The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. From what i understand the baofeng uv5ra is a bit less cryptic for the consumer but it is still recommended that you use the programming cable. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. Twoway radio to connect it directly to a pc or laptop via usb interface, no additional adapter option requires. Introduction your uv 5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm 5r programming software for the radio and in the second one, i am going through the dmr menus of the radio, particularly the messages and contacts and how they are used. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv 5r dm 5r. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
Baofeng dm5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Julian, g4ilo just asked me a question about how id programmed the uv5r to work through so50. If you already own a baofeng uv 5r, and have all the various accessories, there is no need to. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios. 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.
Bao82 programming kit for the baofengpofung uv82, uv. There is also an open source software program called chirp that is compatible with the baofeng uv 5ra radio. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. This usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. When connecting the uv9r plus though, chirp complains that the radio did not send what it expected. This week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm5r radio. As the first radio featuring the second generation uv5r chipset used in the gt3 mark ii and others. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv5r. So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
Apr 22, 2018 a 2000 mah battery, again an improvement over the stock uv 5r battery. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Programming the uv5r to operate with the so50 satellite. See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv 5r, uv 6r, uv 82 is not compatible with digital baofeng dmr dm 5r, radioddity rd 5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio by the baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. The official baofeng software for dm 5r and rd 5r for windows can be downloaded below. Sep 21, 2016 baofeng dm 5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program. Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm5r programming software for.
A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. See if spreading or narrowing the gap in the prongs changes your results. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Coflash has an intuitive user interface with a traditional windows graphical user interface gui, and a command line mode as well. Bao82 programming kit for the baofengpofung uv82, uv82l. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv5r dm5r. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng programming software software free download baofeng.
If you are unable to assign chirp to that port, you can sometimes change port assignments in device manager. Oct 27, 2016 this week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm 5r radio. 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. Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. How to program the radio with the pc and the chirp program duration. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. The usb interface programming cable allows you to plan your twoway radio from your computer. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. The cable for the original uv 5r is compatible with the uv 5ra. 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.
The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need quickly and easily. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. It is now the recommended choice for those using chirp on macos. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv. Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv 5r when you turn. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Pressing band does the same thing as scanning on my uv5r, where it sends it to 104. Baofeng packages the dm5r dmr radio with everything you need to get going. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube.
Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv5r when you turn.
Make sure you push that programming cable into the device firmly. Pressing band does the same thing as scanning on my uv 5r, where it sends it to 104. I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham radio. Funciona bajo windows98, windows 2000xpserver 2003, windows vista, win 7, win 88. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. Nov 16, 2017 ive been using chirp quite successfully with my two other baofeng radios bff8hp and uv5r for years, using the download and upload menu entries as expected. So before you start your software plug the usb programming cable into your computer and the other end into you radio, then run the soft then, make sure the volume switch is up full. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The usual charger, ac adapter, wrist strap, and belt clip round out the goodies. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Ironically the programming cable is not in the box. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.
The original now called the macos legacy application build is still available, but can only be run on macos versions prior to catalina that still support 32bit applications. 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. Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv5r software does exactly the same thing.
New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. Baofeng programming software software free download. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r.
Wouxun software download baofeng software download. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Ive been using chirp quite successfully with my two other baofeng radios bff8hp and uv5r for years, using the download and upload menu entries as expected. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio.
Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. As the first radio featuring the second generation uv 5r chipset used in the gt3 mark ii and others. Hi chuck, i found the same thing until i plugged in the usb programming cable in to the computer, the uv 5r software does exactly the same thing. You can find them over at amazon for under 15 bucks or you can make one yourself. This dual band analoguedigital radio has all the features one would want in a radio. Rt systems bao82 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv8282c82l82x hts. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
Switching to uhf at menu setting 33 changed it to 400 once, but then pressing anything sends it back to vhf. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Usb programming cable for baofeng dm5r rd5r passion radio.
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