The updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio manually or with a pc using a dedicated usb cable vhfuhf. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. For more information on programming the uv 5r via computer, visit the uv 5r yahoo group or go to. Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage.
Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. Uv 5r the uv 5r 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. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Bfb297 if you have one of these radios or know of someone that has one, i need a chirp. Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. 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 following post did catch my eye with its certainty that it works on all newer firmwares. When powering on with the 3 key, they both show bfb297.
I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. Like any other professional grade twoway radio, the uv5r has an enormous amount of flexibility and versatility in terms of how you can program and use it. Baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 full guides for download and. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. In this situation, chirp is behaving exactly as it is programmed and expected to behave. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. This radio has uv 5r 3 on the lfront or uv 5r iii on the label under the battery and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software.
So im not sure if this unusual firmware version is just another verson scheme from baofeng like when they recently changed from bfb to bfs with bfs311 bfb297 and then bfs3bfs297 or if it was created for a specific baofeng dealer or group of dealers. These simple steps are easy to memorize, but if we dont use it often, having a tip sheet will help. Aug 10, 2014 i am looking for someone that has a working uv5r or variant that has the following firmware version. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 3. If the firmware version is bfb297 or later then you can only view the actual firmware version by using chirp programming software.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r. In same conditions, how much different distance range will we get. 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.
Others that claim to be triband are such because the 2m vfo has been expanded through factory software to cover the 220mhz frequencies. Improvements to this software will continue and newer versions will be announced and posted to the uv5r yahoogroup and to the web site. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Three out of five radios would not program with the original image file i created. Ive used this with a uv 5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. I have not been paying much attention to the triband posts on the uv5r instead looking at the tyt thuv3r running 220 or the 2m220 specific model of the uv5r. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. 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.
This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Programming the baofeng uv5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Ive used this with a uv5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec. Bfb297 will be displayed at default on all models, basically hiding the actual firmware version. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. 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. I know of the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re and now the uv5r plus in no particular order. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. When using a computer to program the uv5r, this problem doesnt apply. Reference oscillator harmonics can be heard on 156. Relations between bit rate, frequency deviation and channel filter bandwidth.
Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27, 2012. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Jan 06, 20 this connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. 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. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
On the uv5rc kindly given to me the squelch was locked. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. In this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios.
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. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Eddie, all uv5r radios with the actual bfb297 firmware version and older will display ver for firmware message 1. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all. Some vip software allows the band or other tabs to change the uhf programming range to the 200260mhz and beyond.
I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Zelfs het programmeer programma is een groot vraagteken voor me, ligt dit nu aan mij of. When powering on with the 3 key, they both show bfb297 but chirp shows something different when i download the stock settings.
Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences my second baofeng uv5r arrived. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. I have a year old uv5r that i program with chirp and it works very well. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Manuals dm 5r user manual uv 82 user manual uv 5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv 82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv 82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv 82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming softwar. Computer programming of the baofeng uv 5r will be discussed in a future blog entry.
How to program the frequencies into channels on the baofeng uv5r radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. How to download and update firmware baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 download digital photo cameras firmware. But chirp shows something different when i download the stock settings. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube.
How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. If the bottom line says bfb297 then the firmware revision is the top line. I am looking for someone that has a working uv5r or variant that has the following firmware version. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. May 11, 2012 this information is provided in the rda1846 documentation in the file area. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. However, i decided to create a new image file from one of the three factory. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. It is only the firmware versions newer than bfb297 that will display an actual firmware version in firmware message 1. The uv3r and the uv5r transceivers will transmit on any frequency within the range vhf and uhf the transceivers are designed for. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. This is a must have for baofeng devices, even though the uv5r is user programmable through the keypad, its tedious and time consuming, whereas doing it. Fixing a bricked baofeng otley amateur radio society.
For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming.
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. Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming softwar. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Programming the baofeng uv 5r programming the baofeng uv 5r. If youre reading this, youve probably either just purchased a uv5r or are about to do so. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Unless your uv5r is designed for 150220 mhz operation, the uv5r is not capable of operation on these frequencies. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. 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. Many have reported the uv 5r will operate outside of these band limit on the 4 to 174 and 400 to 500 mhz bands no one has reported any success using the uv 5r on the 222 mhz band, so my guess is the above band limits are not hard coded in the dsp chip, but are just guaranteed band limits and in fact some chips.
Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware. Im wondering how the uv5r came along from the very first model to the latest and greatest model. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the. The chinese manufactured baofeng pronounced bowfung uv5r series fm transceiver has become a bit of a sensation since it was first released back in 2012. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Apr 15, 2019 baofeng uv 5r programming with windows 10. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv 5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and find out which firmware version you actually have. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. 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. Then you should ignore the programming software that comes with the cable, and download chirp 2014 and run it.
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