Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are. My neighbor has uv5r and lemme just say that around here at. During a discussion with a local group about essential items, one thing kept coming up. Bao gt3 software software rt systems programming software specifically for the baofeng pofung gt3 radio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Buy baofeng uv5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. I recently bought this and am about to buy a second one. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Amateur handheld transceivers uv5r specifications copyright 2012, universal radio, inc. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r.
Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Two way radio forum a public forum community for enthusiasts and users of all types of two way radios, including amateur, business, frs, gmrs, cb and marine. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The current name baofeng, is a literal pinyin translation of the chinese character name. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. So what is a guy supposed to do when it comes to buying this little handie. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. I have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus. The affordability factor is one good reason that you should consider investing in this device, loaded with.
Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. It comes with a sainsonic car charger for charging on the go. To my surprise the baofeng uv5r radio which he purchased for only fortydollars turned out to be a pretty good radio. Baofeng gt3 mark ii dual band 5w better antenna vox. Program memories and other settings of the baofeng gt3.
Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. This shop is not currently part of our online partner program. Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. The manufacturer adopted pofung, a new brand name for the international markets. 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. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. A list of public and private bulletin boards, forums and groups for baofeng amateur two way radios.
There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Here are the links to the software and drivers, and watch the video for instruction. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. Jan 26, 2014 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Its useful for beginners and those who are using baofeng radios. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio.
Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. Fail connect with transceiver uv5r uv82 series store the file name in nullity cable without echo loopback driver issues. Any idea where i can find out what are the differences and new functions for this plus model. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. A friend then showed me his little baofeng uv5r handheld radio, sat me down and started explaining why it was a wonderful bugout radio. This seems to be a strong subject of this radio so i figured i would lend a hand on programming it without the computer cable. 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. Products baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. The offer information is here to help you compare against other offers. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
As soon as it is part of our program, we will have a. Rumors that the gt5 would have new features on board, such as a compander, are false. Which model will perform the best and does it really matter about which programming cable and os you have. It didnt come as a surprise that the pofung gt5 can be programmed with chirp out of the box just select the baofeng uv82 from the list of radios. May 21, 2016 features 128 channels dual band 6174mhz vhf frequencies 400520mhz uhf frequencies repeater capable 4w1w transmit power liion battery pack fm radio emergency alarm channel scan skip channel dual watch busy channel lockout call tone ctcss manual input backlit lcd display poweron display message battery meter low battery alert power saver timeout timer vox audible button. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Baofeng pofung gt3tp markiii twoway radio transceiver, dual band 6174400520 mhz power twoway radio. 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. It also comes with upgraded antenna connector, radio frequency ic, fm receiver chip, power amplifier ic, etc. Baofeng has been trending with baofeng uv5r for some time now. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng had countless fakes like the 8w uv5rtp f8hp in chirp that i can verify could do 7. The baofeng uv5r users group on yahoo doesnt say that win 7 is an issue or did i miss that. An article describing how to use chirp to easily copy frequencies from two different radio types.
The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. How to program baofeng uv5r uv82 without usb cable must be in slot a to program. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. Download and program your walkie talkies with this free programming file. I purchased the cheap programming cable and installed chirp and its driver on my computer and had limited success because of the driver problems. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by.
The gt3tp markiii is upgraded version of gt3 with tripower 8w4w1w. Patriot radio channels are the vhf uhf frequencies for american patriots. I bought a baofeng uv5re plus, which presumably is an improved version of the basic uv5. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Can a baofeng uv5r receive airport radio transmissions. Baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3 and all variants of the uv5r. How can i check the firmware version that is installed. Features 128 channels dual band 6174mhz vhf frequencies 400520mhz uhf frequencies repeater capable 4w1w transmit power liion battery pack fm radio emergency alarm channel scan skip channel dual watch busy channel lockout call tone ctcss manual input backlit lcd display poweron display message battery meter low battery alert power saver timeout timer vox. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. Baogt3 software software rt systems programming software specifically for the baofengpofung gt3 radio.
For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Aug 29, 2018 in diesem video zeigen wir, wie beim baofeng kanale mit einer software eingespeichert werden. Being a low budget ham radio operator, i find the baofeng radios extremely appealing. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. And that was the beginning of my experience programming a baofeng radio. Baofeng has its price series placed aggressively making it very competitive in the market. There is now an updated model from baofeng called gt3. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers.
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. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. It also comes with upgraded antenna connector, radio frequency ic. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. After the driver is loaded and i open chirp it sees the cable and the radio but does nothing.
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