The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. 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. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. 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. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Jan 08, 2014 chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using chirp. A lot more handy than a serial adapter that is fragile.
Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp jobs, employment. Usb programming cable for baofeng walkie talkie 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. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv 5r uv5r. If anyone is having a problem reading a radio go to. 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. I have, i think, appropriately input the correct information into the software and uploaded to the radio. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this. In het vorige blogbericht chirp voor baofeng uv5r op linux of windows 10. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. Edit when i mean permanently, i mean the radio will not respond to the transmit key being pressed.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. 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. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged.
After programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Chirp programming examples spreadsheet examples can be found here. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner.
How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded. Jul 03, 2016 after programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software. With a gmrs license you can use up to 5w but without it. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. 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. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Feb 05, 2014 using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv 5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites.
How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. 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.
The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I noticed the baofeng program doesnt save what com port it goes. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success.
Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly good ftdi usb data cable with the various uv5rs. The offset setting resets itself during the transfer from the computer. Baofeng uv5r als radioscanner met chirp one guy, one blog. There are programming cables available that use a different chipset.
This would explain why some users are experiencing issues when attempting to upload older programming files to the new radios using the chirp programming software. If you are wondering what amateur radio is about, its basically a two way radio service where licensed operators throughout the world experiment and communicate with each other on frequencies reserved for license holders. Of course, chirp is a great solution, provided you have a computer. View online or download baofeng uv5r a operating manual.
It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner. Its updated quite often and currently supports 11 different radio manufacturers, the uv5r being one of them. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. Rt systems bao5r 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. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. 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.
Using and uv5r and uv82 any make or model supported by chirp can follow these same procedures so to load uv5r channels into a uv82. Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. I am posting here because, i cannot find the solution to my problem using chirp to program my radio on the internet. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. The program chirp works the same on mac or pc, so we should be good to go. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. However, there are some things to note before installing. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios.
The offset setting resets itself during the transfer from the computer software to the radio. The older chirp image files from baofeng uv 5r radios with bfb or bfs series firmware are not compatible with radios equipped with the n5rxx version of the firmware. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv 5re plus. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. 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. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. The older chirp image files from baofeng uv5r radios with bfb or bfs series firmware are not compatible with. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. There is a usb driver issue with the programming cable that came with radio, occasionally a windows update will require some tapdancing to restore the original driver. I started watching a video on how to do it manually but i just downloaded chirp and it would be pointless having it if i didnt use it lol. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s.
First, there is a page setup specifically for running chirp on linux. The bf888s does not have a key pad and would need to be programmed from a computer using specific programming software for that model. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv5ra. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Arrived in no time and worked right away on our windows 10 system using chirp programming software. I have a baofeng uv5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Super stable and efficiently program your radios without efforts.
Well you need a programming cable for the computer and a license is required for the gmrs freq and to use some of the frs freq over the 12w max allowed. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. Hacking the baofeng uv5r sunday, 10 february 20 21. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Aug 06, 2016 i have a baofeng uv 5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1.
Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. It seems most of the time the problem is the drivers for the programming cable.
I did apparently succeed in inhibiting transmit on a. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. Oct 17, 20 i have used the chirp software courtesy of danplanet.
Baofeng radio 100% new usb program cable for kenwood type radios. 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. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Download from the uv82 to create a tab compatible with the uv82 an alternate method would be to load an existing uv82. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1.
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