The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. After making this change, you must unplug and replug your usb programming cable for the new com port number to be effective. 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 usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial. Error occurs if prolific driver version is higher than v3. Baofeng uv5r plus uhfvhf dual band amateur radio handheld radio complete with durable metal shell, updated and fashionable frame, more robust than uv5r compatible with uv5r 3800mah extended batteries as well as other 5r series accessories. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by. Up for sale is a 100% brand new interface cable for baogeng uv5r radio interface cable for kenwood twopinribless design rib box not required free software for baofeng continue reading baofeng usb programming cable driver with.
Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. Programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. 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. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. Fortunately, there are other options available, and once properly installed, they are actually quite good.
A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. 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. Mobile gmrs50x1 mobile uv50x3 mobile uv50x2 mobile uv. How to programme repeaters in baofeng uv5r without software.
We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device driver automatically installed by windows, this device driver is intentionally incompatible with unauthorized copies of the prolific chip. The uv5r 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. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software support windows 10 if you have a problem, please contact us and we will provide operational video. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Now that i had the correct usb cable, i installed the latest daily build of chirp, which according to some posts i read was needed depended on the firmware build installed on the baofeng uv5r2. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. 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. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. This version of chirp software will work with the baofeng uv5r. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. Baofeng usb programming cable driver with cd software for. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27.
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. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Baofeng tyt wouxun amateur ham radio usb programming. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the. 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. Baofeng ftdi usb cable recognized by os x yosemite 10.
One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to transmit when the programming cable is plugged in. This seems to be a strong subject of this radio so i figured i would lend a hand on programming it without the computer cable. About baofeng uv5r the baofeng uv5r is a compact handheld radio scanner transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174400480 mhz. Program your baofeng walkie talkie with this brilliant usb programming cable for baofeng walkie talkie. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng usb programming cable accessory for uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s with driver cd. Manuals dm5r user manual uv82 user manual uv5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming softwar.
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. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Conrad nerdahl wa6kue windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software.
You should see a balloon popup that says installing device driver software. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Baofeng uv5r plus two way radio 5 colors dual band 41w. 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. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming.
The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r, uv82 is not compatible with. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. The usb cable driver offered by baofeng is buggy and the programming software made by the manufacturer is, for all intents and purposes, junk. The bao5r software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of many baofeng uv5r radios variations. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. Some of these cables may even have the baofeng name printed on them. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r. Usb port, windows will automatically download the latest driver causing the generic cable to fail. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux. Light weight and versatile, full hd color led display, exquisite and clarity. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx.
To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. The daily builds also enable new settings you can program, including setting the squelch. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable must be in slot a to program. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Drivers are not required for the radio, but for the usb cable, as it has to provide a serial port via usb. Bao5r3 software and usbk4y cable software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 triband ht radios.
Baofeng bf88a 88e usb charging upgraded 888s frs pmr. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Theamcrest ftdi usb programmable cable is used by most baofeng radios. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
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