Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. However, the baofeng tech download page does offer oem software to program the. Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. 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.
Using chirp could it be programmed to transmit to the cb band. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. But none of these channels are useful for anything except starting a nonradio conversation. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. 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. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Im just wondering if it can be done without modding.
Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Use your programming cable with chirp software from. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. It seems clear, unfortunately, that chirp doesnt yet support the dm5r. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. 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. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. I can program my uv5r with chirp and the same cable fine. 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. Heres a chirp issue actually a feature request, which is open and not complete, to add support for the dm5r. Want to add all the channels you need quickly and easily. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers.
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. Baofeng 5ra marine and nordic hunting chanals chirp csv files. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Best option is either a baofeng uv5rand variants such as ra,re,plus etc. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group.
Untuk menyambungkan ht tersebut ke komputer dibutuhkan usb cable data. Holding down 3 on startup shows bfb297, holding down 6 on startup shows 406n b5r0001. The link contains the software for the baofeng dm5r dmr radio for windows and mac os. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Eyeonstuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make more videos for you. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
Fortunately i have had little problem with using chirp and the uv5r radios. The uv5r that i own is frequency limited to 144146mhz in vhf and 430440mhz in uhf. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. 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. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. This is a chirp image of the first several channels as downloaded from my uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. How to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. 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.
Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. The uv5r and its many variants will barely operate outside of the manufacturers specified frequency ranges. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for.
On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv5r. Retevis 2 pin 2 way radio usb programming cable lead for retevis h777 rt1 rt5r baofeng uv5r bf888s wouxun tyt kenwood walkie talkies1 pack. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. While we are using the uv5r in the video below, the instructions. Did confirm that my older uv5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on.
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