New baofeng uv5ra setup with chirp on a raspberry pi. I cant find the programming software anywhere for my baofeng 1801. Baofeng programming cable ch340 for baofeng radios. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. You now have to go back to frequency mode by pushing the vfomr button and dial in the input frequency of the repeater you want to use. If you can program the radio to transmit on a repeater then thats all you really need. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. However, the main issue here is the uv5r is an fm radio. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Running echolink on windows as a standalone program. 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. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual.
The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be. Hi, ive got a couple baofeng uv5rs and wanted to experiment with psk31, using the fldigi software. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. This video will provide a quick overview of the echolink software. I wanted to interface my baofeng uvb6 using a k5inz easy digi board from ebay for ptt control. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. However, if you are running a macintosh with os x, you can use the program. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Repeater systems the rocky ridge repeater group rrrg is the technical. They arent hard to find, but they will cost a little more. Todays post is about my successfully interfacing a uv5r baofeng with a.
I just got a baofeng uv 5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software. I live in the middle of no place country at the bottom of a valley so there is zero % chance of me interfering. The cable is very well built and appears to be a very high quality item. I am using echolink for some time, first with windows, then with linux and on. You must be a licensed amateur radio operator to use this software. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft60 icom id51, id51a, id51ae, id51plus, id51plus2. System utilities downloads uv6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Ive been using this software for years and can say its amazing. How to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio.
Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. Echoham allows amateur radio operators to use the echolink network from their mac. Baofeng uv5r programming software not needed youtube. It runs 247 and has repeaters from all over the state connected. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng bff8hp uv5r 3rd gen 8watt dual band twoway radio. Storing duplex repeater frequencies in memory 2 pages twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming manual. I have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand.
I purchased a combo usb programming cable for my baofengpo fung uv5r ham radio. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Echo123 is a simple to use windows xp utility for sysopowner of a repeater link or conference. Helpfully i acquired a little old laptop running windows 7 so i was able to run it. Nov 18, 20 i have had problems with cables so i have decided to do it by hand. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Jan 17, 2015 the baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Kenneth, the oem software for the uv8 as well as other baofeng radios is available on the website.
As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the. Programming the baofeng uv 5r programming the baofeng uv 5r. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv 5r. For the baofeng 2pin models, this cable from amazon works well. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
Echolink is a piece of free windows software that allows you to connect to. The book will walk you through the install of the echolink program and how to set it. When the adapter arrived i began, i put my adapter in an available usb port on my computer, and connected my baofeng uv5r, after that i set the echolink software up in sysop mode, with a little help from frank. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Programming the baofeng uv5r programming the baofeng uv5r. In diesem video zeigen wir, wie beim baofeng kanale mit einer software eingespeichert werden. You can link your pc, android, iphone, ipad or handheld radio to repeaters, individuals. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. The programming software is from radioddity and runs on windows only. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. He was using echolink from his lap top and i from my uv5r from my back yard in.
Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. 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. I am considering perhaps purchasing a cheap baofeng handheld to use for an echolink station. If you have a 32bit windows computer available to install and use this oem software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it. I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv5r. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft60 icom id51, id51a, id51ae. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. 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.
Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. I just got a baofeng uv5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software. Baofeng uv5r programming software is available on line from sinotel uk online download and from rt systems inc on a cd you have to buy the matching computer interface lead in both cases but its only free from sinotel if you buy the rig from them its in the price of the rig and you have to buy both the software and the matching lead from rt systems. Nov 22, 2018 programming the radio was the first task. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. The remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main i. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98.
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. The amcrest ftdi usb programming cable has a 100% genuine and authentic ftdi chipset. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp youtube. I had previously obtained a dmr id from so that step was taken care of. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. I assume that the interface for the uv6r has yet to be developed. 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. Yes it is hard at first,but you will get the hang of it. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for ptt control i wanted to interface my baofeng uvb6 using a k5inz easy digi board from ebay for ptt control.
The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. 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. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Echolink for beginners 2nd edition amateur radio for beginners. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The unit is well made, the supplied setup instructions made it a snap to setup. I ordered the advanced repeater systems usb echolink adapter on tuesday and had it on friday. 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.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Baofeng uv5r 6174400480 mhz dualband you will see it come up in the first result. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Amcrest ftdi usb baofeng programing cable for baofeng radios. This chipset is designed to work with all the latest major operating systems.
I had trouble installing the software as the windows xp file included with the disk was actually the vista version and would not run on xp. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. If you have a 32bit windows computer available to install and use this oem software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it using portmon link below and post it here. The k5inz easy digi boards are very inexpensive interface boards, which are available on ebay. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1.
I was making connections with it in less than 10 minutes. Zastone mini 7 software i think this radio is based on a uhf uv3r as its got the same. If you have problems with windows 7 and prolific drivers then this may help or check out the 409 or. Amcrest ftdi usb baofeng programing cable for baofeng. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for ptt control. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for ptt. Oh well, several the repeaters up there have echolink, so any time i want.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. The macos versions of these programs have the same features that users have become accustomed to in the windows versions of rt systems programmers. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for.
The baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 feature a kenwoodstyle 2pin 3. Works with the latest windows, mac os x, and linux drivers. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Heck i cant even hit an igate with aprs and my roof mounted 2 meter. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower recess that interfaces with the bf888 radios. At first my little baofeng stood indoors in its cradle and was transmitting one 1 watt and coverage was very local. Macos programmers are available now for the following. When the adapter arrived i began, i put my adapter in an available usb port on my computer, and connected my baofeng uv 5r, after that i set the echolink software up in sysop mode, with a little help from frank. Nov 05, 2016 how to program a baofeng ham radio for repeaters made easy with chirp thesmokinape just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce.