Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv5r. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below.
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. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. The next models are different branded rebranded models of the classic baofengpofung radios, or. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
The uv 82, as it relates to computer programming, is nearly identical to the uv 5r. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. First thing to do, before any programming, is go to frequency mode, and do a general, one time, setup procedure. Although similar to the uv5r, this was not simply a rebranding.
Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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 baofeng uv5ra is a great little radio for the price. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this.
How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng uv5r direct from the keypad of the radio. What range can i reasonably expect using a baofeng uv5r. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. 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. Brands baofeng also produces their radios with a new brand name. The uv8 looks very similar to a uv82 with the lcd display and keypad removed.
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. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The next thing you need is good software to program and manage all the radios settings and the 128 different channels that can be stored in its memory.
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 above. 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. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The problem is that the software doesnt allow anything over 480. Okay, so now you have an uptodate radio and a great manual and keyboard as in the keyboard on the radio itself programming cheat sheet. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. The uv5ra version is ip65 ive read somewhere on the internet. In addition to the btech logo, this radio has uv5x3 on the label and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. I watched one video on youtube and was able to go from that point with no problems. Be sure to save your work in the chirp software when you are finished. Apr 07, 2012 setting up and programming your uv 5r. About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
The uv 5ra version is ip65 ive read somewhere on the internet. The oem software appears to be the same as the uv825r oem software except the settings that would. If this is all you wanted to know you can leave now. The serial number of the model that this was tested on was. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
The uv 8 looks very similar to a uv 82 with the lcd display and keypad removed. 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 pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software.
You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. The devices include the panasonic dmcg7 camera, panasonic hdctm90 video camera, tascam dr05 audio recorder, audiotechnica atr3350. 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. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. About programming uv 5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. For a geek who takes pride in ux, this concerns me a lot.
View and download baofeng uv 82 user manual online. Baofeng ip67 waterproof walkie talkie two way radio ham walkie talkie uv 9r. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv5r has been followed for a total of 367 times. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband. This software is used for uv82 iii triband download. One of the early tips i read early on is that programming a baofeng is a frustrating experience. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. Programming software for baofeng uv5ra uv 5 ra uv5ra. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. How to program the the polarity and amount of the frequency offset for repeater use. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. This is a plain cable with the 2pin earphonemic plugs on both ends. The oem software appears to be the same as the uv 825r oem software except the settings that would require a display and keypad to access have been removed.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. Obtain a kenwood style cloning cable for this process. While only the uv5rb will appear in the following article, the interior layout of the two radios is largely identical. Mar 28, 2015 researching posts on this multireddit i created of various subreddits dedicated to ham radio, i learned a lot about the current state of ham radio and some ways to get back into the hobby. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. 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. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. I am looking at purchasing a programming cable for the. I am curious to find out if the programming cable you bought worked right out of the box or did you have to enter a few commands to have ubuntu recognize the cable. The output power can be selected at low 1 watt or high 4 watts. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers.
How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. 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. The uv5ra is similar to the uv5r, but has a more rounded chassis, different firmware, requires different programming software and does not accept the bl5l battery. Jan 08, 2014 baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv 5r has been followed for a total of 367 times. Baofeng uv5r iii triband walkie talkie vhf6174mhz 220260mhz uhf 400520mhz fm two way ham radio long range. All of these type of radios are difficult to program and more difficult to program than is.
The uv82, as it relates to computer programming, is nearly identical to the uv5r. I would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv 5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. It is the higher of the two for a complete chirp guide, go to chirp software. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. 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. The size, design, options and software are unique to this radio. Rt systems bts5x3 software software program memories and other setting of the btech uv 5x3 radio. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think.
The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. Buy baofeng uv5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. Program the uv5r in 5 simple steps manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. This is for direct cloning, radio to radio, without the use of computer and software.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. The uv5x3 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the btech uv5x3 radio. This software is used for t57, r760 waterproof download. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner. Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. This software is used for dm1702 gps tier ii download. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv 5ra includes. A look at what you need to know to get it on the air.
Rt systems develops the premier software for pofung uv5r handheld radios. Im often asked what equipment i use to create the videos. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus.
The frequency range is between 6174mhz for vhf, and 400480mhz for uhf. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uv6r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. First thing i changed it put a dual band 19 inch long antenna. Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner youtube. Nov 16, 2016 im often asked what equipment i use to create the videos. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv 5r and uv 5ra hts. Buy baofeng uv 5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. The main category is baofeng uv 5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver.
A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its a dual band transceiver that covers the 2 meter and 70 cm bands. 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. The baofeng uv5r is a multi purpose dual band vhf uhf hand held transceiver made in china. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. At the time of writing, chirp is capable of programming uv5rs future versions may not be compatible with newer versions of the 5r, or indeed, older versions. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. The next models are different branded rebranded models of the classic baofengpofung radios, or maybe the baofeng is the different branded radio.
A few more programming tips that are not in the video. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. So far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal.