Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Also the how to report issues page shows how to find the debug. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Right in the middle under device status we see the problem. The program should download the frequencies from the radio.
Chasing software problems when theres an intermittent connection can lead to madness. Like the bff8hp, it is an upgrade on the uv5r and not just a fancier looking device with brighter colors. 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. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I too have a uv 5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp software s.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Go to the website baofeng uv5r faq uv5r there you will find an extensive faq section, information, specs, software drivers, etc. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The other 2 radios are fine, i can use the up and down arrows to go through all the tones. Baofeng uv5r preprogrammed ctcss issue radioreference. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv5r. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Just remember to save your image files to a flashdrive or something that you can retrieve later when needed.
Since im using mac os x, the software that ships with the baofeng uv 6 is useless. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. If you download the live cd from chirp, burn it to a cd youll have pain free programming of your uv5r. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10. Other models or firmware versions may have different results.
I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. To be certain, ive programmed my baofeng uv5r purchased mid 2014 many times with chirp. Ive used it with several cable and never had a problem.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Mar 27, 2012 hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv 5r to the programming software. It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials. Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. 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. Bfb229 tonfa uv 985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. The uv82hp is the second generation of the popular uv82 series of handheld portable radios from baofeng.
Macos programmers are available now for the following. One if the 5r only has a few ctcss tones to scroll through. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27. Which baofeng radio should i buy, are there better options ham radio crash course. The more you learn about this product, the easier it will be for you to make the right decision. I recommend going to com and selecting uv5r win78 drivers should be prolific 3. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. If youre buying a uv 5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. Uv 5rtp is upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower. Baofeng uv5r uv82 squelch issue resolution qrz forums. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Squelch levels improved somewhat over time, but it just wasnt enough. Note that it comes with a driver cd, but you can ignore it. Ive heard this works, so what am i doing wrong or not doing. Bfb229 tonfa uv985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car 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. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv 5r and many others. To be certain, ive programmed my baofeng uv 5r purchased mid 2014 many times with chirp. This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0. The bao uv 5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv 5ra model.
Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to fix the commination error in the programming software, on a baofeng. The radio is either not communicating with chirp which could be a programming cable, device driver or connection issue between the 2pin plug and the speakermic socket or the user is selecting the wrong radio model. 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. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. Problem when programming multiple baofeng uv5r radios settings tab is empty. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. 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.
Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Linux supports it out of the box and windows will install a certified driver if you let it search online for drivers. Though there a host of free aftermarket alternatives that a customer can cling on to which range from an active yahoo group devoted to this radio, youtube videos, and an aftermarket programming package called chirp which is a better software. Chirp is free and superior to the chinese factory software ive owned one for 3 months and love it. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is not a problem, duplex mode is also excellent, and the batteries last long as well at least 910 simplex hours. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
Problem when programming multiple baofeng uv5r radios. Baofeng uv5r, 2way radio, works on a programming software which is a minimal spreadsheet program. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv 5r. Technical support can help suggest products to purchase, and ensure that those products are working as expected. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most economical options you will find on the market. 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. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Hi jim, i just received in the mail yesterday 3 brand new baofeng uv5r radios. 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. 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.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios ham radio blog. 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 uv 5r in windows 7. Looking at this featurerich 2way handheld radio, many folks used to handling such gadgets would have a different opinion about that. Baofeng pofung uv5r, f8hp series erratic behavior and recovery by jim kc9hi note. This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the baofeng uv5r and other baofeng series radios. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded resolving an issue that occurs after loading a chirp. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is. The software most people use is called chirp, available from. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command.
As you may already know the squelch menu menu 0 has 10 sub menu settings labeled 0 to 9. On the computer i can name a frequency with standard text, but when i upload the information back to my radio the frequency number is not replaced with the text. If you are looking for a twoway radio that is inexpensive but still delivers the goods, this one is a great choice. Baofeng uv 5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. 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. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. The graphic below shows the problem and potential solution. It appears i just spent several weeks waiting for my new electronic brick to arrive from china. Here is what i have found by experimenting with the squelch mod on a uv5r with bfs311 firmware and a uv82 with b82s25 firmware. The uv 5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs.
If you have a uv5r f8hp series radio with n5r20 or n5r30 firmware and experience. Be sure to download the driver software from the internet free by doing a search for usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r 666s777s888s radio. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Baofeng uv5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. All report firmware version bfb298 i guess that doesnt mean much. Their serial numbers are very close together within 10.
How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. The driver disc included with the programming cable doesnt work, im told. Baofeng uv5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. The following have been recorded based on factory firmware revisions. Since im using mac os x, the software that ships with the baofeng uv6 is useless. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Would you try the factory vip software to see if you can change the poweron message. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed.
Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Should this radio be returned or will a factory reset. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. 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. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r 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. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. 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. Can you send me the programming software as well i am having problems finding software that will work with my computer windows 7 64 bit.
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