Manually programming the baofeng uv 3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv 3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. 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. Bao5r3 software and usbk4y cable software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 triband ht radios. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are. Usb cables free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I recently bought this and am about to buy a second one. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r. Note that it sees the cable, but does not know what to do with it. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv 6r using the uv 5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower recess that interfaces with the bf888 radios. Unfollow baofeng uv5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this 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. The uv 3r plus transceiver is low cost microminiature multiband fm transceiver, that offers everything the 3r offered with updated software and features. 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. This usb cable is an genuine brand new baofeng be aware of cable counterfeits that does not work. If you found this video useful, i recommend you visit the icq podcast, at. So far ive seen the uv 5r, uv 5ra, uv 5rb, uv 5rc, uv 5re, and the uv 5r plus. Unfollow baofeng uv 5r programming cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Sep 02, 2011 while most folks find it easy to program the memories from the radio itself, the uv 3r can be programmed from a computer using a usb cable and software from baofeng. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable.
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. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv5r. How would i make a programming cable to connect to usbserial conversion board ebay ftdi board, size of finger. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Programming the baofeng uv 5r programming the baofeng uv 5r. 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. Radio 8watt uhf vhf dual band baofeng walkie talkie with 2 rechargeable 1800mah battery handheld radio with tidradio driver free programming cable. So, im trying to decode aprs packets using the qtmm afsk1200 decoder and a baofeng uv5r and im trying to find out if theres a dedicated, readymade cable to connect the baofeng to a trrs connection. Programming software downloads before plugging in a programming cable all chinese programming cables have fake chips in them and require older drivers to make them work correctly. Buy tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd.
Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus. Can i use the programming cable to remote control uv3r. The lead comes in two parts, the usb part, and a 3. It allows to easily program the frequency and memory channel of baofeng uv3r. A first look at the new baofeng uv3r plus and a comparison to the mark 1 and mark 2 models.
Baofeng uv5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. Baofeng uv3r plus and uv5r plus, general overview and accessories. I cant remember where i found them, but you need older drivers for the cable. A solution from john wb1gcq follows, posted on the uv 3r mailing list and reproduced here with his authorization. Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3.
Inserting the disc allowed me to install the driver which then shows up in device manager like this. The cable is very useful and it needs a driver to work and the ftdi chipset is supported by microsoft, with no other to install, it will take its place automatically when you plug the cable into a usb. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Things to know that arent in the manual user faqs and references 2 user manuals manual programming.
The manufacturer of the cables dont have a license for some serialusb chip in the cable, and the new drivers have wonderful drm in them. Programming cable compatible with baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re5r ex 5rx35rtp, uv3r. Which pc or linux software would i use for programming a boefeng uv5re plus. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. You now have to go back to frequency mode by pushing the vfomr button and dial in the input frequency of the repeater you want to use. Scroll to the bottom of this page for driver information. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. The transceiver has 128 user programmable memory channels.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. Baofeng genuine usb programming cable, without cd software and drivers can also be download below. The plus model of the uv3r uses a kenwoodwouxun cable same as the uv5r instead of the original single plug cable used by the uv3r and uv3r mark ii.
As you can see in the diagram below, black is ground and red is the 5v connection. A dual uv3r and uv5r programming cable using a cp2102 usb to ttl converter for diagram click here links uv5r from miklor this is a must read. In china, there is a lot of passing around of designs, tweaking, improving upon, and rebranding. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Since i opted for the compatible usb programming cable for baofeng to program the baofeng uv 5r, i received a cable and a small cd with the baofeng programming cable driver on it. Whats the difference between the baofeng uv3r, uv5r, uv. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Uv5ra is a bit more solid in construction but other than that theyre pretty much the same thing. Baofeng uv5r is a low cost microminiature vhfuhf amateur radio transceiver with 4w output power. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Sep 24, 2011 the baofeng uv 3r usb programming lead.
The above schematic shows connectivity for the uv5r and the uv3r. Nov 16, 2017 programming baofeng uv 9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv 9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. Uv 5r,5ra, 5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Try here if you cannot find the software or drivers you need. Rpsuv3rusb programming software and usb32 cable for the tyt thuv3r includes. In addition to the factory software, the uv3r is also supported by the chirp cross radio programming application. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Buy tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv 5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd.
