The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Programming software is available as a free download from our website. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Ill normally listen to the fm a lot while working from home. Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. It also has a real one year manufacturer warranty from tyt, something that baofeng claims to offer, but in most cases makes it all but impossible for the end user to actually. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. 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. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Usb program cable for baofeng walkie talkie uv5r bf888s bff8 two way radio,baofeng programming cable with software driver cd 4. Frustrated trying to get the programming cable to work with your baofeng, tyt, or wouxun handheld radio. New software cd for the bao feng uv5r series, usb programming cable.
Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. See if spreading or narrowing the gap in the prongs changes your results. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. We dont put experimental things into chirp before they are ready, except where. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Sure, it costs just a little more than the uv5r, but it has something the uv5r doesnt, a more rugged and durable housing.
Coflash has an intuitive user interface with a traditional windows graphical user interface gui, and a command line mode as well. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Make sure you push that programming cable into the device firmly. Watch this for an approach that works, using the powerwerx cable. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. While studying for my license, ill eavesdrop on some hams rag chewing on a local vhf repeater. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. 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. On both models, the fm radio is at least 3db louder than the repeater. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv5r the baofeng company changed its name to pofung.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. 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 uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. I will describe to you how you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20.
Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. I will spare you the sad story of dealing with win 8 and 8.
So far there have been no changes to the radios other than the company name. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv82 uvs9 two way radio ebay. Usb programming cable for wouxun radios works with all. Works with wouxun models kguv9d, kguv3d, kguv6x, db16x, kguv8d and more. Baofeng uv series usb data cable driver and programming software. The lead comes in two parts, the usb part, and a 3.
If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I bought a cable and it worked fine, the problem is that the cd that they send with the programming cable didnt work with the radio.
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. It took a while to find the right combination of software and drivers to work properly. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. I have two baofeng, one a proper uv5r and another uv5r rebadged.
Windows version requires microsoft windows 7 32 and 64bit, windows 88. Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv5r when you turn. Improved drivers works with xp, vista, win 7 and win 8. The rt systems software for a particular baofeng radio baoxxx works for the same model radio labeled as pofung i.
I started using the chirp programming software, an open source application that supports a wide variety of radios. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv 82x series. I have found the supplied baofeng and wouxun software to be, uh. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. If you are unable to assign chirp to that port, you can sometimes change port assignments in device manager. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Easily program your wouxun radio from your pc windows 10, 8, 7 or vista over usb. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Discussion in amateur radio software started by kj4tzp, jul 21, 20. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Baofeng uv5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. Most of my radio stock stock programmes with win xp but with this cable. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I have had the worst time with the vip and chirp programing software. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. This item is the cable that using to connect your radio and pc, then writes the program setting and frequency of the walkie talkie by pc. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Baofeng programming software software free download. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Baofeng win10 usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. The baofeng software appears to have serious problems with windows 7 and id like to know if anyone has chirp working reading and writing to the uv5r in windows 7. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv5r. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.