Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. And if a is receiving and another signal comes in b, does it switch to b. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dualband transceiver black 4. While the low price makes them a great deal, these radios are not easy to program. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers. Many have reported the uv 5r will operate outside of these band limit on the 4 to 174 and 400 to 500 mhz bands no one has reported any success using the uv 5r on the 222 mhz band, so my guess is the above band limits are not hard coded in the dsp chip, but are just guaranteed band limits and in fact some chips.
Baofeng uv5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. 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. Unless your area uses the same tones set to off 28 5 wn. Programming data entered on the b display lower display will not be saved. Baofeng uv5r handheld dualband tranceiver baofeng uv5r pofung uv5r tranceiver. Press to enter frequency mode uv82 press and turn the radio on. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable. Discover the baofeng uv5r, dual band vhfuhf, twoway radio. They are low cost dual band handheld radios that have all the features i want and need without taking out a small loan from the bank. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. Pressing and hold this key removes all squelch from the frequency you are listening to.
Below is a listing of legal frequencies you can use to program the baofeng uv5r assuming you have a valid amateur radio license. Dec 04, 2014 ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv5r. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowohfung ht radios uv5r uv6r bff8 gt3 and all variants of the uv5r including the bff8hp, uv5x3 and uv82 series these instructions begin with the website content then my two cents on the subject. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly.
Baofeng gt3tp markiii tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver with 7. This radio may be of interest to blind hams, since unlike more expensive radios from the big three manufacturers baofeng has managed to implement limited speech feedback for some functions. So, if a signal comes on a first, then it will lock on and ignore b. Plug the other end of the cable into your radio and turn it on. Programming the baofeng portable radio neat circuits. The dual band display is considered to be a feature. I received my first baofeng uv 5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was. 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 from its manufacturer. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. Turn off tdrdual standby it should be off but confirm it is.
At the time, i decided id rather have the money than the radio, so off to ebay it went. Baofeng bobs tdr dual watch tip if you have many 7 tdr on, the baofeng will dual watch which means it will receive the first signal it receives and lock on to it. This leads to confusion so just use the upper display for programming and operation until youre more familiar with its operation. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. In the previous blog post install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 we learned how to set up chirp for the baofeng pofung uv5r. Unit was purchased in 1120 and may have been manufactured the same month. 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.
Click the link to download an improved baofeng uv5r manual. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Dualband handheld transceiver with display function menu on the display lcd. The uv5r is a dual banddual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. This is illegal but you probably wont get caught but dont take the chance. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. I how gotten the cable, i have downloaded chirp i have copied.
How to turn on dual watch mode on a baofeng uv5 ham radio fuzz the pi guy. Ihr uv5r handfunkgerat erzeugt hochfrequente elektromagnetische energie beim. Turning off the backlight of the baofeng uv5r radio. This information is provided in the rda1846 documentation in the file area. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. I recently got a b5, and it has an option to turn onoff dual standby. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner youtube. The baofeng uv 5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. Follow these instructions to program your uv5r ex to use the slvarc repeater.
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. Baofeng uv 5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. When menu 3 save is enabled, the receiver is periodically turned off to reduce power consumption. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Guide to programming repeaters into a baofeng uv5r i see a good bit of threads about how to program repeaters and so on lets start 1. This improved manual was written by one person and then editedannotatedcorrected by a second, and between the two of them, is by far the best reference work for the radio currently available. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. You will want to hit menu button again and select off. With 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the uv5r is a good choice for ham radio operators who need mobility at low cost. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. The radio is dual band vhfuhf, 6174400520mhz, 5 watt and has 128 memory channels which can be alpha tagged. Oct 04, 2019 ill assume that you bought a few baofeng uv5rs before the sales ban went into effect.
Aug 01, 2019 the baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide. Using the keypad to program the radio i dont recommend this. Page 6 baofeng uv5ra quick start guide symbol function make the led light flash. Baofeng uv5r and aea pk232 tnc help i recently bought a pk232 packet radio tnc and was hoping to use it with my uv5r. How to program a baofengradioddity uv5r ex in october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. Press and hold the 3 key, and while holding it, turn your radio on. The back of the 232 has a socket that i can plug the btech aprs cable into, but the label states that it is only for rx. Pressing and holding this key will allow you to transmit. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic.
Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. Baofeng dual band uv5r waky takytalkie walkiewoki toki. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Press or andor otherwise choose the a display upper display. The programming cable for these radios are sold separately. About baofeng dm1701 the dm1701 is the most costeffective dmr ht on the market, with solid hardware construction and easy to use programming software.
