Demonstrating amateur radio digital modes with simple vhfuhf. Aug, 2018 the baofeng radios, notably the uv 5r, uv 5ra, and uv 5re, did not comply to these rules and on march, 20 the fcc enforcement bureau received a complaint alleging that these models were capable of transmitting on land mobile frequencies using external controls and operating at power levels above those specified by the equipment authorization. I then tried the uv 5r software, and that also didnt work. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. With 1800mah and 3800mah battery,speaker, antenna, usb program cable and. Baofeng uv 5r the uv 5r is a discontinued handheld radio that has been marketed illegally in the united states 8 and was produced since 2012.
It will also receive only but not transmit on fm modulated vhf frequencies between 65 108 mhz. I looked at the wiring diagram of the radio uv5r to see if it is modifyng the output stage bf. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Follow the instructions exactly as the popup screen tells you to.
In this video, i explain aprs for ham radio and its practical uses. A 150450 model can not be made to operate on 150220. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv 5r,bff8hp, bf888s, uv 82hp,gt3 handheld ham radio transceiver ham two way radio with driver. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Packet radio connectedmodes with the baofeng uv5r updated. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng uv5r the dxzone amateur radio internet guide. Baofeng uv 5rtp tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower, dual band 6174400520mhz true 8w high power twoway radio 4. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio.
The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available. Just a quick video showing how easy it is to program repeater information into a baofeng ham hand held radio. Eventually i ended up contacting the seller who i bought the radio from. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Make sure that the radio is in frequency mode and the channel is clear. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Once the cable is in, i press the radio down onto the table. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. You may decide to play with packet radio, sstv or some other fmfriendly mode though all great fun too. So far i managed to find some open local freq where i can. 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. Baofeng uv5r dual band vhfuhf analog portable twoway radio.
Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dualband ham radio black 4. Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv 5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv 5r mod. The radio baofeng has decoded some packages sent by nearby stations. Baofeng uv 5r dual band uhf vhf radio antenna duration. My first ht is a greaval uv 5r nope, not a baofeng, it is branded greaval on the radio and battery. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group.
And theres no need to pay extra money to get the cable and software. I also tried the radio yaesu ft 1900 r, also works very well in this packet. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv 82 software. Beelinegps with baofeng uv5r and packet pad youtube. Uv5r chirp software programming process 1 open the chirp software latest version, click download from radio under radio 2 select the corresponding cable driver port, and select model uv5rx under vendor baofeng, then click ok to read the radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Chirp programming tutorial with the baofeng uv 5r uv5r.
Support windows 7, windows 10, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable compatible with baofeng uv 5r 5ra 5r plus5re 5r ex5rx35rtp, uv3r plus, uv 82l, bf888s, gt1gt3gt3tpcompatible with radioddity ga2s, ga5scompatible with tyt uv8000e, uv8000d. Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv 5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv5r mod. I am a mechanical engineer and have limited ham experience, but it seems like the uv 5r is filtering out the initial tone of the aprs packet that the. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Instead of connecting to the same plant a radio alinco dr 599 i got all. I am trying to use the baofeng uv 5r as an aprs packet receiver and feed the audio output into the argent data radio shield plus arduino for demodulation and display of coordinates on a screen. A used ham radio which is missing the critical ctcss pl tone generator is nearly useless for repeater operation but is very usable for packet radio. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. Others that claim to be triband are such because the 2m vfo has been expanded through. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7.
Best value baofeng radio software great deals on baofeng. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Compatible with baofeng uv 5r series uv5r bff8 gt3, etc before. The afsk cables dont work well with vox since at least my cheap uv 5r adds a hang of a few seconds after the tx ends. There is no need for a uv 5r type radio to be in vfo frequency mode when programming with chirp. Buy baofeng uv5r radio 8watt ham radio dual band baofeng walkie talkie. Baofeng pofung uv5r 8w dualband twoway ham radio transceiver. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Dec 27, 2018 but i had to concede and begin anew finding a simple and cheap interface that includes ptt support for the baofeng uv 5r. I think this is the reason why the radio uv5r not decode most of the signals received packet.
