I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv5. Programming software for windows this software is available as a courtesy to our readers. 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. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. 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.
I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. I put the radio in frequency mode, and program the frequency 146. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv 5ra includes.
Feb 05, 20 i am having trouble programming repeaters into my uv 5ra. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Its not the fault of the seller since the pofung uv5r radios have been updated so many times that there would be too many drivers. About programming uv 5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable handheld radios from other brands for programming purposes. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. 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. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus.
Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r3 radio. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv 5r cheat sheet index of softwarebaofeng software. The software was listed with it and wasnt sent with the cable. The updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. The output power can be selected at low 1 watt or high 4 watts. Programming cables the correct cable for this radio is the usb02 from baofeng. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software uv 5ra programming software. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uv6r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required.
Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Figure 2 shows a simple schematic of rs232 level converter using two transistors and few other components. I am aware that it is a transceiver and i would have to disable the tx ability transmit inhibit per channel. After a complete charge, the uv5r was connected to the hp 8590a spectrum analyzer, combined with a 30db attenuator, the hp 8498a. The main category is baofeng uv 5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. I also tried the original vip software, which worked good. Programming software for baofeng uv5ra uv 5 ra uv5ra. The frequency range is between 6174mhz for vhf, and 400480mhz for uhf.
Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. The solvents in the glue may cause damage to the battery casing. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. I tried some windows software on the unit and it didnt work correctly.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. First thing to do, before any programming, is go to frequency mode, and do a general, one time, setup procedure. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv5r has been followed for a total of 367 times.
How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. 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. When i put it in channel mode, there is no so i push the scan button and it. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I got no software with my radio, but the disk that came with the programming cable is evidently for the 5r, and not the 5ra. The chinese radio documentation project 4 initial setup do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. Set colors for text fore or background back of alternate rows for easier viewing across the columns. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger.
Only the active display, the display with the arrow indicator or the display selected by menu 34 tdrab, will receive. Hey all, 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. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. It cleared up quite a few programming questions i could not figure out from the manual or using online resources. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv 5r has been followed for a total of 367 times. Battery before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the powervolume knob all the way counterclockwise. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I am considering getting one to monitor 3 vhf and uhf frequencies while i am out of the car. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Programming repeaters on baofeng uv5ra radioreference. When looking to download new programming software, i noticed a message in red, stating that the software they were offering for the 5r, would not work for the 5ra, as it requires different software. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and. Press the menu button, type 40, and press the menu button again. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv 5. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. 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. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The uv5ra is similar to the uv5r, but has a more rounded chassis, different firmware, requires different programming software and does not accept the bl5l battery. After connecting the transceiver to the pc, switch on the radio and run the programming software. I know that some people use the baofeng uv 5r as a scanner. The pofung uv 5r, originally known as the baofeng uv 5r is an inexpensive, handheld, dualband fm transceiver designed and manufactured by fujian nanan baofeng electronics co.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. About two years ago a good friend of mine got into ham radio. Jan 12, 20 when i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv 5 was different to mine its a uv 5ra. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. The pofung uv5r, originally known as the baofeng uv5r is an inexpensive, handheld, dualband fm transceiver designed and manufactured by fujian nanan baofeng electronics co. If you mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. We dont put experimental things into chirp before they are ready, except where. I am having trouble programming repeaters into my uv5ra. Manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. Amazons choice recommends highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately.
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. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. 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. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. Now, with chirp, programming is very easy and fast. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I would love to see a video on programming for repeaters, i am still a little perplexed by the.
There is software firmware in the uv5r, but you cant read, write nor update it. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts.
Installing the drivers needed some modding, but wasnt that hard. The baofeng uv5ra is a great little radio for the price. A full reset might help sometimes, and you dont need a programming cable to do that. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. I know that some people use the baofeng uv5r as a scanner.
Its a dual band transceiver that covers the 2 meter and 70 cm bands. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. 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. Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Easy i will describe to you on howe you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20 minutes. Harmonic suppression the baofeng uv3r confronted us with something we didnt want. A few more programming tips that are not in the video. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures.
Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv 5r and uv 5ra hts. 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.
Uv5rb580t programming software all firmware versions. Today i went to my friend tom pa2tsl, who owns a complete man cave filled with topoftheline test equipment. When i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv5 was different to mine its a uv5ra. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. It is designed to transmit on the 2 meter band between 8 and 174 mhz and on the 70cm band between. They are the programming cable, software drivers, and programming software. One of the most common problems with the uv5r is the difficulty when trying to program it by hand.
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