Baofeng uv-5r software bfb297

A larger size rechargeable battery has 3800mah capacity. Required when an attempt to load 220mhz factory software to a standard vhfuhf radio is performed. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Recovery using the factory software firmware bfb291 and later. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv5r and many others. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 full guides for download and. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Using chirp software you can generate interesting messages. Apr 15, 2019 i needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv 5r memory settings.

How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Any help would be greatly appreciated, these little radios are a blast when they actually work. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch.

Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv5r radios in many variations. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Baofeng uv5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. Bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Bfb297 is a bit of a misnomer as while that is what is displayed on the unit when 3 is pressed and held during startup, the actual firmware could be higher as baofeng seem to have stopped updating the firmware readout.

Rt systems bao 5r 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. Buy baofeng vox headset throat mic earpiece uv 5r uv 5ra plus uv 5rb 888s 777s 666s two way radio. It does the job, in this case, means high tot for about 180 secs is not a problem, duplex mode is also excellent, and the batteries last long as well at least 910 simplex hours. Apr 08, 20 baofeng uv 5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Buy baofeng vox headset throat mic earpiece uv5r uv5ra plus uv5rb 888s 777s 666s two way radio. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Bfb229 tonfa uv 985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. Triband i have not been paying much attention to the triband posts on the uv5r instead looking at the tyt thuv3r running 220 or the 2m220 specific model of the uv5r.

Baofeng uv 5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. 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. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio.

The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. The firmware chip is fixed and cannot be reflashed. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a. Tried chirp latest download as well as old builds from 2015. 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. I have tested many handy models, including yaesu ft270r, ft4x, wouxun kguv1dp, tyt thf8, baofeng uv 5r and many others.

The chirp software was able to read the radio wherein i could. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. I programmed with chirp and simplex receive and transmit. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.

Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware version number that displays on the screen of the baofeng uv 5r dual band uhfvhf amateur radio may not be what is actually installed. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. If the firmware version is bfb297 or later then you can only view the actual firmware. Ordered a uv5r with n5r20 bfb297 and i can only listen when holding the monitor key. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Baofeng uv5r firmware release upgrades recorded by jim kc9hi updated june 2016. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. 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. Jun 17, 2017 transforme seu baofeng uv5r em um autentico vhf maritimo. Personally, i would keep a separate chirp radio image.

Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. With the changes that baofeng has made in the last 6 to 9 months, it is not a good idea to trade chirp radio images files between baofeng radios. The plastic moulding is good and belies the price tag. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv5r. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. The baofeng software appears to have serious problems with windows 7 and id like to know if anyone has chirp working reading and writing to the uv 5r in windows 7.

Compatible with baofeng two way radio baofeng uv5ruv5rauv5r plus, bf888s, uv5r ex, uv5rx3, radioddity ga2s, ga5s. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Dont forget gaining one lousy extra spoint would require 4x the original power output, which means that the uv5r would have to deliver 16 watts. Load only the software designed for your firmware release.

You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Baofeng uv 5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. I have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r 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 uv5r. 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. By the way, there is a uv 3r group and also a baofeng uv 5r group.

Baofeng uv5r software for windows 7 and 8 i notice the software available goes shaky on windows 7 and 8. The following have been recorded based on factory firmware revisions. But when i do not do programming with chirp delivery on the relay device. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for.

It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes retrieving this. To resolve the potential conflict and avoid confusion, danny feemster from buy two way radios will show you how to. It is this one, that is not even labelled, but works great. Baofeng uv 5r bfb297 version coded on aliexpress i bought. How to download and update firmware baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 download digital photo cameras firmware. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. 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. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Discussion in amateur radio software started by ka4lec, mar 27, 2012. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt.

Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. When menu 3 save is enabled, the receiver is periodically turned off to reduce power consumption. 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. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower. The following post did catch my eye with its certainty that it works on all newer firmwares. The uv 5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Bfb229 tonfa uv985 the earliest known firmware bfb230 vhf band limit 6 mhz 174 mhz uhf band limit 400 mhz 480 mhz. Original baofeng programming cable for two way radio. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio.

Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Unit was purchased in 1120 and may have been manufactured the same month. The chinese manufactured baofeng pronounced bowfung uv5r series fm transceiver has become a bit of a sensation since it was first released back in 2012. System utilities downloads uv 6 uv 7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Jan 17, 2015 the baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios.