Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. As for the retevis, we do not carry that brand, but the model you mentioned seems to be a pmr446 radio. Published on jul 3, 2016 programming the baofeng uv5r manually is actually really easy. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. How to program it for police scanning software before programming your baofeng, we recommend that you use chirp.
Programming the baofeng uv5ra a few days ago, i was chatting to andy g6reg and he mentioned that he needed a lead to help program his uv5. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht includes. Rather than have him wait to order one from hong kong, i suggested that i send him my lead so that he could could get started straight away. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Now you could program your channels by using a software called chirp that you can find at. If you find that the best way to program the baofeng uv5re is to drive a screwdriver through it with a hammer, you are probably doing it wrong. 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. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable.
Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. I have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r.
The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv5ra. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder.
Push orange v m button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. 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. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. 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. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Disk contains outdated baofeng software only for windows. Programming cable works with baofeng ham radios uv5r5ra5r plus5rebf f8hp, uv3r. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license.
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. Yes it is hard at first,but you will get the hang of it. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. It contains a counterfeit prolific pl2303 chipset, rather than the baofeng ftdi chipset that would allow it to work with the chirp programming software. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. I have a friends baofeng new uv5ra and let me tell you something, it is the biggest piece of chinese garbage possibly ever made.
Wouxun software download baofeng software download. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. 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. 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. Programming a repeater channel with standard offsets this example is for. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value.
This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r and similar radios by just punching. Chirp is available on windows, linux, and mac os, so no matter what operating system youll use, youre covered.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Im trying to program it with chirp and all it says is radio did not respond. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv5r and uv 5ra includes. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng two way radios. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. In programming mode allows you set the amount of frequency change. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube. 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. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. The bf888s does not have a key pad and would need to be programmed from a computer using specific programming software for that model. Baofeng programming cable ch340 for baofeng radios. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Baofeng uv5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
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