Baofeng uv5r scanning setup as a police scanner link to baofeng software download page. Programming the baofeng portable transceiver ver 0. It is highly advised to turn tdr off when programming directly from the radio. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. Using the software would be much more beneficial if you needed to. Hit the vfomemory button to enter frequency modevfo 3. The baofeng vip software optional features screen as accessed through the edit dropdown menu. 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 from its manufacturer, baofeng. The baofeng uv5r is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely compact. 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 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.
To purchase a programming cable for your radio, please click here. Also note, if the radio is scanning while in this mode, the dual watch is turned off. Looks like baofeng and tonfa are divisions of same company from the looks of radio and its nomenclature. Gain access to the settings of baofeng bff8hp portable radio devices. Ill assume that you bought a few baofeng uv5rs before the sales ban went into effect.
The uv5r features 128 programmable channels with priority channel scanning, dual watch and 1750 hz call tone. Now we can use chirp to program the transceiver as a very basic radio scanner. Many have reported the uv5r will operate outside of these band limit on the 4 to 174 and 400 to 500 mhz bands no one has reported any success using the uv5r on the 222 mhz band, so my guess is the above band limits are not hard coded in the dsp chip, but are just guaranteed. The baofeng uv5r is an inexpensive dualband handheld radio, operating on 2m and 70cm. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. Baofeng pofung bf9500 car transceiver uhf 400470mhz 50w. Edit when i mean permanently, i mean the radio will not respond to the transmit key being pressed. Baofeng uv5r 8w tripower walkiestalkie uhfvhf 128ch 1800mah twoway ham radioblack. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh. Baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio 6174400480 mhz dual band transceiver black 4. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide.
May 11, 2012 this information is provided in the rda1846 documentation in the file area. To program the uv5r for gmrsfrs, you can download and find all the frequencies here. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. Dec 18, 2012 the tonfa uv 985 is an 8 watt dual band ht with a form factor shape like the baofeng uv 5r. The tonfa uv985 is an 8 watt dual band ht with a form factor shape like the baofeng uv5r. The baofeng uv 5r is an inexpensive dualband handheld radio, operating on 2m and 70cm.
There are times you will need to toggle the tdr mode off or on. Shown above are the arrls band plans for the 2m and 70cm bands 14x. Baofeng uv 5r 65108 mhz dual band ham radio black 4. Baofeng uv5r dual watch function and monitor switch duration. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. This improved manual was written by one person and then editedannotatedcorrected by a second, and between the two of them, is by far the best reference work for the radio currently. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation.
In october 2018, amazon sold baofengradioddity uv5r ex handheld ham radios at an extreme discount. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence. Using rechargeable walkietalkie for the first time, please charge for 16 hours 2. To be sure the light is off, turn the radio off, then on again. The upper display must be used to program channels into the radio.
Turn off your computer before removing the battery 3. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently. Here are a few notes to get you started on your uv5r, and i hope you find these useful. How to use a baofeng uv5rtp to talk with frs radios. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. If i put two frequencies on a and b, does the receiver listen on both the frequencies. Last summer i sold my yaesu vx7r handheld transceiver due to lack of use. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng uv5r. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv5r mod. This backlight can activate in various colors, such as blue, orange and purple whenever the radio transmits or receives.
Thank you for purchasing the uv 5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials. Only works when other radios turn on their tail function. The uv 5r is a dual band dual display radio made to combine extensive functionality with unmatched reliability. Turn offset off menu 2 5 menu arrow down to display off then menu.
Baofeng uv5r programming vip software guide john leahy. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knock off made by someone other than baofeng. This will require the use of plugging the radio to your computer with a programming cable. Transmit selection while in dual watch dual reception while in dual watch mode, this forces the selection of which transmit frequency is selected. The plastic moulding is good and belies the price tag. Note that this trick to temporarily change power levels only works if tdr dual. Thank you for purchasing the uv5r amateur portable radio from baofeng radio us, the official baofeng distributor in the united states. I received my first baofeng uv5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way. Off a b 35 ste squelch tail elimination eliminates the squelch tail at the end of a transmission. The baofeng radios recommended by the mo 32 are equipped with a backlight for the menu screen.
You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. A scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete frequencies, stopping when it finds a signal on one of them and then. Turn off the radio prior to entering any area with explosive andor flammable materials. Being a low budget ham radio operator, i find the baofeng radios extremely appealing. Do not be afraid to turn the radio on, and monkey poke the buttons to see what it does.
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