Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Eyeonstuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. I recently bought a pk232 packet radio tnc and was hoping to use it with my uv5r.
The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. The baofeng uv5r, is an amazing, yet economically priced radio. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete frequencies, stopping when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing to.
Oct 16, 2017 last night i tried to program the uv5r3 tribander. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. How to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. I have been using chirp to try to program my baofeng uv5r but have been having one problem after another. Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. Also youll find folders with the ready firmware images from mirkit which we suggest to use for the easiest flashing of radio according to each model variety. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each. I was wondering if there was an alternative to chirp and rtsystems programming software for use in programming my uv5r. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. It supports many manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below.
Chirp programming reference jim unroe kc9hi 14january. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Found a second one but the driver disk did not have any drivers but it did have baofeng programming software to program the wouxun which i only program it with chirp or the official wouxon software. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor changes in the baofeng uv82 software and to update it in a timely manner. Software uv5r ex chirp programming engilsh uv5r ex programming guideline. Dec 18, 2014 get the programming software using the programming software is the way to go with these radios. Use your programming cable with chirp software from. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Louis county, douglas county, and surrounding areas. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater.
Detailed instructions for programming a baofeng uv5r with chirp and a programming cable. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Apr 23, 2017 i lost the usb programming cable for my wouxun kgupd1p and turned to ebay for a new one. Apr 30, 2014 baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software posted on april 30, 2014 by saverio i have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. How to program a baof eng 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. Baofeng uv5r vuhf dual band twoway walkietalkie 6174400480mhz ham radio comes programmed with chirp for st. Either chirp, baofeng s software, manual programming is the only way right now.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. The ability to program different frequency, repeater, and power configurations from your computer. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng uv5r uv5r upgrade uhf vhf dual band two way ham. Usb programming cable for baofeng walkie talkie uv5r chirp radio programming tool chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software posted on april 30, 2014 by saverio i have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios.
How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp youtube. Jan 25, 2019 secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. In the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 we learned how to set up chirp for the baofeng pofung uv5r. Listen to ship traffic, ambulance, emergency calls, murs, frs, and local businesses. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. Programming a baofeng for so50 can be tricky, but it is a little easier with chirp, a pc and cable. You are free to use it and share with your family and friends.
Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. But, what if youre driving on the road and theres no computer nearby. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Best video yet, on how to program the baofeng uv5r.
Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rt. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. 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. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios.
Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baof eng 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. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2.
Jan 31, 2018 usb programming cable for baofeng walkie talkie uv5r chirp radio programming tool chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming amateur radios. Recently i purchased an elk 2m440l5 antenna for working satellites. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio because of the huge number of different firmware versions and they are not upgradable. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. The back of the 232 has a socket that i can plug the btech aprs cable into, but the label states. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Ive been able to work so50, but probably couldnt do it without good programming and some help from others. Did confirm that my older uv5r did allow chirp to read the program i have in it.
Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Chirp features chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. In this video i used a uv5re plus but it works the same for any of the uv5r variants. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. The software available from baofeng is generally just barely acceptable. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. I lost the usb programming cable for my wouxun kgupd1p and turned to ebay for a new one. I used chirp to program this radio which can be found here. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure your wifi on.
Eyeon stuff please consider donating to my channel so i can make. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. The ability to save multiple different configurations for different areas of the country or travel. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. I use chirp to program my baofeng radio, and then export it to a csv file that anyone else can use to import, or use as reference for a different programming method. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, then the vendor and the radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Feb 05, 2014 using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites.
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. Aug 01, 2019 chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. In october 2018, amazon sold baofeng radioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Programming your baofeng for so50 with chirp ham radio. A much better choice is to use the open source chirp software, which can program a wide variety of radios including the baofeng. Fortunately, there are some helpful resources available from a global community of uv5r enthusiasts, including an easier to read and understand owners manual and an excellent software application designed to program the uv5r from a computer.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Baofeng pofung uv5r uvb faq drivers software accessories. What if you need to program a channel or add in a frequency quickly. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here additionally, all baofeng. Get the programming software using the programming software is the way to go with these radios. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. Apr 15, 2019 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more.