An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r programming cable and baofeng uv5r antenna. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. Mar 28, 2015 baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld. Ydc tech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more this is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. 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. Page 3 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Homebrew users can install chirp without the kk7ds runtime by running brew install tdsmithhamchirp and then running chirp from the terminal. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver.
You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Imo it is easier if you are already acquainted with it. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2. The tab on the top of the battery broke clean off making the battery useless. New mac os x must install the runtime once before running chirp. Connecting the radio to a mac and finding the driver for setup of cable. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. 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. You may need to remove the oem ftdi driver and use only the apple ftdi. The rt systems softwarecable kit only works within windows, but its soooooooo much easier to use correctly vs. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios.
Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. 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. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. Windows, mac osx, and linux works with the baofeng uv5rs, uv82s, bff8hp, uv5x3, uv82hp and more. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Making chrip work with baofeng uv5r on my mac kg7bhp.
I tried a few variations of what is in step 4, because a copy and paste of it didnt work. Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. Baofeng pofung uv5r uvb5 faq drivers software accessories. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. At the very least, catalina users should use the unified build of the app provided on the download page, which uses the systems 64bit python runtime. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Mar 27, 2012 this version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv5r. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday feb 6 2015, and till today baofeng uv5r models has been followed for a total of 9026 times.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software this entry was posted on november 11, 20 by rick. Works with the baofeng and kenwood portable radios requiring the 2pin kpg22 type connector. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. About baofeng uv5r models the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Pc mit windows oder linux mac os x soll angeblich auch gehen. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. Now i am trying to get chirp to work on a macbook pro under osx lion. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27.
Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. I wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv5r radio using chirp and the usb cable. Quick baofeng uv5r program guide by rd bentley on october 24, 2017 in geek tipster, technology n ew out of the boxone must learn to program your baofeng uv5r radio. Gorilla glue got me a few more uses out of the battery before the tab.
Easily program a ham radio on a mac or windows youtube. Drivers are available which allow ftdi devices to work with the following operating systems. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. While the chirp software is not bug free and is in perpetual beta, it basically works well and does a great job of supporting a wide range of radios. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10. Now i messed with something because terminal attempts to run the command as soon as i hit command v to paste it, whereas before i.
Ive dropped a uv5r from about 10 inches while putting it into an exterior backpack pocket. Admsvx6 programming software for use on my mac and with yaesu vx6. But i still like and use the standardupgraded baofeng software found on the site. Page 2 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. Macos programmers are available now for the following. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
Baofengs vip or chirp software that i have switched all of our programming on the radios we sell to it if rt systems has software for the radio i need to program. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. With default security settings, you will need a special procedure to run it. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft60.
Mac os x programming baofeng uv5r with chirp i wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv5r radio using chirp and the usb cable. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. 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. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you have down loaded the software to your computer, make sure. I dont recommend this unless you have no option to program with a computer and the rt systems software. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Buy baofeng uv5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Chirp ham radio programming software basic step by step the.
Jun 15, 2012 baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences. 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. Chris gonyea amateur radio march 28, 2015 june, 2019 4 minutes. Dec 15, 2015 baofeng uv5r uv5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. 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. I have found the supplied baofeng and wouxun software to be, uh, well, crapware. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. 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.
How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater. 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. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Chirp is significantly impacted and the future is unclear. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. 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 baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Baofeng uv5r uv5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. Mac os x programming baofeng uv5r with chirp reddit.
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