Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv 7 series of portable radios notes. Usbprogrammierkabel fur baofeng uv5rtreiber mit cdsoftware. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. If you look at the picture below, youll see that the mark iis green led is on, showing that. Latest version pl2303 chip, compatible with windows 10, windows 8, windows 7, windows xp, etc. For more information on programming the uv5r via computer, visit the uv5r yahoo group or go to. This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv5r until i installed the prolific driver in place. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. Baofeng uv5 programmieren mit software chirp fur pmr,lpd. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Yaesu programming cords will not work, as the connections are different. Below is the download link of the programming cable driver.
Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r plus and baofeng uv5r 8w. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. This connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software. Find great deals on ebay for uv5r programming cable and uv5r antenna. Puxing handheld radio programming cable for kenwood type twopin. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s.
Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. About baofeng dm1701 the dm1701 is the most costeffective dmr ht on the market, with solid hardware construction and easy to use programming software. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Its about 6 miles away and the clearest line of sight i can get has a few trees in the way. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Jan 07, 2016 in this video i will show you a few options for antennas you can use for your baofeng uv 5r. 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.
Walkie talkie repeater box for two handheld radio puxing kenwood baofeng 5r gt3. The newer version can only be set to the 400470mhz range, however, it includes a beat shift or scrambler function. The little baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio is a great little radio for what it is. System utilities downloads uv6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. I am happy with my baofeng uv5r pro but the local uhv vhf repeater and simplex reception is terrible, even for contacts less than 50 kilometers. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. I assume that its because the rubberducky antenna on it is terrible. Details about 2pin programing cable program software cd for baofeng uv5r bf888s radio top.
Explain my basic setup for aprs which uses a baofeng uv5r ht and android phone. You have to watch what type of cable you use, prolific chips are out, ftdi is the type needed, i just ordered one from btechbaofeng and they point you right to the chirp website for programming software. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The baofeng uv5r radio has a great reputation as an extremely compact and economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio, introduced first by baofeng in 2012 with various cosmetic variants. I would like to make a cable to connect my android device to my baofeng uv 5r for using aprsdroid. For more information on programming the uv 5r via computer, visit the uv 5r yahoo group or go to. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv3r. As everyone says, the stock antenna is terrible, im using a nagoya na701 and a na771 with very good results. This will cause you problems with programming some baofeng radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv3r plus series of portable radios. Applicable to cables that use the prolific chipset. Powerful dual band antenna na771 sma nagoya for baofeng uv5r uv82 144430mhz. I had trouble installing the software as the windows xp file included with the disk was actually the vista version and would not run on xp. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows. I bought an expensive kenwood cable that doesnt have the counterfeit prolific chip and have never used it with xp so i cant help with the driver issue. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release.
Setting chirp on the 962014 daily build to a uv5r worked on the current firmware, but it some how disabled the speaker on the older firmware. If you have a 32bit windows computer available to install and use this oem software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it using portmon link below and post it here. The pc03 by btech is the best programming cable for baofeng uv5r radios. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Rebate forms, programming software, drivers and files for many of the. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be.
While this can be helpful for some hardware, windows will load a newer driver that may not be compatible with. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Baofeng tyt wouxun amateur ham radio usb programming. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable.
Its deaf, and better in converting rf into heat than into radiated energy. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The rubber ducky antenna isnt really cutting it to reach my nearest repeater, i can barely hear anything even standing on top of the tallest hillish near to me. Windows 7 810 will automatically search for new drivers when hardware is installed. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. 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. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. The oem software for the uv8 as well as other baofeng radios is available on the website. Includes driver cd with programming software for baofeng radios. Jaysis fur baofeng uv5r uv82 144430 mhz dual band antenne na771 sma. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube.
