The version you download and install will depend on the operating system os of your pc. About two years ago a good friend of mine got into ham radio. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. This week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm5r radio. Radio programming applications and documentation of interest to radio amateurs. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. Nov 07, 2018 programming a baofeng for so50 can be tricky, but it is a little easier with chirp, a pc and cable. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng uv82 series programming software baofeng bff8 and uv5r series programming software dmr5r programming software baofeng dm1701 programming software. Once you have that settled, use your cable to connect both the pc and your radio to a 3. Under the device menu option, there is the option to read from, or write to, your little baofeng radio. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Rt systems invented amateur radio programming in 1995 when the yaesu ft11 cloned. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. 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. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The program should download the frequencies from the radio.
Those downloading dos based applications may find this forum link helpful. We have developed the very best baofeng software for programming amateur radios. To use chirp, you need a baofeng usb programming cable, there is no getting around it. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable chirp supports a large number of radios including.
Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Its featured with many new features such as 120,000 contacts import, digital monitor, talkgroup adding by keypad and so on. Jan 12, 20 at that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. And that was the beginning of my experience programming. 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.
To program the baofeng radios, you need a software called chirp. To my surprise the baofeng uv5r radio which he purchased for only fortydollars turned out to be a pretty good radio. After being off the air for about ten years, it was my pleasure to become his elmer. Programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Repeater programming with software baofeng pofung uv5r. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
If you plan on using this thing out on the road, then you are going to want to upgrade the base model a bit. Now, you should be able to connect the radio to the pc using the programming lead. 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. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Az za smallest first largest first popularity oldest first newest first. Sep 25, 2019 programming tutorial for the baofeng uv5r or bff8hp using chirp software. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Chirp programming software programs several brands of radios use the file with the newest date. Cheatsheet for manual programming single display radio owners manual 18 menu version 4 mb pdf file. Rt systems bao82 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv82 hts. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio by the baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. For over 23 years, rt systems has produced the most uptodate amateur radio software for all the top radio manufacturers. Its featured with many new features such as 120,000 contacts import, digital monitor, talkgroup adding by keypad, and so on. Our baofeng radio software includes the most uptodate features and we have programs for updating each baofeng radio model. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first.
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Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. How to program a baofeng ham radio easy and fast with. Uses the familiar rx frequency and offset for repeaters. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the. Dm1701 offers a total of 3,000 channels analog and digital, up to 10,000 manually addable contacts. Use your baofeng vhf and uhf handheld radio for ham radio. Programming software miklor miklor radio information site. The thing to do is to get your hands on a programming cable and programming software. F11, uv3r, uv5r and variants, uv6, uv8282l82x, gt5, uv82c, uvb5b6, bf666s777s888s, gt1, bf. We also carry baofeng programming cables specifically designed for performing radio software updates. Worlds largest supplier of amateur radio, ham radio, and communication equipment.
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Ive been able to work so50, but probably couldnt do it without good programming and some help from others. I made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software. 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. Ham radio lets people talk across the globe, wirelessly and inexpensively. Now, from the baofeng programming software, go into com port and set the correct com port. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Programming your baofeng for so50 with chirp ham radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. If you go to a meeting of a ham radio club, theres a good chance that someone will have the cable and the software right there, and will be able to program your radio. 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.
The baofeng dm1701 radio is a dualband vhf and uhf radio with both, digital dmr true tier i and ii as well as analog fm capabilities. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Along with the most reliable software, rt systems makes the best cables for programming andor control.
Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. All information, drivers and software can you find here. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Jul 04, 2015 chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Latest baofeng uv5r series baofeng radio baofeng tech. Chirp is a free software title that works with most handie talkie radios. Rt systems radio programming software baofeng main. This video is a short tutorial how you can program your baofeng via a software. However, if you program many frequenciesrepeaters your life will be much better if you use software.
Hello i have a radio kanwee e52 model i want to know where i can find programming software for it. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Sep 26, 2016 2m qso 10w accessory ailunce ailunce hd1 dmr dual band amateur ham radio amateur radio arrl atas 120a baofeng baofeng dm5r chirp cross band repeater dm5r dmr dmr radio dmr range test dual band firmware upgrade ham radio handheld hd1 hf hf50 icom kt8900d lotw mini mobile radio mobile radio my lotw programming software quad standby radio. Rt systems bao82 programming software and usbk4y cable for baofeng uv82. Ham radios can be programmed without the use of software, but it is much more difficult. Programming a baofeng for so50 can be tricky, but it is a little easier with chirp, a pc and cable. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham radio. Baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings. Download baofeng radio software directly from our website to start updating all your radios with the very best programming software on the market. Amateur radio ham rig cheat sheets this is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio. In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm5r programming software for the radio and in the second one, i am going through the dmr menus of the radio, particularly the messages and contacts and how they are used. Mar 30, 2018 rt systems releases macos programming software for baofeng, uv5r, yaesu ft60 icom id51, id51a, id51ae, id51plus, id51plus2 rumlogng2go for ios version 4. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. If you only use a very few frequenciesrepeaters you can get by without software. Use your programming cable with chirp software from com.
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