I tried the radio receiving only, using the soundcard of my computer acer aspire. Since the uv 5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv 5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. Baofeng uv82 software software software for people. Used 2way or ham radio equipment is particularly applicable to packet radio. You could basically run any ham software for linux on that. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng uv5r handheld radios. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Operating system selection available when adding to cart.
Its not hard to connect this to the tt4 the radio has a fourwire plug and jack that connects the audio output, mic input, and push to talk ptt signals. Baofeng uv5r decoding ham radio aprs packets using ipad. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. Building an inexpensive, portable packet or aprs radio station with remote operation, ptt, control link autoshutdown, eliminating the need for a uv 5r usb programming cable, ground loop isolator, or tnc by using a raspberry pi, linux, and soundmodem. Youll only find psk activity on ssb where the low signal performance of psk is useful. I noted all the options for turning off ctcss and dcs tones in the software i used chirp and progammed the frequencies with no problems. Bought this radio pouch a couple years ago for my uv 5r and love it. Rt systems software is all usa based and designed with the editing demands of the american ham to take full advantage of this site, please enable your browsers javascript feature. The baofeng uv5r series of radios will receive and transmit on fm modulated vhf frequencies between 6174mhz and on fm modulated uhf frequencies between 400480520mhz. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. Just get the cable, because the baofeng software it comes with is only slightly better than the baofeng manual the radio comes with. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. It also cannot track the trunked systems most often associated with p25 digital. Though the audio and programming cables use the same k2 connector on the radio, they are functionally different.
Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Is packet radio possible on baofeng uv5r and similar hts. Baofeng uv 9r 8w 6174400520mhz vhfuhf dual band dustproof waterproof ip67 transceiver walkie talkie two way radio. I show how to use a baofeng uv 5r and an ipad to decode and display aprs packets on a map. Since my last blog entry, i have successful built an interface for the baofeng that supports packet radio connected modes as well as run a traditional packet radio bbs. Note that some cables are for the baby brother of the uv5r the uv3r dont get that it uses a different connector. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv 5r and bf888s along with a couple of older fdc radios 150a and 450a and recently tried to program in the uk pmr446 channels for receive only on the uv 5r. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Today we walk through the entire process to get a ham radio ht up and running using chirp. This radio has uv 5r 3 on the lfront or uv 5r iii on the label under the battery and a band button on its face which when pressed, toggles between a 2m, 220mhz and 440mhz vfo. Uv 5r works pretty flawlessly with the tnc3 and aprsdroid as well as mixw on my laptop.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal on one frequency and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, or onto the other side of an. I had some trouble at first trying to program it, because i read somewhere that it is treated like a uv 5r in chirp. Discover over 118 of our best selection of baofeng uv5r, accessory baofeng, accessories for baofeng uv 5r. You may decide to play with packet radio, sstv or some other fmfriendly mode though all great fun. The manual is useless as it does not say how to programme the handie. All bf series uv series gt series dm 5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng programming cable and using it for packet i had a quick question, does anyone know if the baofeng programming cable can be used to interface with say a software tnc like direwolf to be used for packet.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Get a scanner, and youll be able to hear the digital signals and there is no possibility of accidentally transmitting and getting into trouble. In a nutshell, aprs lets you transmit your gps location out onto the radio net for others to pick up and p. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. However, the main issue here is the uv 5r is an fm radio. The other method to communicate with a radio is through a repeater. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Nov 27, 2012 beelinegps with baofeng uv 5r and packet pad jordan truesdell. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The program automatically detects the devices connected to your computer and it allows you to analyze the data received from the radios. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. We want to program some emergency channels so we dont have to remember all the digits to every frequency. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Kenwood tm2550, tm7950, tm7800, are perfectly fine packet radios and are 25 watts output or better. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold or was sold by the manufacturer for any monetary value. Hi, ive got a couple baofeng uv5rs and wanted to experiment with psk31, using the fldigi software.
Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Programming software miklor radio information site. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. And the uv 5r is an analogonly radio that cant decode the digital p25 signal used by most public safety agencies. Amateur radio operators hams use aprs for many different things.
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