How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of the american ham to take full advantage of this site, please enable your browsers javascript feature. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. 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 program the radio with the pc and the chirp program duration. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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. But when it comes to emergency preparedness, this is where the software shines. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. 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. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. 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.
All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r,bff8hp, bf888s, uv 82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4.
Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio. 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. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Follow these instructions to program your uv 5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. 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.
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. Use to 25% promotion code promo code baofeng25 baofeng uv 82hp vip programming software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Jan 26, 2014 so youve got your baofeng uv 5r and you want to program it. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv 5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. Use to 25% promotion code promo code baofeng25 baofeng programming cable for uv 5r and uv 82 for two way ham portable radios. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r tin hat ranch youtube. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. It can be used to program a wide variety of radios, including the baofeng. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on one frequency and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, or onto the other side of an. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions. 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. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software.
If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. During an emergency or filed operations where you may be moving in and out of multiple regions, nobody has the time to manually program new repeaters every time you enter a new town or region. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program.
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. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Uv 5r,5ra, 5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4.