is received, the rx remains on that channel until the signal is gone. The uv5r 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. Programming the baofeng uv5r for weather frequency. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. And have a question about the baofeng walkie talkie uv 5r5 has a backup radio as a volunteer firefighter. Have used other programs from this company to program the radios and they work. Baofeng uv 5r programming software setting up to application. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Two way radio forum a public support forum for all types of two way radios, including the baofeng uv5r and its variants. Two way radio forum a public support forum for all types of two way radios, including the baofeng uv 5r and its variants.