Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng two way radios. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. The cable is very well built and appears to be a very high quality item. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, anycad component designer is the 3d modeling and programming software, which gives you the new concept to build 3d models. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. The baofeng uv5r is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely compact. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
If anyone has any luck please post back your results. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. They are low cost dual band handheld radios that have all the features i want and need without taking out a small loan from the bank. The lead comes in two parts, the usb part, and a 3.
Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Insert the cd and go to usb cable driver usb cable driver prolific 3. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Run the installer, ignoring the windows defender warnings. Being a low budget ham radio operator, i find the baofeng radios extremely appealing.
The original baofeng programing cable uses the imported 2303ta chip. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming. 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. It looks very similar to a uv5r, but they advertise an enhanced lcd screen. For your chinese usb cable to work with vista, win7, win8 or win10, you must force the operating system to install one of the older drivers. I know this has been done to death but alot of people still ask me. Baouv6 programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv6uv6r.
Internet connection for update at end of software installation. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. Manuals dm 5r user manual uv 82 user manual uv 5r user manual bff8hp user manual uv 82hp user manual chirp beginners guide programming software baofeng uv 82hp vip programming software baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv 82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming softwar. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for baofeng. I was able to connect my uv82 without issue so i dont think its the cable or the software chirp daily20180906. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release.
So they started adding a special code to their newer chips, as well as an update to the drives so that if the chip isnt an authentic chip from prolific, the driver wont work. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Rt systems baofeng handheld radio software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv5r. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Jul 24, 2015 a video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv 5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community.
Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. Of course you will need a computer windows, mac, or linux and the best free baofeng programming software is chirp which can program the baofeng uv5r as well as many other radios. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. The kmc series adhere to the principle that wisdom creates technology and changes our life in order to provide everyone with secure, comfortable. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. I purchased a combo usb programming cable for my baofeng po fung uv5r ham radio. Im trying to program my friends uv5r but i cant connect it to my pc windows 10.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. You can use it to build smart 3d parametric models by combining the anycad modeling language and parameter binding mechanism. 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.
There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation. I just updated my computer to windows 10 from windows 7. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Baofeng programming software software free download baofeng. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv 5r series, bf888s and more. The files and links below will show you how this is done. I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp software s. This item is the cable that you can use to connect your radio and pc, and then write the program setting and frequency of the walkie talkie by pc. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. The baofeng uv5r programming software free download can be found on the chirp website. Chirp runs on windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, and 10. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc.
Is it because the program list in my radio was made using windows 7 or 8 and i saved it on a laptop running windows 10. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the usb cable driver and software access, so after finally. The usb cable must be plugged in when running software. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. Baofeng programming cable ch340 for baofeng radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to. Once the programming cable is recognized as a serial port, we can proceed with the programming 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. The windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver.
Historically i have been using com port 4, now after the upgrade to 10 i am still using port 4 with the sane data cable i. Now i cannot upload files to my baofeng uv82 radio. I had trouble installing the software as the windows xp file included with the disk was actually the vista version and would not run on xp. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Latest version pl2303 chip, compatible with windows 10, windows 8, windows 7, windows xp, etc.
Disk contains outdated baofeng software only for windows. The baofeng uv82 software is developing at a frantic pace. How to fix the comm error in the programming software, on. Apr 11, 2019 prolific was naturally a tad upset that someone had stolen their design, and who can blame them. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
Run this after installing the cable into an available usb port, leaving the radio minebf uv5r offdisconnected. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are. Aug 17, 2017 programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Second, do not connect the radio before successfully installing the cable and the driver. When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. Local usb port and rt systems usbk4 interface cable 6 cable length. Click on your baofeng handheld radio model for details. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Why cant i program my baofeng uv82 with chirp on windows 10, is there a way around the error, it worked ok with windows 7 then i installed windows 10 and all i get is errors even with the prolific driverhelp. I received my first baofeng uv 5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was.
Windows 10 prolific usbserial driver issue clovis amateur. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. There are several warnings when go to use this software with this radio. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one guy, one. After installation is complete, run chirp from the application menu. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Do not bother with the other useless software provided. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. If not, the opening screen may continuously flash on your computer screen searching for the proper com port 116.
You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. Usb programming cable for kenwood puxing tyt baofeng. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. 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.
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 purchased a combo usb programming cable for my baofengpo fung uv5r ham radio. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Windows users click here to download the latest windows version. Usb programming cable for kenwood puxing tyt baofeng uv5r windows 10 600682628143 ebay. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Windows update will also replace an older, working driver, with one of these new nonworking ones. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Programming cable works with baofeng ham radios uv5r5ra5r plus5rebf f8hp, uv3r. How to fix the commination error in the programming software, on a baofeng, wouxun or other chinese. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy two way radios, the driver for windows will be on the cd included with the cable in the usb cable driver folder.
After plugging in the usb cable, download the latest windows installer chirpdailyxxxxxxxxinstaller. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. If you recently upgraded to win10, and are using a chinese programming cable, your pc will automatically update your prolific driver. I will describe to you how you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Original baofeng programming cable for two way radio. With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the uv5r is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost.
Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. The uv5r features 128 programmable channels with priority channel scanning, dual watch and 1750 hz call tone. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found above. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Then we wil also see how to program the radio for gmrs or pmr use. The cable connects the radio to the computer from the usb port on the computer to the speakermic jack on the radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
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