I have two of these units, one with current firmware and one with older bfb297 firmware. My radio is the bao uv 5r, i have the chirp software already on board as everyone else has recommended since the bao software is garbage, i was really excited to get this cable in and start playing with it since with the same purchase i had bought the authentic genuine nagoya na771 15. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. Setting chirp on the 962014 daily build to a uv 5r worked on the current firmware, but it some how disabled the speaker on the older firmware. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. When i use chirp, it acts like the radio is not connected at all, and will not transfer data at all, and does not recognize the radio.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Click on your baofeng handheld radio model for details. Rt systems baofeng handheld radio software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 settings to be continued. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software.
Ive used this with a uv5r and bf888s, using the open source chirp software package. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, and. 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. A pc running a pc running xp sp3 32 or 64 bit, windows 7 32 or 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. 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. I cannot use the uv 5r software and connect to the radio it sees the comm port ok just says it fails to connect however, i can use the chirp softtware and read write to the radio whats up wid dat. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. My radio is the bao uv5r, i have the chirp software already on board as everyone else has recommended since the bao software is garbage, i was really excited to get this cable in and start playing with it since with the same purchase i had bought the authentic genuine nagoya na771 15.
Windows xp users may need to follow the instructions here if you have trouble starting chirp. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. I cannot use the uv5r software and connect to the radio it sees the comm port ok just says it fails to connect however, i can use the chirp softtware and read write to the radio whats up wid dat. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. In some future blog posts we will take a closer look at all the available channel options, the radio settings and how to adjust them for gmrs, frs and pmr communications. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I have heard that the chirp software is good but do not know where to begin. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds.
Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Macos users must install the kk7ds python runtime before the application will execute. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Windows users click here to download the latest windows version.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me.
Use to 25% promotion code promo code baofeng25 windows tips. This is a must have for baofeng devices, even though the uv5r is user programmable through the keypad, its tedious and time consuming, whereas doing it. Desktop icon if chirp does not put a desktop icon on your screen, you may need to. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The baofeng uv5r software download is developing at a frantic pace. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. I have had the worst time with the vip and chirp programing software.
If youre buying a uv 5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Open windows action center and change windows smartscreen settings. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. The cable connects the radio to the computer from the usb port on the computer to the speakermic jack on the radio. Jan 14, 2018 programe seu baofeng uv5r pelo computador com o chirp duration. If this occurs, smartscreen can be disabled as follows. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Local usb port and rt systems usbk4y interface cable 6 cable length. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. Lol i was also wondering there is a tab for settings, however, its blank is that normal randy n2cua. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
Lol i was also wondering there is a tab for settings, however, its. And finally we will see how we can set up the baofengpofung uv5r as a cheap and basic radio. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape.
Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. 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. Apr 08, 20 baofeng uv 5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. How to program a baofengradioddity uv5r ex in october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. The baofeng uv 5r software download is developing at a frantic pace. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and scanner. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Como programar radio baofeng no windows 10 ptbr youtube.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Windows 8 smart screen staring with windows 8, a feature was added called smartscreen which may block chirp from loading. 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 uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.