Side view of the uv5re, the speaker microphone connector is below the rubber cover. 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. For programming channels, dont bother trying to program directly to the radio get the programming cable. I have a uv5r and have used the programing cable now for over a year with no problems however i have tried a friends brand new uv5r with same cable and it wont connect at all. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Hi, i have version bfb293 in the radio i kust bought. When choosing the uv5r like i did in the latest stable version and it worked then i get an error.
This connector is also used for programming the radio with a computer and software. Reference for uv5r menus by jim unroe kc9hi 27august. Customers faq about uv5r 409shop,walkietalkie,handheld. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Downside is its a little heavier than the regular 5r.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The chirp dailybuild 031215 will not read the uv5rtp as a uv5r. Uv5r plus i have the plus model, and it has bfb291 firmware, and getting the right boafeng vip software for the right firmware, and your ready to use vip software. The beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv 5r variant. The case is totally different, and the keypad has the zero at the bottom, which corrects on the the most annoying things about the 5r. As long as the radios have one of the n5r2xxx or n5r3xxx firmware versions, you arent going to notice any difference between firmware versions. The antenna is an upgrade from the stock uv5r antenna, although it really didnt have a noticeable difference in use.
When trying to read the radio the only options i have in the radio drop down that are close to my radio are uv 5r or uv 6, but not uv 5rtp. Unable to download the factory image from a new uv5r. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Compatible with theuv 5r, uv 5r pro, uv 5ra and more.
With bfb291 and later, u can change the uhf freq to 400 to 520 with this software, not chirp. There are a couple of good frequencies to program into your radio. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Since you may be a new ham or a long absent ham, like me, you probably dont know what repeaters are in your local area. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Additionally, some scammers may try to identify themselves as a microsoft. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. I used chirp to program, and followed the instructions. Maybe im a bit backward, but i got the baofeng uv5r for christmas and used it straight out of the box im not even sure how you can programme it as there is just a 9pin dtype socket shaped recess in the case, but no actual socket. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. The chirp dailybuild 031215 will not read the uv 5rtp as a uv 5r. The beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. When trying to read the radio the only options i have in the radio drop down that are close to my radio are uv5r or uv6, but not uv5rtp. On that same radio menu i mentioned above, you can import data from various repeater directories i use repeaterbook right into the baofeng uv5r. We have 7 baofeng uv5r manuals available for free pdf download.
The uv5r plus that i bought from amazon for more money was bfb293, but i dont. The plus radio has a little nicer case, and a metal faceplate. It is the higher of the two for a complete chirp guide, go to chirp software. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Program the uv5r in 5 simple steps manual programming can be done in 5 simple steps, once you have the rx code the repeater tx code, listed on, the offset shift, and pl codes both are given on, as well. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10.
Uv 5r b580t programming software all firmware versions data file for uv 5r b580t programming software. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. How to reset a baofeng uv5r two way radio includes instructions on setting the menu and audio prompts back from chinese to english after a reset. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv5r. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes retrieving this information pointless from now on. Baofeng uv5 programmieren mit software chirp fur pmr,lpd. It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. Uv 5r b580t menu system explained courtesy of jim unroe kc9hi. Bfb 291 to 231 cloning successful bfb 293 to 231 cloning successful note. The baofeng uv5r is now available in number of flavors. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Software alles bequem am pc in wenigen minuten einrichten kann.
Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It does not allow you to save frequencies properly and in the option menu it also does not store what you want. The baofeng uv5r is a multi purpose dual band vhf uhf hand held. The photo shows all the items that came with my uv5re firmware version bfb293. So upgrade to the latest daily build as soon as you can. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv5r. The printed serial numbers on the back of the ht do differ though. It was introduced with the n5r20 firmware back in the summer of 2014. The manual was six pages of poor english, so i didnt bother. Baofeng pofung uv5r f11 faq drivers software accessories.
When i open the uv5r vip program it does come up to main menu but stops with a popup window looking like 1024 x 768. I suggest that anyone having any version of the baofeng uv5r join the baofeng uv5r news group. Unlike prior versions of the uv5r firmware releases bfb290 and prior. For more information on programming the uv5r via computer, visit the uv5r yahoo group or go to. 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. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. Devicebaofeng uv 5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Bao5rusb description hide available for either windows os or mac os. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Bfb291 radio after loading the bfb293 software with tx locked out. What is the difference of uv5r, uv5e, uv5re, uv5rb, uv5ra, uv5ra plus. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions.
The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv 5r memory settings. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. I was able to download the bfb293 version for my ht alongf with the correct driver i believe. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Black interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv 5r.
Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. This video is a short tutorial how you can program your baofeng via. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Computer programming of the baofeng uv5r will be discussed later. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng pofung uv5r uvb5 faq drivers software accessories.
A wealth of article, faq, drivers, software, advice, etc. Some flaws were related to the hardware, some to the software. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. When choosing the uv 5r like i did in the latest stable version and it worked then i get an error. As long as the radios have one of the n5r2xxx or n5r3xxx firmware versions, you arent going to. Really the uv5re is just a cosmetic variant of the uv5r. Enter the baofeng uv5r the entry level radio everyone can afford and every family. Maybe im a bit backward, but i got the baofeng uv 5r for christmas and used it straight out of the box im not even sure how you can programme it as there is just a 9pin dtype socket shaped recess in the case, but no actual socket. The uv5r plus that i bought from amazon for more money was bfb293, but i dont notice any difference at all in the functionality of the two.
Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. Beim neuen gerat hingegen vers bfb293 120920n b5r0001. You can buy the cheap connector, search for chirp software, and navigate that with some. I have never programmed repeaters and tones, so it was a totally new experience for me. First thing to do, before any programming, is go to frequency mode, and do a general, one time, setup procedure. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. With the physical connection made, and the software set up, it should be possible to use the software to read in the radios presets, create your own, or, if youre in the essex area, use the config file of local repeater settings see below heres a screenshot of the baofeng programming software in use. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio.