Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Personally, i would keep a separate chirp radio image. Right click on the prolific driver and pick properties. Erratic behavior and recovery a list of symptoms and solutions for baofeng pofung uv5r and. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. It works for my kenwood thf6 and baofeng uv5r, no problems. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. The baofeng software optional features screen can be accessed through the edit dropdown menu.
Right in the middle under device status we see the problem. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. This radio includes gps, color screen and voice recording functionality. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Looking at this featurerich 2way handheld radio, many folks used to handling such gadgets would have a different opinion about that. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range.
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. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Selecting baofeng if the radio is actually a btech. I installed the correct software and selected the virtual com port in my case this is 5. The device driver is not compatible with the programming. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as.
Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. 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. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Problem when programming multiple baofeng uv5r radios settings tab is empty. Baofeng uv5r programming software setting up to application. I have tried using many drivers, including the solution on the yahoo group, the original disk, and.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. To correct the issue, rightclick on the device and choose update driver software on the popup menu. The thing to do is to get your hands on a programming cable and programming software. 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. Almost nobody programs baofeng and similar radios by hand. Can you email me, and ill send you the binary to look at. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. 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.
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. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. However ed does seem to have no problems with his no frills policy on dealing with his customers. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000. 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. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Once you have overcome all those little problems, its time to start programming your uv5r. 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 fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is.
It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. 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. I recently bought six baofeng 888s radios to play about with in various allstar nodes that i plan to build. This usb programming cable is available for baofeng bft1 bf9100.
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. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Baofeng uv5re and window 8 software problem qrz forums. A step not to be mist is to set the usb com port number within the application. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. I have had the worst time with the vip and chirp programing software. File, edit, program, communication, language and exit. Programming multiple brands of hts with chirp clone a baofeng pofung to wouxun or other af5dn duration. The baofeng uv82hp is stylized as a ham radio for amateurs. 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. Hey guys im still having problems connecting my baofeng uv5r to the programming software. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. If you are still having issues after trimming the cable, you may want to refer to the drivers and software sections of other. 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.
No connection bf t1 with original cable today i received my t1 with an original programming cable for this radio. Many programming cables supplied with the radios are not manufactured by baofeng, even if they have baofeng stamped on the usb connector. Baofeng bf888s programming issue win 10 and how to. There is quite a wide choice of radios for allstar nodes, but the 888s is cheap and cheerful. All my other baofeng radios also work fine with the baofeng software and chrip. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. The field descriptions of that screen can be accessed at. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc.
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. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. 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. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead.
What to do if the radio programming software does not detect the cable or com port how to. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Check here often for new software, hints, and tutorials. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese. 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. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. 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. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. For the first time owner of the uv5r, this isnt an issue at all, since you. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. 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. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Macos programmers are available now for the following. Discussion in amateur radio software started by kj4tzp, jul 21, 20. 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. 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. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Plus a description of the so called scrambling function. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. 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.
This page contains resources for troubleshooting and resolving known and unknown issues with the baofeng uv5r and other baofeng series radios. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv6 and uv7 series of portable radios notes. 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. Enjoy crystal clear audio quality with dmr technology. The baof8 software helps you program memory channels and menu settings of the baofeng bff8 radio. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work.
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