I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. The older chirp image files from baofeng uv 5r radios with bfb or bfs series firmware are not compatible with radios equipped with the n5rxx version of the firmware. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Using and uv5r and uv82 any make or model supported by chirp can follow these same procedures so to load uv5r channels into a uv82. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. The offset setting resets itself during the transfer from the computer. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner. Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. 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. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv5ra. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Oct 17, 20 i have used the chirp software courtesy of danplanet. Jul 03, 2016 after programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. If you are wondering what amateur radio is about, its basically a two way radio service where licensed operators throughout the world experiment and communicate with each other on frequencies reserved for license holders. Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. Feb 05, 2014 using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv 5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. A lot more handy than a serial adapter that is fragile. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. Baofeng radio 100% new usb program cable for kenwood type radios. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. I have a baofeng uv5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio.
Baofeng uv5r als radioscanner met chirp one guy, one blog. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly good ftdi usb data cable with the various uv5rs.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. View online or download baofeng uv5r a operating manual. I am posting here because, i cannot find the solution to my problem using chirp to program my radio on the internet. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The offset setting resets itself during the transfer from the computer software to the radio. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. The bf888s does not have a key pad and would need to be programmed from a computer using specific programming software for that model.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. First, there is a page setup specifically for running chirp on linux. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. I noticed the baofeng program doesnt save what com port it goes. 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. The program chirp works the same on mac or pc, so we should be good to go. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Arrived in no time and worked right away on our windows 10 system using chirp programming software.
Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. I did apparently succeed in inhibiting transmit on a. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using chirp. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp jobs, employment. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Well you need a programming cable for the computer and a license is required for the gmrs freq and to use some of the frs freq over the 12w max allowed. I started watching a video on how to do it manually but i just downloaded chirp and it would be pointless having it if i didnt use it lol. It seems most of the time the problem is the drivers for the programming cable.
Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this. This would explain why some users are experiencing issues when attempting to upload older programming files to the new radios using the chirp programming software. 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. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. I have, i think, appropriately input the correct information into the software and uploaded to the radio. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. After programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems.
Chirp programming examples spreadsheet examples can be found here. The older chirp image files from baofeng uv5r radios with bfb or bfs series firmware are not compatible with. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Aug 06, 2016 i have a baofeng uv 5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio.
Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Super stable and efficiently program your radios without efforts. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently.
Usb programming cable for baofeng walkie talkie uv5r. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. 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. 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. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. 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.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur.
Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. However, there are some things to note before installing.
Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. Hacking the baofeng uv5r sunday, 10 february 20 21. 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. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found.
Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. There are programming cables available that use a different chipset. If anyone is having a problem reading a radio go to. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. Its updated quite often and currently supports 11 different radio manufacturers, the uv5r being one of them. With a gmrs license you can use up to 5w but without it. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s. 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. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. There is a usb driver issue with the programming cable that came with radio, occasionally a windows update will require some tapdancing to restore the original driver. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv 5r uv5r.
Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. Edit when i mean permanently, i mean the radio will not respond to the transmit key being pressed. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Download from the uv82 to create a tab compatible with the uv82 an alternate method would be to load an existing uv82. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Jan 08, 2014 chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success.
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