How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. All information, drivers and software can you find here. However, programming a baofeng radio from a computer isnt all that. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. This is especially true if you use vista, win7, win8 or win10. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
You can find them over at amazon for under 15 bucks or you can make one yourself. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows. Programming software downloads before plugging in a programming cable all chinese programming cables have fake chips in them and require older drivers to make them work correctly. Windows users click here to download the latest windows version. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra includes. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. I then installed the xp driver and it installed correctly.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. 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. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
If you recently upgraded to win10, and are using a chinese programming cable, your pc will automatically update your prolific driver. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. The greatest appeal of baofengs dm1701 lies in its ability to deliver great dmr compatibility. Rt systems programming software for windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Drivers are not required for the radio, but for the usb cable, as it has to provide a serial port via usb. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. There are three basic issues that seem to be problematic for the uv6. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. This made me crazy for a few minutes because i thought is was plugged in. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. I dont recommend this unless you have no option to program with a computer and the rt systems software. 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. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. With the changes that baofeng has made in the last 6 to 9 months, it is not a good idea to trade chirp radio images files between baofeng radios. They are the programming cable, software drivers, and programming software.
Personally, i would keep a separate chirp radio image. 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. Gday i am trying to transfer all frequencies from a wouxun kguvd1p to a baofeng uv5r. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv5r. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. Andy decided to order a lead and driver anyway and return the lead to me. Anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, which gives you the new concept to build 3d models.
This software is used for uv82, misuta 82 plus download. Make sure the jack is pushed in all the way on the radio, it can be appear to be in but not really in. 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. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv 5 would not work with the later model. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Nov 16, 2012 i have windows 7 and could not get the w7 driver to work. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. 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.
Works with baofeng uv 5r, uv 82, uv b6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Original baofeng programming cable for two way radio. Baofeng programming software software free download. Rapid sequencer programming utility, which once developed, will expedite the development of plc sequencers or drums. 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. You can tune into air traffic control, firefighters, and more. Step 1 is to check the usb cord and driver are recognized. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. You can use it to build smart 3d parametric models by combining the anycad modeling language and parameter binding mechanism. The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv5ra. 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. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. From what i understand the baofeng uv 5ra is a bit less cryptic for the consumer but it is still recommended that you use the programming cable.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. 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 have windows 7 and could not get the w7 driver to work. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange.
The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is. At that stage we thought it was a driver issue on andys laptop. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Go to start, now right click on my computer, now click on properties, system properties window will appear, click on hardware tab, now click on device manager, device manager will now open look under universal serial bus usb, typically the last tree on the bottom look for anything with a red x next to it, if not there. Programming cables the correct cable for this radio is the usb02 from baofeng. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. This video is a short tutorial how you can program your baofeng via a software. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The only cable i recommend to program a baofeng is this one as an amazon.
Baofeng uv5ra baofeng uv5rc programming software uv5ra programming software. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp.
Windows version requires microsoft windows 7 32 and 64bit, windows. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7 32 and 64bit, windows 88. 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. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1.
How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. This software is used for uv 82, misuta 82 plus download. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. 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. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver.
The lead arrived with andy and he installed the drivers but on running up the baofeng programming software, it wouldnt talk to the radio. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. 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 osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. No matter if youre a beginner or a pro radio enthusiast, everyone can find purpose with the baofeng uv5r. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. By programming the baofeng uv5r, youre not limited to just police stations. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. View and download baofeng uv5ra quick start manual online.
This software will be able to output variable data that will be imported by the plc program being. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
About baofeng dm1701 the dm1701 is the most costeffective dmr ht on the market, with solid hardware construction and easy to use programming software. Scroll to the bottom of this page for driver information. The rt systems software for a particular baofeng radio baoxxx works for the same. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv 5r and uv 5ra. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Legally without a license using the family radio service frs duration.
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