I know of the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re and now the uv5r plus in no particular order. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. 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. In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Then you should ignore the programming software that comes with the cable, and download chirp 2014 and run it. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Apr 15, 2019 baofeng uv 5r programming with windows 10. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. Others that claim to be triband are such because the 2m vfo has been expanded through factory software to cover the 220mhz frequencies.
Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. For more information on programming the uv 5r via computer, visit the uv 5r yahoo group or go to. If the firmware version is bfb297 or later then you can only view the actual firmware version by using chirp programming software. Eddie, all uv5r radios with the actual bfb297 firmware version and older will display ver for firmware message 1. Programming the baofeng uv5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. We recommend the original baofeng uv 5r baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio manually or with a pc using a dedicated usb cable vhfuhf. Zelfs het programmeer programma is een groot vraagteken voor me, ligt dit nu aan mij of. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz.
The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. When using a computer to program the uv5r, this problem doesnt apply. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Unless your uv5r is designed for 150220 mhz operation, the uv5r is not capable of operation on these frequencies.
Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 3. In same conditions, how much different distance range will we get.
Computer programming of the baofeng uv 5r will be discussed in a future blog entry. Improvements to this software will continue and newer versions will be announced and posted to the uv5r yahoogroup and to the web site. May 11, 2012 this information is provided in the rda1846 documentation in the file area. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Ive used this with a uv 5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r. This is a must have for baofeng devices, even though the uv 5r is user programmable through the keypad, its tedious and time consuming, whereas doing it through chirp is a 5 minute job. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. The uv3r and the uv5r transceivers will transmit on any frequency within the range vhf and uhf the transceivers are designed for.
Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. When powering on with the 3 key, they both show bfb297. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes. Jan 06, 20 this connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. These simple steps are easy to memorize, but if we dont use it often, having a tip sheet will help. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv 5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and find out which firmware version you actually have. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
Baofeng programming with chirp uv5r and bff8hp youtube. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog. In this situation, chirp is behaving exactly as it is programmed and expected to behave. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences my second baofeng uv5r arrived.
Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Bfb297 will be displayed at default on all models, basically hiding the actual firmware version. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. When powering on with the 3 key, they both show bfb297 but chirp shows something different when i download the stock settings. Like any other professional grade twoway radio, the uv5r has an enormous amount of flexibility and versatility in terms of how you can program and use it. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Fixing a bricked baofeng otley amateur radio society.
Manuals dm 5r user manual uv 82 user manual uv 5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv 82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv 82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv 82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming softwar. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. This radio has uv 5r 3 on the lfront or uv 5r iii on the label under the battery and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. 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. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec. Ive used this with a uv5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. However, i decided to create a new image file from one of the three factory. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 full guides for download and. I am looking for someone that has a working uv5r or variant that has the following firmware version.
Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. If the bottom line says bfb297 then the firmware revision is the top line. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60. On the uv5rc kindly given to me the squelch was locked. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. Some vip software allows the band or other tabs to change the uhf programming range to the 200260mhz and beyond. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for. Im wondering how the uv5r came along from the very first model to the latest and greatest model. It is only the firmware versions newer than bfb297 that will display an actual firmware version in firmware message 1. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. 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.
The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. In this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. Reference oscillator harmonics can be heard on 156. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Aug 10, 2014 i am looking for someone that has a working uv5r or variant that has the following firmware version. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters. 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. The updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies.
The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming softwar. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27, 2012. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. Bfb297 if you have one of these radios or know of someone that has one, i need a chirp. Relations between bit rate, frequency deviation and channel filter bandwidth. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems.
If youre reading this, youve probably either just purchased a uv5r or are about to do so. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware. But chirp shows something different when i download the stock settings. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. I have a year old uv5r that i program with chirp and it works very well. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage. Many have reported the uv 5r will operate outside of these band limit on the 4 to 174 and 400 to 500 mhz bands no one has reported any success using the uv 5r on the 222 mhz band, so my guess is the above band limits are not hard coded in the dsp chip, but are just guaranteed band limits and in fact some chips. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to download and update firmware baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 download digital photo cameras firmware. How to program baofeng uv5r series with 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. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. I have not been paying much attention to the triband posts on the uv5r instead looking at the tyt thuv3r running 220 or the 2m220 specific model of the uv5r. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the.
Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Three out of five radios would not program with the original image file i created. Programming the baofeng uv 5r programming the baofeng uv 5r. So im not sure if this unusual firmware version is just another verson scheme from baofeng like when they recently changed from bfb to bfs with bfs311 bfb297 and then bfs3bfs297 or if it was created for a specific baofeng dealer or group of dealers. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
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