The usb cable driver offered by baofeng is buggy and the programming software made by the manufacturer is, for all intents and purposes, junk. On the computer i can name a frequency with standard text, but when i upload the information back to my radio the frequency number is not replaced with the text. This miklor web page does a good job of explaining the driver problem and giving some helpful advice. This means if there is one radio configured in a certain manner, the settings c. 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.
Error occurs if prolific driver version is higher than v3. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and programming software correctly, follow the instructions below. Apr 08, 20 baofeng uv5r uv82 uv82x gt3 uvb5 information site, twoway, ham radio, baofeng, camera, outdoor, hunting, camping, gmrs, frs, ham radio, mobile transceiver, walkietalkie as long as you have the radio working and the version of chirp you have is working on windows 8, i would just work with what you got. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. I searched several sites trying to figure out where i could get a new suitable driver. File is safe, uploaded from tested source and passed kaspersky virus scan. I didnt pay much attention to the gt1 because i assumed it was just old wine in a new bottle.
Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. It was a bit of a pain to get the radios to talk to the laptop and the pc driver issues as gt just said but plain sailing after that. Being a low budget ham radio operator, i find the baofeng radios extremely appealing. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable lectures. An article describing how to use chirp to easily copy frequencies from two different radio types. Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Now im finally able to easily update my ht using chirp again.
A list of baofeng how to and other helpful resources. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Cables with ftdi chipsets are compatible with all windows drivers. Chirp worked straight away without fuss, but i wasnt to happy with the layout and the options available. We all know the baofeng bf666s bf777s bf888s radios. Buongiorno, ho acquistato delle mark iii per lavoro, con driver.
Program memories and other settings of the baofeng gt3. As i said, i dont use my baofeng at all, since i have three. Odds are if you go back to device manager youll find an exclamation mark on your port. Baogt3 software software rt systems programming software specifically for the baofengpofung gt3 radio. Copy the driver onto your hard drive and rename without the chinese characters. Then, with minimal button pushing, send the new configuration. Set it anywhere from 1 to 9 depending how noisy your environment is. Purchased to connect my pc running chirp on ms windows 7 to my baofeng gt3tp for readwrite copyprogramming. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the prolific driver issue april 11, 2019 arcanecode leave a comment ok, this post is a bit off what i normally talk about, but i wanted to add it so id have a spot to point people back to, and more importantly be able to refer back to it myself. 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. With the baogt3 programmer by rt systems you can begin a new factory fresh file into which frequencies and option settings are entered. Failure to do so may only bring more frustration when things dont work. Chirp software has many features, some of which are not available using the baofeng factory software, such as. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one.
Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Here are the links for the software baofeng softwareuv5rseries. Chirp downloads chirp is distributed as a series of automaticallygenerated builds. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. At this time our dmr radios are not compatible with chirp. I have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus.
I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the usb cable driver and software. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Due to prolific usbserial chip clones found in generic usb programming cables, an older driver is required in lieu of the one supplied by windows. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Programming your baofeng radio with chirp and solving the. Fixing poor squelch levels on baofeng radios ham radio blog. This page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv 82, and.
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 able to quickly program the local repeater into it and test it out. This means if there is one radio configured in a certain manner, the settings can be cloned onto another radio to ensure it is exactly the same. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp programming software, oem. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. I got it to work, but the very next osx update broke it.
Chirp is free open source software anyone can download. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. The uv5r is the base model for a lot of variants, so this page will apply to many more people than just those with that specific badge on their radio. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Chirp can download the frequencies but cant upload the any changes made. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Getting chirp installed was relatively painless but getting the drivers to work for the usb cable theres a serial emulator chip inside was a nightmare.
It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. I also use baofeng gt3 w64 vip software so that i can delete the tx. I have been unable to get my baofeng gt3tb radio to communicate with my computer using my old prolific usb to serial driver. Set it to name so the lcd display will show the channels alpha tag instead of the frequency or channel number. This is a list of popular articles, videos and other resources offering tips, tricks and other advice about the ins and outs of setup and operation of baofeng uv5r and other models of baofengpofung two way radios. I have a baofeng gt3 tp, this cable works well with chirp on windows 7 on my old dell laptop. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Rumors that the gt5 would have new features on board, such.
