Wouxun vs baofeng uv-5ra software download free

I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. The uv5r features 128 programmable channels with priority channel scanning, dual watch and 1750 hz call tone. Remember these are not real memory channels since the details are lost as soon as you tune the radio manually. Downloaded the software form the baofeng web site and the software from here.

While the chirp software is not bug free and is in perpetual beta, it basically works well and does a great job of supporting a wide range of radios. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Trying to decide between a baofeng and a wouxun ht. These links will take you to jim mitchells web site to download the software. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common. Kguv commander for kguvd1p, kguv2d, kguv3d kguv commander for kguv6d commander features. Due to the wide variety of baofeng uv5r firmware versions, be sure you are using the. While the chirp software is not bug free and is in perpetual beta, it basically. View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online.

You can program your baofeng uv5r exactly how you want it. The wouxun kguv1d and 2d are essentially identical, and the uv3d is only slightly different. Our local dealer, radio city in blaine, mn, sells the wouxun, baofeng, and tyt radios, and offers a warranty and repair service on them. Wouxun two way radios baofeng tyt usa dealer kgudv1p ham radio dual band ht lowest price fast shipping buy online wouxun chargers, antennas, parts, software and cables.

Changing the voice language to english from chinese. I dont find channel very useful, but feel free to experiment and pick what you like. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as. Baofeng uv5r programming setup as a police scanner youtube. Success my strong recommendation at this point is to use the chirp software and get a ftdibased programming cable. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. I was able to program this radio by downloading the programming software from some random web site and using the prolific chipset knockoff usb cable that i originally got for my baofeng uv 5ra. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Use the kguv2d software that is way at the top of the page. Baofeng radio 100% new usb program cable for kenwood type radios. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. Just download the latest chirp programming software its freeware and. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube.

Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. You will note that nothing on the page refers directly to model kguv3d. My radio is actually a uv5ra, but the uv5r settings work for it too. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day.

Usb programming cable program software cd for baofeng uv5r. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Take the pain out of programming your baofeng pofung, kenwood or wouxun radio with the xlt rpck1uf painless programming cable. The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Load only the software designed for your firmware release. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Program the baofeng bff8hp chirp software baofeng f. Chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas.

More than just a change of case, the uv 6r is equipped with the new firmware hdbf230, it is also more sensitive than the uv 5r, with a more powerful. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Once you have installed the software and connected the cable to the radio, you need to download. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. You can download the prolific driver for windows, mac and linux at. I have found the supplied baofeng and wouxun software to be, uh, well, crapware. Baofeng, kenwood, retevis, radioddity, wouxun, archell. Rebate forms, programming software, drivers and files for many of the models we sell.

It covers transmission and reception from 6 to 174mhz vhf and 400 to 520mhz uhf with 5 watts real in vhf and uhf on the amateur radio bands 144 430mhz. With default security settings, you will need a special procedure to run it. The uv6d, however, is designed to meet the new fcc narrowband specs and channel step sizes needed. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Baofeng uv5r programming software is available on line from sinotel uk online download and from rt systems inc on a cd you have to buy the matching computer interface lead in both cases but its only free from sinotel if you buy the rig from them its in the price of the rig and you have to buy both the software and the matching lead from rt systems.

All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Software downloads 409shop,walkietalkie,handheld transceiver. The radio has 2 power levels 5 watt maximum, allowing you to choose how far you can communicate. In addition, they have a tiny program you can download and install that will uninstall the. 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.

Nov 16, 2012 i am trying to get the programming software for the uv5ra, i have not been able to use the software for the uv5r, every time i try it tells me it cannot communicate to the radio. Baofeng uv82 gt3 wouxun uv8d vhf vs uhf range test part 2. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Kguv commander by jim mitchell free programming software for the wouxun dual band. Tim kirby, g4vxe, is a regular contributor to and writes from oxfordshire, england.

A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port. Ill also note that the same cable can be used to program a wouxun radio, so the. On the baofeng, you cant set a channel name on the radio, you have to use a computer. You can give channels alphanumeric names, using a computer. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. In this baofeng bff8hp programming tutorial we will be using chirp software to program ham radio. I did not load any drivers, windows actually did its job and took care of it for me. We dont put experimental things into chirp before they are ready, except where.

At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. The baofeng uv5r is an economical dual band uhfvhf amateur radio thats extremely compact. An exception is the uv 5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. A quick comparison of the baofeng uv5ra and wouxun kg.

If you are running the blb app on an apple device that is using ios 6. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and free license radio needs. Uv5r series please check the radio firmware hold and press the 3 key then power on. 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. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Programming cable usb cable driver download com port no use. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Baofeng baofeng bf658 professinal transceiver long distance. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from. Sep 05, 2016 in this video we discuss how you can increase the range of your baofeng uv 5r ham radio or a. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. Baofeng bf658 professinal long distance wireless walkietalkie two way radio.

Jan 12, 20 at that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv 5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. They are supercheap they are usually deadon frequency and stable through temperature change better than most japanese radios the receiver sensitivity is usually better than the. Lets face it, some usb programming cables use cloned or counterfeit prolific chips, making driver installation a pain. You can add or remove channels from scanning list using the free computer software. Apparently, baofeng is coming out with a new model soon, and as a result, are trying to dump these units. In minutes, i was programming a variety of baofeng and wouxun radios. Bao82 programming software memory types vfo the program makes available the same vfos as in the radio usually one per band. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. Free ham receiver, using only your pc new, project. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Xlt painless programming cable for baofeng, kenwood, and wouxun.

Homebrew users can install chirp without the kk7ds runtime by running brew install tdsmithhamchirp and then running chirp from the terminal. Both the wouxun and the baofeng are designed to be set up via. Try to open the program and it would just flash off and on on the screen for a bit, then it would come up with a message that the program wasnt working. Ive been weighing up my communication options, and the consensus is that the baofeng uv5ra is pretty much the goto when it comes to ham radio. The new walkietalkie baofeng uv 6r is the new improved version of the famous uv 5r. 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. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. You will be a much happier baofeng or wouxun owner. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved. Super stable and efficiently program your radios without efforts. 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. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases.