Baofeng uv5r is a low cost microminiature vhfuhf amateur radio transceiver with 4w output power. Although similar to the uv5r, this was not simply a rebranding. Cables and interfaces baofeng radiodevices as described can be. Looking through the listings i saw this misuta version of the 82 or as its commonly known baofeng x misuta crossover version. I use the scan feature of my baofengpufung and wouxun radios regularly.
Newest baofeng questions amateur radio stack exchange. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider. Programming cable for uv5r for programming the uv5r in channel mode you better use a pc. Same electronics, same behavior, but fortunately shipped with a much better antenna. I currently have a programming cable for a midland ct790 here. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Julian, g4ilo just asked me a question about how id programmed the uv5r to work through so50. I admit that i had to watch a video on youtube on how to program the baofeng, if i hadnt then then the issue with putting in the transmit frequency may have stumped me. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3. This is the right software for those baofeng uv5r programming universal radio. Chirp is experimental on the uv5r do not expect this to work 100% reliably, and if it doesnt work, it may brick your radio.
If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device driver automatically installed by windows, this device driver is intentionally incompatible with unauthorized copies of the prolific chip. If you have purchased a cheap programming cable for your radio from amazon, ebay, or another dealer, youve probably run into an issue where the cable initially wont work, and someone perhaps the vendor told you that you have to use an older driver to get it to work. Since you have a small boat, i would suggest that you get a real marine handheld as you may need it to call for help one day. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Adding or removing a channel from scan list lockout functions requires a computer, a programming cable and software. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy two way radios, the driver for windows will be on the cd included with the cable in the usb cable driver folder. Can someone tell me if the usb driver and cable for the uv5r is the same one used for the.
Scanning may be eversoslightly faster than other baofengpofung radio models, but it still doesnt compare with a real scanner. Programming the uv5r to operate with the so50 satellite julian, g4ilo just asked me a question about how id programmed the uv5r to work through so50. Ive set up 6 different memories, just as you would for a repeater, except that in this case, the input and output frequencies are on different bands. The circuit of the programming cable presented here contains a 3v3 level converter. Uv5r radio programming software software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Use chirp to program about 50 frequencies in the time it took you to do 5 by hand.
Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Im looking at buying a uhfvhf walkie talkie to take as a backup to my satellite communicator on a trip up the birdsville track later this month. You either need a program like parallels or buy a windows xp or windows 7 32 bit computer for the best results. So, all baofeng radios do not confirm the legal pmrlpd specs. Does anyone know how to update the baofeng uv5r firmware. By creating an account, you agree to the terms of service and acknowledge our privacy policy. On the look out for a new radio i was looking to buy a standard baofeng uv82 from ebay.
Crack open a beer and relax with your freshly programmed ht. How to easily add a channel on a btech or baofeng handheld radio without a pc. Go order a legit ftdi programming cable and download chirp. Programming the uv5r to operate with the so50 satellite. At the time i ordered a programming cable from hong kong. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r.
Usb programming cables and software what you need to know about the differences. I have 2 of these radios but my twopc kit did not come with the programming cable, darn, and without a license, i think i could then only be allowed to use the frs channels. Fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage,providing localarea twoway amateur communications along. What you have is a cable that uses a counterfeit chipset. Im a seasoned sailor and i have a uv5r but im damn sure that i wouldnt want to be using it as my sole safety of life radio on a boat. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. I just bought a 2nd radio, it has a different firmware than the first and chirp says it cant update the settings because the firmware doesnt match the radio. The transceiver has 128 user programmable memory channels. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Radioddity pc001 ftdi usb programming cable, plug and play, compatible with baofeng uv5r bf888s bff8hp radioddity r2 ga2s h777 rt21 rt22 kenwood tyt two way radio.
The baofeng uv82 series has upped the bar on affordable ham radio technology. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Usbk4y cable usb to 2pin mic connection programming cable. Baofeng drop in desktop charger for uv 5r uv 5r and uv 5re radios desktop charger model ch5 input 10 v dc output 8. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Baofeng uv5r long range 2way walkie talkie radio bundle. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband. Baofeng uv5r dual band 6174400520mhz two way ham fm radio. How to easily add a channel on a btech or baofeng handheld. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to.
The size, design, options and software are unique to this radio. Baofeng ip67 waterproof walkie talkie two way radio ham walkie talkie uv9r. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Programming the driver that works with windows and the cable will not work on a mac. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of the american ham. Usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the driver now. One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to transmit when the programming cable is plugged in. He also has step by step instructions on how to roll back the driver for the programming cables to an earlier driver that works with all cables especially if they are not genuine chipsets.
The baofeng uv5r handheld transceiver uses an rs232 interface to communicate with a pc. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable handheld radios from other brands for programming purposes. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are. Get your armor on and get ready to take incoming mortar shells. A look at what you need to know to get it on the air. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues.
Insert the cd and go to usb cable driver usb cable driver prolific 3. Rumors that the gt5 would have new features on board, such. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv. Once the channels are programmed and ready, the up and down buttons can be used to navigate. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and.
How to program the the polarity and amount of the frequency offset for repeater use. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r. You should see a balloon popup that says installing device driver software. I mentioned last week that manual programming of the memories of the uv5r was a step too far, at least for me.
But, the uv5r minimum transmit power is something like 1w, whereas limits on frs are set to 2w on 17 and 1522, previously only 500mw. Baofeng uv82 uv82x uv82 uv82x baofeng uv82 uv82x uv82 uv82x. They are cheap just buy one and a programming cable. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. But programming will be a painful task if its own keypad is used. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Anyone can help me program my radio uv5r the correct way to work with my local gmrs repeaters and tell me how do i know if it is working thanks. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
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