Most people looking for baofeng uv 6 software downloaded. Mar 28, 2015 chirp downloading the uv5r2s configuration. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. Fortunately i have had little problem with using chirp and the uv 5r radios. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Chirp allows you to select values up to 123, however anything much over 105 will not open the squelch. Baofeng dm17021703 programming software firmware upgrade. Since you may be a new ham or a long absent ham, like me, you probably dont know what repeaters are in your local area. Software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Using chirp could it be programmed to transmit to the cb band. Retevis 2 pin 2 way radio usb programming cable lead for retevis h777 rt1 rt 5r baofeng uv 5r bf888s wouxun tyt kenwood walkie talkies1 pack.
Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy. Jun 05, 2018 for less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. Baofeng uv 5r plus uhfvhf dual band amateur radio handheld radio complete with durable metal shell, updated and fashionable frame, more robust than uv 5r compatible with uv 5r 3800mah extended batteries as well as other 5r series accessories. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofeng s support and because of its poorly written user manual. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Best option is either a baofeng uv 5r and variants such as ra,re,plus etc. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. It will read vhf and uhf with it set to baofeng uv 5r, but will not load or recognize 220. 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. This software is used for uv 82, misuta 82 plus download.
Arf3 use baofeng uv 82iii arf8 use wouxun kguv8d anytone. Light weight and versatile, full hd color led display, exquisite and clarity. Apr 15, 2019 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. 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. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Software uv 5r ex chirp programming engilsh uv 5r ex programming guideline. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily.
Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. I see that the latest daily build for chirp is oct. Two way radio forum a public support forum for all types of two way radios, including the baofeng uv 5r and its variants. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. Programming methods, setting up a baofeng for tactical use. Detailed instructions for programming a baofeng uv5r with chirp and a programming cable. Feb 05, 2014 baofeng uv 5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. The baofeng uv 5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on. Detailed instructions for programming a baofeng uv 5r with chirp and a programming cable.
List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio because of the huge number of different firmware versions and they are not upgradable. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Chirp chirp is free and open source programming software for many makes and models of radios, including baofeng. Sep 21, 2016 baofeng dm 5r 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.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. I was wondering if there was an alternative to chirp and rtsystems programming software for use in programming my uv 5r. Green led stays on after radio is reprogrammed to working frequencies and back again to stock. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Chirp can download the frequencies but cant upload the any changes made. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop. One of the most impressive things about the uv 5r mk4 is that it offers the best of both worlds in the form of a surprisingly easy programming and a great overall performance. Keep in mind this is just the knowledge i have learnt from my own reading, someone may comment and correct me or teach me things, i encourage this, sorry if some of the information i post is incorrect. How to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc.
Using baofeng pofung uv 5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Chirp is free and superior to the chinese factory software ive owned one for 3 months and love it. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv 5r can be purchased. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Go to the website baofeng uv5r faq uv 5r there you will find an extensive faq section, information, specs, software drivers, etc.
Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. How to fix a baofeng uv 5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded resolving an issue that occurs after loading a chirp. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Oct 16, 2017 i had not even thought to look for mtc, since the radio is clearly labeled baofeng. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number.
Baofeng uv5r plus two way radio 5 colors dual band 41w. My 5 buck cable can not read the uv 82 but works fine on the uv 5r i have read that a 20 dollar cable works. The ability to program different frequency, repeater, and power configurations from your computer. 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. Compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software. Im just wondering if it can be done without modding.
Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. The ability to save multiple different configurations for different areas of the country or travel. Eyeon stuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rt. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Uv 5r,5ra, 5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4.
Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The baofeng uv 5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv 5r. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Apr 23, 2017 for all those who know about baofeng and chirp and compatibility it can be a trick to figure out. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios.
But my question is can a uv 82 be programmed off of it. Oct 04, 2019 how to use a baofeng uv 5r, by tunnel rabbit. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Follow these instructions to program your uv 5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. Use your programming cable with chirp software from. Models such as the uv 3r, uv b6, bff9 and the legendary uv 5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
I have been using chirp to try to program my baofeng uv 5r but have been having one problem after another. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv 5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng programming cable for uv 5r and uv 82 for two way ham portable radios. Download from radio worked perfectly on the first try. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Using chirp software, i was able to set the squelch settings to the settings below on the settings tab under service settings as the picture shows.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp youtube. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. In fact, we would say that it also offers the best of the third world as well given its incredibly cheap price tag. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version.
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