The uv5ra ships with an straight rigid stock antenna that sticks out above the radio about 4. Chirp is a good solution for you, provided you have a programming cable and time to input the data in. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. This topic has been widely discussed in the baofeng uv5r yahoo group. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. If i know the few analog frequencies that i would like to listen to, i think one can use the baofeng uv5r which doesnt cost much. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. I decided to try a nagoya na701 model replacement to see if it would improve the reception of the unit. First thing i changed it put a dual band 19 inch long antenna. How to program the the polarity and amount of the frequency offset for. Using baofeng pofung uv 5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. 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.
Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband dtmf ctcss dcs fm 5w amateur walkietalkie transceiver new to this hobby and this is my first radio. If youre reading this, youve probably either just purchased a uv5r or are about to do so. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Baofeng uv5r scanning setup as a police scanner link to baofeng software download page. Usb cable driver software download and install first for windows xp. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with. Chirp software is used to program the uv5r, and its available online. It is not a scanner of the type sold by radio shack, bearcat or uniden and so most of the functions found on these scanners will not be found in this lcr, but it will scan and with a little set up will satisfy many of the needs of the users of this unit. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. The uv5r is a transceiver that has a scanning option. Concisely documents the procedures for programming and operating your radio. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice.
The uv5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. 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. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner. Then you would not be able to enter frequencies outside of those ranges via the keypad but you can still use software to program memory. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. 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. No seriously though i didnt like chirp, it didnt feel right to me, i am used to software like motorola cps rss and such. You can program your baofeng uv 5r exactly how you want it.
Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software.
The only problem is that one accidentally can transmit with this and this isnt allowed unless one has a license. I keep scanning through the frequencies on my baofeng but ive yet to pick up any real traffic. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. In the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 we learned how to set up chirp for the baofeng pofung uv5r. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 1. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Communication at the retreat, off the grid, or on the farm is essential and does not have to be extremely expensive or overly complicated. Im brand new to ham radio and thought i would get a baofeng as i read through the posts here and online before taking the test. Software defined radio sdr is a new type of radio communication technology, it is based on software defined radio communication protocol rather than through hardwired implementation.
What range can i reasonably expect using a baofeng uv5r. The updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies. Press the scan button to activate reverse mode and display the transmit frequency. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1. With this guide, youll learn more about the baofeng uv 5r and how you can program it so you can utilize it to your liking. Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60.
The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. I know that some people use the baofeng uv5r as a scanner. Lets program a baofeng uv5r radio with chirp software to get the job done. I am aware that it is a transceiver and i would have to disable the tx ability transmit inhibit per channel. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. I am considering getting one to monitor 3 vhf and uhf frequencies while i am out of the car. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete frequencies, stopping when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing to.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r.
The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. He highlights the basic functions of the baofeng uv5ra and how to get set up for monitoring your local frequencies. If you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Listen to the incoming traffic on the scanner or handheld, and talk to the other station with the midland gtx handheld, or use the.
The program should download the frequencies from the radio. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. I have used the chirp software courtesy of danplanet. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Amount of frequency change when using updown arrows or when scanning in vfo mode. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. I dont seem to be picking much chatter up blackpool area, are the settings out of the box okay or do they need modifying. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. The bao uv5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv5ra model. I have, i think, appropriately input the correct information into the software and uploaded to the radio. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0. 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. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. 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. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. Uk radio scanning forum view topic best setting for. The main differences are the case style and the firmware versions, bfb230 being the oldest and bfb295297 the newest. Like any other professional grade twoway radio, the uv5r has an enormous amount of flexibility and versatility in terms of. Signup for our newsletter to get notified about sales and new products. Reference oscillator harmonics can be heard on 156. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. Object oriented and classical software engineering 8th edition pdf. Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner youtube. The uv5r radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
The uv5r comes in different case styles and model numbers, but all are identical inside. Description new version software defined radio rtlsdr 100khz1. The uv 5r is a transceiver that has a scanning option. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. This includes a simple instruction manual and a software application to help program it to your computer. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. One way to extend the range of these bubble pack radios in a neighborhood network, as part of a base station, is to mount an external antenna high up outside, and use a scanner, or a baofeng as a receiver. And the baofeng uv 5r police scanner is an entry level radio that every family can have due to its affordability. Ht programming software alternative to chirp and rtsystems. A look at what you need to know to get it on the air. 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.
Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. The offset setting resets itself during the transfer from the computer software to the radio. Just got a baofeng uv5r, not picking up much traffic. From watching some youtube videos it seems like one maybe. You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it.
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