Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. I also tried the radio yaesu ft 1900 r, also works very well in this packet. Instead of connecting to the same plant a radio alinco dr 599 i got all. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. I am a mechanical engineer and have limited ham experience, but it seems like the uv 5r is filtering out the initial tone of the aprs packet that the.
Since the uv 5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv 5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. You could basically run any ham software for linux on that. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Note that some cables are for the baby brother of the uv5r the uv3r dont get that it uses a different connector. Its not hard to connect this to the tt4 the radio has a fourwire plug and jack that connects the audio output, mic input, and push to talk ptt signals. Used 2way or ham radio equipment is particularly applicable to packet radio. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Programming a repeater baofeng to repeater baofeng radio us. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Since my last blog entry, i have successful built an interface for the baofeng that supports packet radio connected modes as well as run a traditional packet radio bbs. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv 5r uv5r.
A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. I looked at the wiring diagram of the radio uv5r to see if it is modifyng the output stage bf. Discover over 118 of our best selection of baofeng uv5r, accessory baofeng, accessories for baofeng uv 5r. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r.
Eventually i ended up contacting the seller who i bought the radio from. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Best value baofeng radio software great deals on baofeng. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Just get the cable, because the baofeng software it comes with is only slightly better than the baofeng manual the radio comes with. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Baofeng uv82 software software software for people.
Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r,bff8hp, bf888s, uv 82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver. Baofeng uv5r radio background baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Buy baofeng uv5r radio 8watt ham radio dual band baofeng walkie talkie. Follow the instructions exactly as the popup screen tells you to. And theres no need to pay extra money to get the cable and software. Baofeng uv 5r the uv 5r is a discontinued handheld radio that has been marketed illegally in the united states 8 and was produced since 2012. Make sure that the radio is in frequency mode and the channel is clear. This radio has uv 5r 3 on the lfront or uv 5r iii on the label under the battery and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software.
Baofeng uv 5r dual band uhf vhf radio antenna duration. I think this is the reason why the radio uv5r not decode most of the signals received packet. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. And the uv 5r is an analogonly radio that cant decode the digital p25 signal used by most public safety agencies. I show how to use a baofeng uv 5r and an ipad to decode and display aprs packets on a map. Demonstrating amateur radio digital modes with simple vhfuhf. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. We want to program some emergency channels so we dont have to remember all the digits to every frequency. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. The afsk cables dont work well with vox since at least my cheap uv 5r adds a hang of a few seconds after the tx ends. I then tried the uv 5r software, and that also didnt work. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Though the audio and programming cables use the same k2 connector on the radio, they are functionally different.
If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. You may decide to play with packet radio, sstv or some other fmfriendly mode though all great fun. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio. Aug, 2018 the baofeng radios, notably the uv 5r, uv 5ra, and uv 5re, did not comply to these rules and on march, 20 the fcc enforcement bureau received a complaint alleging that these models were capable of transmitting on land mobile frequencies using external controls and operating at power levels above those specified by the equipment authorization. Hi, ive got a couple baofeng uv5rs and wanted to experiment with psk31, using the fldigi software. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Kenwood tm2550, tm7950, tm7800, are perfectly fine packet radios and are 25 watts output or better. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. Today we walk through the entire process to get a ham radio ht up and running using chirp. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers. Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus5re 5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv 82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d.
Dec 27, 2018 but i had to concede and begin anew finding a simple and cheap interface that includes ptt support for the baofeng uv 5r. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. I tried the radio receiving only, using the soundcard of my computer acer aspire. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape.
You may decide to play with packet radio, sstv or some other fmfriendly mode though all great fun too. So far i managed to find some open local freq where i can. Outdoor radio uv5r iii triband black page 1 baofeng. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on one frequency and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, or onto the other side of an. However, the main issue here is the uv 5r is an fm radio. With 1800mah and 3800mah battery,speaker, antenna, usb program cable and.
Others that claim to be triband are such because the 2m vfo has been expanded through. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. Nov 27, 2012 beelinegps with baofeng uv 5r and packet pad jordan truesdell. I had some trouble at first trying to program it, because i read somewhere that it is treated like a uv 5r in chirp. Baofeng uv5r the dxzone amateur radio internet guide. My first ht is a greaval uv 5r nope, not a baofeng, it is branded greaval on the radio and battery. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. Baofeng programming cable and using it for packet i had a quick question, does anyone know if the baofeng programming cable can be used to interface with say a software tnc like direwolf to be used for packet. I have seen some invasive hardware hacks, but without modifying the radio itself firmware, hardware its my understanding that you can only toggle sendreceive. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. It will also receive only but not transmit on fm modulated vhf frequencies between 65 108 mhz. Youll only find psk activity on ssb where the low signal performance of psk is useful.
In this video, i explain aprs for ham radio and its practical uses. I am trying to use the baofeng uv 5r as an aprs packet receiver and feed the audio output into the argent data radio shield plus arduino for demodulation and display of coordinates on a screen. Beelinegps with baofeng uv5r and packet pad youtube. Is packet radio possible on baofeng uv5r and similar hts.
There is no need for a uv 5r type radio to be in vfo frequency mode when programming with chirp. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value. Baofeng uv5r decoding ham radio aprs packets using ipad. Baofeng uv 9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof waterproof ip67 transceiver walkie talkie two way radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r 8w dualband twoway ham radio transceiver. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before. Building an inexpensive, portable packet or aprs radio station with remote operation, ptt, control link autoshutdown, eliminating the need for a uv 5r usb programming cable, ground loop isolator, or tnc by using a raspberry pi, linux, and soundmodem. In a nutshell, aprs lets you transmit your gps location out onto the radio net for others to pick up and p. Uv 5r works pretty flawlessly with the tnc3 and aprsdroid as well as mixw on my laptop. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Get a scanner, and youll be able to hear the digital signals and there is no possibility of accidentally transmitting and getting into trouble. Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv 5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv 5r mod.
Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv 5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv5r mod. It also cannot track the trunked systems most often associated with p25 digital. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Bought this radio pouch a couple years ago for my uv 5r and love it. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. The radio baofeng has decoded some packages sent by nearby stations. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release.
A used ham radio which is missing the critical ctcss pl tone generator is nearly useless for repeater operation but is very usable for packet radio. The baofeng uv5r series of radios will receive and transmit on fm modulated vhf frequencies between 6174mhz and on fm modulated uhf frequencies between 400480520mhz. Baofeng uv 5rtp tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower, dual band 6174400520mhz true 8w high power twoway radio 4. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Once the cable is in, i press the radio down onto the table. Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dualband ham radio black 4. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio.
Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv 5r 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. Packet radio connectedmodes with the baofeng uv5r updated. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of the american ham to take full advantage of this site, please enable your browsers javascript feature. Programming software miklor radio information site. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv 5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv 5r. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. Amateur radio operators hams use aprs for many different things. But i had to concede and begin anew finding a simple and cheap interface that includes ptt support for the baofeng uv 5r.
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