How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. 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. A larger size rechargeable battery has 3800mah capacity. The following have been recorded based on factory firmware revisions. 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.
Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Baofeng uv5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. How to programme repeaters in baofeng uv5r without software. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Without disconnecting the radio i start baofeng uv5r series program software to successfully read radio.
The uv82 feels much more comfortable in your hands, the keys are larger and rx audio sounds slightly better, probably as a result of better acoustics. I removed the program, restarted the laptop and re. Untuk menyambungkan ht tersebut ke komputer dibutuhkan usb cable data. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv 5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and. I have found a few different places on the web that talk about how to do it but all of them either dont work for me or dont make sense how to do it.
Ive used this with a uv 5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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. I then tried the uv5r software, and that also didnt work. I also tried using this model in chirp, and it now works properly. I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv 5r. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Sure, it costs just a little more than the uv 5r, but it has something the uv 5r doesnt, a more rugged and durable housing. Without disconnecting the radio i start baofeng uv 5r series program software to successfully read radio. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. I own a uv5r and like the author, ive owned much more expensive handheld transceivers. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. So upgrade to the latest daily build as soon as you can. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. My radio is the bao uv5r, i have the chirp software already on board as everyone else has recommended. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2. Rt systems bao 5r 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. Jul 24, 2015 this video shows step by step how to programme a repeater into a baofeng uv 5r or similar radios without using software.
Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. I just got a baofeng uv 5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software. For the life of me, i cant seem to figure out how to disable transmit for a few specific channels on the baofeng uv5r.
Tried chirp latest download as well as old builds from 2015. Icom cs3020, f5010, f5020 cps programming software. Jan 17, 2015 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. Most people looking for baofeng uv 6 software downloaded. I get the screen for the program but all i see is marks where the letters are supposed to be. Software downloads 409shop,walkietalkie,handheld transceiver. We recommend the original baofeng uv 5r baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Sure, it costs just a little more than the uv5r, but it has something the uv5r doesnt, a more rugged and durable housing. In my experience this is one of the strong points of the radio. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.
Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. It also has a real one year manufacturer warranty from tyt, something that baofeng claims to offer, but in most cases makes it all but impossible for the end user to actually. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. I have two baofeng uv 5r radios that have worked wonderfully since i got them. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits.
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. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes retrieving this information pointless from now on. I just got a baofeng uv5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog.
Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. I have two baofeng uv5r radios that have worked wonderfully since i got them. If installing over a previous version, you must first remove or rename the file. I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv5r. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I changed a couple of settings in the baofeng program software and successfully write them to the radio. Different firmware versions require different software versions. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me.
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 information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. Software v2 ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio. Uv5r series please check the radio firmware hold and press the 3 key then power on.
Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Today i needed to change a repeater tone and i use the chirp software and down loaded what each radio had, made the change and uploaded it. This video shows step by step how to programme a repeater into a baofeng uv5r or similar radios without using software. A frequency to briefly establish communication then move off to other simplex frequency for qso. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. How to program a baofeng radio with chirp software ham radio. The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed. 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. Apabila sudah memiliki usb cable data namum tidak punya driver nya bisa di download di download driver cable data usb handy talkie china.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Battery uv5r versions most original rechargeable baofeng uv5r batteries are 7,4 volts, 1500mah capacity kenwood says its 1800mah. By the way, there is a uv3r group and also a baofeng uv5r group. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios.
Bfb229 tonfa uv985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Jun 26, 2015 for the life of me, i cant seem to figure out how to disable transmit for a few specific channels on the baofeng uv 5r. 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. Mar 27, 2012 hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv 5r to the programming software. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
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. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27, 2012. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. The uv82 feels much more comfortable in your hands, the keys are larger and rx audio sounds slightly better, probably as a. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv 5r 2.
Now both radios will transmit a nice carrier but absolutely no audio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. This is a must have for baofeng devices, even though the uv 5r is user programmable through the keypad, its tedious and time consuming, whereas doing it through chirp is a 5 minute job. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio.
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