I finally downloaded chirp and watched a youtube video and was able to program the radio. Chirp with baofeng uvb5 radio did not ack programming. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless. Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit. They both have different software downloads on the baofeng site, and even trying all the available software with the uv6 out of frustration. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming software. You will need a daily build to program either radio.
We offer the most uptodate software for programming baofeng uv9s radio. 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. Manual keypad programming programming examples menu definitions quick. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. I lost the usb programming cable for my wouxun kgupd1p and turned to ebay for a new one.
Ive just purchased 2 of these, one for me and the other for my dad and i must say i am very impressed with them. Baofeng uvb6 issue with chirp, but connects fine to baofeng software. With 99 channel capacity and up to 10 hours of battery life, the uvb6 is a good option for hams who want a more solid, durable ht at a very low cost. As it is, i never use the baofeng anyway so i have no reason to reprogram it. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since. Actually it came as a greaval but its the same otherwise, even chirp sees it as a baofeng and i am trying to get it programmed to my radios at my work. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Step by step guide of how to program a baofeng uv6 two way radio on the. Using multiplatform program chirp to program the increasingly popular baofeng uv5r as requested by a number of new baofeng owners ive met on other social networking sites. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. I used chirp to program my uv5re and i could not change the information in a programmed channel until i deleted the channel and wrote the new information to it. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. New posts new resources new profile posts latest activity. Dedicated to the programming and operation of the baofeng uvb5 b6 drivers, software, accessories. 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.
Please feel free to ask questions in the comments below. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. The baofeng uvb6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly. I have a proper ftdi usb programming cable connected to my baofeng uv9r plus. Baofeng pofung uvb6 uvb5 faq drivers software accessories uvb5 uvb6 baofeng miklor outdoors hunting camping shtf gmrs radio communications antenna battery electronics scanners digital computer software hardware laptop ipad iphone ebay music radio.
The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp for radio newbies. This video is to help educate others on the process i use to get my baofeng radio to program using chirp software. Hi guys, i got a new uvb6 and this programming cable off amazon. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Before programming your radio, connect your dm1701 to a pc, run the programming software read the current information from the radio to your pc to create an initial cps template, and at the same time back up the factory data for future use. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. 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. Jay did a good job of explaining how to manually program baofengs to work with the little walmart radios, and this post is how to do it with chirp. How to program a baofeng uv6 radio on windows pc youtube.
Chirp version 20160215 and i assume all later versions will read from and program to the uvb6. Some more recent uvb5 b6 radios ship with only 27 menu options as. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. I just got my first radio a baofeng uv5b and wanted to program it with chirp i have a prolific programmer cable which i have correctly installed the 3. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Their program works ok but isnt nearly as friendly as chirp. Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
An article describing how to use chirp to easily copy frequencies from two different radio types. When i run the software that came with the cable just called uvb5. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham. Programming the radio with the baofeng software is pain free except when you load. If i ever decide to use it on a regular basis, i will buy the rt systems software for it. Tried programming dads on his windows 7 64bit pc with the baofeng software and it was a none starter, but as soon as i tried it with chirp on my ubuntu powered laptop, well what can i say other than chirp and linux won the day. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. The uv6, which is without a screen and different to the uvb6 can be programmed with the chirp software. The program should download the frequencies from the radio.
Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. The uvb6 is a bit different from the uv6 in that the former has a keypad and a display, the latter doesnt. How to use chirp to program baofengs to work with walmart. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software.
A pc03 ftdi programming cable is recommended for easier pc programming the bff8hp is the third and final generation of the uv5r. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uvb5 v1. Baofeng uvb6 issue with chirp, but connects fine to. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uvb6 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. 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. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Related to the programming method, you can use a simple china ftdi module and chirp software by selecting uv82wp model, until they will update the database. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
Found a second one but the driver disk did not have any drivers but it did have baofeng programming software to program the wouxun which i only program it with chirp or the official wouxon software. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor changes in the baofeng uv82 software and to update it in a timely manner. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. As far as chirp not working with the driver that you downloaded from the baofeng website, you didnt provide much useful information that could be used to help you with. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Pull in and save the current configuration from your radio radio download from radio from the menu at the top of the page chirp should detect the radio. Baofeng pofung uvb6 uvb5 faq drivers software accessories. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Both units received an excellent audio quality report when i tested them on a couple of local repeaters. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
Rt systems bao9s programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv9s radio. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The manual was no help and the default setting for the software language setting is chinese. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The bff8hp is the most powerful baofeng capable of transmitting 8 watts. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. I apologize if this post is in the wrong thread, admins please move it if need be.
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