I know on windows 7 it got the latest driver from windows update. Suit for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, bf888s support windows 7, 64 bit windows 10 any other questions,please feel free to contact us. I purchased a combo usb programming cable for my baofengpo fung uv5r ham radio. Rh5r use baofeng uv5r rh5x variant of baofeng bfa58 sainsonic. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. The cable is very well built and appears to be a very high quality item. The rd5r continues the classic functions of uv5rs fm analog radio and vfo mode. Antennas programming cables antennas nagoya study guides. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. Usb programming cable for kenwood puxing tyt baofeng. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Ar152a is updated cs tactical antenna for walkie talkie baofeng uv5r uv8211. This usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. This programming cable is compatible with all ftdi baofeng and kenwood 2pin radios, and should allow you to program your radio from a windows, mac, or linux computer with the right drivers.
Well, anyways i like mine and i finally got around to the accessories for it. How to program a baofeng radio with chirp software ham. You may need to splash out for a proper ftdi programming cable, as the cheap prolific clones often have driver issues with windows 7 10. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Its transceiver has fm broadcast reception, the radio has 128 channels and a 12hour battery life, and the radio itself provides great mobility at a low cost. Im having a hard time finding uv9r era specific batteries. Gt890 variant of qyt kt8900 standard horizon see yaesu surecom. Baofeng dm5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system.
Apr 30, 2014 ive just purchased 2 of these, one for me and the other for my dad and i must say i am very impressed with them. Baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv. Page 12 neither of my win7 machines were able to talk to the prolific chip set programming cable. Its no secret that i despise the short uv5r stock antenna. Original baofeng programming cable for two way radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. 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. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of the american ham. Doing some research on the internet search youtube for baofeng uv5r programming with a computer, part 1 cable setup and this is the cable that was recommended, so i went ahead with a purchase. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. So, what antenna would be a good purchase to use with my uv 5r. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Baofeng two way radio programming cable for baofeng uv5r. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Wouxun baofeng windows 10 macos compatible usb amateur ham radio programming cable stocked in vancouver canada, we can get this cable to most of canada within 2 to 5 days.
Chirp downloads chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. Baofeng rd5r is a cooperative model and rd represents radioddity, which is the only distributor to honor the manufacturer waranty. Baofeng uv5r 3800mah battery walkie talkie 5w dual band radio 2 way. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. The application has a standard windows style tool bar. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Its strongly recommended to use chirp for programming the rig. Uv3r programming cable choose uk or eu postage uv3r cable inc.
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. Tried programming dads on his windows 7 64bit pc with the baofeng software and it was a none starter, but as soon as i tried it with chirp on my ubuntu powered laptop, well what can i say other than chirp and linux won the day. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7 32 and. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software.
Easy operation, two way radio, and is compatible with most radios. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The greatest appeal of baofengs dm1701 lies in its ability to deliver great dmr compatibility. Jan 06, 20 this connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. The usb to serial driver that i use that works with windows 7 64 bit is. The uv5r stock antenna has been replaced with a sainsonic antenna specifically tuned to the amateur bands. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. 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. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. Usb programming cable for kenwood puxing tyt baofeng uv5r. 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 am happy with my baofeng uv 5r pro but the local uhv vhf repeater and simplex reception is terrible, even for contacts less than 50 kilometers. 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. How to add channels programming to baofeng radios uv5r anf gt3 using prolific usb to serial cable and. Newest version support windows 7, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable for two way radio used for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s note. Band antenna telescopica per baofeng uv5r plus uv5re. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Computer programming of the baofeng uv 5r will be discussed in a future blog entry. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. If you need drivers or programming software please visit the manufacturers.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r, uv82 is not compatible with. The antenna for my baofeng is a real diamond, the diamond rh77ca dualband antenna that is. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Within about 5 minutes from opening the package, i had it set up and could programme my boafeng using the chirp software package chirp is highly. This usb programming cable can directly connect to computer or laptop. Each usb slot is connected to a separate com port to avoid conflict. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Both chirp and the baofeng software reported unable to talk to radio. Simple baofeng bft1 antenna mod to increase range by 10 times. Baofeng two way radio programming cable for baofeng uv5r series bf888s. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. I program the baofeng bft1 9100a mini pmr radio for the first time and answer some questions from the first.
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