I solved it by going directly to the baofeng website driver page. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. 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 pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Waterproof two way radio bf9700 bfa58 walkie talkie bf xp. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Rt systems programming software for baofeng handheld radios allows access to the full functionality of the baofeng radio. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Your radio is not turned on when trying to program. Load only the software designed for your firmware release.
I borrowed a macbook pro and after carefully installing the drivers and chirp software for a mac i was able to communicate with my radios and update the freqs on both baefeng uv 5r radios. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions.
These radios are compact, easy to use, versatile and, best of all, extremely inexpensive. Uv 5r incorrect software version for your firmware release. When you purchase this programming cable, we will include the free usb cable driver and programming software on cd. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. If you like chirp, please consider contributing a small donation to help support the costs of development and hardware. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Kg uv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band radios. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. The rd5r dmr is fcc certified and carries a 16month waranty for carefree use. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. 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. I tried to run the 9100 software on a windows xp virtual box and it worked just fine so if you are sick of trying just download virtual box and a windows xp iso and your fine. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Have you tried using xp mode and running the software. Bao 5r programming software for the baofeng uv 5r dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right the uv 5r. Baofeng x radioddity uv5r ex 5w dual band two way radio. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. 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. Wouxun software download baofeng software download.
Windows users click here to download the latest windows version. All software on this site is designed to work on windows 9x, me, nt, 2k, and xp. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv 5r to the programming software. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27, 2012. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. I purchased a combo usb programming cable for my baofengpo fung uv5r ham radio. 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. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r firmware versions. Programming software does not support macos system, but you can program through the keypad operation. You can use it to build smart 3d parametric models by combining the anycad modeling language and parameter binding mechanism.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. But i still like and use the standardupgraded baofeng software found on the site. I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and. 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 above. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Imo it is easier if you are already acquainted with it. Im having a weird issue where my tidradio uv 5r emits this awful interference when i transmit, but it seems like it. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Development of chirp is an allvolunteer effort and is offered as opensource software, free of charge. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, which gives you the new concept to build 3d models. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. Make sure you push that programming cable into the device firmly.
Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. Baofeng uv5rc programming software uv5ra programming software. Nov 19, 2018 programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Cheatsheet for manual programming single display radio owners manual 18 menu version 4 mb pdf file. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Baofengs vip or chirp software that i have switched all of our programming on the radios we sell to it if rt systems has software for the radio i need to program. 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. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions.
Rt systems software works with windows xp, vista and windows 7 32 and 64 bit operating systems. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Wouxun two way radios baofeng tyt usa dealer kgudv1p ham radio dual band ht lowest price fast shipping buy online wouxun chargers, antennas, parts, software and cables. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Try 50%, 75% and 100% volume on your uv 5r when you turn it on.
You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. Also, you can try adjusting your computers com port rates in device manager. A pc running windows xp, vista, windows 7 32 or 64 bit or windows 8 full version. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
The rt systems software cable kit only works within windows, but its soooooooo much easier to use correctly vs. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. See if spreading or narrowing the gap in the prongs changes your results. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The cable is very well built and appears to be a very high quality item. I have been using chirp and the driver to program the uv 5r successfully on windows 7. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. The rt systems programmer for that model addresses the firware versions from within one programmer. I had trouble installing the software as the windows xp file included with the disk was actually the vista version and would not run on xp. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Besides, the latest softwarefirmware is available free at radioddity. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Macos users must install the kk7ds python runtime before the application will execute. Since the uv 5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv 5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for. Rebate forms, programming software, drivers and files for many of the models we sell.
If you want to learn how to install sdrsharp on windows 10, check out this more recent post. They only have one driver installation for windows, and although i am using windows 10 and you asked for windows 7, they. With the uv 5r programmer you can begin a new factory fresh. Kg uv commander for kguvd1p, kguv2d, kguv3d kg uv commander for kguv6d commander features. Windows xp users may need to follow the instructions here if you have trouble starting chirp.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. Radioddity x baofeng rd5r dmr digital ham amateur two way. Please note this software is for the uv5ra or uv5rc not uv5r. Kc8unj radio programming software radio programming programs for yaesu and icom handheld transceivers. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra.
If you are unable to assign chirp to that port, you can sometimes change port assignments in device manager. Choose the programmer that corresponds with your radio model and be ready for your initial setup in just minutes. Vx7 commander, vx2 commander, vx5 commander, vr120 commander, and icr2 commander. Sometimes, when the uv 5r receives upgraded firmware, some of the earlier software is not updated to match.
Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. I tried to run the 9100 software on a windows xp virtual box and it worked just fine. Mar 27, 2012 this version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv 5r. I have the same problem with my scmy 3117 radio and i emailed the manufacturer in china, apparently this radio is similar to the kenwood tk3107 radio and they suggested that i should use the kenwood kpg55d programming software. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software.
Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Sdr sharp is easy to use, there are lots of extensions available and its free. The baofeng uvprog is a usb programming cable for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Baofeng x radioddity uv 5r ex 5w dual band two way radio.
Mtc and older wouxun black cable for windows xp 2000. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for baofeng. These links will take you to jim mitchells web site to download the software. The programming cable is equipped with driver which supports windows xp 710 and there is no need for you to install the driver in your computer. Mar 27, 2012 i too have a uv 5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp software s. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3.
I have got my radio working with both the baofeng and chirp software on an old windows xp machine now i am trying to get chirp to work on a macbook pro under osx lion. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Baofeng programming software software free download. Each piece of software works with specific baofeng handheld models making it easy for you to handle the radios features without wading through those that dont apply. The uv 5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Bao 5r programming software for the baofeng uv 5r dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code. The program should download the frequencies from the radio.