Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. Heres a chirp issue actually a feature request, which is open and not complete, to add support for the dm5r. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Best option is either a baofeng uv5rand variants such as ra,re,plus etc.
But none of these channels are useful for anything except starting a nonradio conversation. Retevis 2 pin 2 way radio usb programming cable lead for retevis h777 rt1 rt5r baofeng uv5r bf888s wouxun tyt kenwood walkie talkies1 pack. The uv5r and its many variants will barely operate outside of the manufacturers specified frequency ranges. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Did confirm that my older uv5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Im just wondering if it can be done without modding. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. While we are using the uv5r in the video below, the instructions.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. 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. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Eyeonstuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make more videos for you. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download.
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. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Detailed instructions for programming a baofeng uv5r with chirp and a programming cable. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software.
Holding down 3 on startup shows bfb297, holding down 6 on startup shows 406n b5r0001. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Untuk menyambungkan ht tersebut ke komputer dibutuhkan usb cable data.
However, the baofeng tech download page does offer oem software to program the. Software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. If the firmware version is bfb297 or later then you can only view the actual firmware version by using chirp programming software. This is a chirp image of the first several channels as downloaded from my uv5r.
Since you may be a new ham or a long absent ham, like me, you probably dont know what repeaters are in your local area. Is this because of the firmware, can i override the settings using chirp, or do i just need to enter some magic keyboard sequence to unlock the frequency ranges. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio because of the huge number of different firmware versions and they are not upgradable. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv5r.
I can program my uv5r with chirp and the same cable fine. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Want to add all the channels you need quickly and easily. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Fortunately i have had little problem with using chirp and the uv5r radios. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
Use your programming cable with chirp software from. The link contains the software for the baofeng dm5r dmr radio for windows and mac os. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv3r plus series of portable radios. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. The uv5r that i own is frequency limited to 144146mhz in vhf and 430440mhz in uhf. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio.
Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. It seems clear, unfortunately, that chirp doesnt yet support the dm5r. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng 5ra marine and nordic hunting chanals chirp csv files. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze.
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