The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program. Because the baofeng uv is designed for use in emergencies, during disasters, or on the field, it can be programmed manually at any location using the included baofeng uv5ra programming manual. Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. You can find them over at amazon for under 15 bucks or you can make one yourself. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. 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. Compatible with theuv5r, uv 5r pro, uv 5ra and more. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. But for free, i use it, especially in times like now but without ctcssdcs, tons of intermodrf.
The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp 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. Amazons choice for baofeng uv 5r software baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s 3. Allows monitoring of 2 channels, toggling between freq a and freq b. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The uv 5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur.
The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one as an amazon. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. The cable for the original uv 5r is compatible with the uv 5ra. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. 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. The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Rather than have him wait to order one from hong kong, i suggested that i send him my lead so that he could could get started straight away. Because the baofeng uv is designed for use in emergencies, during disasters, or on the field, it can be programmed manually at any location using the included baofeng uv 5ra programming manual. 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.
Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv5ra. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d. If a signal is received, the rx remains on that channel until the signal is gone.
Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Page 3 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. See if spreading or narrowing the gap in the prongs changes your results. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv5r when you turn. The uv 5ra and the uv 5mhp are not compatible when it comes to cloning. Baofeng programming software freeware free download.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. 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. Im currently building a portable echolink node using a raspberry pi model b and a baofeng uv5ra ht. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv 5r radios variations. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported.
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. It has a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Programming the baofeng uv 5ra a few days ago, i was chatting to andy g6reg and he mentioned that he needed a lead to help program his uv 5. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv5ra. If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. 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. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. I have a friends baofeng new uv5ra and let me tell you something, it is the biggest piece of chinese garbage possibly ever made. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Uv5r radio software the bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. The bao uv5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv5ra model. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Apr 16, 2020 with the baofeng uv 5ra radio there are only a couple of limitations to positively ensure cloning compatibility. 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. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver.
See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. How to program the radio with the pc and the chirp program duration. 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. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. 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 is set up and working using gpio for ptt, and ive tested the rpi to make sure that when transmitting in echolink from my android, that pin 31 is raising to 3. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about sales and new products. Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1.
The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. The bao uv 5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv 5ra model. Amazons choice for baofeng uv5r software baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s 3. 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. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Load only the software designed for your firmware release.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. With the baofeng uv5ra radio there are only a couple of limitations to positively ensure cloning compatibility. Make sure you push that programming cable into the device firmly. 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. The kmc series adhere to the principle that wisdom creates technology and changes our life in order to provide everyone with secure, comfortable. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Mar 02, 2020 the baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. The uv5ra and the uv5mhp are not compatible when it comes to cloning. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. 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. There is also an open source software program called chirp that is compatible with the baofeng uv 5ra radio. It has a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra.
Page 2 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. If you are unable to assign chirp to that port, you can sometimes change port assignments in device manager. The radio can also be connected to a pc or laptop via a cable not included, where the free downloadable program chirp provides a quick and simple. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. Programming the baofeng uv5ra a few days ago, i was chatting to andy g6reg and he mentioned that he needed a lead to help program his uv5. The uv5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.