Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. After programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. I would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp jobs, employment. 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. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
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. 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. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Note please read there has been several complaints in the comments about the video being too long. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra includes. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
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. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. 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. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus.
This video was made for those that are not only new to chirp but new to twoway radios. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. 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. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. Jan 08, 2014 baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. Eyeon stuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Aug 06, 2016 i have a baofeng uv 5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. I did apparently succeed in inhibiting transmit on a. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv 5 would not work with the later model. I have a baofeng uv5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Jul 03, 2016 after programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software biblesnbarbells. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. View and download baofeng uv5ra quick start manual online. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. 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.
Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using chirp. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. Oct 17, 20 i purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier.
Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv5r. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. It is recommended to save the frequencies to a memory channel. 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. The uv5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. In this video, i demonstrate how easy it is to program baofeng radios with the right cable and also using chirp produced with cyberlink.
How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape duration. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. There are programming cables available that use a different chipset.
Setting up and programming your uv5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. View online or download baofeng uv5r a operating manual. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. With a gmrs license you can use up to 5w but without it. 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. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. Feb 05, 2014 note please read there has been several complaints in the comments about the video being too long. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. You dont have to use a pc to configure your transceiver, but it helps. 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 have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. 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. Unfortunately you have to purchase the baofeng programming cable in order to easily program all of your frequencies. Setting up and programming your uv 5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. 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 programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web.
Baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1. Autolk on the keypad automatically locks 8 seconds after last key depressed. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The following information is derived from the blog, the web, and personal experimentation. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on.
How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. Baofeng radio 100% new usb program cable for kenwood type radios. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Programming the frequencies all the time is a tedious task. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. To counter this, it was suggested that i use a special usb cable to connect the baofeng to my computer, where the application chirp allows for fairly easy programming of the radio. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly.
Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. 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. About a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. In programming mode allows you set the amount of frequency change. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. For a geek who takes pride in ux, this concerns me a lot. I subscribe to a blog and a website that provides current and detailed baofeng and other radios information see links at end of this report.
Twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming manual 2 pages twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming notes. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape links to products in the video. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Legally without a license using the family radio service frs duration. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Mar 28, 2015 one of the early tips i read early on is that programming a baofeng is a frustrating experience. Use your programming cable with chirp software from.
Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Menu label baofeng menu id setting comment autolock 24.
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