The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. A lot easier than punching all of the data via a keyboard and hoping for the best. Easily program a ham radio on a mac or windows youtube. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. I wanted to write this post, as i went through many trials and tribulations to get mac os x to program my baofeng uv5r radio using chirp and the usb cable. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. If you need macspecific help, you are at the right page. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the pofung uv5r and uv5ra hts. Baofeng is the uv6r programming cable the same as the uv5r.
Ydc tech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. Were going to program a baof eng radio with chirp software. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Jun 30, 2014 with any baofeng or any other similar ht the latest yaesu ht has no numeric keypad you will need the programming cable and chirp.
Macos programmers are available now for the following. Trying to find legit software for programming the baofeng. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. Push orange vm button if necessary to enter frequency vfo mode no channel number is shown if voice mode is on the radio will announce. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming. Apr 07, 2020 discover the btech programming cable, ftdi programming cable pc03 usb cable pc, mac, and linux compatible 2 pin kenwood style, baofeng accessories. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software.
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 need mac specific help, you are at the right page. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. 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. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. The first day it became publically available i downloaded the mac os programmer for my icom id51a to my macbook pro after loading the.
I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad. I would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Please feel free to comment with questions, subscribe, like the video, message me with video requests. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Visit the baofeng site to learn, buy, and get support. Baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. If not, the opening screen may continuously flash on your computer screen searching for the proper com port 116. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio.
The usb cable must be plugged in when running software. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. Apr 11, 2019 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. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Usb programming cable for baofeng baofeng radio us.
It seemed like a low risk way to get back into the hobby. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. 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. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Sep 14, 20 in this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Trying to find legit software for programming the baofeng uv. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Baofeng uv5r cable driver for mac feedback if you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the. 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. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Rt systems bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for. In this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r.
Mar 28, 2015 i would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. This software and cable kit will not program any other baofeng non uv5r radios. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. This software and cable kit will not program any other baofeng nonuv5r radios. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Trying to find legit software for programming the baofeng uv5r for the mac. Baofengpofung uv5r series twoway radio programming. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Connecting the radio to a mac and finding the driver for setup of cable. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Dec 15, 2015 connecting the radio to a mac and finding the driver for setup of cable. Its actually easy once you learn that the local repeater list is just reducible to a spreadsheet. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng. Success was not easy, and the path to success was a test of my patience. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv5r uv5r. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems has announced the release of macos versions of their popular programming software for several radios.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Discover the btech programming cable, ftdi programming cable pc03 usb cable pc, mac, and linux compatible 2 pin kenwood style, baofeng accessories. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Please include enough info about the problem and situation so the community will be able to. Windows, mac osx, and linux works with the baofeng uv5rs, uv82s, bff8hp, uv5x3, uv82hp and more. With any baofeng or any other similar ht the latest yaesu ht has no numeric keypad you will need the programming cable and chirp. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. 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. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the.
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. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Mac os x programming baofeng uv5r with chirp reddit. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Drivers are available which allow ftdi devices to work with the following operating systems. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r.
Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. Chirp ham radio programming software basic step by. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Uv5r user when using the chirp software for programming after you. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Just install the software, plug in the rt systems ftdi programming cable, and begin programming your baofeng or pofung uv5r series analog radio. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. I am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld. Works with the baofeng and kenwood portable radios requiring the 2pin kpg22 type connector. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. One of the early tips i read early on is that programming a baofeng is a.
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