Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Check here often for new software, hints, and tutorials. 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. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. Many programming cables supplied with the radios are not manufactured by baofeng, even if they have baofeng stamped on the usb connector. Before moving on, click on file save and give the configuration a name so you have the original working configuration should you need it as it can be used as a baofeng uv5r reset. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. 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. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Programming multiple brands of hts with chirp clone a baofeng pofung to wouxun or other af5dn duration.
It has the page under other simply checking the box that says allow more than 480mhz transmit, and changing the frequency range from 400520mhz, then click write to radio. There is quite a wide choice of radios for allstar nodes, but the 888s is cheap and cheerful. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. Macos programmers are available now for the following. But afik, there arent any software update files for this radio yet, so its not possible to try using kais tools to decrypt the firmware. I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. Looking at this featurerich 2way handheld radio, many folks used to handling such gadgets would have a different opinion about that. 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 video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. So apparently the range for the baofeng uv5r are from 6174mhz and 400520mhz but maybe when it came from factory, the seller or the manufacturer hacked it to trick chirp to think it was a different model of radio so chirp allows me to program in any frequency range. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Discussion in amateur radio software started by kj4tzp, jul 21, 20. 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. Right in the middle under device status we see the problem. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. The device driver is not compatible with the programming.
This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the baofeng uv5r and other baofeng series radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. The baofeng software optional features screen can be accessed through the edit dropdown menu. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a. Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. I have had the worst time with the vip and chirp programing software. Baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. If the bootloader is the same, it may be possible to find a weakness in it, since we have the binary for the bootloader in the gd77.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Way to go ed and in my opinion you should get a 10 star shield, for best sales and customer service for 2010 and 2011. All the settings of the radio including tones, that annoying voice announcement, colors, repeater frequencies and even the opening message can be set and saved in the programmer. Plus a description of the so called scrambling function. With the changes that baofeng has made in the last 6 to 9 months, it is not a good idea to trade chirp radio images files between baofeng radios. Almost nobody programs baofeng and similar radios by hand. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. A simple fix, for use with the bf480 software and the bf 888 software. No connection bf t1 with original cable today i received my t1 with an original programming cable for this radio.
Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. To correct the issue, rightclick on the device and choose update driver software on the popup menu. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. However ed does seem to have no problems with his no frills policy on dealing with his customers.
Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. This usb programming cable is available for baofeng bft1 bf9100. It works for my kenwood thf6 and baofeng uv5r, no problems. Enjoy crystal clear audio quality with dmr technology. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials. Again, if you want to totally eliminate the programming hassle completely and getting the usb cable driver to work, or if you think your time is still worth something, call us for the various baofeng software cable kits from rt systems yes, they cost more than a fake prolific cable with freeware, but they work, and work very well. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. What to do if the radio programming software does not detect the cable or com port how to. 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.
Right click on the prolific driver and pick properties. Baofeng bf888s programming issue win 10 and how to. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. If you go to a meeting of a ham radio club, theres a good chance that someone will have the cable and the software right there, and will be able to program your radio. Personally, i would keep a separate chirp radio image. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The baofeng uv82hp is stylized as a ham radio for amateurs. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs.
This radio includes gps, color screen and voice recording functionality. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. All my other baofeng radios also work fine with the baofeng software and chrip. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios notes. Problem when programming multiple baofeng uv5r radios settings tab is empty. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The vast majority of complaints i see about not being able to program the baofeng uv5r is because of either the connection problem or volume being too low. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. For the first time owner of the uv5r, this isnt an issue at all, since you. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software.
The thing to do is to get your hands on a programming cable and programming software. I installed the correct software and selected the virtual com port in my case this is 5. I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. 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. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. It was then that i realised that the baofeng programming software that i had used to program my uv5 would not work with the later model. Selecting baofeng if the radio is actually a btech. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese af5dn.
Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. I recently bought six baofeng 888s radios to play about with in various allstar nodes that i plan to build. Can you email me, and ill send you the binary to look at. The application has a standard windows style tool bar. Bf888s programming in chirp problems radio refused to enter programming mode im trying to program my two bf888s with a fake prolific baofeng branded programming cable with old drivers. The field descriptions of that screen can be accessed at.
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