From what ive seen, uv 5ra is a bit more solid in construction but other than that theyre pretty much the same thing. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. I havent dug through the yahoo groups list either i hate yahoo groups. 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. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt. 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.
Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r plus to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4.
The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are. 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. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
The uv 5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. So far ive seen the uv 5r, uv 5ra, uv 5rb, uv 5rc, uv 5re, and the uv 5r plus. Its a nice step up from the uv5r but at the same time it retains all of the good points of the uv5r. There is a ton of information listed there for users. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. 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. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation. In diesem video zeigen wir, wie beim baofeng kanale mit einer software eingespeichert werden. 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. Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. The baofeng uv5r and similar radios are very useful tools.
Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. My main complaint with this and all baofengs is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand. These are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. I bought a baofeng uv 5re plus, which presumably is an improved version of the basic uv 5. The unit itself has felt solid and performed well, with the stock battery offering days of monitoring and learning worth of charge. In todays market, the baofeng uv5r is considered as one of the most popular choices when it comes to dualband handheld twoway radios.
The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine. Baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series. 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. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. For reference i recommend you check out the yahoo groups page for baofeng uv5r. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng radio canada genuine baofeng radios free shipping. Baofeng uv5 programmieren mit software chirp fur pmr,lpd. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng.
Baofeng programmierkabel fur uv5r 5ra 5r plus 5re uv3r plus bf 888s. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. I havent seen anything definitive written about it. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc. 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.
Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Ive read where the uv 5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them.
Accessories most accessories are interchangeable with uv5r. For reference i recommend you check out the yahoo groups page for baofeng uv 5r. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program. How to manually tune your uv5ra and similar model radios to communicate on gmrs and frs family channel style, talkabout, etc radios. Its a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
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. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. 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. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. The tyt thuv88 is a solid, economical dual band uhfvhf analog amateur radio for everyday ham use at an entrylevel price. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. 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. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
I am using a uv 5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Uv 5r 4w bfb297 vs uv 5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. 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. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at if you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable.
How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. I am using a uv5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. I just get my ticket and all the specs look the same to me. Note that i havent programmed it yet, as im still waiting on the cable to come in. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Any idea where i can find out what are the differences a. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. Im very new to baofengs and amateur radio in general, but i got myself a uv 5r to try to listen locally. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
With 200 channels and up to 5 watts of power, the uv88 is an excellent choice. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Also learn how to make the uv 5r series of radios listen. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use. Nov 08, 2015 these are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. 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.
Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Since day one, uv82 batteries have been labeled 2800 mah. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. 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. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice.
The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Im very new to baofengs and amateur radio in general, but i got myself a uv5r to try to listen locally. 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. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. 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. 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. The final point to add is that the microphones, speakers, usb cables and antennas are all. With 200 channels and up to 5 watts of power, the uv88 is an excellent choice for ham radio operators who need the features and versatility of the popular baofeng uv 5r but with a more mature look, professional feel and greater durability. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is.
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