Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv5r. 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. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Lifetime warranty for this item against manufacturer defect. The baofeng uv5r ia a multi purpose dual band vhf uhf hand held transceiver made in china. You can return this product within 14 days after delivery to receive a replacement or a refund.
If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Check out our special offer for new subscribers to microsoft 365 business basic. The driver suggested at the site below was the only one that worked. Ever since upgrading to windows 10, i have been unable to get my baofeng gt3tb radio to communicate with my computer using my old prolific usb to serial driver. Once this was done, the cable was recognized and a comport was established. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng.
Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. 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 uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. 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. Ydc tech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. Next uv 5r firmware keyword found websites listing. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv5r. Installed the uv3r software and that port is greyed out too, but com 1 has a button indicated. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube.
Used for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s can be used for system. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I downloaded that 2008 driver someone posted above. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software.
The driver will not get over written by windows, this is not the same as block software updates. 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. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. New software cd for the bao feng uv5r series, usb programming cable. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable software. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable. Vista, win7, win8 and win10 all try to install a driver of their choice instead of one that actually works with chinesemade cables. I searched several sites trying to figure out where i could get a new suitable driver. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Improved working driver works with microsoft windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, windows 8 and windows 10.
I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Findcomport program a program to determine if a usb cable is working. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. Historically i have been using com port 4, now after the upgrade to 10 i am still using port 4 with the sane data cable i. Baofeng uv series usb data cable driver and programming software. Baofeng uv series usb data cable driver and programming. It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. The power output is four watts in high power and one watt in low power on both bands.
It has a few flaws for example you cant disable the keypad and stop users doing. Then make sure you plug into the same usb port everytime else you are looking to set a comport again. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Improved drivers works with xp, vista, win 7 and win 8. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Tested inhouse by our staff of licensed amateur radio operators to work with the uv5r and other baofeng amateur two way radios. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10. Conrad nerdahl wa6kue windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio.
Windows 98me2000xpwin7, vista not compatible with apple mac and win 8 win 10 operation system. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
If i lost this radio i would purchase another tomorrow. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. This is one of the best hand helds i have ever owned. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. Now, if you have a newer radio like the uv5ra you can find the correct software at universal radios site. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Hi, i get as far as step 7, but do not get winusbv1. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Us direct shipping provides carefree return within the states.
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