To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. 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. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. 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. Enter 146520 while in frequency mode to vfoa step 2. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Tyt md380 uhf tier ii dmr digital two way radio free tyt. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. The application has a standard windows style tool bar.
Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. 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. If transmitting is a requirement, you may be able to find a used motorola for slightly less than a scanner, but programming software can cost more than the radio, and the complexities of programming them have many pitfalls. To download the programming guide for your radio, please click on the link provided below. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Baofeng walkie talkie uv5r dual band two way radio with one more 1800mah uv5r battery one hand mic and one tidradio 771 antenna baofeng radio ham radio 4. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Cheatsheet for manual programming single display radio owners manual 18 menu version 4 mb pdf file. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. 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.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. The lead arrived with andy and he installed the drivers but on running up the baofeng programming software, it wouldnt talk to the radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8.
Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. 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. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. 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. Baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. At that stage we thought it was a driver issue on andys laptop. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng is the uv6r programming cable the same as the uv5r.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Then you can check the settings you modified after reboot the radio. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Chirp programming software programs several brands of radios use the file with the newest date. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech, baofeng, kenwood, and anytone radio.
This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. 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. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. First, it is not all that hard, all you have to remember is the baofeng takes the memory channel properties in two separate sequences, receiving frequency and associated properties first, then transmitting frequency along with associated properties next. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package.
There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Press menu 27 mem channel appears on display step 3. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape duration. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Eyeonstuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make more videos for you. A pair 2 pcs baofeng ct9frs family frequency service frs radio, ic certified. 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. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Baofeng uv5r was hacked l ior elazary provides informations regarding the hacks of a chinese dual band radio, lior posted descriptions of the work on hes rig. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. The baofeng technology co had a valution of 714 times earnings. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Andy decided to order a lead and driver anyway and return the lead to me. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the. Radio software by dlehr212 posted june 19th 2017, 1. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. They can receive and transmit a variety of frequencies including those used by weather radios and the often. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not.