There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Discussion in survival communications started by salted weapon, mar 30, 2015. Hed mentioned that baofeng creates some model names specific to some retailers, so i think theres likely a lot of commonality behind the scenes. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Many of the operations of the uv5r will be identical or close to those of the f8hp. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Personally i never expected too much from baofeng uv 5r plus. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowohfung ht radios uv5r uv6r bff8 gt3 and all variants of the uv5r including the bff8hp, uv5x3 and uv82 series these instructions begin with the website content then my two cents on the subject. Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bf f9 v2 with 3 power levels. The baofeng bf f9 program installed seamlessly and worked perfectly. Mar 26, 2016 this includes unsurpassed transmission power of 8 watts, as the most impressive baofeng ever made to date.
Baofeng uv5r was hacked l ior elazary provides informations regarding the hacks of a chinese dual band radio, lior posted descriptions of the work on hes rig. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Am i doing something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer chirp build that wouls recognize my baofeng bff9 v2. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Baofeng uv 5r plus is the evolution done in 2014 of the baofeng uv 5r first edition and i was thinking it will be not a surprise. 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. I have already charged it once and the charger was working fine. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bf f9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Green led stays on after radio is reprogrammed to working frequencies and back again to stock. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Accessories baofeng radio us the official baofeng us.
This is a newer version of a previous model from the same brand. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Black walkie talkie extension cable adapter for baofeng bf 9700 a58 gt3wp. Baofeng pofung uv5r series twoway radio programming software windows or mac. Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bff9 v2 with 3 power levels. Jun 05, 2018 the baofeng uv5rr is certainly popular, affordable and reliable. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. While this doesnt really matter for amateur radio, it does show that baofeng i. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Am i doing something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer chirp build that wouls recognize my baofeng bf f9 v2. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bf f8hp portable radio devices. The baofeng technology co had a valution of 714 times earnings. Feb 11, 2015 erik pe1rqf offered to do measurements on his baofeng bff9, before and after changing default squelch levels with chirp. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r. I recently got my gmrs license and am studying to get my ham license. Erik pe1rqf offered to do measurements on his baofeng bff9, before and after changing default squelch levels with chirp. It can be programmed by the baofeng software or with the open source chirp software usable in both windows and linux. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. In chirp you should select the bff8hp as this will allow you to select from the 3.
The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bf f8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. The bf f8hp is a dual band handheld radio that improves on the uv5r with more transmit power based on a new generation chipset along with new concierge service. Bao f9 software and usbk4y cable software program memories and other settings of the baofeng pofung bf f9 radio. Baofeng bf uv5r radio portable walkie talkie pofung uv5r 5w vhfuhf dual way. Baof9 software software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung bf9 radios.
Usb programming cable for baofeng baofeng radio us. Baofeng uv 5r plus had many indepth revisited features. Earpiece earphone headset mic for baofeng uv9r plus bf a58 bf 9700 2way radio. Wondering which software does work for this radio thanks peter k2xm. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Baof9 programming kit for the baofengpofung bff9 ht.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh. Its connector type is smafemale and gives you a gain of 2. Vhf default settings, thresholds in dbm sq set bff9 setting threshold 1 40 124,6 2 41 123,8 3 42 122,2 4 43 120,8 5. Mine doesnt have the chromelooking face plate for instance.
This includes unsurpassed transmission power of 5 watts, as the most impressive baofeng ever made to date. What is the best baofeng radio you can find in 2020. Beyond the 3 power levels 1, 4, 8 watt it also includes. Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. The data can also be copy and pasted to other rt sysyt. Pl2303 usb driver support win xp win7 win8 20170607. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The baofeng uv5rr is certainly popular, affordable and reliable. 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.
Is there a free programming software for this radio i. Bother baofeng models allow you to swa out the antenna with one that provides higher gain. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. I own 11 rt system programs and never had a probblem. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Baofeng uv5r programming manual pdf download manualslib. As soon as i connected the battery the unit came on even with the power turned off. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Program software for baofeng waterproof series wp970. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. With that said, i was easily able to get in contact with the seller who sent me another new unit after they received the old one. If you choose to use the baofeng software, then you should select the uv5r. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. I downloaded the most recent chirp build bu i cannot get it to recognize my radio. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. The awesome thing about this radio and most like it by baofeng is you can upgrade everything from software, battery, antenna, cases lots of stuff.
Uv5r uv6r bff8 gt3 and all variants of the uv5r including the bff8hp, uv5x3 and uv82 series. The pofung baofeng bf f8hp is a newer high power version of the baofeng uv5r. So i am new to the gmrs and ham world of communications. As expected after field tests, the differences are substantial. Bao f9 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng pofung bf 9 radios. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. This includes unsurpassed transmission power of 8 watts, as the most impressive baofeng ever made to date. The abbree smafemale dual band is compatible with baofeng uv5r uv82 bf f8hp ham twoway radio.
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