Black interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. I have found manual programming the uv5r to be very easy certainly much easier than the wauxon hts. Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. From a first glance it looked like the cpu could be flashed. Press menu 27 mem channel appears on display step 3. The step size should have no effect on how fast you can program a channel. I do recommend regardless of which version radio you select, looking at the rt systems programming softwarecable kit and a spare 3600 mah extended battery, both now available on amazon. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Be sure to save your work in the chirp software when you are finished.
Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. Original usb programming cable cd software for baofeng uv5r plus uv5re plus new. I actually had to squeeze the radio and the connector in my left hand while using my right hand to operate the computer mouse. The problem i had was that the programming software on the baofeng site wasnt compatible with my uv5r2. 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. The hpsht5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Chirp is a excellent option, i just prefer the rt systems software and cables. Posted on march 28, 2014 by flreswp are there any quicker ways to put in the frequencies of the various repeaters short of using the computer and program written for programming. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. A few more programming tips that are not in the video. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Regarding programming, as i mentioned in my planned use of this radiomy intention is to program a few repeaters, simplex etc.
In order to set up a load of channels for marine, pmr446 and local amateur repeaters, theres some free, open source software called chirp that works a treat. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Enter 146520 while in frequency mode to vfoa step 2. In fact, in the schematics it looked like they even left the programming pads on the pcb. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable chirp supports a large number of radios including. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Nov 19, 2015 if you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival. This leaves a problem with the software version, or an electrical problem.
All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv5r software does exactly the same thing. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Even though my programming cable set to comm2 was plugged in with the correct prolific driver, but the software refused to communicate with the radio. He highlights the basic functions of the baofeng uv5ra and how to get set up for monitoring your local frequencies.
They use the fuji type np60 or kodak klic5000 or casio np30 mobile phone battery so you do not have to buy any special spare batteries some of the newer models. If you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear. It does not allow you to save frequencies properly and in the option menu it also does not store what you want. Baofeng uv5r speakermicrophone cable to pc starts tx. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. I am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. The uv5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options.
The two programming images for the uv5r are complete and tested testing has been completed successfuly by gary5wift on a uv5r plus variant. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. 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. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. 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.
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. About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. The baofeng experience amateur radio weblog by kd0bik. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file.
Programming the baofeng uv3r sonoma county radio amateurs. Of course if you dont want the crossband repeat function and a few other new firmware tweaks, a v3 thuv8000d may do very well for your needs. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. If you mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. 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 free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Unless one of my other hts decides to stop working, i really doubt the baofeng will see any trail use.
There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Aug 06, 2016 regarding programming, as i mentioned in my planned use of this radiomy intention is to program a few repeaters, simplex etc.
So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end into you radio, then run the soft then, make sure the volume switch is up full. Radio programming software for the hesenate ht uv5r. I have had a few radios which needed a lot of force applied to the 2. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. I had a radio with a newer firmware, so the software was beyond useless. It is the higher of the two for a complete chirp guide, go to chirp software. The oem software appears to be the same as the uv825r oem software except the settings that would require a display and keypad to access have been removed. The uv82, as it relates to computer programming, is nearly identical to the uv5r.
The remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main i. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange.
It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Introduction while i was searching around for information for the uv5r hacking i have previously done, i came across some schematics for the uv3r. The image files are attached for anyone who wants them. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. One snag is that the version distributed through ubuntus standard repositories doesnt work with the uv5r the version distributed that way, at the time of writing. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. The preshtf image has all channelised transmit frequencies disabled, with exception of pmr446. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. This is peculiar ive tried using another ht, different 3. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Set colors for text fore or background back of alternate rows for easier viewing across the columns. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal.
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