Baofeng uv 5r cheat sheet index of softwarebaofeng software. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable handheld radios from other brands for programming purposes. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
I am aware that it is a transceiver and i would have to disable the tx ability transmit inhibit per channel. The updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Battery before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the powervolume knob all the way counterclockwise. Fortunately, there are some helpful resources available from a global community of uv 5r enthusiasts, including an easier to read and understand owners manual and an excellent software application designed to program the uv 5r from a computer. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Programming repeaters on baofeng uv5ra radioreference. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions.
Installing the drivers needed some modding, but wasnt that hard. 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. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. Reference oscillator harmonics can be heard on 156. Manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The frequency range is between 6174mhz for vhf, and 400480mhz for uhf. Only the active display, the display with the arrow indicator or the display selected by menu 34 tdrab, will receive. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. When looking to download new programming software, i noticed a message in red, stating that the software they were offering for the 5r, would not work for the 5ra, as it requires different software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. First thing to do, before any programming, is go to frequency mode, and do a general, one time, setup procedure.
Now, with chirp, programming is very easy and fast. 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. A few more programming tips that are not in the video. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing.
About two years ago a good friend of mine got into ham radio. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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 chinese radio documentation project 4 initial setup do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip.
Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and. I am considering getting one to monitor 3 vhf and uhf frequencies while i am out of the car. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio.
Its a dual band transceiver that covers the 2 meter and 70 cm bands. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. 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. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv 5. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. 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 baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv 5ra includes. When i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv5 was different to mine its a uv5ra.
Set colors for text fore or background back of alternate rows for easier viewing across the columns. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. I would love to see a video on programming for repeaters, i am still a little perplexed by the. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv 5r and uv 5ra hts. When i put it in channel mode, there is no so i push the scan button and it. The pofung uv 5r, originally known as the baofeng uv 5r is an inexpensive, handheld, dualband fm transceiver designed and manufactured by fujian nanan baofeng electronics co.
The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Today i went to my friend tom pa2tsl, who owns a complete man cave filled with topoftheline test equipment. 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. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Programming cables the correct cable for this radio is the usb02 from baofeng. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv5r has been followed for a total of 367 times. The pofung uv5r, originally known as the baofeng uv5r is an inexpensive, handheld, dualband fm transceiver designed and manufactured by fujian nanan baofeng electronics co. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. It cleared up quite a few programming questions i could not figure out from the manual or using online resources. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv 5r has been followed for a total of 367 times.
The uv5ra is similar to the uv5r, but has a more rounded chassis, different firmware, requires different programming software and does not accept the bl5l battery. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Be sure to save your work in the chirp software when you are finished. About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Fortunately, there are some helpful resources available from a global community of uv5r enthusiasts, including an easier to read and understand owners manual and an excellent software application designed to program the uv5r from a computer.
Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60. I also tried the original vip software, which worked good. Harmonic suppression the baofeng uv3r confronted us with something we didnt want. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. The output power can be selected at low 1 watt or high 4 watts. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I got no software with my radio, but the disk that came with the programming cable is evidently for the 5r, and not the 5ra. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
Its not the fault of the seller since the pofung uv5r radios have been updated so many times that there would be too many drivers. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. 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. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. I tried some windows software on the unit and it didnt work correctly. The baofeng uv5ra is a great little radio for the price. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Programming software for baofeng uv5ra uv 5 ra uv5ra. A full reset might help sometimes, and you dont need a programming cable to do that.
If you mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. There is software firmware in the uv5r, but you cant read, write nor update it. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. After connecting the transceiver to the pc, switch on the radio and run the programming software. We dont put experimental things into chirp before they are ready, except where. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. One of the most common problems with the uv5r is the difficulty when trying to program it by hand. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Jan 12, 20 when i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv 5 was different to mine its a uv 5ra. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r3 radio. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
They are the programming cable, software drivers, and programming software. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. After a complete charge, the uv5r was connected to the hp 8590a spectrum analyzer, combined with a 30db attenuator, the hp 8498a. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio.
Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uv6r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. The software was listed with it and wasnt sent with the cable. Baofeng uv5r programming software is available on line from sinotel uk online download and from rt systems inc on a cd you have to buy the matching computer interface lead in both cases but its only free from sinotel if you buy the rig from them its in the price of the rig and you have to buy both the software and the matching lead from rt systems. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. I know that some people use the baofeng uv5r as a scanner. Uv5rb580t programming software all firmware versions. Press the menu button, type 40, and press the menu button again. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. Easy i will describe to you on howe you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20 minutes. It is designed to transmit on the 2 meter band between 8 and 174 mhz and on the 70cm band between.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Figure 2 shows a simple schematic of rs232 level converter using two transistors and few other components. About programming uv 5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The main category is baofeng uv 5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Hey all, 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. Programming software for windows this software is available as a courtesy to our readers. I put the radio in frequency mode, and program the frequency 146. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. I know that some people use the baofeng uv 5r as a scanner. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. I am having trouble programming repeaters into my uv5ra. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
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