Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv 6r using the uv 5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower recess that interfaces with the bf888 radios. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. 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. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. I extend my radio to get 520mhz range my firmware is bfb251 120722a ver0. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Since im using mac os x, the software that ships with the baofeng uv6 is useless. 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. With the changes that baofeng has made in the last 6 to 9 months, it is not a good idea to trade chirp radio images files between baofeng radios. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Maybe im a bit backward, but i got the baofeng uv 5r for christmas and used it straight out of the box im not even sure how you can programme it as there is just a 9pin dtype socket shaped recess in the case, but no actual socket.
Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng uv5r direct from the keypad of the radio. How to reset a baofeng uv5r two way radio includes instructions on setting the menu and audio prompts back from chinese to english after a reset. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. The uv3r and the uv5r transceivers will transmit on any frequency. Have had my uv5r for a week and programmed some of it manually but that got old fast so i decided to order a usb programming cable for it. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios.
Compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Jun 06, 20 as said in the video i could not get this to work for a while, i used chirp til some one said try the new down load,, and it workd. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Jan 17, 2015 the baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 6 and uv 7 series of portable radios. Most people looking for baofeng uv 6 software downloaded. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios.
Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. The beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. Jan 12, 20 i suggest that anyone having any version of the baofeng uv 5r join the baofeng uv 5r news group. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. I assume that the interface for the uv 6r has yet to be developed. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming notes 2 pages. View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on. Dual display, dual standby, and dual tranmitting alternatively via special ptt button 2. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. For details on how to program your transceiver see chapter 10. Maybe im a bit backward, but i got the baofeng uv5r for christmas and used it straight out of the box im not even sure how you can programme it as there is just a 9pin dtype socket shaped recess in the case, but no actual socket. Uv3r 2m70cm 2w hand held there are several versions of the uv3r sold by baofeng fujian nanan baofeng electronics co. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Baofeng uv 5x mate handheld twoway radio vhf6174mhz uhf400520mhz dual display standby transceiver walkie talkie product description 1. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. To be certain, ive programmed my baofeng uv5r purchased mid 2014 many times with chirp.
Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port.
A wealth of article, faq, drivers, software, advice, etc. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. N5r2401 is from a radio with 2 power levels a uv5r variant n5r3409 is from a radio with 3 power levels a bff8hp variant the beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. Frequency vfo mode is also used for programming channels into memory.
Personally, i would keep a separate chirp radio image. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. N5r2401 is from a radio with 2 power levels a uv 5r variant n5r3409 is from a radio with 3 power levels a bff8hp variant the beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv 5r variant. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. 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. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. 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. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000.
But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. This is a dualband, handheld ham radio transceiver that operates on both uhf and vhf frequencies. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. Portable radio baofeng uv5r documentation 74 pages. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. It appears i just spent several weeks waiting for my new electronic brick to arrive from china. Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. Vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Dual band twoway radio supports uhf400520mhz and vhf6174mhz 3. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng pofung uv5r f11 faq drivers software accessories. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Is there any pc remote control software for the baofeng uv5re plus. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv 5r to the programming software.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Rt systems bao 5r 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. The baofeng uv5r is a multi purpose dual band vhf uhf hand held transceiver. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv5r software does exactly the same thing. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht.
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. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Windows 7 machine with 14 usb ports 3 open i have a lot of experience with windows systems and. The baofeng uv5r is a popular radio for both the amateur radio enthusiast ham radio and the emergency prepper. 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. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. The side tone heard for d is 0 zero but d is sent overtheair. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv5r. I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog.
Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. 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. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. This radio is light weight, portable, yet very powerful. It is supposed to be prolific compatible but evidently is a bogus cable, so it wont work. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
The lead arrived with andy and he installed the drivers but on running up the baofeng programming software, it wouldnt talk to the radio. So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end. Baofeng uv5x mate handheld twoway radio vhf6174mhz uhf400520mhz dual display standby transceiver walkie talkie product description 1. Mar 27, 2012 the problem is the with programming cable device driver. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv 5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. It was introduced with the n5r20 firmware back in the summer of 2014.
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