Now, if you have a newer radio like the uv5ra you can find the correct software at universal radios site. This is the interface driver software that translates many usb to radio adapters via a comport for lack of a more complex explanation. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. It has worked great with no problems until i upgraded to windows 10. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. If i lost this radio i would purchase another tomorrow. The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Conrad nerdahl wa6kue windows 10, baofeng, and chirp the windows 10 installationupgrade includes a newer version of the prolific usbserial driver. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng.
Vista, win7, win8 and win10 all try to install a driver of their choice instead of one that actually works with chinesemade cables. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. How to reset a baofeng uv5r two way radio includes instructions on setting the menu and audio prompts back from chinese to english after a reset. Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. Improved drivers works with xp, vista, win 7 and win 8. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I was running vista with chirp just fine the problems started after i made the switch to 10. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. If windows tries to update this driver in the future, you must turn off automatic updates. Next uv 5r firmware keyword found websites listing. It has a few flaws for example you cant disable the keypad and stop users doing. Improved working driver works with microsoft windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, windows 8 and windows 10. Tested inhouse by our staff of licensed amateur radio operators to work with the uv5r and other baofeng amateur two way radios. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht.
An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I downloaded that 2008 driver someone posted above. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. 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. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions. 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.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Findcomport program a program to determine if a usb cable is working. Ever since upgrading to windows 10, i have been unable to get my baofeng gt3tb radio to communicate with my computer using my old prolific usb to serial driver. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. Ydc tech ftdi genuine usb programming cable for btech. This is one of the best hand helds i have ever owned. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio.
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. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. I searched several sites trying to figure out where i could get a new suitable driver. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Windows 98me2000xpwin7, vista not compatible with apple mac and win 8 win 10 operation system.
You can return this product within 14 days after delivery to receive a replacement or a refund. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. Usb programming cable for baofeng for dm5r markii item no. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Once this was done, the cable was recognized and a comport was established. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Check out our special offer for new subscribers to microsoft 365 business basic. Historically i have been using com port 4, now after the upgrade to 10 i am still using port 4 with the sane data cable i. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as uv5r from the drop down lists in. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project open source documentation project based in stockholm, sweden offering a much better manual for the baofeng uv5r.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. I have been using chirp for about 7 months with my uv5r. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. The driver suggested at the site below was the only one that worked. Used for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s can be used for system.
I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. The baofeng uv5r ia a multi purpose dual band vhf uhf hand held transceiver made in china. Hi, i get as far as step 7, but do not get winusbv1. Lifetime warranty for this item against manufacturer defect. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable software.