It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Baofeng uv5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog. Baofeng uv5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide.
Bfb229 tonfa uv985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. When menu 3 save is enabled, the receiver is periodically turned off to reduce power consumption. 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.
Baofeng dmr dm5r new version real tier2 tdma radioddity rd5r. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Baofeng uv9r plus 8w upgrade version two way radio vhf. Baofeng uv5r uv82 intek kt980hp cesky navod programovaci. Software v2 ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Aug 27, 2012 baofeng uv 5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched. Unit was purchased in 1120 and may have been manufactured the same month. 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. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed. Other than above baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Programmable using a ftdi cable btech and mirkit and the latest chirp software.
The dm5r use same case and main features of the walkietalkie uv5r, vhfuhf dual band, compact, rx and tx vhf 6174mhz and uhf 400480 mhz, 4 watts fm maximum, equipped with an 88108mhz fm. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. How to check the baofeng uv5r firmware version youtube. Mar 27, 2012 this is version 2 of the programming software for the uv 5r. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. When powering on with the 3 key, they both show bfb297. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The baofeng uv5r dual band amateur radio may display a different firmware number than what is actually installed. Baofeng uv5re new version dual band uv radio youtube. Bfb229 tonfa uv 985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. Baofeng programming software freeware free download.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The new 2018 v3 version of the baofeng dm5r is a vhfuhf, fm and dmr walkietalkie, in tier2, tdma 2 timeslot, compatible in dmr mode via repeater or hotspot. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. It is ultratough can even be used while raining or snowing. Odds are if you go back to device manager youll find an exclamation mark on your port. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Tidradio x upgraded version of baofeng uv 5r dual band walkie talkies.
It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Tidradio x upgraded version of baofeng uv5r dual band walkie talkies. But chirp shows something different when i download the stock settings. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Baofeng uv 5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio.
Different firmware versions require different software versions. You probably have a counterfeit chip in your cable which wont work with the windows 10 driver. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Baofeng uv9r plus 8w upgrade version two way radio vhf uhf. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Programovaci software baofeng bf888s programovaci software baofeng. Baofeng dmr dm5r new version real tier2 tdma radioddity.
Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. The new 2018 v3 version of the baofeng dm 5r is a vhfuhf, fm and dmr walkietalkie, in tier2, tdma 2 timeslot, compatible in dmr mode via repeater or hotspot the dm 5r use same case and main features of the walkietalkie uv 5r, vhfuhf dual band, compact, rx and tx vhf 6174mhz and uhf 400480 mhz, 4 watts fm maximum, equipped with an 88108mhz fm radio and a led lamp. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to. In fact, you can even use it while you are kayaking. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv5r also a basic. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. If the display shows bfb229 thru bfb296, that is the firmware revision number and you need go no further. Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
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. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v.
Improvements to this software will continue and newer versions will be announced and posted to the uv5r yahoogroup and to the web site. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. 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. The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv 5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. The following have been recorded based on factory firmware revisions. It features a rugged metallic housing that is impervious to physical deterrents. This one was constructed to accommodate heavyduty applications and extreme conditions. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Improvements to this software will continue and newer versions will be announced and posted to the uv 5r yahoogroup and to the web site. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Buy baofeng uv 5r upgrade version uv 5xp extended battery vhf uhf two way radio 7. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. 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.
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