Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software.
How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape duration. Jan 08, 2014 baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. 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. 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.
View and download baofeng uv5ra quick start manual online. Its very timeconsuming and tedious to hand punch all of the frequencies into your baofeng radio therefore i purchased the programming cable so that i could hook up the radio to my computer using a software program. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Note please read there has been several complaints in the comments about the video being too long. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using chirp. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. Setting up and programming your uv 5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. 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. For a geek who takes pride in ux, this concerns me a lot. This video was made for those that are not only new to chirp but new to twoway radios. To counter this, it was suggested that i use a special usb cable to connect the baofeng to my computer, where the application chirp allows for fairly easy programming of the radio. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. Programming the frequencies all the time is a tedious task. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. In this video, i demonstrate how easy it is to program baofeng radios with the right cable and also using chirp produced with cyberlink. I have a baofeng uv5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio.
Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. In programming mode allows you set the amount of frequency change. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. The following information is derived from the blog, the web, and personal experimentation. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. There are programming cables available that use a different chipset. Feb 05, 2014 note please read there has been several complaints in the comments about the video being too long. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. 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. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Jul 03, 2016 after programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software biblesnbarbells. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad.
Super stable and efficiently program your radios without efforts. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. 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. After programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software biblesnbarbells. Legally without a license using the family radio service frs duration. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. Oct 17, 20 i purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier.
It is recommended to save the frequencies to a memory channel. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. 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. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Menu label baofeng menu id setting comment autolock 24. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. With a gmrs license you can use up to 5w but without it. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes.
Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng radio 100% new usb program cable for kenwood type radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Eyeon stuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. Unfortunately you have to purchase the baofeng programming cable in order to easily program all of your frequencies. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. I would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10.
How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. After programming baofeng uv5ra using chirp software. The uv5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. You dont have to use a pc to configure your transceiver, but it helps. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater friday, january 31, 2014 8. 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. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape links to products in the video. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. 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. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv5r. 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. Mar 28, 2015 one of the early tips i read early on is that programming a baofeng is a frustrating experience. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies.
Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra includes. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1.
Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. How do i program my baofeng uv5r for frs and gmrs using. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. View online or download baofeng uv5r a operating manual. I did apparently succeed in inhibiting transmit on a. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it. Baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp jobs, employment. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy.
Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming manual 2 pages twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming notes. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. 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. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. I subscribe to a blog and a website that provides current and detailed baofeng and other radios information see links at end of this report. Autolk on the keypad automatically locks 8 seconds after last key depressed. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1. 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.
Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Use your programming cable with chirp software from. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence.
You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Aug 06, 2016 i have a baofeng uv 5ra and find chirp a great way to program the radio. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus.
Setting up and programming your uv5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv 5 would not work with the later model. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. About a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater.
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