Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Just install the software, plug in the rt systems ftdi programming cable, and begin programming your baofeng or pofung uv 5r series analog radio. Chirp doesnt seem to work with it and there isnt a lot of information out about the uv5r3. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. Baofengpofung uv5r series twoway radio programming. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. At that stage we thought it was a driver issue on andys laptop. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Get the programming usb cable and download the chirp programming software.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular and common dual band walkie talkie two way radios on the market over the entire hamradio planet. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. But he had knowledge about mcu programming and he decided to hack into the baofeng radio. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and. Windows 7, windows server 2008 r2 and windows 8, 8.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Toogoor usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv3r. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. The lead arrived with andy and he installed the drivers but on running up the baofeng programming software, it wouldnt talk to the radio. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation.
In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm 5r programming software for the radio and in the second one, i am going through the dmr menus of the radio, particularly the messages and contacts and how they are used. Oct 27, 2016 this week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm 5r radio. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. 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. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. No more messing with fake cables or fighting obsolete usb driver issues. Set the correct ctcss or dcs codes aka pl see ham radio 101 intro. This software and cable kit will not program any other baofeng nonuv5r radios.
The cable is very well built and appears to be a very high quality item. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 settings to be continued. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
The baofeng uv5r is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely compact. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 5r programming software. Choose the programmer that corresponds with your radio model and be ready for your initial setup in just minutes. Rt systems programming software for baofeng handheld radios allows access to the full functionality of the baofeng radio. If anyone has any luck please post back your results.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. It gives good information regarding radio settings and stepbystep instructions for programming for repeaters, stepping up or down frequencies, ctcss, etc. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. The baofeng uv5r software download is developing at a frantic pace. Windows users click here to download the latest windows version. Only authorized seller of toogoo can sell under toogoo listings. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value.
It allows to easily program the frequency and memory channel of baofeng uv3r. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one as an amazon. I have windows 7 and i have the same problem as everybody else, it will not recognise the com port. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. If anyone wants to get the baofeng uv5 radio, by all means buy the uv5r and not any other model. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy two. Programming the baofeng uv 5r programming the baofeng uv 5r. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv 5r software does exactly the same thing. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. System utilities downloads uv6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio.
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. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7 32 and 64bit. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. 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. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Usb cables free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Programming cable for baofeng uv3r only, not suitable for uv5r or uv82. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Genuine baofeng usb programming cable for uv3r 1 pin.
Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm5r programming software for. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Baofeng uv5r overview and manual programming it demystifies the process of manually programming the uv5r. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. This usb cable is an genuine brand new baofeng be aware of cable counterfeits that does not work. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor changes in the baofeng uv 5r programming software and to update it in a timely manner. 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.
Buy usb program cable for baofeng walkie talkie uv 5r bf888s bff8 two way radio, baofeng programming cable with software driver cd. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Rt systems programming software for windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable.
This week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm5r radio. I bought a cable and it worked fine, the problem is that the cd that they send with the programming cable didnt work with the radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. And finally we will see how we can set up the baofengpofung uv5r as a cheap and basic radio. With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the uv5r is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost. I just got a baofeng uv5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software. Lior, a young radio enthusiast, got a baofeng uv5r transceiviner radio, while he wasnt able to pass the radio amateur radio license, he could only scan for police radio stations.
You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. They are the programming cable, software drivers, and programming software. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any.
In some future blog posts we will take a closer look at all the available channel options, the radio settings and how to adjust them for gmrs, frs and pmr communications. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. I am posting this in hope that i can be of help to anyone else trying to set up the programming software for the baofeng uv5r. Visit the baofeng site to learn, buy, and get support. The serial to usb drivers will be on the disk that comes with the cable and it does work with windows 7 and windows 8.
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. Baofeng x radioddity uv5r ex dual band 5w fm radio. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. The uv5r features 128 programmable channels with priority channel scanning, dual watch and 1750 hz call tone. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv5r software does exactly the same thing. Baofeng genuine usb programming cable, without cd software and drivers can also be download below. 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. Much more than just memory channel programming with settings for other radio menu items. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. The cable came with a small cd with a driver and the baofeng. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares.
View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online. I had trouble installing the software as the windows xp file included with the disk was actually the vista version and would not run on xp. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. I bought baofeng uv 5r for my uncle he is long time radio amateur and he wanted to try out cheap baofeng radios. Does anyone have any experience with any software for programming the baofeng ux5r3.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end into you radio, then run the soft then, make sure the volume switch is up full. I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv5r. Baofeng programming software freeware free download.
View and download baofeng uv5r programming notes online. Andy decided to order a lead and driver anyway and return the lead to me. Rt systems baofeng handheld radio software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Programming cables the correct cable for this radio is the usb02 from baofeng. Programming baofeng uv 9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv 9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng.
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