Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. If youre reading this, youve probably either just purchased a uv 5r or are about to do so. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. 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. Baofeng uv5r vhfuhf dual band two way ham radio transceiver walkie talkie hot.
Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Reference oscillator harmonics can be heard on 156. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. If menu 8 beep is set to off, the receiver is muted. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. 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. We recommend the original baofeng uv 5r baofeng uv 5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. How to set the plusminus offset duplex setting for repeater. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. Chirp does not download the settings menu content from baofeng uv 5r. Reported this 6 months ago, still an issue with latest release. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r and similar radios by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any timesee below.
The baofeng uv 5r is very popular among ham radio enthusiasts, and for good reason. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. About baofeng uv 5r the baofeng uv 5r is a compact handheld radio scanner transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174400480 mhz. Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dual band ham radio black 4. Implement a dual watch priority tdrab setting to compliment the existing dual watch tdr setting on the advanced settings tab.
The unit itself has felt solid and performed well, with the stock battery offering days of monitoring and learning worth of charge. Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. This battery will work on the standard uv 5r radios with no modifications.
The uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Just got a uv5r, and am having a clicking issue when receiving on e. Baofeng uv 5r series radios are becoming harder and harder to program by computer. Shown above are the arrls band plans for the 2m and 70cm bands 14x. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. These settings will vary your squelch sensitivity to provide a smooth. That means one device transmits and the others can only listen and. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Baofeng uv5r dual watch function and monitor switch youtube.
Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. I got a couple set up and i noticed that in some circumstances squelch would not stay open when receiving from a station with sufficient signal strength to be. 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 transmit frequencies parameters. If you have one of these short antennas on all, and any of your set of radios, then replace it. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Below is a listing of legal frequencies you can use to program the baofeng uv 5r assuming you have a valid amateur radio license. Set up your calling methods to call by group tones. Jan 30, 2018 a beginners guide to baofeng uv82 ham radio we are going to be covering basic use, programming, scanning and using the baofeng radio. Like any other professional grade twoway radio, the uv 5r has an enormous amount of flexibility and versatility in terms of. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Tone calling private line is required by most repeater applications and the uv 5r triband supports the latest standards. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60.
This does not affect any other function of the radio. Menu definitions see chapter 4, working the menu system for more info about using the menusystem. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a. So far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Dec 24, 20 instructions on how to set up build a baofeng uv 5r vhf repeater system or use baofeng as repeater. The shortest antenna that a uv 5r normally is supplied with is good for only 144 to 148 mhz, and is no good for the 70 cm band. Press the up and down arrow key to select reset menu item 40.
Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Tom kd0wov did a series of tests with a commercial service monitor and developed a preferred settings chart which will work with any of the uv5ruv82 series. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. 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 updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. This firmware version first appeared around july or august 2014. 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. Help setting up my baofeng uv 5r hey guys, just last week i bought two uv 5rs two way radios so i can communicate with a friend immediately and easily, but i must have not been able to set. Uv5r has receive issues unless dual watch is turned on. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support. Go to this page for more tutorials as i write them.
It is also no good for murs or vhf business band itinerants. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. With massive 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of extra long battery life, the uv 5r is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 how to program the baofeng uv 5r from a windows 10 pc driver installation.
And that doesnt come as a surprise, considering how compact, affordable, and feature. Baofeng uv 5r plus uhfvhf dual band amateur radio handheld radio complete with durable metal shell, updated and fashionable frame, more robust than uv 5r compatible with uv 5r 3800mah extended batteries as well as other 5r series accessories. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Download the file, open chirp, set it up and read your radio, open the file you downloaded, modifiy it as you wish, and upload. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. Short video on the baofeng uv 5r dual watch function and monitor switch.
Am testing using my daughters surprisingly good cheap binatone action 1100 pmr446 handset for tx. The uv 6r is continuing using the bl5 batteries, except that the uv 5r need to push and removal the battery from the top of radio and the uv 6r has a new design clipon removal in the bottom of the radio. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv 5r also available as pofung uv 5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated. Jun 05, 2018 for less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. Press exit to get back to the home screen or just wait the 9 seconds or more and it will go there for you automatically. Blog programming a simplex frequency baofeng to baofeng. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Baofeng uv5r plus two way radio 5 colors dual band 41w. The baofeng uv 5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. While setting the rx ctcssdcs, press the key iscan to scan the rx ctcssdcs. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation.
To enter the menu of the radio and confirm the setting. Using baofeng pofung uv 5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. This improved manual was written by one person and then editedannotatedcorrected by a second, and between the two of them, is by far the best reference work for the radio currently available. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh. This setup could be used or deployed in emergency or disaster, shtf or wrol situations where.
Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. Click the link to download an improved baofeng uv5r manual. Light weight and versatile, full hd color led display, exquisite and clarity. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a breeze. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. This has made the uv 5r a perfect choice for amateur radio newcomers as well as a musthave for long time hobbyists. You can of course just dont press anything after setting the language and the radio will revert to the usual screen setting on its own after a few seconds. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. It is a dual band radio 2m70cm with tons of options at an almost unbelievable low price. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual.
Help setting up my baofeng uv 5r hey guys, just last week i bought two uv 5rs two way radios so i can communicate with a friend immediately and easily, but i must have not been able to set them up correctly. The new design is more convenient for the users and preventing the battery fall. Uv 5r has receive issues unless dual watch is turned on hey all, i just got five uv 5r radios for backup amateur radio usageemcomm and general comms around my property and hiking, etc. Setting up and programming your uv 5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. The uv 5r system is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely lightweight and compact. If youre stuck with frsgmrs then thats fine too, frs is also licencefree but gmrs is not.
The uv 5r comes in different case styles and model numbers, but all are identical inside. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. In todays market, the baofeng uv 5r is considered as one of the most popular choices when it comes to dual band handheld twoway radios. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
Group tones supported the uv 5r triband supports the most common analog tones. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv 5r and many others. The baofeng uv5r is dual band and most certainly does cover murs, which is an acceptable choice if you want a commercial walkietalkie to be able to talk to an amateur radio. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. Baofeng uv 5r programming vip software guide john leahy optional features be advised that this is a work in progress and is intended for u. When receiving this on the uv5r, although i get very good quality for her, i also get an annoying erratic clicking over the top of her voice. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Apr 07, 2012 setting up and programming your uv 5r. A new service settings tab has been added to chirp which allows you to alter the range of squelch settings. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers.
Cara setting manual ht uv 5r uv 5re uv 5ra duration. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv 5r memory settings. There is an extended life larger battery for the uv 5r and other radios. In this post well show you some simple manual programming using the keypad on the baofeng uv 5r. Values notes default value setting the squelch to 0 will open up the squelch entirely.
Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. A simplex communication is a direct communication between two radios with transmission and receiving happening on the same frequency.
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