I tried to run the 9100 software on a windows xp virtual box and it worked just fine so if you are sick of trying just download virtual box and a windows xp iso and your fine. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I wont get a radio without a display again cant be programmed without software and that software does not exist anywhere. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. I have had the worst time with the vip and chirp programing software. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv 5r. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming.
Error occurs if prolific driver version is higher than v3. How do i legally use a baofeng uv 5r radio for communication. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. Local usb port and rt systems usbk4y interface cable 6 cable length. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Usb programming cable for kenwood puxing tyt baofeng.
Latest version pl2303 chip, compatible with windows 10, windows 8, windows 7, windows xp, etc. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. 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. On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv 5r. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The bff8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. 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. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio.
Even if a radio has the same basic appearance and model number, theres a good chance that the image files are not compatible. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. If you are using ctcss tones just be aware that the numbering of the tones against the 50 ctcss frequencies in some uv5r manuals does not agree with the 38 standard ones that other radios may use.
You have to watch what type of cable you use, prolific chips are out, ftdi is the type needed, i just ordered one from btech baofeng and they point you right to the chirp website for programming software. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. In some future blog posts we will take a closer look at all the available channel options, the radio settings and how to adjust them for gmrs, frs and pmr communications. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. How to fix usb ports not working or not recognized windows 10, 8. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. This software is used for uv 82, misuta 82 plus download. Baofeng s vip or chirp software that i have switched all of our programming on the radios we sell to it if rt systems has software for the radio i need to program. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp youtube. A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. Im having a hard time finding uv 9r era specific batteries. Make sure you push that programming cable into the device firmly. The uv 5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than. Click on your baofeng handheld radio model for details. 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 the popup box.
Of course you will need a computer windows, mac, or linux and the best free baofeng programming software is chirp which can program the baofeng bf888s as well as many other radios. The baofeng uv 5r software download is developing at a frantic pace. Windows 7, windows server 2008 r2 and windows 8, 8. Baofeng uv8d 8 watt 400480 mhz uhf radio programming cable for uv5r seems to work no templates in chirp as of a few days ago seems to be similar to uv82. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Kg uv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band radios. Rt systems baofeng handheld radio software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. You must first create an initial template for your specific model. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft.
Open windows action center and change windows smartscreen settings. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. How to program a baofeng uv5r w chirp software or keypad. As everyone says, the stock antenna is terrible, im using a nagoya na701 and a na771 with very good results. On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. The cable connects the radio to the computer from the usb port on the computer to. Desktop icon if chirp does not put a desktop icon on your screen, you may need to. Also be aware that you need the correct version of software for your uv5r see below.
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. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. A real baofeng uv 5r owners manual how to install the baofeng usb cable driver and software. It works unless it is damaged, which is very unlikely. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are. Older versions of windows are not supported most users will want to download the installer.
Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. And finally we will see how we can set up the baofengpofung uv5r as a cheap and basic radio. Be sure to download the driver software from the internet free by doing a search for usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r 666s777s888s 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 baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. The problem is definitely in windows 10 or some latest windows update. I knew it beforehand that it would take 18 to 36 days to get it. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r.
Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Bao8hx programming software for the pofung baofeng uv 8hx dcs rx dcs dcs polarity. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, and. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. When i use chirp, it acts like the radio is not connected at all, and will not transfer data at all, and does not recognize the radio.
To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv 5r when you turn. If you are unable to assign chirp to that port, you can sometimes change port assignments in device manager. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng radio model. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Since you may be a new ham or a long absent ham, like me, you probably dont know what repeaters are in your local area. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Usb programming cable for kenwood puxing tyt baofeng uv5r windows 10 600682628143 ebay skip to main content.
Best option is either a baofeng uv 5r and variants such as ra,re,plus etc. 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. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 settings to be continued. I have heard that the chirp software is good but do not know where to begin. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. A lot more handy than a serial adapter that is fragile. 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. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The rt systems software cable kit only works within windows, but its soooooooo much easier to use correctly vs. Then we wil also see how to program the radio for gmrs or pmr use, and. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. If this occurs, smartscreen can be disabled as follows.
The uv 5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. 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. Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. See if spreading or narrowing the gap in the prongs changes your results. 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. I know it works as good as any programming cable so ill rate it now. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Mar 28, 2015 chirp downloading the uv5r2s configuration. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. Chirp downloads chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds.
Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Uv 5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv 5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio. Chirp voor baofeng uv5r op linux of windows 10 one guy. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware. Creating an initial chirp image chirp supports over 260 makes and models of radio. Use to 25% promotion code promo code baofeng25 baofeng uv. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial. Windows 8 smart screen staring with windows 8, a feature was added called smartscreen which may block chirp from loading. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation.
Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. Baofeng uv5r lock out recovery uv 5r baofeng uv5r uv82 uv82x gt3 uvb5 information site, twoway, ham radio, baofeng, camera, outdoor, hunting, camping, gmrs, frs, ham radio, mobile transceiver, walkietalkie as long as you have the radio working and the version of chirp you have is working on windows 8, i would just work with what you got. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. The baofeng bf888s programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. These links will take you to jim mitchells web site to download the software.
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