Connecting the radio to a mac and finding the driver for setup of cable. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is not a problem, duplex mode is also excellent, and the batteries last long as well at least 910 simplex hours. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Program your ham radio on a mac, using the crossover tool. For my money, if i wanted to get more than the bogstandard uv5r id go for the uv5rhx or uv5rtp with. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Works with the baofeng and kenwood portable radios requiring the 2pin kpg22 type connector. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
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. Also very frequently, the new owner of such a radio finds that they cannot figure out how. But i still like and use the standardupgraded baofeng software found on the site. I only run into newer models by accident, but dont order them anymore. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. All of the extra letters and symbols appended to the end of uv5r only identify cosmetic differences primarily different case styles. Reviews generally say it is an ok radio, especially for a beginner. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. And then select the vendor and model of the radio you want to sync. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. It seemed like a low risk way to get back into the hobby. Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Uv5rx3 to get the added support for the 220 mhz band. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. I wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv5r radio using chirp and the usb cable. Ydc tech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. 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.
The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. 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. Baofeng uv5x mate handheld twoway radio vhf6174mhz uhf400520mhz dual display standby transceiver walkie talkie product description 1. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng uv 9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof. Easily program a ham radio on a mac or windows youtube. By the way, there is a uv3r group and also a baofeng uv5r group. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. The various models of baofeng handheld transceivers keep popping up everywhere. The latest uv5r bug pointed out by john k3nxu involves muted rx audio when the keyboard beep is switched. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. I would like to sharethe results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10.
All of the internal electronics are the same except for the differences due to the various firmware versions. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. 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. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. 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. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. I suggest that anyone having any version of the baofeng uv5r join the baofeng uv5r news group. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Making chrip work with baofeng uv5r on my mac kg7bhp. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv 5r, yaesu ft60 icom id51, id51a, id51ae, id51plus, id51plus2. Dual display, dual standby, and dual tranmitting alternatively via special ptt button 2. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios.
A wealth of article, faq, drivers, software, advice, etc. Dual band twoway radio supports uhf400520mhz and vhf6174mhz 3. This version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv5r. The baofeng uv5r dual band amateur radio may display a different firmware number than what is actually installed. Machamradio macos, os x, radio programming, rt systems comments. The uv5x is not a bad radio, but to mind its not good enough to beat the uv5r, where the ace is the range and availability of spare batteries. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. When it comes to keeping track of baofeng pofung flaws, the miklor page is way ahead of me. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Given that these are all determined by the users requirements, radioddity has been listening to customers voices and finally came out this uv 5rx3 with baofeng. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. Programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Imo it is easier if you are already acquainted with it. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Then your mac will download the memory of the baofeng right into chirp, using what it calls cloning. Btech pc04 ftdi usb programming cable for uv25x2, uv25x4. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Drivers are available which allow ftdi devices to work with the following operating systems.
Windows, mac osx, and linux works with the baofeng uv5rs, uv82s, bff8hp, uv5x3, uv82hp and more. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Amateur radio stack exchange is a question and answer site for amateur radio enthusiasts. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and. Pc04 programming cable software programming cable for the btech uv25x2, uv25x4, and uv50x2 genuine ftdi chipset works with the latest windows, mac os x, and linux drivers if you are tired of messing with the counterfeit prolific chips in the other cables available on amazon this cable this is your answe. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. Whats baofeng uv 5rx3 the best ht is the one that balances cost, functionality, and reliability. How to check the baofeng uv5r firmware version youtube.
Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Baofeng x radioddity uv5rx3 triband walkie talkie 6. See my postings or check out pd0acs blog for more information. Macos programmers are available now for the following.
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