How to program frequencies into channels on a baofeng uv. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. However, i soon got bored of just listening around and wanted to see what can be done with this radio. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Windows and osx coverusers can go ahead and download fldigi from. Some new features found in the uv82hp are the three selectable power levels low 1 watt, medium 5 watt, high 78 watt allowing for a highoutput of up to eight watts. Rt systems bao 5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r 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. This i was able to download here i also found some interesting notes about programming the uv 5 with chirp chirp installed readily and i was quickly able to download an image of my uv 5r and save it. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1.
Fixing a bricked baofeng otley amateur radio society. 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 uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. I tried connecting the two 2 baofengs uv5r with a straight 2. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. This now opens the door to cheap home and portable operation, using fldigis modes likes psk31 etc. Can i just connect my laptop speaker out plug directly into the mic input on the uv5r.
Since i did not have a ham license, i started by simply programming it to be a police scanner. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Download a linux distro that can run from a usb drive in persistent mode, like ubuntu. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. 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. Using fldigi free download, and flmsgflarq software you can perform message handling for ecom work. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Windows and osx users can download the software from the github site. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Digital modes setting up a baofeng uv5r guest post by. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht.
Baofeng uv82hp high output up to 8 watt uv82hp the uv82hp is the second generation of the classic uv82 series. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. A cycle consists of fully charging the battery about five hours charge time with a standard battery and then fully depleting it before charging it again. When i connect the uv 5r i can not get any audio in.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Page 3 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Using the free fldigi software, you can use any digital mode. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials. Packet radio connectedmodes with the baofeng uv5r updated february 7, 2020. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios. Buy baofeng vox headset throat mic earpiece uv5r uv5ra plus uv5rb 888s 777s 666s two way radio. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 series of portable radios. I have only had a short time to play around with this tonight. The software seems to cover many of the same functions, and modes, as its big brother windows version.
I see your columns heading are different from the radios columns. Download baofeng program zip files into a directory on. In our simple vhfuhf station, we use the baofeng audio cable between the. Hi, ive got a couple baofeng uv5rs and wanted to experiment with psk31, using the fldigi software. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. Page 1 baofeng uv 5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv 5ra, uv 5x3, uv 5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. The mighty kbc will test to the usa on sunday 11 november 2012 00.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Mar 06, 2015 the free multimode digital software package that many have used for years with windows and linux, has now been ported to android. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Page 3 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide right contact negative contact. Baofeng uv5r, overview, as you slide the battery downward. Macos programmers are available now for the following. For programming uv 5r devices i only use chirp software, so all these lists are in chirp.
The link to download a file is the little red arrow at the right. Some new features found in the uv 82hp are the three selectable power levels low 1 watt, medium 5 watt, high 78 watt allowing for a highoutput of up to eight watts. Easy digi uv5r interface for laptops and desktops ebay. 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. 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. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Whats the easiest way to connect my laptops soundcard to the uv5r. 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. Im having a problem connecting my uv 5r to dell inspiron mini. The free multimode digital software package that many have used for years with windows and linux, has now been ported to android. Vitor, chirp could easily be updated to allow the keying in the same frequency ranges that you have included in your baofeng software hack.
Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products. Its updated quite often and currently supports 11 different radio manufacturers, the uv5r being one of them. For programming uv5r devices i only use chirp software, so all these lists are in chirp. Download all 3 baofeng bf5r files into a directory on your pc. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios. Jan 12, 20 it seems that the stable build version of chirp 0. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. A short demo of transmitting images with the baofeng uv5r using fldigi. The fldigi development team has released version 3. This release of fldigi are maintenance releases with a couple of bug fixes.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Demonstrating amateur radio digital modes with simple vhfuhf. So i want to slap a nagoya na 701 on my boafeng uv 5r and my dm 1701. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Jun 15, 2012 it appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes retrieving this information pointless from now on. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv 82hp high output up to 8 watt uv 82hp the uv 82hp is the second generation of the classic uv 82 series. Page 2 baofeng uv 5ra quick start guide if displayed reverse function enabled if displayed narrowband enabled amount of battery charge remaining. Hooking up the computer to the radio for digital mode decoding on shortwave and ham radio bands. I have collected some channel lists of private mobile radio 446 frequencies. For optimum battery efficiency, cycle the battery at least three times before regular use.
Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for ptt. Prepper shtf survival comms ht vhfuhf frequency programming file. Full details are available in the readme file available for download and. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers.
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Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Digital mode tutorial how to hook up the radio to the computer. View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online.