One if the 5r only has a few ctcss tones to scroll through. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r.
Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The other 2 radios are fine, i can use the up and down arrows to go through all the tones. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. Hi all, i actually have a baofeng uv5re that has a little problem in the. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The following have been recorded based on factory firmware revisions.
Like the bff8hp, it is an upgrade on the uv5r and not just a fancier looking device with brighter colors. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Bfb229 tonfa uv985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. It appears i just spent several weeks waiting for my new electronic brick to arrive from china. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The uv 5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. Macos programmers are available now for the following. 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. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. Hi jim, i just received in the mail yesterday 3 brand new baofeng uv5r radios. When asking questions about an order and shipping, please include your order number or paypal transaction id, which will save time in getting a reply. 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.
Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. Be sure to download the driver software from the internet free by doing a search for usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r 666s777s888s radio. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Other models or firmware versions may have different results. Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. Which baofeng radio should i buy, are there better options ham radio crash course. Note that it comes with a driver cd, but you can ignore it. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r, f8hp series erratic behavior and recovery by jim kc9hi note.
Also the how to report issues page shows how to find the debug. To be certain, ive programmed my baofeng uv 5r purchased mid 2014 many times with chirp. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. Should this radio be returned or will a factory reset. I too have a uv 5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp software s. If youre buying a uv 5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and. Right in the middle under device status we see the problem. I recommend going to com and selecting uv5r win78 drivers should be prolific 3. Baofeng uv5r, 2way radio, works on a programming software which is a minimal spreadsheet program. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Go to the website baofeng uv5r faq uv5r there you will find an extensive faq section, information, specs, software drivers, etc. Baofeng uv5r uv82 squelch issue resolution qrz forums. How to fix the commination error in the programming software, on a baofeng. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng uv5r preprogrammed ctcss issue radioreference. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Technical support can help suggest products to purchase, and ensure that those products are working as expected. Mar 27, 2012 hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv 5r to the programming software. The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. The radio is either not communicating with chirp which could be a programming cable, device driver or connection issue between the 2pin plug and the speakermic socket or the user is selecting the wrong radio model. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv 5r and many others. The driver disc included with the programming cable doesnt work, im told. Problem when programming multiple baofeng uv5r radios. The more you learn about this product, the easier it will be for you to make the right decision.
Just remember to save your image files to a flashdrive or something that you can retrieve later when needed. Looking at this featurerich 2way handheld radio, many folks used to handling such gadgets would have a different opinion about that. On the computer i can name a frequency with standard text, but when i upload the information back to my radio the frequency number is not replaced with the text. The software most people use is called chirp, available from. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials. The bao uv 5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv 5ra model. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a. Here is what i have found by experimenting with the squelch mod on a uv5r with bfs311 firmware and a uv82 with b82s25 firmware. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. All report firmware version bfb298 i guess that doesnt mean much.
Historically i have been using com port 4, now after the upgrade to 10 i am still using port 4 with the sane data cable i. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. Uv 5rtp is upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly.
Bfb229 tonfa uv 985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. Linux supports it out of the box and windows will install a certified driver if you let it search online for drivers. To be certain, ive programmed my baofeng uv5r purchased mid 2014 many times with chirp. Would you try the factory vip software to see if you can change the poweron message. Chasing software problems when theres an intermittent connection can lead to madness. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv 5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv 5r. Chirp is free and superior to the chinese factory software ive owned one for 3 months and love it. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv5r. Ive used it with several cable and never had a problem. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. The baofeng uv82hp is stylized as a ham radio for amateurs. Problem when programming multiple baofeng uv5r radios settings tab is empty.
Ive heard this works, so what am i doing wrong or not doing. The uv82hp is the second generation of the popular uv82 series of handheld portable radios from baofeng. If you download the live cd from chirp, burn it to a cd youll have pain free programming of your uv5r. The graphic below shows the problem and potential solution. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. 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. As you may already know the squelch menu menu 0 has 10 sub menu settings labeled 0 to 9. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The baofeng software appears to have serious problems with windows 7 and id like to know if anyone has chirp working reading and writing to the uv5r in windows 7.
Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios ham radio blog. Baofeng uv 5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. If you are looking for a twoway radio that is inexpensive but still delivers the goods, this one is a great choice. Since im using mac os x, the software that ships with the baofeng uv 6 is useless. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is not a problem, duplex mode is also excellent, and the batteries last long as well at least 910 simplex hours. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded resolving an issue that occurs after loading a chirp. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. If you have a uv5r f8hp series radio with n5r20 or n5r30 firmware and experience.
How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. 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. Apr 08, 20 baofeng uv 5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Baofeng uv5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The baofeng software appears to have serious problems with windows 7 and id like to know if anyone has chirp working reading and writing to the uv 5r in windows 7.
All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most economical options you will find on the market. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Squelch levels improved somewhat over time, but it just wasnt enough. Their serial numbers are very close together within 10.
Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Baofeng uv5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. Can you send me the programming software as well i am having problems finding software that will work with my computer windows 7 64 bit. This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the baofeng uv5r and other baofeng series radios.
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