Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Baofeng 5ra marine and nordic hunting chanals chirp csv files. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. 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. Customize your operation with channels, programmable buttons, and more. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. 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 uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Lets program a baofeng uv 5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. I did the radio side plug mod of trimming the edge that plugs into the radio. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Nov 05, 2016 just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Jan 12, 20 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. Apr 15, 2019 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc.
Installing the cable used to program the baofeng uv5r once you plug the cable into the computer it will either automatically find and install a driver for it, or it will not. Oct 16, 2017 last night i tried to program the uv 5r 3 tribander. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. 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. 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. The ability to save multiple different configurations for different areas of the country or travel. Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting in trouble with the fcc. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Jun 05, 2018 this is a companion post to jays how to. Baofeng x radioddity uv5rx3 triband walkie talkie 6. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for.
The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Untuk menyambungkan ht tersebut ke komputer dibutuhkan usb cable data. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. I borrowed a macbook pro and after carefully installing the drivers and chirp software for a mac i was able to communicate with my radios and update the freqs on both baefeng uv5r radios. In this video i used a uv 5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv 5r variants. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive.
Rh5r, rh5rv2 use baofeng uv 5r rh5x variant of baofeng bfa58 sainsonic. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rt.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv 5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. I have been using chirp to try to program my baofeng uv5r but have been having one problem after another.
Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete frequencies, stopping when it. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. So i got a uv 5r in the mail today, i have owned one before but this is the first time i have ever bought a programming cable, so i plug the programming cable in and use chirp to program the radio, but then i reprogram it with the normal baofeng software turn it on and it appears everything is good but i am not picking anything up. Buy usb cable for it i found mine on ebay and install using driver from miklor or the cd. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. I have been using chirp to try to program my baofeng uv 5r but have been having one problem after another. Amcrest ftdi usb baofeng programing cable for baofeng. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. I was wondering if there was an alternative to chirp and rtsystems programming software for use in programming my uv5r. 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. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. The ability to program different frequency, repeater, and power configurations from your computer. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Program a baofeng uv 5r radio with chirp click here for manual keypad. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Aug 01, 2019 this includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. 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 windows 10 areresearch.
Jay did a good job of explaining how to manually program baofengs to work with the little walmart radios, and this post is how to do it with chirp. You can check your device manager to see which happened. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete frequencies, stopping when it finds a signal on one of them and then. Tim kirby, g4vxe, is a regular contributor to and writes from oxfordshire, england. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Edit when i mean permanently, i mean the radio will not respond to the transmit key being pressed. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. How to programme baofeng uv 5r driver issues solved youtube second channel 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 use chirp to program baofengs to work with walmart. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. I was wondering if there was an alternative to chirp and rtsystems programming software for use in programming my uv 5r.
Want to add all the channels you need quickly and easily. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Uv8r tripower chirp programing i got a hesenate uv8r 8 watt tripower radio today 8watt 4watt 1watt i programmed it using chirp to get it to work on tripower i told chirp it was a baofeng model bff8hp that worked finei opened my. Given that these are all determined by the users requirements, radioddity has been listening to customers voices and finally came out this uv5rx3 with baofeng. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Follow these instructions to program your uv 5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube second channel a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Gt890 variant of qyt kt8900 standard horizon see yaesu. Detailed instructions for programming a baofeng uv5r with chirp and a programming cable.
Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Mar 21, 2018 uv 8r tripower chirp programing i got a hesenate uv 8r 8 watt tripower radio today 8watt 4watt 1watt i programmed it using chirp to get it to work on tripower i told chirp it was a baofeng model bff8hp that worked finei opened my. 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. 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. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os.
Did confirm that my older uv5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. It makes sense that your handheld radio should be able to take the place of multiple radios. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. In the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 we learned how to set up chirp for the baofeng pofung uv5r. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. How to use chirp to program baofengs to work with walmart frs. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle.
This includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 3r plus series of portable radios. Feb 05, 2014 using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv 5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner.
Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Use your programming cable with chirp software from. Did confirm that my older uv 5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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.
Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng uv 5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Ive used this with a uv 5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Whats baofeng uv5rx3 the best ht is the one that balances cost, functionality, and reliability.
Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. 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. This allows for sending ani caller id or remote commands that require dtmf tones. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios.
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