Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio. Baofeng uv5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. These variants have no differences from the uv5r besides their cosmetic design along with the possible removal of the band key no longer required in gen. Had no trouble programming the channels i needed without the usb cord or software. We just purchased the uv5r plus and found that we key in a 7 the audio states 7. If you want to do more than simplex communications over short distances, then youll need to use a repeater in this post well show you some simple manual programming using the keypad on the baofeng uv5r keypad programming the baofeng uv5r. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. Compare the main features, specifications, prices and select the best model. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. 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. 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. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series.
I recently bought this and am about to buy a second one. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Programming data entered on the b side lower display will not be saved. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. I just used chirp software to program my uv5r using the programming cable. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. The baofeng uv5r is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely compact. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface.
Each radio in the uv5r series is virtually the same radio with only the external appearance and the radio firmware different enough to tell them apart. What if you need to program a channel or add in a frequency quickly. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. The a side must be used to program channels into the radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models.
Really the uv5re is just a cosmetic variant of the uv5r. It is a compact, economical ht that includes special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. The uv5ra is one of a series of uv5 radios that baofeng has been releasing over the last few years. Comparison of baofeng uv5r vs baofeng uv82hp walkie talkies.
The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to. This radio has uv5r3 on the lfront or uv5r 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. I havent seen anything definitive written about it. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences my second baofeng uv5r arrived.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Compatible with theuv 5r, uv 5r pro, uv5ra and more. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. There is no mention of the difference in programming software here.
The radio is extremely easy to program with chirp software. As to your firmware version you should check out this page at. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r. Its the first baofeng that feels like a serious ht, kinda reminding me ok, a little of my yaesu ft60r. 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. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Many problems and solutions can often be found on the uv5r yahoo group. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. The bao uv 5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv5ra model. But, what if youre driving on the road and theres no computer nearby. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Operationally, these models are identical they use the same firmware, but differ externally. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6 174 mhz and 400480 mhz. I received my first baofeng uv5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was able to quickly program the local repeater into it and test it out. Another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5 days of fairly heavy use. The baofeng radios are great and are available at a great price. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. But on august 1, 2018 the fcc isued a citation and order. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the. This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in 128 channels manually. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. The uv 5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. Buy baofeng uv5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. 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. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Difference between boefeng uv5re plus and uv5 amateur. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5.
To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Baofeng uv5ra dual band two way radio ham handheld walkie. With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the uv5r is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. These variants have no differences from the uv 5r besides their cosmetic design along with the possible removal of the band key no longer required in gen. There are a couple of good frequencies to program into your uv5r. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. I havent dug through the yahoo groups list either i hate yahoo groups. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Baofeng uv5r, 2way radio, works on a programming software which is a minimal spreadsheet program.
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