Why baofeng radios are a bad choice for preppers robert richardson emergency communication, ham radio, survival gear 69 when it comes to emergency communications theres a lot of advice out there on what types of emergency radios you should carry in your bugout bags. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy.
I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv 5r memory settings. Baofeng x radioddity uv5rx3 triband walkie talkie 6. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 3r plus series of portable radios. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. I reset the radio several times, using menu function 40, without any changes to the uhf side. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. How to download and update firmware baofeng uv 5rv2 firmware download download digital photo cameras firmware. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng bf888s programming software free download with installation. Baofeng uv 5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Baofeng uv 5rv2 firmware download full guides for download. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way. No programming software will work until the programming cable is operating properly. Once you have the radio contents displayed in the memory editor, save a copy of the raw radio download before you make any changes. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Coflash has an intuitive user interface with a traditional windows graphical user interface gui, and a command line mode as well. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Choose the programmer that corresponds with your radio model and be ready for your initial setup in just minutes. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. Baofeng uv 82 stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv 82hp, uv 82l, uv 82x, uv 82c, uv 89 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146.
Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. I usually download the current setup from the radio, modify it and upload it to the radio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Its actually easy once you learn that the local repeater list is just reducible to a spreadsheet. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Nov 16, 2017 ive been using chirp quite successfully with my two other baofeng radios bff8hp and uv5r for years, using the download and upload menu entries as expected. Baofeng uv 5rv2 firmware download download firmware apk for android gingerbread 2. Press the up and down arrow key to select reset menu item 40. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. View and download baofeng uv 82 operating manual online.
Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Jun 30, 2014 with any baofeng or any other similar ht the latest yaesu ht has no numeric keypad you will need the programming cable and chirp. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv 5r programming cable. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv 5r can be purchased. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I how gotten the cable, i have downloaded chirp i have copied.
Anonymous hello, i foolishly bought the baofeng uv5r and didnt look at the upper edge of the transmit and recieve freqs. Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio. Bao82 software program memories and other settings of the baofeng uv 82 radio. Program the baofeng uv5ra by and for new gmrs license holder. How to manually tune your uv 5ra and similar model radios to communicate on gmrs and frs family channel style, talkabout, etc radios. Select aofeng as the vendor and uv5r or bff8hp as the model. Baofeng programming software software free download baofeng. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for. When connecting the uv9r plus though, chirp complains that the radio did not send what it expected. Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur.
Given that these are all determined by the users requirements, radioddity has been listening to customers voices and finally came out this uv 5rx3 with baofeng. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Rt systems programming software for baofeng handheld radios allows access to the full functionality of the baofeng radio.
It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The baofeng uv 5r software download is developing at a frantic pace. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. The rt systems programmer for that model addresses the firware versions from within one programmer. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. With any baofeng or any other similar ht the latest yaesu ht has no numeric keypad you will need the programming cable and chirp.
Using chirp daily build for setting up the baofeng uv 5ra vhfuhf tranceiver hopefullylegally for gmrs license holders who wants to use the frs, gmrs and murs channels without getting in trouble with the fcc. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Download baofeng uv 5rv2 firmware download firmware apk. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. 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. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Whats baofeng uv 5rx3 the best ht is the one that balances cost, functionality, and reliability. Baofeng uv82 software software software for people.
Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. 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. To download the programming guide for your radio, please click on the link provided below. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. In the video i do an unboxing and overview of the radio, discuss how to find frequencies in your local area, and how.
New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. You can program your transceiver operating in the setup menu to suit your needs or. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. Is the baofeng uv 5rv2 a bad emergency radio choice for preppers.
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