My question was i thinking of buying the baofeng uv5r but then i seen the uv 5rtp 8watt version, would a extra 4 watts make a difference or would i be better off getting uv5r and a decent anttena. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Many oem models also work as other types, so experiment. What range can i reasonably expect using a baofeng uv5r. Uv 5rtp is upgraded version of uv 5r with tripower. Even though it is for a uv 3r, the device driver is the same for the 3 and 5. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Software does not determine the radios operating capability. In same conditions, how much different distance range will we get. Also the uv 5r itself as well as uv b5, b6 and b7 was discontinued by baofeng in 2014 in favor the bff8 series, sticking to the bf prefix for the square body models. Note that some cables are for the baby brother of the uv5r the uv3r dont get that it uses a different connector. Some models of baofeng present as a different type, eg.
Sep 27, 2018 three days ago, the fcc published enforcement advisory, no. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv 5r programming cable and baofeng uv 5r antenna. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. Just get the cable, because the baofeng software it comes with is only slightly better than the baofeng manual the radio comes with. Buy baofeng uv5rtp tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver. Here is how uv 5r compares with other baofeng radios. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
Baofeng support your home page for everything baofeng. Reviews generally say it is an ok radio, especially for a beginner. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Once youve downloaded your radios settings, select filesave to create an image file of the radio to your computer. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. This video will show you the basics, you are mostly familiar with the uv5r, also a test on my power. This video will show you the basics, you are mostly familiar with the uv5r, also a test on my power meter compared to the original uv5r. Baofeng radios are designed to be affordable radios for licensed amateur radio enthusiasts and commercial users schools, hospitals, municipalities, and many more. 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. Using the settings below spreads the range from 2105. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Uv 5r incorrect software version for your firmware release. Most baofeng radios operate in both vhf and uhf frequencies.
An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. And theres no need to pay extra money to get the cable and software. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Buy baofeng uv5rtp tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver uv5r. I purchased my uv5r over the internet from a uk supplier. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Increasing the range of your baofeng uv5r with a counterpoise.
Your radio is not turned on when trying to program. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. It seemed like a low risk way to get back into the hobby. This is a collection of known resources for the popular uv 5r and other models of baofeng two way radios. Please use the baofeng official software not chirp for programming. 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. It came complete with the usb drivers cd and the programming cable. The mission of this site is to scour the web for all things baofeng and organize them into one central page so you can quickly and easily find what you need to get and stay on the air with your radio. Previously and on other current uv5 models, you were forced to delete a channel and then recreate it.
Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Mar 28, 2015 i would like to share the results of programming my new baofeng uv 5rh on my mac running os x yosemite 10. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio.
The baofeng uv 5rtp is the upgraded version of uv5r with tripower 841w. First thing i changed it put a dual band 19 inch long antenna. Most standard factory levels range from a low of 1422 to a high of 4048, both of which are low, and offer very little variation of squelch levels. My local repeater is approx 68 miles away i in a valley also. The uv 5rtp is also a bff8hp but may work as a uv5r. Baofeng uv6r dual band twoway radio discontinued radioddity. This video will show you unboxing, testing on my power meter and how to program this. Lab cannot be held responsible for unauthorised use of this radio in your country. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Do not try this at home all precautions were taken during any of these tests to ensure the safety of myself and onlookers who watched the video be made. Jul 25, 2016 internally, this radio is almost identical to the uv 5r.
Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. So upgrade to the latest daily build as soon as you can. The enforcement bureau bureau of the federal communications commission fcc has observed that a growing number of conventional retailers and websites advertise and sell lowcost, twoway vhfuhf radios that do not comply with the fccs rules. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor. Chirp allows you to select values up to 123, however anything much over 105 will not open the squelch. The featurerich, highend segment, handheld amateur radio from the house of baofeng, boasts to be its flagship model.
Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Unless your gonna take a ham test there is no other way to aquire a call sign. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.