The thing to do is to get your hands on a programming cable and programming software. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. The programming software for baofeng uv 5r is called chirp, and you can download it for free from the web. Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. Usb programming cable for wouxun radios works with all versions of windows easily program your wouxun radio from your pc windows 10, 8, 7 or vista over usb. One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to transmit when the programming cable is plugged in.
Baofeng is the uv6r programming cable the same as the. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Newer drivers which windows 10 will install will detect the non ftdi chip in the baofeng cable and refuse to work. Some of these cables may even have the baofeng name printed on them. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. Programming cable kabel compatible for baofeng two way radio uv5r. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofeng pofung uv5r and uv5ra includes.
Usb programming cable for baofeng for dm5r markii item no. The really gnarly problem that usually surfaces is getting the programming cable to work. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Almost nobody programs baofeng and similar radios by hand. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes setting up your radio a. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack exchange. The programming cable can be used with the official baofeng programming software, as well as with the free chirp software for windows, mac and linux. Or just wait when boafeng to update the softwareright. If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device. You should see a balloon popup that says installing device driver software. Baofeng is the uv6r programming cable the same as the uv5r. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham.
How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable. This official baofeng cable makes it easy to program baofeng bft1 frequencies and memories from a computer. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s, 5r ex, 5rx3, ga2s. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv9r series this is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Discover the btech programming cable, ftdi programming cable pc03 usb cable pc, mac, and linux compatible 2 pin kenwood style, baofeng accessories. Works with the uv82, uv82c, uv82l, uv82hp, uv82x and the uv82x3 triband radio. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. I program the baofeng bft1 9100a mini pmr radio for the first time and answer some questions from the first video. Its used for programming a wide range of amateur radios of different makes and models, and in multiple formats and data sources. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement.
Sep 24, 2011 with the usb drivers and the baofeng software installed, final step is to connect to the radio. Original baofeng programming cable for two way radio. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. With the usb drivers and the baofeng software installed, final step is to connect to the radio.
The usb cable driver offered by baofeng is buggy and the programming software made by the manufacturer is, for all intents and purposes, junk. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. These cables can still be made to work, but require. Mengshen programmierkabel usb programming cable kabel. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio.
Nov 16, 2017 programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. I did not buy that software and expected the cable to show up as a usb serial port on my linux machine. The id1 is programmed via its integrated usb connection. The 92ad uses a moistureproof custom bayonet connection at the top of the radio, which is only available from icom opc1799 and only with their rs92 programming software. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. This usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. You can unlockunrestrict these frequencies using the chirp software. Apr 11, 2019 programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself.
Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. I have the baofeng software and cable, so can set features, do basic programming that way. Programming software is available as a free download from our website. Operating system selection made when adding to cart. Original baofeng usb programming cable for uv 9r series.
The bao82 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. I found a working download link eventually but thought i would post a new link online so others can find it easily. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. This guide is a perfect support to navigate the baofeng uv 5r instruction jungle. 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. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r, uv82 is not compatible with.
This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable software. I bought a programming cable for my yaesu ft817nd and got a cable made for rt systems, a company that distributes control software for different radios like this. Menu shortcuts, described in the manual, appear unavailable.
Build your own programming cable ham radio blog pd0ac. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the. Programming cable for baofeng bft1 only, with 1 connector. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Usa software cd usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r. I did not buy that software and expected the cable to. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. If you go to a meeting of a ham radio club, theres a good chance that someone will have the cable and the software right there, and will be able to program your radio. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. You purchased a radio and programming cable, loaded the software, and thats as far as youve gotten.
Visit the baofeng site to learn, buy, and get support. Usb programming cable for wouxun radios works with all. It offers an easy to use interface compatible with windows, mac, and linux pcs. When inserted into the usb port, windows will automatically download the latest driver causing the generic cable to fail. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. Baofeng uv 9r handheld programming amateur radio stack. Programming the very affordable baofeng uv5r also available as pofung uv5r dual band mobile radio can be quite complicated.
Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf888s,uv82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver cd 4. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares. The only thing you must buy for your baofeng uv 5r programming is the cable pc03 ftdi. Of course, the solution is use the programming software which is often helpful and often not. If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device driver automatically installed by windows, this device driver is intentionally incompatible with unauthorized copies of the prolific chip. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Easily program your wouxun radio from your pc windows 10, 8, 7 or vista over usb. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Current windows device drivers have been updated to recognize these fake chips.
Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software. In the meantime, i have run into what seem to be quirks, so am looking for suggestions. Bao5r programming software and usbk4y cable for the baofengpofung uv5r and uv5ra includes. Bao5r software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r in many variations see works with list in the header for this category. Build your own programming cable for baofeng, kenwood, wouxun by john miklor frustrated with that generic programming cable. Apr 07, 2020 discover the btech programming cable, ftdi programming cable pc03 usb cable pc, mac, and linux compatible 2 pin kenwood style, baofeng accessories. Works with wouxun models kguv9d, kguv3d, kguv6x, db16x, kguv8d and more. Avoid counterfeit cables our ftdi cable is plug n play. Easy i will describe to you on howe you can use the chirp software and the usb cable to quickly and easily program all 127 channels within 15 to 20 minutes. One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to. Jan 15, 2018 i program the baofeng bft1 9100a mini pmr radio for the first time and answer some questions from the first video. Its now a case of switching on the radio and setting the baofeng programming software to use the right com port. Note that the opc1797 adapter cable will not allow you to use an opc478 programming cable with this radio.
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