Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. Fortunately i have had little problem with using chirp and the uv 5r radios. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Ill assume that you bought a few baofeng uv5rs before the sales ban went into effect. Provide the programming cable for your radio, and the software if it is not included in chirp. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware. Just been upgrading the memory scan channels in my uv5ra adding some new strange and naughty for the uk frequencies being. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software.
Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. You are then asked for the basic settings to interface with the radio. Some more recent uvb5 b6 radios ship with only 27 menu options as. About baofeng uv 5r the baofeng uv 5r is a compact handheld radio scanner transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174400480 mhz.
Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The baofeng uv 5r style radios have a 2 line display that can display the name, frequency, or number of the selected memory location for each of 2 memory locations. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. The baofeng uv 5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. But for free, i use it, especially in times like now but without ctcssdcs, tons of intermodrf. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Baofeng programming cable for uv 5r and uv 82 for two way ham portable radios. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download.
However, i could not get my uv 5r software to connect. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Mar 28, 2015 when i launch chirp, i plug the special usb cable into my baofeng uv5r2. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on your pc.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. When i launch chirp, i plug the special usb cable into my baofeng uv5r2. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. 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. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found. About baofeng uv5r the baofeng uv5r is a compact handheld radio scanner transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174400480 mhz. The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. I have a friends baofeng new uv 5ra and let me tell you something, it is the biggest piece of chinese garbage possibly ever made. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
It has an output of 4 watts but with an optional high gain antenna i have no problem making contact on any of the local repeaters in my area. 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 uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one as an amazon. Ive been working for so long to program my radio the one in the title and it chirp software on windows xp always says that communication has failed. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. The baofeng uv5r style radios have a 2 line display that can display the name, frequency, or number of the selected memory location for each of 2 memory locations. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio.
Jun 05, 2018 for less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. 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. However, i could not get my uv5r software to connect. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv 5r. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. I have a chirp compatible computer, now all i need is a programming cable. Fortunately i have had little problem with using chirp and the uv5r radios. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. Rt systems also sells a cable and programming software for this radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. I also have the bearcat bcd996p2 which is a trouble free basemobile scanner. A few of the key specs and features of the baofeng uv5ra radio are detailed below. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz.
Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv5ra. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Uv 5r, 5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Im trying to program it with chirp and all it says is radio did not respond.
Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
Second time through and chirp was able to write the memories back to andys uv 5ra. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The baofeng uv5r series has impressive capabilities. Use your programming cable with chirp software from i show. Just been upgrading the memory scan channels in my uv 5ra adding some new strange and naughty for the uk frequencies being used as cb type radios in my area 22 handheld radios and users so far i am using the origional suplied software that came with my cable a few years ago, this software worked fine on an old xp pro laptop i had then but now on a windows 7 ultimate lappy and when i came. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The uv5ra radio also receives fm radio stations, has a scan feature, can store 128 programmed channels, and has a built in flashlight.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
Baofeng programming software freeware free download. The radio can be programmed from the keypad but it is much easier to program it from either the baofeng software that comes with the programming cable or chirp software. Mar 21, 20 the baofeng uv 5ra is a dual band uhfvhf hand held radio from china. This software is used for uv 82, misuta 82 plus download. 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 uv5r uv5r.
Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Chirp software is used to program the uv 5r, and its available online. Fortunately, there are some helpful resources available from a global community of uv5r enthusiasts, including an easier to read and understand owners manual and an excellent software application designed to program the uv5r from a computer. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Eyeon stuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Can a baofeng uv5r display both name and frequency. Chirp can download the frequencies but cant upload the any changes made. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Green led stays on after radio is reprogrammed to working frequencies and back again to stock. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio because of the huge number of different firmware versions and they are not upgradable. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver.
For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. 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 to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Most likely, andy didnt have a driver issue on his laptop.
If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv5ra the baofeng uv5ra is a dual band uhfvhf hand held radio from china. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Its become that time where im putting in so many entries on the uv5r that doing it by hand is no longer plausible, and id like to make the entities appear on my screen. You may want both chirp and uv5r software, heres why, chirp makes it easy to import a csv file of repeater or other frequency info into your ht, however, it doest give you control over the other settings like voice prompt and beep, both of which i find entirely annoying. A few of the key specs and features of the baofeng uv 5ra radio are detailed below. I have a friends baofeng new uv5ra and let me tell you something, it is the biggest piece of chinese garbage possibly ever made. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below.
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