Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The ad there says it uses different firmware and has a different case than the uv5r. Even if a radio has the same basic appearance and model number, theres a good chance that the image files are not compatible. Baeofang technologies produces radios that are some of the least expensive on the market. Baofeng uv5ra the baofeng uv5ra is a vhfuhf 6174mhz uhf 400520mhz ht radio. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. You must first create an initial template for your specific model. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv5. Programming a repeater channel with any offset standard or odd split this example is for. How to program the baofeng uv5r tin hat ranch youtube.
Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program. The main differences are the case style and the firmware versions, bfb230 being the oldest and bfb295297 the newest. Frequency mode applied for a temporary frequency duty assignment, such as a try out frequency or immediate field programming. Windows 982000xpwin732bitvista not for 64bit package contents.
Baofeng technology produces inexpensive amateur radios. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. In manual programming mode, check the frequency in the display after typing one in, and press the up key once if necessary. I purchased this radio shortly before i took the test to get my license in 2015. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. So youve got your baofeng uv5r and you want to program it. 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. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Relations between bit rate, frequency deviation and channel filter bandwidth. 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 uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios. Baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver one guy, one blog. The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv5ra. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio. This topic has been widely discussed in the baofeng uv5r yahoo group. Battery before attaching or removing the battery make sure your radio is turned off by turning the powervolume knob all the way counterclockwise. I mentioned last week that manual programming of the memories of the uv5r was a step too far, at least for me. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. There is no mention of the difference in programming software here. Ive read where the uv 5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Since the uv 5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv 5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. From what i understand the baofeng uv5ra is a bit less cryptic for the consumer but it is still recommended that you use the programming cable. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming. When i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv5 was different to mine its a uv5ra. 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. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Then i tried to write the memories back to andys uv5. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Learn here how to program it using the front panel or using chirp software. These 2 ways accept different roles and are often confused. Operationally, these models are identical they use the same firmware, but differ externally.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. The bug is part of the design the uv5r has its share of flaws, and some cant be fixed by new firmware. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. 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.
Chirp gave me the same different firmware complaint when uploading my saved channels file to the newer radio. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 3. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. I found a listing for the uv5ra at universal radio. See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. Channel mode applied as selecting preprogrammed cha. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Creating an initial chirp image chirp supports over 260 makes and models of radio.
The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. All about circuits purchased a radio to take apart and look inside. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. 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. 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. When using a computer to program the uv5r, this problem doesnt apply. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. 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. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus. So far ive seen the uv 5r, uv 5ra, uv 5rb, uv 5rc, uv 5re, and the uv 5r plus. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv 5r radios variations. 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. Uv82 turn radio off, then presshold menu button during poweron. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv 5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. Many hams do not like this radio for various reasons so. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. The chinese radio documentation project 4 initial setup do not use any form of glue to fix the screws on the battery clip. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r programming cable and baofeng uv5r antenna. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
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