You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. 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. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. 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. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group.
Bao777 programming software for the pofungbaofeng bf777. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. My radio is the bao uv5r, i have the chirp software already on board as.
Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed i have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. However, if you program many frequenciesrepeaters your life will be much better if you use software.
Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. Before programming your radio, connect your dm1701 to a pc, run the programming software read the current information from the radio to your pc to create an initial cps template and at the same time back up the factory data for future use. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Heres a chirp issue actually a feature request, which is open and not complete, to add support for the dm5r. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. I wanted to know how to do this legally in central pennsylvania. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it.
Turning off the lighting in the display, and all beeps and bells and whistles. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r. Download baofeng radio software directly from our website to start updating all your radios with the very best programming software on the market. About the pin configuration, ask me and i will try to give you the pin allocated configuration gnd, tx, rx. Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng radio model.
Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the btech programming software. Locate the correct usb programming driver for your operating system. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. These radios are compact, easy to use, versatile and, best of all. 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 uv5r as well as many other radios. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. There will be a follow up video discussing how to program the baofeng how to use the baofeng uv5r read more. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. The daily build usually is the best version to use. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off.
In order to use the 6174400520mhz, you need to do the factory reset. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Maybe i can at least use it to listen using your info. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose. Hopefully this gives you an idea on how to program. Its handy to know how to program this via the keypad, but its way easier to use software. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. Yes it is hard at first,but you will get the hang of it. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v.
As for the retevis, we do not carry that brand, but the model you mentioned seems to be a pmr446 radio. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. You can set all the settings and save them to your baofeng via the usb programming cable this was a. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Also having hard time trying to prepare for technical level exam despite using online program, need a class. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. 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. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. Baofeng doesnt provide a whole lot of information with their instruction manual. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately.
If i drop out of a phd program, do i have to pay back the university. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software 1. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Program a baofeng radio with chirp tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r codegreenprep. Learning how to use the baofeng uv5r can be sort of frustrating you are just getting started. Its possible to program the baofeng to receive pmr frequencies, either via software on a computer or direct on the radio itself. To program the baofeng radios, you need a software called chirp. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. I dont use the software that came with my baofeng, i use chirp.
How to easily add a channel on a btech or baofeng handheld radio without a pc. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. Wow, i look forward to reading your guide, i just got the baofeng and am totally confused. The issue that i have is when its done uploading to my radio i dont know where to find the stuff that i uploaded. I recently learned how to use the chirp software and was able to upload to my baofeng. Click on program read data to read the current information from your radio. Press the menu button, type 40, and then the radio will be reset. Related to the programming method, you can use a simple china ftdi module and chirp software by selecting uv82wp model, until they will update the database with this model.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. How to program it for police scanning software before programming your baofeng, we recommend that you use chirp. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Download the free programming software called chirp. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. When you update your baofeng radio software, you also gain access to the rt systems interface that allows you to cycle through all settings without using your radios buttons. I have used both, i use chirp for my cheap baofeng hts and rt systems for my yaesu radios. I have two baofeng uv5r handhelds and would like to use them this week to communicate on a family camping trip with no cell service. Using a different software will not add additional features to your radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Chirp is available on windows, linux, and mac os, so no matter what operating system youll use, youre covered. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount.
Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. Wondering which software does work for this radio thanks peter k2xm. If you use an ftdi cable, it does not need to be installed with a driver. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. There are other less well know radio software sources. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus. We have a guide on programming the baofeng for a repeater, which is a more complex process. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website.
You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. After punching in some frequencies, set the radio up for a tactical operations by.
The frequncy of the uv5rtp radio has been set as 140150430440mhz when it manufactured. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. There are two main sources for radio programming software, rt systems and chirp.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. Bao777 programming software radio option setting screens common use this screen to customize other set menu features of the radio. The bf888s does not have a key pad and would need to be programmed from a computer using specific programming software for that model. The version you download and install will depend on the operating system os of your pc. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Once you have that settled, use your cable to connect both the pc and your radio to a 3. This video is just going over the buttons and what they do. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more.
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