Heres a chirp issue actually a feature request, which is open and not complete, to add support for the dm5r. I still wanted to use the baofeng software, so ive been keeping an eye on on the baofeng software page. Some said they couldnt get this new radio to program or they did not know which software to use. Driver for baofeng gt3tp usb connector fix for windows 10.
This warranty is nontransferable and proof of purchase from us or an authorized dealer is required for warranty service. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. However, if it does not, please follow the steps below in order to set up the prolific 3. A while back i bought the baofeng gt3tp as an emergency backup radio to throw in my road bag in the rv, and i had planned to play around with it the 2 months i was up in alaska and canada, but good fishing and my other radios kept me occupied and i never got around to trying to program it or. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. This seems to be a strong subject of this radio so i figured i would lend a hand on programming it without the computer cable. Buy baofeng 1 pack gt3wp pofung gt3wp dual band twoway radio, waterproof dustproof ip67 walkie talkie transceiver, vhfuhf 6174400520mhz, black. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Ever since upgrading to windows 10, i have been unable to get my baofeng gt3tb radio to communicate with my computer using my old prolific usb to serial driver. Or, you can read from the radio, store these details on your computer and make changes. You probably have a counterfeit chip in your cable which wont work with the windows 10 driver.
Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one guy. How to program baofeng uv5ruv82 without usb cable must be in slot a to program. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. It appears that many of the cheap baofeng usb programming cables use a clone of the prolific pl2303 chip that is not supported by the latest windows driver.
Windows will now load the newest prolific driver 3. I guess the only think to do is to get one since none of my friend has one. To start, the computer should be on and the radio should be off. Since my distance qso on 70cm, i have wanted a little more power for those hard to reach repeaters especially on 2m, and the tripower bff8hp based baofeng radios seemed like a. Radiodditys limited warranty applies to all brand new items sold by and other authorized dealers. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Dec 18, 2014 rumors that the gt5 would have new features on board, such as a compander, are false. Using baofeng uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp one. The gt3 and similar radios with optional case designs may require a slightly different. It didnt come as a surprise that the pofung gt5 can be programmed with chirp out of the box just select the baofeng uv82 from the list of radios. A while back i bought the baofeng gt3tp as an emergency backup radio to throw in my road bag in the rv, and i had planned to play around with it the 2 months i was up in alaska and canada, but good fishing and my other radios kept me occupied and i never got around to trying to program it or even thinking about it.
There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. Using baofeng pofung uv5r as a radio scanner with chirp settings tab basic settings group. Dec 17, 20 here is part 2 of my video of the new baofeng gt3. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Baofeng pofung gt3tp markiii twoway radio transceiver, dual band 6174400520 mhz power twoway radio. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. The driver suggested at the site below was the only one that worked. How to program a baofeng uv5r in this video me and railfan227 show you how to program a baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv5r uv82 and variantsthis page provides general tips and troubleshooting for the baofeng uv5r, uv82, and related radios see. Same electronics, same behavior, but fortunately shipped with a much better antenna. Apr 30, 2014 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. There is now an updated model from baofeng called gt3. Open the chirp software, click on radio then choose download from radio.
Well you answer is spot on, i was thinking of getting the gt3 mark ii and wondering if the gt3 mark ii will handle noise better at my location. After the prolific driver is installed and the computer is restarted, the system should be able to read from the radio. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Today was no exception, and saw the arrival of the baofeng gt3tp. Programming your baofeng gt3 with the cable on windows 10. It came without any drivers, and at least for windows 10 and linux ubuntu, mint you dont need any. Baofeng pofung gt3tp markiii tripower 841w twoway radio transceiver with 7. Reprogramming only works with the 888s pc software. Bao gt3 software software rt systems programming software specifically for the baofeng pofung gt3 radio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
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