Jan 26, 2014 uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Dec 18, 2012 the tonfa uv 985 is an 8 watt dual band ht with a form factor shape like the baofeng uv 5r. 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. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5.
Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. The baofeng uv b6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly. May 24, 20 i have a baofeng uv 5r and a uv b5, i have both radios programmed exactly the same but the uv b5 will not kick the repeater. With 99 channel capacity and up to 10 hours of battery life, the uv b6 is a good option for hams who want a more solid, durable ht at a very low cost.
How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Baofeng uv5r yahoo group not to be confused with the other one, this uv5r group has a hyphen. Contrary to the uv5r theres no rounding down bug to deal with when entering a frequency which doesnt end in a 0 or 5. Page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The tonfa uv985 is an 8 watt dual band ht with a form factor shape like the baofeng uv5r. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are. Cd for baofeng uv 5r 666s 777s 888s uv b5 uv b6 radio tr. The baofeng uv b6 comes with one of the best stock antennas rubber ducks for the ham users out there. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. 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.
Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. Cd software for baofeng uv b5 uv b6 uv 82 l v85 cool hot. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver.
This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv 5r series radios. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes. John k3nxu uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming. The baofeng uvprog is a usb programming cable for the baofeng uv5r, uv 82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Gt890 variant of qyt kt8900 standard horizon see yaesu surecom. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings.
The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r a special thanks to all contributors to this site. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Baofeng uvb6 pc programming software in summary, were impressed with this little radio. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. 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. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. The uv 5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uv b6 and the uv b5. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success.
The 5r does not have a single problem other than the reception issue they all have, when i take the b5 out of narrow band mode and. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. The baofeng uvb6 comes with one of the best stock antennas rubber ducks for the ham users out there. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Works with baofeng uv 5r, uv 82, uv b6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios.
Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner youtube. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. Uv3r community yahoo group baofeng uv3r yahoo group this private uv3r group has a hyphen in the name and over 4,000 members. Using kf5inzs easydigi with baofeng uvb5 or uvb6 for. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Rh5r, rh5rv2 use baofeng uv5r rh5x variant of baofeng bfa58 sainsonic. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. It receives and transmits well enough for a cheap mobile. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. The uv5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uvb6 and the uvb5. The baofeng uvb6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also budget friendly.
Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r 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. Looks like baofeng and tonfa are divisions of same company from the looks of radio and its nomenclature. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. Featuring the 2pin speakermicrophone connection common among kenwood, baofeng, tyt, and wouxun radios, this cable can be used to program radios from many different manufacturers. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. 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 introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv 5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv 5r. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv5r.
You can follow any responses to this entry through rss 2. I have a baofeng uv5r and a uvb5, i have both radios programmed exactly the same but the uvb5 will not kick the repeater. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and. 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. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. I can hit and transmit on my small town repeater from about 15 miles out on the 220, hit a 440 repeater about 25 miles out with some noise, but still understandable quality.
Two new radios from baofeng have just arrived today, the uvb5 and the uvb6. The baob5 b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Baofeng 20 newest uvb6 dual band vhf and uhf walkie talkie. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. The 5r does not have a single problem other than the reception issue they all have, when i take the b5 out of narrow band mode and place it into wide band it will hit the repeater. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there.
There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Amateurradio, aprs, baofeng, bff8, direwolf, easy digi, echolink, kf5inz, uv5r, uv82, uvb5, uvb6 this entry was posted on october 27, 2015, 5. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv b6 and baofeng uv b5. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. Baofeng pofung uvb6 uvb5 faq drivers software accessories. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.
Unfollow baofeng uvb6 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv 5r radio usb. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv5r series radios. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car 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. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. 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. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os.