The plus model of the uv3r uses a kenwoodwouxun cable same as the uv 5r. While most folks find it easy to program the memories from the radio itself, the uv3r can be programmed from a computer using a usb cable and software from baofeng. Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. The rumors that chinese radios are cheap and perform poorly is not always true. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv 5r5ra5r plus 5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. Recommendations for purchasing a usb radio programming cable. If you find that the best way to program the baofeng uv5re is to drive a screwdriver through it with a hammer, you are probably doing it wrong. Storing duplex repeater frequencies in memory 2 pages twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming manual. Programming cable for baofeng uv 3r only, not suitable for uv 5r or uv 82.
Mar 12, 2012 a first look at the new baofeng uv 3r plus and a comparison to the mark 1 and mark 2 models. 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. In addition to the factory software, the uv 3r is also supported by the chirp cross radio programming application. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Newest version support windows 7, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable for two way radio used for baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus 5re, uv3r plus, bf888s note. An article describing how to use chirp to easily copy frequencies from two different radio types. Operationally, these models are identical they use the same firmware, but differ externally.
Below is the download link of the programming cable driver. The uv3r plus transceiver is low cost microminiature multiband fm transceiver, that offers everything the 3r offered with updated software and features. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv5r until i. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. View and download baofeng uv5r plus quick user manual online. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. I assume that the interface for the uv 6r has yet to be developed. Baofeng usb programming cable ga2s ga5s 888s uv5r uv. 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.
All models thus far of the uv3r use the same software. My programming cable arrives tomorrow for my uv82 and and others i buy, so im going to be having fun. Uv4x the uv4x is a rebadged uv3r mark ii and uses the single connector cable. Buy baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv5r. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
Genuine baofeng usb programming cable for uv3r 1 pin. If you liked the uv3r, the uv3r plus is the perfect radio for you. It has a few flaws for example you cant disable the keypad and stop users doing. The drivers that windows automatically downloads failson purpose. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. If you liked the uv 3r, the uv 3r plus is the perfect radio for you. Baofeng uv 5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins.
How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. 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. Since i opted for the compatible usb programming cable for baofeng to program the baofeng uv5r, i received a cable and a small cd with the baofeng programming cable driver on it. Manually programming the baofeng uv3r transceiver this document provides more detailed instructions concerning manual programming of your baofeng uv3r vhfuhf handheld ham radio transceiver. If you have problems with windows 7 and prolific drivers then this may help or. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio.
Compatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5s, baofeng uv5rx3, uv5r ex. You can find all of this information in the little instruction booklet that accompanies this radio, but that text may not be very clear. Tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd 4. So far i managed to find some open local freq where i can listen to some local folks chatting about their gardens etc.
I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. Ftdi makes a high quality usb to serial chip that has a good, working driver built in. This happens when a uv3r mark ii is programmed with an old version of the programming software. In 2011 a company called verotelecom brought out a uv3r radio which was picked up on by baofeng and brought to a western market where, eager for a bargain, it went down a storm. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. The baofeng uvprog is a usb programming cable for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv 5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd 4. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Ive read where the uv 5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng.
Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. What is the difference between uv 5r and uv 5r plus. Caused all kinds of programming and driver issues with the radios i have. Ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the. Programming cable for baofeng uv3r only, not suitable for uv5r or uv82. A solution from john wb1gcq follows, posted on the uv3r mailing list and reproduced here with his authorization. This happens when a uv 3r mark ii is programmed with an old version of the programming software. Baofeng programming cable for uv 5r and uv 82 for two way ham portable radios.
Baofeng uv 5r plus is the evolution of the baofeng radio series. Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4. Ftdi makes a high quality usb to serial chip that has a good, working driver built in to. Uv5rwouxunkenwood programming cable choose uk or eu postage. Baofeng genuine usb programming cable, without cd software and drivers. Insert the cd and go to usb cable driver usb cable driver prolific 3. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. The remarkable uv3r mkii transceivers have 3 main i. Thuv3r programming software for editing memory channels and menu settings and usb32 cable for transferring the data to and from the radio.
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