Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the ease of setting up your radio exactly like you want it. Internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv 5r. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters. I recently went on a ride with my local police department. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 5r software. As far as chirp not working with the driver that you downloaded from the baofeng website, you didnt provide much useful information that could be used to help you with. Radio appears to come single banded 6174 or 400520mhz. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Baofeng uv 8d dual ptt key uhf 400520mhz portable transceiver two way radio walkie talkie interphone fm radio with 2800mah battery. Programming instructions baofeng uv 82 and uv 85 with a new radio place radio in vfo mode. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8.
Jul 25, 2014 my replacement antenna is the nagoya na771. Its actually easy once you learn that the local repeater list is just reducible to a spreadsheet. Baofeng uv8 chirp baofeng has a new model out, rt systems radio. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv. The baofeng uv 3r is a compact transceiver for the vhf and uhf amateur bands, as well as many of the public service bands. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. 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. Bao 8d software software program memories and other setting of all versions of the baofeng uv 8d radio. The bao8d radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Jul 25, 2016 i erred on the side of caution and bought the baofeng made programming cable. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Kf6bl when i received my radio, i was excited to be able to work the fm repeater satellites. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung uv8d.
It uses a unique pair of microprocessor one for the radio itself, and the other as a control computer. I have been frustrated for over 4 weeks trying to hook up my boefang uv5r and my wouxun kguv8d and finally got everything working with your. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. This walkie talkie is a portable, easy to use, twoways radio that you can carry almost anywhere. Tim kirby, g4vxe, is a regular contributor to and writes from oxfordshire, england. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. Baofeng baofeng uv8 professional walkie talkie 128ch two way. Skywave linux skywave linux is a 64 bit live system providing installed and configured software for accessing soft. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Add your own channels to your baofeng hand held with a few simple buttons. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Please proceed to the new website for the most current release.
The uv82, as it relates to computer programming, is nearly identical to the uv5r. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. A lot easier than punching all of the data via a keyboard and hoping for the best. Click here for more information spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. How to make a baofeng startend transmission with sound. The oem software for the uv 8 as well as other baofeng radios is available on the website. It supports more than just baofeng radios, so its nice to only have to use one program for my various radios. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Bao8hx programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv8hx. There have been several revisions to the firmware over the past few years.
Programming baofeng uv 9r through communication cable. It is skillfully constructed to give you reliable communications for many different applications. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Check boxes toggle features on or off, drop down menus list all selections and blank boxes for personalized entry add to the. Do not spam your product, website, blog, youtube channel or other personal project. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. All baofeng related questions should be posted at r baofeng. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. For programming, i use chirp, which is pretty easy to use.
I installed the software in my win7 laptop and connected it to the cable and ran the program for the uv 5r. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors.
I heard two beeps at the start of their transmission, and a staticey sound at the end. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 6 and uv 7 series of portable radios. The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed. But you have to applaud the simplicity of the build and its.
No personal attacks, hate speech or discriminatory remarks allowed. Xubuntu with chirp to support baofeng uv 5r radios. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uv b5 v1. This will only add frequencies to rename them you will need to bring your radio to a race, send to pci or download software and a programming cable.
By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Rt systems bao 8d programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 8d radio. Please read our wiki for more information before posting any questions. Baofeng programming software, free baofeng programming software software downloads, page 3. Sep 06, 2015 another radio around and about now is the baofeng uv 8. With any baofeng or any other similar ht the latest yaesu ht has no numeric keypad you will need the programming cable and chirp. Press vfomr until the frequency number is displayed on the screen. The baofeng uv 82 series has upped the bar on affordable ham radio technology. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Jan 12, 20 at that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Baofeng newest baofeng uv8d dual ptt key uhf 400520mhz. 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. Baofeng programming software freeware free download.
Please proceed to the new website for the most cur. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. I just got a baofeng uv 5r handheld radio, along with a longer antenna, battery eliminator and the programming cable and the software. Kenneth, the oem software for the uv 8 as well as other baofeng radios is available on the website. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. This is another dual band radio with the usual suspects of the 6. The following has been recorded based on factory firmware revisions. Baofeng programming software software free download baofeng. If you have a 32bit windows computer available to install and use this oem software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. I can not find the reason, despite reinitialization of the device, and the use of chirp or baofeng application. If you have successfully used this dl with an otherwise unconfirmed os please leave a comment.
Create a project open source software business software top downloaded projects. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Baofeng programming software software free download. Radio programming software for the baofeng uv8d rt systems. Ymmv the baofeng uv 5r dualband ht sitting on my desk has a 7. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. Press menu 27 mem channel appears on display step 3. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 6 and uv 7 series of portable radios notes. 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. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless. I bought a couple of baofeng uv 9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Baofeng professional high power walkie talkie uhf transceiver uv8d with rechargeable libattery. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. The antenna is an upgrade from the stock uv 5r antenna, although it really didnt have a noticeable difference in use. Bao8hx programming software radio option setting screens common use this screen to customize other set menu features of the radio. If you have a 32bit windows computer available to install and use this oem software on, it would be great if you could capture a download session from it using portmon link below and post it here. Nov 16, 2017 programming baofeng uv 9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv 9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. The baofeng uv 82 programming software is developing at a frantic pace. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine.
Coflash has an intuitive user interface with a traditional windows graphical user interface gui, and a command line mode as well. Baofeng uv 82 series firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi. Baofeng uv5r software software software for people. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung uv8d radios. Another radio around and about now is the baofeng uv 8. When i start the scan, either vfo frequencies or memories, the scan does not stop on a busy frequency. Not to mention that baofeng more often than not includes a perfectly good ftdi usb data cable with the various uv 5rs. Enter 146520 while in frequency mode to vfoa step 2. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham. Enter 001 use the keypad or scroll to it with arrow keys. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts.
Baofengtech also offers a download of the baofeng factory software, which i have used on other radios. Program software for baofeng waterproof series wp970. Baofeng uv5r programming software is available on line from sinotel uk online download and from rt systems inc on a cd you have to buy the matching computer interface lead in both cases but its only free from sinotel if you buy the rig from them its in the price of the rig and you have to buy both the software and the matching lead from rt systems. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
Baofeng baofeng uv8 professional walkie talkie 128ch two. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese af5dn. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r.