I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. For my money, if i wanted to get more than the bogstandard uv5r id go for the uv5rhx or uv5rtp with upgraded three setting transmitter power. Chirp chirp is free and open source programming software for many makes and models of radios, including baofeng. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Can i even do theat or do i need a new one with new firmware. 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 uv5x is not a bad radio, but to mind its not good enough to beat the uv5r, where the ace is the range and availability of spare batteries. Saving a memory to a channel requires that the channel is empty to start with. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios.
Bfb229 tonfa uv 985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz was 400. 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. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes.
The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed. The following have been recorded based on factory firmware revisions. Baofeng pofung uv5r f11 faq drivers software accessories. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. 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. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Get the programming usb cable and download the chirp programming software.
Reference for uv5r menus by jim unroe kc9hi 27august. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. For details on how to program your transceiver see chapter 10. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012.
This radio is designed for amateurs with a current fcc issued license. Press and hols key3 and turn on radio and the version will appear. 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. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. 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. Two way radio forum a public support forum for all types of two way radios, including the baofeng uv5r and its variants. The baofeng uv5r is a multi purpose dual band vhf uhf hand held transceiver. 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. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Question about legal frequencies with my uv5r im working on my license and just got my uv5r in the mail. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. 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. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. With the changes that baofeng has made in the last 6 to 9 months, it is not a good. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Baofeng uv5x mate handheld twoway radio vhf6174mhz uhf400520mhz dual display standby transceiver walkie talkie product description 1.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. Personally, i would keep a separate chirp radio image. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios. It does not allow you to save frequencies properly and in the option menu it also does not store what you want. 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. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Baofeng uv 5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Miklor software, drivers, guides and faqs for baofeng and other chinese radios. Dual band twoway radio supports uhf400520mhz and vhf6174mhz 3. If anyone wants to get the baofeng uv5 radio, by all means buy the uv5r and not any other model. Improvements to this software will continue and newer versions will be announced and posted to the uv 5r yahoogroup and to the web site. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Usb programmeerkabel voor baofeng uv5r kguvd1p bf 888s.
If you do not have empty channels, follow the steps to delete the channel you wish to use to save the frequency into. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. The new better handle body and updated software make it has the more stable signal and clearer talking quality compares to old uv5r. 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. Bfb229 tonfa uv985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz was 400. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Dual display, dual standby, and dual tranmitting alternatively via special ptt button 2. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Bao5rusb description hide available for either windows os or mac os.
Apr 07, 2012 setting up and programming your uv 5r. My neighbor also has a uv6r and it works ok so here are the s. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Uv5r radio software the bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Baofeng uv5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. The manual was six pages of poor english, so i didnt bother. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio.
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. Dose anyone know if i can do a firmware update on the baofeng uv5r, i fhave a old version. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Since the uv 5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv 5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. Mar 27, 2012 this is version 2 of the programming software for the uv 5r. I have a uv5r and have used the programing cable now for over a year with no problems however i have tried a friends brand new uv5r with same cable and it wont connect at all.
Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. The serial to usb drivers will be on the disk that comes with the cable and it does work with windows 7 and windows 8. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. The side tone heard for d is 0 zero but d is sent overtheair. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Frequency vfo mode is also used for programming channels into memory.
So far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. The new better handle body and updated software make it has the more stable signal and clearer talking quality compares to old uv 5r. Baofeng uv 5x mate handheld twoway radio vhf6174mhz uhf400520mhz dual display standby transceiver walkie talkie product description 1. One more thing, can i extend my radio to get 520mhz range my firmware is bfb251 120722a ver0. Baofeng uv5r tweeweg radio 128 kanalen 400 480 mhz baofeng. 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. Baofeng uv 9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof.
Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. Professionele baofeng bf888 portofoon inclusief accessoires baofeng. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Lets say i also had a friend who also had this radio, and we wanted to legally communicate while we were, say, hiking in the woods.