There are some very important changes for the baofeng radios in the daily build that the stable build. 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. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Chirp downloads chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds.
If you only have one radio and chirp works to your satisfaction, it is not mandatory to update, however. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Macbook pro laptop chirp software baofeng uv5ra radio. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. This is where certain models come from uv 5ra, uv 5rb, etc. The same with programming multiple radios, you should be able to clone. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv 5r2. Chirp ham radio programming softwarebasic step by step the easy way. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Question about programming the baofeng uv 5r with chirp. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Baofeng vps001 vehicle power supply dual band car battery eliminator simulator for baofeng uv 5r uv 5r plus uv 5ra series twoway radios black more info could be found at the image url. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. 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.
Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Question about programming the baofeng uv5r with chirp. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications categories. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software. The latest chirp daily builds wont let you upload an incompatible image to your radio. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. New chirp users should always start with chirps latest daily build. It is probably a simple thing as, i here people saying programming via the usb cable and chirp software is the way to go. 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. Im having an issue with m uv5ra where i cannot hear any rx transmissions unless i hold the monitor key. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money.
Chirp ham radio programming software basic step by step the easy way. Do you have a chirp image from a uv5ra with the n5r2. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Question about programming the baofeng uv5r with chirp i am new here, and i just got my baofeng uv5r in the mail, i think the cable is a fake im not sure, i got it off amazon and it had like a 4 star, anyway what it does is, the green light comes on, on the uv5r, but then the. I did apparently succeed in inhibiting transmit on a. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Baofeng uv5r uv5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. Just head over to the chirp website and see if the daily build works for you. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. And for this reason, it is not currently recommended that the chirp stable build be use by anyone wanting to program a uv5r or one of its many variants. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz.
So now i updated the chirp to todays daily build and then i can upload. See more expertpower baofeng uv 5r extended true capacity battery model. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv 5r. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I got my uv5r yesterday, and set it up today with chirp software. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or 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. 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.
Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Dec 15, 2015 baofeng uv 5r uv 5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Programming the baofeng uv5r programming the baofeng uv5r. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv5ra. Ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Jul 04, 2015 ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Interestingly enough, the uvb5 hasnt seen a lot of this rebranding and. You need the computer program chirp to program the ht. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop.
So far i have used multiple versions and they all work with my uv5r. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. How about the software made by baofeng for the uv5r. If youre a ham operator, run linux on your desktop\laptop, own a uv5r and want to program it, you owe it to yourself to check out chirp. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Is there any pc remote control software for the baofeng uv5re plus. This makes adding multiple repeater memories and naming them much easier and leaves the vfo mode free for normal simplex working. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. How to fix a baofeng uv 5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick. Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r.
System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. A friend then showed me his little baofeng uv5r handheld radio, sat me down and started explaining why it was a wonderful bugout radio. Baofengtech also offers a download of the baofeng factory software, which i have used on other radios. Jan 08, 2014 if youre a ham operator, run linux on your desktop\laptop, own a uv5r and want to program it, you owe it to yourself to check out chirp. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program. Feb 05, 2014 baofeng uv 5r programming with chirp for radio newbies.
How to program a baofeng radio easily with chirp software baofeng stock and expert power 14 dual band antenna. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. I dont recommend this unless you have no option to program with a computer and the rt systems software. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters. This is where certain models come from uv5ra, uv5rb, etc. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Be sure you have the latest daily build version of the software. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable. The uv 5r 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. Bao8hx programming software for the pofung baofeng uv 8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. 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.
Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. As of this writing the stable version from april 20 will not. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. 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. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. You will get a warning at the beginning of the transfer, not at the end like you are getting.
Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. The baofeng uv5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. If all you care about is 45 frequencies then you can do it on the unit. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable.
The most recent chirp daily builds will not let you do this. New chirp users should always start with chirp s latest daily build. 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. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Be sure to save your work in the chirp software when you are finished. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. The baofeng factory will produce baofeng radios for anyone who orders enough units. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. The baofeng uv 5r is an extremely versatile and inexpensive dual band handheld radio, which makes it one of the most popular and biggest selling transceivers around the world today.
Most people get the default release version of chirp, but then looking at their download page, there is a latest daily builds which includes a lot of bug fixes and changes for various radios and use with newer firmware. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx. 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. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded this entry was posted on october 1, 2014 by rick. During a discussion with a local group about essential items, one thing kept coming up. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Much to my sadness, i found that i cannot program any 440mhz channels into my 5ra using either the baofeng software or chirp. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models.
How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. 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. For this, ive been using the free chirp software and a selection of programming cables. View and download baofeng uv5ra quick start manual online. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. 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. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. If you goof up your radio you can always restore the cloned image. The receiver is not as good as the wouxun, but the antenna is part of that issue. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success.
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