If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng 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. Usb programming cable baofeng uv5r uv3r two way radio. I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. I suggest that you pick up a copy of the arrl repeater directory and program in some of the repeaters in your area. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models.
Aug 01, 2019 software before programming your baofeng, we recommend that you use chirp. Both radios seem to have the same dual jack configuration, and i found that the uv5r. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Trying to find legit software for programming the baofeng uv.
Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Chirp ham radio programming software basic step by step the. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Using chirp, latest build chirpdaily20181018 on macbook pro 10,1 and os x 10. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you. 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. Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. Dec 15, 2015 baofeng uv5r uv5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable.
Download the prolific usb driver software and install first. Now your trusty baofeng uv5r has all the frs, gmrs, murs, marine vhf. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. In this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baof eng uv5r. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software.
Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Now your trusty baofeng uv5r has all the frs, gmrs, murs, marine vhf and noaa weather channels programmed in it and you still have 68 channels left for your 2 meter and 70 cm frequencies. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and scanner. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version.
This software and cable kit will not program any other baofeng non uv5r radios. I downloades the files from baofeng s website and got the same results. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. The original now called the macos legacy application build is still available, but can only be run on macos versions prior to catalina that still support 32bit applications. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Baofeng uv5r uv5ra setup mac cable chirp brent skipper. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. 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. Apr 07, 2020 the various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Then your mac will download the memory of the baofeng right into chirp, using what it calls cloning. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Google prolific usb driver macintosh to find the site.
Fortunately i have had little problem with using chirp and the uv5r radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Handheld dual band 144430mhz nagoya na771 antenna for baofeng uv5r uv82. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Macos programmers are available now for the following. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Also very frequently, the new owner of such a radio finds that they cannot figure out how.
Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio because of the huge number of different firmware versions and they are not upgradable. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Baofeng uv5r yahoo group lively discussion about the uv5r series and related baofeng transceivers. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Success was not easy, and the path to success was a test of my patience. The baofeng uv 5r has up to 4w of power and is powered by 1800mah liion battery pack for up to 12 hours approx. Unfortunately, apple has made significant changes in 10. The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online i.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Trying to find legit software for programming the baofeng. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the video, message me with video requests. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio.
Id recommend chirp over the baofeng software as chirp can search online for repeaters within a certain distance. Mac os x programming baofeng uv5r with chirp reddit. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad it makes sense that your handheld radio should be able to take the place of multiple radios. I like the radio but i wish to program it with my computer, im running win.
The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. If you cannot get download from the radio look for the lock button icon at the bottom of the screen. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng uv5r yahoo group not to be confused with the other one, this uv5r group has a hyphen. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. At the very least, catalina users should use the unified build of the app provided on the download page, which uses the systems 64bit python runtime. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios.
You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng is the uv6r programming cable the same as the uv5r. But i still like and use the standardupgraded baofeng software found on the site. Ive tried the cd that came with the radio and it just wont install. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Trying to find legit software for programming the baofeng uv5r for the mac. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like. Sep 14, 20 in this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. I think it has something to do with mac no longer supporting 32bit.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Chirp est disponible pour windows, mac et linux et a telecharger sur. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. A battery save feature helps conserve power until it is needed.
Connecting the radio to a mac and finding the driver for setup of cable. Pl230300002006 to test this, plug in the cable to your mac before you plug in the radio, because if you do it wrong the radio will start transmitting. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. I just tried to program two new baofeng by mirkit uv82hp and im getting the attached sequence error. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Chirp is significantly impacted and the future is unclear. Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio.
Imo it is easier if you are already acquainted with it. Mar 27, 2012 this version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv5r. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. See my postings or check out pd0acs blog for more information.
The various models of baofeng handheld transceivers keep popping up everywhere. How to program the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp in chirp for repeater and. Do you know my best option to program the new baofengs. Chirp is available on windows, linux, and mac os, so no matter what operating system youll use, youre covered.
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. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. Mar 28, 2015 configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. I used to have a uv5r, kept the speaker mike when i gave the radio away. Uv5r series twoway radio are the newest styles by baofeng, it has multifunctions, such as dual band, dual display, dual watch, its performances are excellent, the shape is fashionable. It is now the recommended choice for those using chirp on macos. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng dm5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur.
Baofengpofung uv5r series twoway radio programming. Making chrip work with baofeng uv5r on my mac kg7bhp. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. 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. 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. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Just install the software, plug in the rt systems ftdi programming cable, and begin programming your baofeng or pofung uv5r series analog radio. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. Load only the software designed for your firmware release.