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. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Morza usb programmierkabel ersatz fur baofeng uv5r treibercd software uv82 bf. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Any idea where i can find out what are the differences a. Mar 27, 2012 this driver will work with the uv3r and uv5r programming software so you dont need 2 separate drivers for the 2 radios. The chinese manufactured baofeng pronounced bowfung uv5r series fm transceiver has become a bit of a sensation since it was first released back in 2012. I found a listing for the uv5ra at universal radio. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
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. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. They use the fuji type np60 or kodak klic5000 or casio np30 mobile phone battery so you do not have to buy any special spare batteries some of the newer models. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. The beginners guide to software defined radio rtlsdr. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The uv3r and the uv5r transceivers will transmit on any.
The remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main i. Uv3r is a micro miniature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea 2way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Unfollow baofeng uv3r to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. 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 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. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Mengshen programmierkabel usb programming cable kabel. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers.
Er ist praktisch ein softwaredefiniertes funkgerat sdr softwaredefined. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r a special thanks to all contributors to this site. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio.
Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio. Baofeng uv3r plus and uv 5r plus, general overview and accessories. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. I never had good luck using the usb adapters sold on ebay to programs these radios so i use a pci serial card with a serial cable and never have any issues. This driver will work with the uv3r and uv5r programming software so you dont need 2 separate drivers for the 2 radios. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Visit the baofeng site to learn, buy, and get support. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Differences between the latest uv5r s uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio.
A huge disappointment with this radio is the lack of support for alphanumeric tags for channels programmed into the radio. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. While the baofeng brand is the most popular, the radio is also sold as the comtex uv. I dont own a baofeng i went for a tyt for a tiny bit more power and possibly better reception not sure though, but from what i can tell, baofeng the actual manufacturer just makes the parts, and they are assembled into different models with different capabilities and faceplates by various vendors.
Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. Genuine baofeng usb programming cable for uv3r 1 pin. Baofeng programmierkabel fur uv5r 5ra 5r plus 5re uv3r. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. I never had good luck using the usb adapters sold on e. Programming cable for baofeng uv3r only, not suitable for uv5r or uv82. Following the success of the wouxun radios, we have a new chinese handheld transceiver that has many hams excited the baofeng uv3r. Baofeng also sells the uv100 and uv200 models that share common internals with the uv3r, but have some cosmetic differences.
We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. 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. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. You can use the same programming cable that programs the uv5r to program the uv3r. Current baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio will suits great for amateur ham lovers that would like to join the community. The uv3r and the uv5r transceivers will transmit on any frequency within the range vhf and uhf the transceivers are designed for. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early. Im going to charge the radio full and try again later. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. This is further proof of forged and faked paperwork to legitimize these fake models. Im nachfolgemodell uv5r hat baofeng eine dtmffahige numerische tastatur fur echolinkrelais verbaut. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port.
Baofeng uv3r side view, showing dc and spmic sockets. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. John k3nxu uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5. The ad there says it uses different firmware and has a different case than the uv5r. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. The uv5r is the unit most of us are somewhat familiar with they have been selling quite well. 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. Diagrams and software we suggest you use chirp if available for your radio. The uv3r is a dual band uhfvhf 2w micro transceiver manufactured by vero global telecom and sold by baofeng. Jan 10, 2015 the baofeng uv3r dual band radio with fm transceiver, mini size latest version with 18 menu items, smeter and dual display and dual band antenna. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series.
Out of all baofeng radios, i think the gt3 has the best display out of the radios, and i would rank the display on this radio near as one of the least appealing that baofeng has put out. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings. Choose the programmer that corresponds with your radio model and be. Discussion in amateur radio software started by kr6aul, nov 16, 2012. 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. In this recent post the uv5r was recommended above all others as the ht to get. Not as bad as the first baofeng where the 2nd harmonic was stronger than the fundamental until you fixed the lpf. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
The manual is surprisingly wellwritten too, although doesnt mention the name. Blog recommended setup before using your baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Rt systems radio programming for baofeng handhelds rt systems programming software for baofeng handheld radios allows access to the full functionality of the baofeng radio. Radio came with very small defect on the liquid crystal screen. Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio. Baofeng uv82hp high power dual band radio what seems difficult and why it 5 stars is the user interface on screen for a simple task like using a repeater is daunting at best. Mirkit radio baofeng uv5r mk3 5w baofeng uv5r radio mk3 5w mirkit edition is stability proved by time. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Sep 02, 2011 while the baofeng brand is the most popular, the radio is also sold as the comtex uv3r, the magiksu uv3r, and the zastone zt uv3r. The baofeng uv3r dual band radio with fm transceiver, mini size latest version with 18 menu items, smeter and dual display and dual band antenna. I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think.
Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. If it was from baofeng corporate, the f9v2, uv5ra, and uvb5 would be covered under the uv5r approval, the 888s would be under the uv3r approval, and the uv82l would be covered under the uv82 approval. Baofeng genuine usb programming cable, without cd software and drivers. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Baofeng uv3r plus and uv5r plus, general overview and accessories. This would require using the computer interface and programming software, as it isnt possible with direct input just using the menus and controls on the ht. Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products.
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