Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. You can use the same programming cable that programs the uv5r to program the uv3r. Sep 02, 2011 following the success of the wouxun radios, we have a new chinese handheld transceiver that has many hams excited the baofeng uv3r. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r. For several years, the smallsized and even smaller priced baofeng uv5r has been the most popular budget ht walkietalkie radio transceiver. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Rps uv3r software program memories and other settings of the tyt th uv3r radio. I never had good luck using the usb adapters sold on ebay to programs these radios so i use a pci serial card with a serial cable and never have any issues. Rpsuv3r software program memories and other settings of the tyt thuv3r radio.
With the physical connection made, and the software set up, it should be possible to use the software to read in the radios presets, create your own, or, if youre in the essex area, use the config file of local repeater settings see below heres a screenshot of the baofeng programming software in use. It has a large lcd display but does not display alpha tags. Yes in a way i agree with above but its not modulation its deviation and not quieter even though it may sound like it what you get is a mis match with the listening station but you will generallty find if you set w you will get better audio quality as a wider bandwidth will allow more audio bandwidth so giveing the better quality, using wide on pmr is generally not an issue that wil cause. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. While the baofeng brand is the most popular, the radio is also sold as. I just used chirp software to program my uv5r using the programming cable for my wouxun radios. Does anyone know anything about this, and what baofeng is doing to remedy the situation if anything, or is this battery safety issue just a bunch. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Yes in a way i agree with above but its not modulation its deviation and not quieter even though it may sound like it what you get is a mis match with the listening station but you will generallty find if you set w you will get better audio quality as a wider bandwidth will allow more audio bandwidth so giveing the better quality, using wide on pmr is generally not an.
Operating system selection available when adding to cart. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. The new baofeng bff8hp looks very similar to the uv5r, but is a genuinely different and improved model. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 3. I never had good luck using the usb adapters sold on e. Oct 01, 2015 ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. When i first purchased the uv3r i found there was a steep learning curve mostly due to my unwillingness to read the manual, and research my questions online. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. In my experience this is one of the strong points of the radio.
Its now a case of switching on the radio and setting the baofeng programming software to use the right com port. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. 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. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I think it worked better on the baofeng than on the wouxun. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. Now that we know the usb driver is installed correctly and which port it is using, we can start installing the software. Relations between bit rate, frequency deviation and channel filter bandwidth. It is not too bad to program, but the chirp software works really great and i was able to transfer data from another radio with it. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early. This would require using the computer interface and programming software, as it isnt possible with direct input just using the menus and controls on the ht. This is further proof of forged and faked paperwork to legitimize these fake models.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. If you want to perform this hack yourself and do not want to read on, you can skip to the diy instructions page. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration.
If you found this video useful, i recommend you visit the icq podcast, at. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. 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. Other then that, the two radios have the same rda1846 chip that is controlled by a cpu. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. A quick guide to get you up and running with the uv3r radio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Baofeng uv5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88.
You have to remove all other uv3r and uv5r usb drivers then reboot windows before installing the above driver. Sep 29, 2011 a quick guide to get you up and running with the uv3r radio. What is the best baofeng radio you can find in 2020. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. 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. 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. The new baofeng bff8hp a worthy successor to the uv5r. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. I would be very cautious, though there are lots of warnings out.
Baofeng uv5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. They use the fuji type np60 or kodak klic5000 or casio np30 mobile phone battery so you do not have to buy any special spare batteries some of the newer models. Mar 18, 20 the uv3r is very similar to the uv5r, except for its lower power and lack of a good lcd and a keypad. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Most high end radios will not last a week with twelve and thirteen year olds. 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. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The uv3r is a dual band uhfvhf 2w micro transceiver manufactured by vero global telecom and sold by baofeng. I would be very cautious, though there are lots of warnings out there about using 3rd party programming software. The uv82 feels much more comfortable in your hands, the keys are larger and rx audio sounds slightly better, probably as a result of better acoustics. While the baofeng brand is the most popular, the radio is also sold as the comtex uv. 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 chinese manufactured baofeng pronounced bowfung uv5r series fm transceiver has become a bit of a sensation since it was first released back in 2012.
The uv3r is very similar to the uv5r, except for its lower power and lack of a good lcd and a keypad. The bao5r 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. The uv3r is my first choice in transceivers for their ability to take extreme punishment and continue to work. I dont commute any longer and just dont spend that much time in the car so my thoughts turned to the idea of grabbing a cheap ht to throw in the glove box.
Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Following the success of the wouxun radios, we have a new chinese handheld transceiver that has many hams excited the baofeng uv3r. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. The remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main i. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Uv3r the remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main. If it was from baofeng corporate, the f9v2, uv5ra, and uvb5 would be covered under the uv5r approval, the 888s would be under the uv3r approval, and the uv82l would be covered under the uv82 approval. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.