Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Rh5r, rh5rv2 use baofeng uv5r rh5x variant of baofeng bfa58 sainsonic. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program.
With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the uv5r is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. In the video i do an unboxing and overview of the radio, discuss how to find frequencies in your local area, and how. If installing over a previous version, you must first remove or rename the file. The uv5r features 128 programmable channels with priority channel scanning, dual watch and 1750 hz call tone. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I noticed that the uv5r v2 model comes with an extendable battery, whereas the uv5ra doesnt seem to.
Baofeng uv5r ham radio, talking from atlanta to seattle. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. Baofeng uv6r dual band twoway radio discontinued radioddity. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. The program should download the frequencies from the radio.
An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. 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. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. 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. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. 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. The bff8hp is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio. Baofeng uv5r dual band uhfvhf radio transceiver wupgrade version 3800mah battery with earpiece builtin vox function, 6174400480mhz 4. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular.
Gt890 variant of qyt kt8900 standard horizon see yaesu. The baofeng uv5r is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely compact. Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Can i even do theat or do i need a new one with new firmware. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. 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.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Software v2 ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. I will describe to you how you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Dose anyone know if i can do a firmware update on the baofeng uv5r, i fhave a old version. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Baofeng dm17021703 programming software firmware upgrade. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio.