This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. 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. The baofeng uv 5rtp is the upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower 841w. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. The baofeng uv5r dual band amateur radio may display a different firmware number than what is actually installed. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Did confirm that my older uv 5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 3r plus series of portable radios. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Comparison of baofeng gt3 markii vs baofeng uv5r walkie talkies. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier.
Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. How to check the baofeng uv5r firmware version youtube. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. Ultracompact dualband transceiver with wide band coverage vhfuhf 20 pages transceiver baofeng uv2501 user manual.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. I received my first baofeng uv5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was able to quickly program the local repeater into it and test it out. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc.
Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. 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. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. 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. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software.
Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. These simple steps are easy to memorize, but if we dont use it often, having a tip sheet will help. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. The bao82 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. 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. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Program the baofeng uv 5ra by and for new gmrs license holder.
Did confirm that my older uv5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. 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 uv5r programming setup as a police scanner. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx.
Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv 5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting in trouble with the fcc. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. Name displays channel name programmed via software. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along.
Last night i tried to program the uv 5r3 tribander. Compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. 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. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. 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. The baofeng uv5rtp is the upgraded version of uv5r with tripower 841w. Two way radio,baofeng walkie talkie uv 5r5 5w dualband twoway ham radio transceiver uhfvhf by baofeng 8.
Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Two way radio, baofeng walkie talkie uv 5r5 5w dualband twoway ham radio transceiver uhfvhf 6174400520mhz,65108mhz fm with upgraded earpiece, builtin vox function,battery,charger.
Baofeng uv5r radio walkie talkie programming software users. Baofeng uv82 uhf vhf 7174400520mhz two way radio walkie talkies long range. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. How to program a baofeng ht radio without a usb cable. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Bao8hx programming software for the pofung baofeng uv 8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. 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. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng uv5r radio walkie talkie programming software. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release.
To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc.
Works with the uv82, uv82c, uv82l, uv82hp, uv82x and the uv82x3 triband radio. 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. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. 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.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Mirkit x baofeng radio uv5r mk3x 5w power 2020 2100 mah liion battery. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.