Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. This software is used for dm1702 gps tier ii download. Two way radio forum a public support forum for all types of two way radios, including the baofeng uv5r and its variants. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Baofeng uv82 software software software for people. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Two years alone in the wilderness escape the city to build off grid log cabin duration. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Wouxun software download baofeng software download.
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There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. This software is used for t57, r760 waterproof download. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. 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. I purchased the cheap programming cable and installed chirp and its driver on my computer and had limited success because of the driver problems. How to program a baofengradioddity uv5r ex in october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. Mar 28, 2015 and then select the vendor and model of the radio you want to sync. Retevis ftdi usb programming cable 2 way radio programming cable for baofeng uv5r bf888s retevis h777 rt21 rt22 arcshell walkie talkies1 pack 4. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models.
Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. And that was the beginning of my experience programming a baofeng radio. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Then your mac will download the memory of the baofeng right into chirp, using what it calls cloning. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Real baofeng cables have a cokebottle shape to the usb plug. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement.
Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software for. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Many of the inexpensive programming cables are not the bargain they appear. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters.
The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Support windows 10 if you have a problem, please contact us and we will provide operational video. 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. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Chirp chirp is free and open source programming software for many makes and models of radios, including baofeng. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right.
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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. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable.
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. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. I too have a uv 5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp software s. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Apr 15, 2019 baofeng uv 5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Thus far and to the best knowledge of the author, no uv5r radios have been harmed by using chirp.
Baofeng uv 5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. You can return this product within 14 days after delivery to receive a replacement or a refund. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Due to the fact that the manufacturer continues to release new versions of the firmware with obscure and hardtotrack changes, this driver may not work with your device. This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv 5r until i installed the prolific driver in place. 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. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software. May 05, 20 how to fix usb ports not working or not recognized windows 10, 8.
Baofeng x radioddity uv5r ex 5w dual band two way radio. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program.
The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. This software is used for uv82 iii triband download. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web.
Interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required free software for baofeng handheld radio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. To my surprise the baofeng uv5r radio which he purchased for only fortydollars turned out to be a pretty good radio. In order to set up a load of channels for marine, pmr446 and local amateur repeaters, theres some free, open source software called chirp that works a treat. And then select the vendor and model of the radio you want to sync. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. 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. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Im trying to program my friends uv5r but i cant connect it to my pc windows 10.
Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. I was able to connect my uv82 without issue so i dont think its the cable or the software chirp daily20180906. 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. All information, drivers and software can you find here. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are.