Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. To find the actual firmware release, you need to run the latest chirp daily build. Thats great, but id also like to think that baofeng is financially supporting chirp development. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Kit includes software and kenwood 2pin style ftdi programming cable automatically works with. It is, however, a more detailed manual than what comes with any other baofeng radio. I got it working but only by purposely tricking the software.
Mac osx and linux users are recommended to use a virtual machine to run the vip windows programming software. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem baofeng vip software. I have the same cable ive used for a billion other baofeng radios and i have tried the uv5r selection as well as the bff8hp selection since this one also has three power levels. Dec 18, 2014 more and more, it seems as if baofeng is pushing chirp as the preferred programming software rather than developing their own alternatives. I didnt pay much attention to the gt1 because i assumed it was just old wine in a new bottle. The awesome thing about this radio and most like it by baofeng is you can upgrade everything from software, battery, antenna, cases lots of stuff. This amateur handheld radio is loaded with features, but the most unique is the display. Baofeng hesenate uv82 unboxing transmit test vs uv9r radio and. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng.
Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Discussion in survival communications started by salted weapon, mar 30, 2015. The bff8 is the latest high power model from baofeng that i know of. How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software.
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. Pfggt5 programming software for the pofung baofeng gt5 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scann add busy lock pttid signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Baov8 programming software for the pofungbaofeng bfv8. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2.
The beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. This video is a basic tutorial for programming the baofeng and similar radios. Pfggt5 programming software for the pofungbaofeng gt5. It was introduced with the n5r20 firmware back in the summer of 2014. With its 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the bf f9 is a great option for ham radio operators who need mobility on a budget. The baofeng bff9 is an economicaland compact dual band uhfvhf amateur radio with a black lcd display. Baov8 programming software for the pofung baofeng bfv8 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add beat shift busy lock comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right the baov8 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. Baofeng has been updating the firmware and not displaying the actual firmware number as described above. 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. Am i doing something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer chirp build that wouls recognize my baofeng bf f9 v2. How to manually program memory channels into baofeng bowoh.
The rt systems software for a particular baofeng radio baoxxx works for the same model radio labeled as pofung i. The sister company pofung was founded by the same entrepreneurs at fujian nanan baofeng electronic co, who founded the baofeng brand. Baofeng baofeng uv5rhp high power 8w dual band tripower. Operation deglitz, it was just a bit to shinyblingy for my taste. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials. As long as the radios have one of the n5r2xxx or n5r3xxx firmware versions, you arent going to notice any difference between firmware versions. Baofeng information site, pofung uv5r uvb5, uv82, ham radio. As with ak4ol, i have to question the accuracy of the statements above as the only reference provided is from baofeng tech themselves. Baofeng handheld two way radios are well known among amateur radio operators everywhere. Dec 21, 2015 the chirp program does not specifically support this model. You can program it, however, through the bff8 model.
Am i doing something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer chirp build that wouls recognize my baofeng bff9 v2. Rt systems develops the premier software for baofeng bff9 handheld radios. With its 128 channel capacity and up to 12 hours of battery life, the bff9 is a great option for ham radio operators who need mobility on a budget. Easily program a baofeng radio with chirp to store all the channels you need. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Chirp works too, but lacks a few options such as switching on scramble. Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bf f9 v2 with 3 power levels.
Hello, i recently purchased a new baofeng bff9 v2 with 3 power levels. So far there have been no changes to the radios other than the company name. Baofeng pofung uv5r uvb5 faq drivers software accessories. Same electronics, same behavior, but fortunately shipped with a much better antenna. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Baofeng is a brand that is almost synonymous with affordable and reliable radios. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc uv5r. The current name baofeng, is a literal pinyin translation of the chinese character name. The baofeng bf f9 is an economicaland compact dual band uhfvhf amateur radio with a black lcd display. I really need to program my radio for the local repeaters. Baov8 programming software for the pofungbaofeng bfv8 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add beat shift busy lock comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right the baov8 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. Wondering which software does work for this radio thanks peter k2xm. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio. Jul 16, 2015 the manual of the bff8hp is made by baofeng tech, not baofeng. Pfggt5 programming software for the pofungbaofeng gt5 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scann add busy lock pttid signal code comment receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx ctcss memory channel functions left to right memories vfo memory types left to right. Bao f9 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng pofung bf9 radios.
Marine channels, weather, fm radio stations, grms, frs, police, fire, sar and much more. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Rt systems radio programming software for the pofung f9 the baofeng company changed its name to pofung. Apr 22, 2015 software for the f8 and f9 the f9 and the f8 are basically the same, i think. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. I downloaded the most recent chirp build bu i cannot get it to recognize my radio. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Baofeng pofung radio programming simple f9, uv 5r, etc. Having launched the baofeng series of wireless walkietalkies and related ancillary products. Find great deals on ebay for baofeng programming software. Rumors that the gt5 would have new features on board, such. Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a common staple in the modern ham shack, and with good reason.
Then, please use the the baofeng official software not chirp for programming, which is in the video, has the page under other simply. Vip software is designed for windows operating systems. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. It will not accept programming from any of them, nor will it allow me to download the info from the radio.
Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng ht radio and a few other ht radios manufactured in china using only the keypad on the radio. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software posted on april 30, 2014 by saverio i have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus. The chargers seem to be the weak point of the baofeng. Refine your search for baofeng programming software. Changing power output from high to low in the software still doesnt work. Kit includes software and kenwood 2pin style ftdi programming cable automatically works with software, no extra drivers required. Programming software for windows compatible with baofeng uv5r series. Overview of the microphone modification that i made. Its taken a lot of free work from the amateur community to make the baofeng line viable. Set your display to a top number of the 2 shown with the blue ab button. They work, but last night i set up the f9 to charge and the light did not turn green.
We all know the baofeng bf666s bf777s bf888s radios. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. The manufacturer adopted pofung, a new brand name for the international markets. Software the gt1 can be programmed with the same software developed for the bf series.
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