This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. The windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver.
You probably have a counterfeit chip in your cable which wont work with the windows 10 driver. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software.
Odds are if you go back to device manager youll find an exclamation mark on your port. Configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. This miklor web page does a good job of explaining the driver problem and giving some helpful advice. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. Oct 16, 2017 a friend of mine really likes this radio and uses it everyday. In that case, youll have to uninstall the driver, get the old driver, and use that when you attach it to the computer. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad.
There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio. Mar 28, 2015 configuring chirp to download from the baofeng uv5r. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube.
The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Dec 18, 2017 baofeng uv9r plus ip67 waterproof walkie talkie 15w vhf uhf dual band handheld two way radio waterproof fm protable digital transceiver. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. 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. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. The only computer that he has access to has win 7 installed.
Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Now, if you have a newer radio like the uv5ra you can find the correct software at universal radios site. Error occurs if prolific driver version is higher than v3. You must first create an initial template for your specific model.
Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. The latest driver wont work with unofficial prolific chips in the cable and most cables have unofficial prolific chips. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Apr 15, 2019 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation.
Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software posted on april 30, 2014 by saverio i have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. At3318uve replacement antenna triband if memory serves me correctly, he had to use an oring to take up some slack in the connection.
Of course you will need a computer windows, mac, or linux and the best free baofeng programming software is chirp which can program the baofeng uv5r as well as many other radios. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Radioddity rd201 programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r bf888s bff8hp uv5rx3 kenwood radioddity tyt two way radio, support win10 win7. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider. Conrad nerdahl wa6kue windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Then your mac will download the memory of the baofeng right into chirp, using what it calls cloning. Mar 27, 2012 i too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Baofeng uv9r plus ip67 waterproof walkie talkie 15w vhf uhf dual band handheld two way radio waterproof fm protable digital transceiver.
Apabila sudah memiliki usb cable data namum tidak punya driver nya bisa di download di download driver cable data usb handy talkie china. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. 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. Windows 10 prolific usbserial driver issue clovis amateur. And that was the beginning of my experience programming a baofeng radio. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series.
Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Sent from my transformer prime tf201 using tapatalk 4. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. Scroll down the list to the ports area and youll see the prolific driver. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable.
This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv5r until i installed the prolific driver in place. Bear with me, because theres a lot ive tried and nothing seems to be working. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Even if a radio has the same basic appearance and model number, theres a good chance that the image files are not compatible. The various models of baofeng handheld transceivers keep popping up everywhere. Also very frequently, the new owner of such a radio finds that they cannot figure out how. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. See my postings or check out pd0acs blog for more information. Im trying to program my uv82 with chirp, and it seems to be fighting back every step of the way. 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. He also swears by this triband antenna from anytone.
If anyone has any luck please post back your results. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. Fail connect with transceiver uv5r uv82 series store the file name in nullity cable without echo loopback driver issues. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. 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.
I dont have the time and patience to deal with driver issues thats why i have a mac and i dont like the thought of downloading drivers from some random web site. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. I purchased the cheap programming cable and installed chirp and its driver on my computer and had limited success because of the driver problems. The overall issue is that i cant get chirp to recognize my radio. Download and install the proper drivers for your usb cable probably prolific. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Ive been fighting to get chirp working with my fathers baofeng radios. Premium baofeng radio accessories, free shipping within canada, visit our website to buy and get support. 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. Creating an initial chirp image chirp supports over 260 makes and models of radio.
Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. As you may notice, we have uv5r and uv82 back in stock. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. A friend of mine really likes this radio and uses it everyday. Using radioreference through chirp to program uv5r. Ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself.
Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. 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. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv 82, and related. How to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. To my surprise the baofeng uv5r radio which he purchased for only fortydollars turned out to be a pretty good radio. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd. As everyone suggested, and similar to my experience with other baofeng radios, as soon as chirp was asked to download the config, the uv9r plus went into clone mode and worked perfectly. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 i need usb driver for windows 7.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios.
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