So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. To help out users looking to set this up, heres a short guide on how to program the baofeng uv5r for the local gb3da 2m repeater. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. I would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1.
The case is totally different, and the keypad has the zero at the bottom, which corrects on the the most annoying things about the 5r. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv5r. Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The main category is baofeng uv 5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver.
The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. Program the uv5r in 5 simple steps manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. That means one device transmits and the others can only listen and. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Manually programming the baofeng uv 3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv 3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. We recommend the original baofeng uv 5r baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98.
The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Skookumlogger is a fullfeatured contest logging program suitable for the most. Apr 07, 2012 setting up and programming your uv 5r. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. Software downloads 409shop,walkietalkie,handheld transceiver. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. These instructions are a small part of the uv5r manual. Please note this software is for the uv5ra or uv5rc not uv5r. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. 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 above. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r. Baofeng uv5rc programming software uv5ra programming software. It is safe for it to be turned on while on the charging dock. Jun 24, 2015 chris i cant argue your comment on being leery.
Mar 27, 2012 the problem is the with programming cable device driver. 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. Baofeng programming cable ch340 for baofeng radios. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. It is supposed to be prolific compatible but evidently is a bogus cable, so it wont work.
I used chirp for my baofeng uv5r, and rt systems for my icom 2820h. Then your mac will download the memory of the baofeng right into chirp. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file. Programming the baofeng uv5r for gb3da danbury repeater. Uv5r series please check the radio firmware hold and press the 3 key then power. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Proper licensing is always required for this radios use. 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. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. 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. 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. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Setting up and programming your uv5r 2 p a g e programming example 1. 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. With the physical connection made, and the software set up, it should be possible to use the software to read in the radios presets, create your own, or, if youre in the essex area, use the config file of local repeater settings see below heres a screenshot of the baofeng programming software in use. First thing to do, before any programming, is go to frequency mode, and do a general, one time, setup procedure. Rt systems bao 5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv 5r and uv 5ra hts.
Kguv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the. Its a powerful little 2m and 70cm handheld, and a solid successor to the baofeng uv3r programming the uv5r for access to local repeaters such as gb3da can be a little tricky, partly due to the lessthanideal manual, which has been translated from the. None of the above sites will support the use of this radio for anything other than their intended purpose. It seemed like a low risk way to get back into the hobby. Then your mac will download the memory of the baofeng right into chirp, using what it calls cloning. Success was not easy, and the path to success was a test of my patience. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. The antenna is an upgrade from the stock uv5r antenna, although it really didnt have a noticeable difference in use. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio.
Software available for programming cable sold separately. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software. Mar 28, 2015 i would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv 5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft60 icom id51, id51a, id51ae, id51plus, id51plus2 latest forum posts icom 7100 with fldigi. Rt systems releases macos version of krsd74 programming software for the.
For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv5r has been followed for a total of 370 times. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Mac os x programming baofeng uv5r with chirp reddit. A simplex communication is a direct communication between two radios with transmission and receiving happening on the same frequency. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Blog programming a simplex frequency baofeng to baofeng. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Click here to download the latest mac os x version. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. So far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Programming the baofeng uv5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. New mac os x must install the runtime once before running chirp. Mac os x programming baofeng uv 5r with chirp i wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv 5r radio using chirp and the usb cable.
Easily program a ham radio on a mac or windows youtube. I wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv5r radio using chirp and the usb cable. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. 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. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Its updated quite often and currently supports 11 different radio manufacturers, the uv5r being one of them. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Programming cable usb cable driver download com port no use. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv 5r has been followed for a total of 370 times. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. About programming uv 5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. The uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Select an empty memory position 000 127 by using the up or down key 6.
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