People also reported it works with uv 82 and bf666s. Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Oct 24, 20 a walkthrough how to program vhf and uhf repeaters for the baofeng range of radios. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. Cord usb programming cable cd software black for baofeng uv5r uv82 bf888s hot.
Best baofeng ever the uv82 is by far the very best baofeng radio i have ever used, and i own several different uv5ra, uvb5, uvb6 models. For you hams that also want to operate on gmrs or maybe you work in search and. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings.
The baob5 b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. You can also look for the commander series for some radios. What we often do when we receive a chinese radio is looking around for a better antenna. For a twist, itll start up just fine with the programming cable attached, but not updownload within chirp. Usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r kguvd1p bf888s walkie talkie usb cable for kenwood, baofeng, zastone, wouxun, quansheng, puxing radios. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv5r series radios. Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. We have 3 baofeng uv b5 manuals available for free pdf download. On the surface, it is your typical dual band 5w chinese ht. Thank you for purchasing uv b5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio.
Programming the radio with the baofeng software is pain free except when you load. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Buy baofeng uv b6 dual band walkie talkie 2 way radio. Baofeng uvb5 how to program vhfuhf repeaters youtube. Page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems.
We have 3 baofeng uvb5 manuals available for free pdf download. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. The new square body models made since 2014 will always be bfxxx, so anytime you see a new 2015 uv 5r, or new for 2016 uv 5r, it is guaranteed to be a fake. The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but don t. Dec 18, 2012 at the right we have the standard kenwood compatible 3. We take a look at the baofeng uv b6 handheld amateur radio. I have a baofeng uv b6 which previously worked correctly. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. There are some trimmed down or missing features on this model compared to the uv 5r, such as fewer channel memories, smaller lcd display, and no 2. Also, there seem to be two models the uv b5 and the uv b6.
Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng uv b5 manuals manuals and user guides for baofeng uv b5. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communications at peak efficiency. Preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 series of portable radios notes. This is caused bu voltage anomalies from fake cables vs 3rd party programming software. Maybe the chirp programming team does accept requests for support it or they just working on it. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
The easiest way to set the value or see the value of the scanning flag is to go through the programming interface on a pc. Page 1 baofeng uvb5 twoway radio users manual page 2 preface thank you for purchasing uvb5 amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Rt systems baob5 b6 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts. Walkie talkies voice scrambler rechargable micro usb baofeng series c2 uhf two way radio for hiking camping compatible with bf888s. The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont. Baofeng two way radio battery charger for baofeng uvb5 uv. Our section on programming from pc software covers a lot of the details. The b5 has a rotary knob on top for channel selection instead of an led light.
When i place my order, will a uv5r cable and programming be ok for the uvb5. The programming software kg uv commander by jim mitchell for programming the radio is terrific. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng uvb5 uvb6 storing memory channel in 60 seconds.
We take a look at the baofeng uvb6 handheld amateur radio. 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. Kg uv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band radios. Supply power to baofeng uvb5 uvb6 radio directly from car with this battery eliminator. Also, there seem to be two models the uvb5 and the uvb6.
Their program works ok but isnt nearly as friendly as chirp. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Heck, zombie hunters were talking about the uvb6 in august. Baofeng uvb5 manuals manuals and user guides for baofeng uvb5. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. At the right we have the standard kenwood compatible 3. There are some trimmed down or missing features on this model compared to the uv5r, such as fewer channel memories, smaller lcd display, and no 2. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. This is a very short video aimed at showing how to save simplex channels onto the uvb5 or b6. I bought two of these radios intending to purchase the uv b5 not b6. I got the b6 because i like having a flashlight and i hate the alarm button but i wish the b5 had a flashlight because changing the frequency with those tiny buttons gets annoying, also both the b5 and b6 have terribly small buttons for big hands. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The bao b5 b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
However, even though the b5 has a better front end, im thinking of going with the 5r mainly because of accessories. The uv5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uvb6 and the uvb5. The radios are ultraprogrammable and i havent had any trouble with the programming software but ive read online that others have. Aug 31, 20 native baofeng software is somewhat cryptic, and requires too much mousekeyboard actions to configure something meaningful. I saw in certain software there was an option for the 220 band. I have a baofeng uvb6 which previously worked correctly. If your radio is not listed, download the latest chirp software and try it again. The uv b5 has a rotary selector knob where the led light is on top of the uv b6, which is the primary distinction between the two models. Uv5r any variant vs uvb5 i want a companion radio to my uv82. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models.
Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a. Aug 22, 20 we take a look at the baofeng uv b6 handheld amateur radio. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Its the first baofeng that feels like a serious ht, kinda reminding me ok, a little of my yaesu ft60r. I couldnt find it on the miklor website for anyone reading this. The uvb5 has a rotary selector knob where the led light is on top of the uvb6, which is the primary distinction between the two models. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight for the uv b5 and, perhaps more importantly, 2. Jan 30, 20 on the surface, it is your typical dual band 5w chinese ht. Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv b5 uvb5 uv.
Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. This one also had excellent transmit audio, as compared to the uv 5r series radios. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng uv5r programming cable and baofeng uv5r antenna.
Usb programming cable for radio is available now from our us warehouse free shipping to us in 36 business days ship to canada, brazil in 710 days description. Native baofeng software is somewhat cryptic, and requires too much mousekeyboard actions to configure something meaningful. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. When i turn on the power, the lcd shows all segments but wont fully boot up. However, the programming cable from your uv5r should work. I did not even use it, just turned it on to make sure its not defective.
As far as chirp not working with the driver that you downloaded from the baofeng website, you didnt provide much useful information that could be used to help you with. How i solved my baofengs radio did not ack programming. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uvb5 v1. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. If the latest build of chirp does not list your radio, it means chirp does not currently support it.
And people are rightthe programming software really is a step up from trying to do it on the radios keypad and lcd menu. The uvb5 uvb6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont forget to click the red button to change the language from chinese to english. A walkthrough how to program vhf and uhf repeaters for the baofeng range of radios. Dedicated to the programming and operation of the baofeng uv b5 b6 drivers, software, accessories. Rt systems baob5b6 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts.
The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Of note is the lack of the customary flashlight for the uvb5 and, perhaps more importantly, 2. In this video, we unbox the latest baofeng, run through some of the functions and give it a try. Here are the links to the radios on the baofeng site. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of.
The uv b6 bands and presets can be set up with all the offsets and tones required for duplex communication with repeaters. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham. The uv b5 uv b6 software download here worked right out of the box, but dont forget to click the red button to change the language from chinese to english. I tuned to a busy frequency such as the weather channel, did the necessary steps required to program the radio, and bang. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. For easier initial frequency programming, copy and paste, and importing frequency files from previous radios you may want to consider using the chirp programming software found. Dedicated to the programming and operation of the baofeng uvb5 b6 drivers, software, accessories. When i opened up the box and picked up the radio, it felt miles better than the oversize tylenol shape of the uv. Radio programming software for the baofeng uv b5 b6. Anyway, for someone trying to find the answer like i was it is quite simple just select the memory channel you want to delete using the arrow keys and then hold. Rt systems bao b5 b6 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofengpofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts.
Feb 06, 20 what we often do when we receive a chinese radio is looking around for a better antenna. Usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r kguvd1p bf888s. Design as baofeng uvb5 radio back battery, match well with uvb5 uvb6 serial two way radio. First and foremost, this software will unlock the rado to transmit and receive on any frequency the radio is capable of. These links will take you to jim mitchells web site to download the software. I tested baoclone on windows 7, linux and mac os x, with uv r5a, uv b5 and bf888s it worked pretty stable. 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. Dc 12v car battery eliminator for baofeng uvb5 uvb6 ham radio. I tested baoclone on windows 7, linux and mac os x, with uvr5a, uvb5 and bf888s it worked pretty stable. Miklor mailing list baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Baofeng uv b5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers.
The baob5b6 programmer is rt systems software designed specifically for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 radios, to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Since i rather have an encoder, i choose the uv b5. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes. Looking on line, it looks like the main difference is a lamp instead of an encoder knob on the top of the radio. The uv 5r metering is either going to display a onebar or allbars display the receiver in the uv b6 and the uv b5. People also reported it works with uv82 and bf666s. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Baofeng dc 12v car battery eliminator for baofeng uvb5 uv. Jan 21, 2017 if your radio is not listed, download the latest chirp software and try it again.
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. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uvb5. This baofeng uv b5 cost at the 409shop only 53 dollar, which is in euros with the exchange rate of january. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless. For those who wants to know about uvb5, i can easily hit the repeaters. Its battery eliminator, not real battery specification.
What caught my eye first was the manual tuning knob at the top of the radio, a great replacement to the flashlight that i think is a good feature but never end up using. When i was searching for a second baofeng, i came across the uv b5. All that needs to happen to program in a frequency pair into one of the memories is. Especially performance of uv5r stock antenna left a lot to be desired. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
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