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. I worked as a computer support engineer for 15 years before starting this. We carry the uv 5r but we do not carry the uv 5re, so we do not have a manual specifically for this model. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv 5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. Press the menu button, type 40, and then the radio will be reset. And, although its all software, some of it is firmware, and you may not be able to change it. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. So i got a uv 5r in the mail today, i have owned one before but this is the first time i have ever bought a programming cable, so i plug the programming cable in and use chirp to program the radio, but then i reprogram it with the normal baofeng software turn it on and it appears everything is good but i am not picking anything up. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. This video will show you the basics, you are mostly familiar with the uv5r, also a test on my power meter compared to the original uv5r. I know of the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re and now the uv5r plus in no particular order. The model is there, but it is not pertinent as i am wondering if the frequency is somehow coded or modulated in a way that a baofeng uv 5r is not designed to receive due to regulations against just anyone being able to receive the transmissions.
Baofeng uv 5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv 5r. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along. The uv 5rtp is also a bff8hp but may work as a uv5r. Im wondering how the uv5r came along from the very first model to the latest and greatest model.
Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Was averaging about 6 to 7 miles with the antenna that came with the baofeng uv 5r radio. My local repeater is approx 68 miles away i in a valley also. The baofeng uv 5rtp is the upgraded version of uv5r with tripower 841w. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv 5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Great thing about the baofeng as opposed to ones like the midland, is that all frequencies from 6174 and 400480 are fully programmable. The baofeng uv 5rtp is the upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower 841w. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r.
My question was i thinking of buying the baofeng uv 5r but then i seen the uv 5rtp 8watt version, would a extra 4 watts make a difference or would i be better off getting uv 5r and a decent anttena. Can a baofeng uv5r receive airport radio transmissions. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to use the chirp programming software included with the baofeng uv 5r usb programming cable to check the firmware on the radio and. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv 5r. Describe your experience with the baofeng uv 5rtp and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. There is no way you can delete, copy, or paste multible rows. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Typically, the usbserial cable appears as the highest com port in the dropdown list.
Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Install chirp for baofeng uv 5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Baofeng uv5r plus walkie takie professional amateur. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r how to manually program the baofeng uv 5r from the comfort of your keypad. Bl5, 3800 mah, black compatible with baofeng uv 5r f8hp 5rtp and 5r series walkie talkies1 pack by luiton. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
Tutorial uso e programmazione radio baofeng uv5r ita. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv5r. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv 5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. In order to use the 6174400520mhz, customers need to do the factory reset first. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uv5r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Baofeng uv 5r programming software chirp jobs, employment. Some models of baofeng present as a different type, eg. 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.
I can be listening in on a conversation with stock antenna, switch antennas and it ceases. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
The bff8hp is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv 5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. How to reset a baofeng uv5r two way radio includes instructions on setting the menu and audio prompts back from chinese to english after a reset. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Hopefully the information on this page will help you configure them to best reflect the operational needs and situation in which you are using them. Oddly enough, the stock antenna seems to work decently, but any other antenna ive tried doesnt pick up as well.
The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. View and download baofeng uv 5r documentation online. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. Baofeng portable amateur radio uv5rtp dual band vhfuhf high power. Many oem models also work as other types, so experiment. I just got a baofeng uv 5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software.
If you have other uv 5r variant baofeng radios, do not try to directly upload an image obtained from an older radio with bfb or bfs firmware into a new radio with the new n5r firmware the opposite is also the case. 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. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. I received my first baofeng uv 5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was able to quickly program the local repeater into it and test it out. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv 5r. The baofeng uv 5r radio has a great reputation as an extremely compact and economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio, introduced first by baofeng in 2012 with various cosmetic variants. How to reset a baofeng uv 5r two way radio includes instructions on setting the menu and audio prompts back from chinese to english after a reset. Buy baofeng uv5r plus walkie takie professional amateur radio vhf uhf dual band two. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w. 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. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Platform to build industry, to promote development of the industry total. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx.
Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Jul 25, 2016 i erred on the side of caution and bought the baofeng made programming cable. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Then, please use the the baofeng official software. The frequncy of the uv5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it was manufactured. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. For programming, i use chirp, which is pretty easy to use.
Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. 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 support your home page for everything baofeng. Its transceiver has fm broadcast reception, the radio has 128 channels and a 12hour battery life, and the radio itself provides great mobility at a low cost. Learn how to program your baofeng uv5r hand held radio for the ham bands. The frequncy of the uv 5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it manufactured. The handheld radio baofeng bff8hp is a dual band walkie talkie style radio is actuallythe natural evolution of the baofeng uv 5r series. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv 5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. In same conditions, how much different distance range will we get. However, since the two radios are very similar, the uv 5r manual should help somewhat. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio. Tutorial uso e programmazione radio baofeng uv 5r ita. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Im having a hard time finding uv 9r era specific batteries. Instead use the chirp import feature change the file mask to chirp radio images. Baofeng original programming cable and software cd for uv 5r series, uv 82 series and more. Premium baofeng radio accessories, free shipping within canada, visit our website to buy and get support. Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming.
An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv 5r radio by w7dtg. Domestic research and development of digital radio chips successful in fujian to help industrial upgrading. It supports more than just baofeng radios, so its nice to only have to use one program for my various radios.
Your baofeng uv 5r radios are capable of doing many things, and are flexible and versatile communication tools. My question was i thinking of buying the baofeng uv5r but then i seen the uv 5rtp 8watt version, would a extra 4 watts make a difference or would i be better off getting uv5r and a decent anttena. Weather station cuts in and out from full signal to zero. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 6 and uv 7 series of portable radios notes.
Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. The uv 5rhp model is new to me so i will add it to. Breve tutorial per utilizzare e programmare le ormai famose radio uv 5r. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. Baofeng had countless fakes like the 8w uv5rtp f8hp in chirp that i can. Baofengtech also offers a download of the baofeng factory software, which i have used on other radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. In order to use the 6174400520mhz, you need to do the factory reset.
Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. The baofeng uv 5r variants with 3 power level settings are supported by the bff8hp model as shown in the supported models list on the chirp homewiki page. Although it has scan capability, the baofeng uv 5re is not a dedicated radio scanner, it is an amateur two way radio, similar to the original uv 5r. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r 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. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Baofeng bff8hp is the natural evolution of the baofeng uv 5r. If your connection fails, just try to read or write again. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Reception and transmitting are both good with the stock antenna. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng baofeng uv5rtp high tripower 148w walkie talkie.
Editing frequency list is a bit time consuming, as you have to do it row by row. Baofeng bff8hp will made the history of hamradio from handheld vhf and uhf offering a rtx with a really inexpensive price. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Buy pofung uv 82 vhf uhf fm transceiver dual band two way radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Newer models have cleaned up a bit, especially the uv82 series. Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface.
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