Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r and similar radios by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any timesee below. The final point to add is that the microphones, speakers, usb cables and antennas are all. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models.
The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Dont forget gaining one lousy extra spoint would require 4x the original power output, which means that the uv5r would have to deliver 16 watts. My main complaint with this and all baofengs is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. I havent seen anything definitive written about it. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. For reference i recommend you check out the yahoo groups page for baofeng uv5r. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. From what ive seen, uv 5ra is a bit more solid in construction but other than that theyre pretty much the same thing. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use. Baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a.
Page 1 baofeng uv 5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv 5ra, uv 5x3, uv 5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Note that i havent programmed it yet, as im still waiting on the cable to come in. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012.
Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. I am using a uv5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. These are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. I just get my ticket and all the specs look the same to me.
Im very new to baofengs and amateur radio in general, but i got myself a uv 5r to try to listen locally. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. The tyt thuv88 is a solid, economical dual band uhfvhf analog amateur radio for everyday ham use at an entrylevel price. Eventually ill have done my reading, get licensed, and have the money to invest in a better setup, but for now i have a few questions about the function of the radio to which i havent found answers online.
Most questions i get by email are about choosing one. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r plus to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. And that doesnt come as a surprise, considering how compact, affordable, and featurepacked it is. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states.
Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. Its a nice step up from the uv5r but at the same time it retains all of the good points of the uv5r. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. For reference i recommend you check out the yahoo groups page for baofeng uv 5r. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. 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.
Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Uv 5r 4w bfb297 vs uv 5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. With 200 channels and up to 5 watts of power, the uv88 is an excellent choice. Another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5 days of fairly heavy use. Baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5 days of fairly heavy use.
The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Nov 08, 2015 these are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. I am using a uv 5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. I bought a baofeng uv 5re plus, which presumably is an improved version of the basic uv 5.
The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Since day one, uv82 batteries have been labeled 2800 mah. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. I havent dug through the yahoo groups list either i hate yahoo groups. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable. Rt systems bao 5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Baofeng uv5 programmieren mit software chirp fur pmr,lpd. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability.
Accessories most accessories are interchangeable with uv5r. Another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars. The unit itself has felt solid and performed well, with the stock battery offering days of monitoring and learning worth of charge. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5 days of fairly heavy use. So far ive seen the uv 5r, uv 5ra, uv 5rb, uv 5rc, uv 5re, and the uv 5r plus. There is a ton of information listed there for users. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools. In diesem video zeigen wir, wie beim baofeng kanale mit einer software eingespeichert werden. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. 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 uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. How to manually tune your uv5ra and similar model radios to communicate on gmrs and frs family channel style, talkabout, etc radios. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Jan 26, 2014 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. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are.
Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. In todays market, the baofeng uv5r is considered as one of the most popular choices when it comes to dualband handheld twoway radios. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at if you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus 5re 5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv 82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio.
The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Ive read where the uv 5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. Jan 23, 2014 how to manually tune your uv 5r a and similar model radios to communicate on gmrs and frs family channel style, talkabout, etc radios. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Also learn how to make the uv 5r series of radios listen. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Im very new to baofengs and amateur radio in general, but i got myself a uv5r to try to listen locally.
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