The uv8 looks very similar to a uv82 with the lcd display and keypad removed. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux about a year ago i purchased a baofeng uv5r as my first dualband handheld radio. The uv82, as it relates to computer programming, is nearly identical to the uv5r. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke.
Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. The remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main i. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng uv5r speakermicrophone cable to pc starts tx. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. 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. Programming the baofeng uv3r sonoma county radio amateurs. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable chirp supports a large number of radios including. Unless one of my other hts decides to stop working, i really doubt the baofeng will see any trail use.
Set colors for text fore or background back of alternate rows for easier viewing across the columns. 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. Patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. He highlights the basic functions of the baofeng uv5ra and how to get set up for monitoring your local frequencies.
Load only the software designed for your firmware release. 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. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. 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. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. 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. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Being a newbie to the ham radio hobby, i didnt want to invest several hundred or even thousands of dollars just starting out. 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. 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. 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. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
This leaves a problem with the software version, or an electrical problem. 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. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. The problem i had was that the programming software on the baofeng site wasnt compatible with my uv5r2. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Nov 19, 2015 if you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Radio programming software for the hesenate ht uv5r. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. 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.
Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The two programming images for the uv5r are complete and tested testing has been completed successfuly by gary5wift on a uv5r plus variant. I had a radio with a newer firmware, so the software was beyond useless. How to program the baofeng uv5r for survival communications. 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. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. This is peculiar ive tried using another ht, different 3. 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. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. 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.
The image files are attached for anyone who wants them. It is the higher of the two for a complete chirp guide, go to chirp software. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. About programming uv5r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. 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. 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 mess up you can always restore your radio to factory default by pressing menu40. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. Chirp is a excellent option, i just prefer the rt systems software and cables. From a first glance it looked like the cpu could be flashed. Enter 146520 while in frequency mode to vfoa step 2. Aug 06, 2016 regarding programming, as i mentioned in my planned use of this radiomy intention is to program a few repeaters, simplex etc. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. The preshtf image has all channelised transmit frequencies disabled, with exception of pmr446. Baofeng uv5r programming on linux life of a geek admin. In fact, in the schematics it looked like they even left the programming pads on the pcb. Regarding programming, as i mentioned in my planned use of this radiomy intention is to program a few repeaters, simplex etc. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange.
I have had a few radios which needed a lot of force applied to the 2. The baofeng experience amateur radio weblog by kd0bik. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. 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. Press menu 27 mem channel appears on display step 3. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. 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. 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. 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. Black interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required. If you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival.
The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Introduction while i was searching around for information for the uv5r hacking i have previously done, i came across some schematics for the uv3r. Original usb programming cable cd software for baofeng uv5r plus uv5re plus new. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. 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 step size should have no effect on how fast you can program a channel. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think.
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