The case is totally different, and the keypad has the zero at the bottom, which corrects on the the most annoying things about the 5r. Frequency mode used for a temporary frequency assignment, such as a test frequency or quick field programming. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Now you could program your channels by using a software called chirp that you can find at htt.
The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. The problem is the with programming cable device driver. The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Im mostly interested in programming simplex type applications, along with local emergency frequencies. With the physical connection made, and the software set up, it should be possible to use the software to read in the radios presets, create your own, or, if youre in the essex area, use the config file of local repeater settings see below heres a screenshot of the baofeng programming software in use. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. I used chirp to load in the gmrs and frs frequencies from the ready made file they provide. By programming the baofeng uv5r, youre not limited to just police stations. This link is listed in our web site directory since wednesday jan 14 2015, and till today programming uv5r has been followed for a total of 370 times. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability.
Here is a great guide to how to manually program the baofeng uv5r, copied below. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. About the pin configuration, ask me and i will try to give you the pin allocated configuration gnd, tx, rx. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I assume that the interface for the uv 6r has yet to be developed. Channel mode used for selecting preprogrammed channels. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
Press vfomr until the frequency number is displayed on the screen. I found there is a local repeater that i am allowed to use. If you mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Thecyberdaily new out of the boxone must learn to program your baofeng uv5r radio. First thing to do, before any programming, is go to frequency mode, and do a general, one time, setup procedure.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex issaquah. I seem to be having trouble programming a local gmrs repeater on my uv5r. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Programming instructions baofeng uv 82 and uv 85 with a new radio place radio in vfo mode. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv 6r using the uv 5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower recess that interfaces with the bf888 radios. Jul 03, 2016 programming the baofeng uv 5r manually is actually really easy. Please note this software is for the uv5ra or uv5rc not uv5r. Jun 12, 20 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Jul 25, 2016 internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv5r. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. It is supposed to be prolific compatible but evidently is a bogus cable, so it wont work. Also applies to uv5ra, uv 5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9. 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 recess that interfaces with the bf888 radios. To conclude, the baofeng uv5r can be difficult to program at first.
All i found was programming instructions on programming for repeaters. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Be sure to save your work in the chirp software when you are finished. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. The uv5r programmer is designed to give you the ease and con venience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear. Common settings the programmer is for so much more than just memory management.
The uv 5r programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Aug, 2018 the baofeng radios, notably the uv 5r, uv 5ra, and uv 5re, did not comply to these rules and on march, 20 the fcc enforcement bureau received a complaint alleging that these models were capable of transmitting on land mobile frequencies using external controls and operating at power levels above those specified by the equipment. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. Programming the baofeng uv5r manually is actually really easy. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. From there you have the option of assigning the entered data to a specific channel for later access in the channel mode if desired. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online.
So, with the information available and what i figured out, here are the results. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. A few more programming tips that are not in the video. Internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv5r. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. 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. Manually programming the baofeng uv 3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv 3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Oct 24, 2017 thecyberdaily new out of the boxone must learn to program your baofeng uv5r radio. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower.
It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Baofeng uv5r programming memories manually the following steps must be followed exactly. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. It would certainly explain why the sales of the programming cables has skyrocketed, and the chirp software is so popular. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode. Programming the baofeng uv5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Programming instructions baofeng uv82 and uv85 with a new radio place radio in vfo mode. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio.
Ok, so maybe it really isnt that easy to program the baofeng uv5r radios. Programming done using the lower display cannot be saved and will be lost. The antenna is an upgrade from the stock uv5r antenna, although it really didnt have a noticeable difference in use. This will only add frequencies to rename them you will need to bring your radio to a race, send to pci or download software and a programming cable. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Please note this software is for the uv 5ra or uv 5rc not uv 5r. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Used to enter information for programming the radios lists and the nonstandard ctcss under transmission mode, press the numeric key to send the signal codethe code should be set by pc software. Although it is the same concept, i needed the details that were pertinent to so. Setting up and programming your uv5r 2 p a g e programming example 1. Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r.
I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I assume that the interface for the uv6r has yet to be developed. You can tune into air traffic control, firefighters, and more. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading baofeng uv5r. Manual programming of uv5r type radios tricounty amateur.
Programming a repeater channel with standard offsets this example is for. Add your own channels to your baofeng hand held with a few simple buttons. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. This radio has uv 5r 3 on the lfront or uv 5r iii on the label under the battery and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. High capacity extended battery for uv5x3, bff8hp, and uv5r radios bl5 baofeng battery series 4. Used with chirp, a free open source programming software for many ham radios, makes the programming both easy and fun. Baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide noji ratzlaff. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. Just make sure youre aware of the police scanner laws in your area.
Baofeng uv5rc programming software uv5ra programming software. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. All programming must be initially done in the frequency mode using the upper display only. Baofeng uv 5ra baofeng uv 5rc programming software. Select an empty memory position 000 127 by using the up or down key 6. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv 5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv 5r. Used to enter information for programming the radios lists and the. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. Program the uv 5r in 5 simple steps manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. 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. The uv5r programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
Related to the programming method, you can use a simple china ftdi module and chirp software by selecting uv 82wp model, until they will update the database with this model. Originally i intended to include a whole section in the programming chapter dedicated. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Quick reference guide kindle edition by kimball, matthew, kimball, joy. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Program the uv5r in 5 simple steps manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. Mar 27, 2012 the problem is the with programming cable device driver. These two modes have different functions and often confused.