Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio. Radio came with very small defect on the liquid crystal screen. The unit itself has felt solid and performed well, with the stock battery offering days of monitoring and learning worth of charge. There is much better free software, that runs on pcs, macs, and unix type computers see our upcoming article on how to get the best use from your baofeng radio for details on this. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Ive read where the uv 5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng.
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. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Baofeng uv5ra handitalkie, baofeng uv5ra universal radio. Baofeng has been trending with baofeng uv5r for some time now. Note that i havent programmed it yet, as im still waiting on the cable to come in. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory. Any idea where i can find out what are the differences a. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. The uv6r has a decent size speaker so it produces much better sound than the uv5r unlike the uv5r, the narrow function seems to actually do something slightly faster scan rate than uv5r 4cps vs 3cps ptt button requires much greater effort to work preventing unintentional key ups like the uv5r. When you download from your radio, the work mode settings show the state your radio was in at the very last moment you were working with it.
Software v2 ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv 5r programming software. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. A complete system for your baofeng uv5r or f8hp radio code. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. The uv 5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. The baofeng uv 5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The main category is baofeng uv 5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Baofeng uv 5r ham radio, talking from atlanta to seattle duration. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable.
Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio another plus is the battery life, so far i am on the initial charge and i still have 3 out of 4 bars after 5 days of fairly heavy use. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Rt systems bao5r3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv5. So far ive seen the uv 5r, uv 5ra, uv 5rb, uv 5rc, uv 5re, and the uv 5r plus. The new walkietalkie baofeng uv6r is the new improved version of the famous uv5r. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio.
This radio requires purchase of the usb02 programming cable and downloading of software prior to use. What if you need to add in a frequency or program a channel. Baofeng uv5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings. Eventually ill have done my reading, get licensed, and have the money to invest in a better setup, but for now i have a few questions about the function of the radio to which i havent found answers online. Then i tried to write the memories back to andys uv5.
Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. The bao uv5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv5ra model. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. When i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv5 was different to mine its a uv5ra. Software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. The baofeng uv5ra is a dual band handheld covering both the 2 meter and the 70 centimeter bands. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. It was introduced with the n5r20 firmware back in the summer of 2014.
Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Shown above are the arrls band plans for the 2m and 70cm bands 14x. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 3. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below.
Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Jan 26, 2014 uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. But you do need the programming cable, even if you dont need the included software. N5r2401 is from a radio with 2 power levels a uv5r variant n5r3409 is from a radio with 3 power levels a bff8hp variant the beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios.
About baofeng uv5r vs uv82 series the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The baofeng uv 5r radio, just about every ham active on vhfuhf has one. Ed at import communications has gotten a new version of the uv5r programming software. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. May 23, 20 the baofeng uv5ra is a dual band handheld covering both the 2 meter and the 70 centimeter bands. Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. Programming cable and software the baofeng radios have 128 programmable channels that you can define, and in each case you can set a lot of different parameters for the channel, ranging from bandwidth to power to offset frequencies if used with a repeater and ctcssdcs type tones on both the send and receive side of the channel. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. Baofeng has its price series placed aggressively making it very competitive in the market. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng uv5r variants the baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison.
From what ive seen, uv5ra is a bit more solid in construction but other than that theyre pretty much the same thing. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. The affordability factor is one good reason that you should consider investing in this device, loaded with. Jan 31, 2018 programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. The good thing about this radio is that the price also includes accessories. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng uv 82hp high power dual band radio what seems difficult and why it 5 stars is the user interface on screen for a simple task like using a repeater is daunting at best. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Rt systems bao 5r 3 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Dec 27, 2015 ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv5r mod. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. N5r2401 is from a radio with 2 power levels a uv 5r variant n5r3409 is from a radio with 3 power levels a bff8hp variant the beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv 5r variant. I just used chirp software to program my uv5r using the programming cable for my wouxun radios. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday mar 12 2020, and till today baofeng uv5r vs uv82 series has been followed for a total of 120 times. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios. Uv5ra is a bit more solid in construction but other than that theyre pretty much the same thing. More than just a change of case, the uv6r is equipped with the new firmware hdbf230, it is also more sensitive than the uv5r, with a more. Listening to astronauts on the iss with a baofeng uv 5r duration. The process is pretty much the same for all baofeng radios. 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.
Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The bao uv 5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv 5ra model. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. I bought a baofeng uv 5re plus, which presumably is an improved version of the basic uv 5.
The uv5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. In this recent post the uv5r was recommended above all others as the ht to get. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick.
Im very new to baofengs and amateur radio in general, but i got myself a uv5r to try to listen locally. A complete system for your baofeng uv5r or f8hp radio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. I would be very cautious, though there are lots of warnings out there about using 3rd party programming software. Below is a listing of legal frequencies you can use to program the baofeng uv5r assuming you have a valid amateur radio license. If you are so licensed, then you can also use this radio as a commercial radio under fcc part 90 otherwise called private land mobile radio service. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
The chinese manufactured baofeng pronounced bowfung uv5r series fm transceiver has become a bit of a sensation since it was first released back in 2012. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. It covers transmission and reception from 6 to 174mhz vhf and 400 to 520mhz uhf with 5 watts real in vhf and uhf on the amateur radio bands 144 430mhz. Jan 12, 20 when i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv5 was different to mine its a uv5ra. For both uses, you must have your license in order to transmit with the radio. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this. 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.
I think it worked better on the baofeng than on the wouxun. Im very new to baofengs and amateur radio in general, but i got myself a uv 5r to try to listen locally. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. The baofeng uv5r radio, just about every ham active on vhfuhf has one. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv 5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed.