How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. However, programming a baofeng radio from a computer isnt all that intuitive and can become messy even for the most experienced ham who is. 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, baofeng. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Wouxun kguv9d mars software and prog software zipped. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Wouxun kguv8e tri band freq expansion zipped direct download. It is the higher of the two for a complete chirp guide, go to chirp software. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape duration. Baofeng uv5rc programming software uv5ra programming software. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
A wealth of article, faq, drivers, software, advice, etc. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r,bff8hp, bf888s, uv 82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. Nov 05, 2017 today we walk through the entire process to get a ham radio ht up and running using chirp. 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 timesee below. Radioddity rd201 programming cable compatible with baofeng uv 5r bf888s bff8hp uv 5rx3 kenwood radioddity tyt two way radio, support win10 win7 4. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Chirp is a free software title that works with most handie talkie radios. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software. Compatible with theuv 5r, uv 5r pro, uv 5ra and more.
Wouxun kguv8d plus programming software zipped direct download. 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. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable.
Bf480 compatible with the tw325, bf888s, h777 and more. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. 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. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Wouxun kguv7d programming software direct download zipped file. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. 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. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Today we walk through the entire process to get a ham radio ht up and running using chirp. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Radioddity download radioddity choose connectivity.
Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Jan 12, 20 i suggest that anyone having any version of the baofeng uv 5r join the baofeng uv 5r news group. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios.
The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Please note this software is for the uv5ra or uv5rc not uv5r. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. 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. Wouxun kguv8e tri band software zipped direct download. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using 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. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
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