Prolific tm drivers microsoft tm xp, vista win7, win8, win10 may 20. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Window 7 cannot install the driver for the cable needs to download the driver when the computer finally able to read the radio thanks again for sharing this great information. If windows tries to update this driver in the future, you must turn off automatic updates. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. I even tried installing a recommended, older, driver for the pl2303 usb cable chipset. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. I bought a cable and it worked fine, the problem is that the cd that they send with the programming cable didnt work with the radio. But i just went to the baofeng site and downloaded the free programming program perhaps the baofeng software includes a driver.
To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. By the way, there is a uv3r group and also a baofeng uv5r group. Baofeng uv 9r waterproof usb programming cable driver cd. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv 6r using the uv 5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower.
Improved drivers works with xp, vista, win 7 and win 8. You can return this product within 14 days after delivery to receive a replacement or a refund. Once you pick the vendor, the model drop down will now be populated with a list of all the models chirp supports for that vendor. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. The driver suggested at the site below was the only one that worked. 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. This is one of the best hand helds i have ever owned. Selecting baofeng if the radio is actually a btech. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. I too have a uv 5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Windows is doing its job there are certain things to be aware of when using these cables.
I too have a uv5r and have yet to successfully program it using the baofeng or chirp softwares. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv5r3 radio. If youre buying a uv 5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The rd5r continues the classic functions of uv5rs fm analog radio and vfo mode. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Wouxun baofeng two way radio walkie talkie computer usb programming help and device driver support for windows xp windows 7 windows 8 windows 10 and macos. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere.
Jun 19, 2018 baofeng uv 5r programming cable drivers for windows posted on june 19, 2018 by admin prime free trial and invitee customers. Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason. Driver supplied on cdrom for windows 98me2000, windows xp, windows vista, windows7. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Some of these cables may even have the baofeng name printed on them. 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. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common.
When using chirp it simply says radio did not ack first command. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. 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. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. If a backdated driver is loaded to a particular com port, the cable. The latest stable build for windows xp, 7, 8, mac and linux can be. Mar 27, 2012 i uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv 3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there.
Baofeng uv5r drivers for win7 amateur radio stack exchange. Walkie talkie twopin usb programming cable for kenwood baofeng uv5r uv82 retevis h777 rt22 rt15 rt81 for win xp 78 system. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.
My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. 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. Programming the baofeng uv 5r radio for pmr 446 and ctcss. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for. The serial usb cable used for programming needs to have the correct drivers. It has a few flaws for example you cant disable the keypad and stop users doing. Jan 11, 2015 the driver will not get over written by windows, this is not the same as block software updates. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
Programming the baofeng uv5r radio for pmr 446 and ctcss. About radioddity x baofeng rd5r baofeng rd5r is a cooperative model and rd represents radioddity, which is the only distributor to honor the manufacturer waranty. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. 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. If anyone has any luck please post back your results. 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. Radioddity x baofeng rd5r dmr digital ham amateur two way. Apr 11, 2019 the radio im plugging in here is a baofeng. Baofeng usb programming cable with driver cd gearbest. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. This item is the cable that using to connect your radio and pc, then writes the program setting and frequency of the walkietalkie by pc. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Also works with kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood k1 connector. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any.
Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. John k3nxu jim kc9hi read the important notes below. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Im assuming based on the previous posts that i need to take a closer look at the driver situation. Check out our special offer for new subscribers to microsoft 365 business basic. Two different drivers show up depending on what port i plug in the baofeng cable usb2 usb3 because i manually installed rolled back the prolific driver on usb3 port. Turn off automatic updates or windows will load the. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for 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. Works with baofeng uv5r, uv82, uvb6 and bff9 dual band amateur radios. Original baofeng usb programming cable driver cd for cb radio baofeng uv5r uv82 bf888s gt3 walkie talkie ham radio feature. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Feb 08, 2018 baofeng usb programming cable with driver cd gearbest. 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. Usb programming cablecord cd driver for baofeng uv5r bf. I fired up my windows 7 machine to use the recommended vip programming software and it didnt recognise the usb programming cable. I have a baofeng gt3tp and a baofeng usb cable with the longer pins to fit in the deeper recess for it. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the.
For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Even though it is for a uv3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Once this was done, the cable was recognized and a comport was established. Baofeng uv9r waterproof usb programming cable driver cd for baofeng uvxr a58 uv9r plus gt3wp uv5s waterproof walkie talkie. The device driver is not compatible with the programming cable. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 or 8.
Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,uv82. Baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. New software cd for the bao feng uv5r series, usb programming cable. Software program memories and other setting of the baofeng uv 5r 3 radio. The rd5r will meet all your needs when using or learning dmr at the most costeffective pric e. Baofeng uv series usb data cable driver and programming software.
Baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. I searched several sites trying to figure out where i could get a new suitable driver. Baofeng uv5r programming cable drivers for windows prime free trial and invitee customers. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. These cables can still be made to work, but require using a back dated driver from 2007.
Findcomport program a program to determine if a usb cable is working. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Then make sure you plug into the same usb port everytime else you are looking to set a comport again. Original baofeng usb programming cable driver cd for cb radio. 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. Original baofeng usb programming cable driver cd for cb radio baofeng uv 5r uv 82 bf888s gt3 walkie talkie ham radio feature. Devicebaofeng uv5re usb driver for windows 7 microsoft. You can return this product within 14 days after delivery. In comparing the xp vs mk5, ive found very minor differences.
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