Chirp programming software chirp software download chirp website. Xlt painless programming cable for baofeng, kenwood, and wouxun. The documentation that comes with the radio is inadequate for beginners, and even for advanced users has several errors and omissions. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Baob5b6 programming software for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. Baofeng uv b6 dual band vhf and uhf 5w walkie talkie 20 newest ebay i already have the wouxun kguv6d and love using it the only issue have is it stops scanning when any signal is received even with the receive pl tone on. John k3nxu uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5 uvb5. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. 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. Review baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb6 ham radio blog pd0ac. Baofeng 5ra marine and nordic hunting chanals chirp csv files. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. The baofeng uvb6 comes with one of the best stock antennas rubber ducks for the ham users out there.
I have this baofeng uvb6 the same as b5, and after using chirp a few times, transmission stopped working. Because baofeng keeps changing the memory layout of these radios, each firmware. Xlt painless programming cable for baofeng, kenwood, and. Tired of messing with baofeng programming cables that wont install or recognize your radio. Chirp didnt have access to all the different little radio settings for the uv5r like the baofeng software has, or at least i couldnt find a tab where i could change those settings. Baob5b6 software software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung uvb5 and uvb6 hts radios. Baofeng handheld btech mobile radio programming software. Choose the com port number for the usb cable, the vendor baofeng and the model of the radio such as the uv 5r from the drop down lists in the popup box. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. The baofeng uv5r can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. To the best of our knowledge, this software is correct. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk.
Apr 20, 20 two new radios from baofeng have just arrived today, the uv b5 and the uv b6. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. Latest baofeng uv5r series baofeng radio baofeng tech. I tried to use baofengs own software with my uvb6 but even that wouldnt work. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r a special thanks to all contributors to this site. The question that remains is the actual operating capability within that range. Baofeng is the famous cheap gadget or handy talky for.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios notes. Chirp version 20160215 and i assume all later versions will read from and program to the uvb6. They both have different software downloads on the baofeng site, and even trying all the available software with the uv6 out of frustration, and in case they had misnamed something seems futile. Jul 28, 20 baofeng uv b6 dual band vhf and uhf 5w walkie talkie 20 newest ebay i already have the wouxun kguv6d and love using it the only issue have is it stops scanning when any signal is received even with the receive pl tone on. This is how to reset transceiver baofeng uvb5 and baofeng uvb6, presshold menu during poweron. Works with baofeng uv5r, uvb6, bff9 and other baofeng radios, kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood connector. I tried to use baofeng s own software with my uv b6 but even that wouldnt work. Programming the radio with the baofeng software is pain free except when you load the software in from the site it is defaulted to chinese. Chirp software and faq recovery from erratic behavior technical section 220mhz conversion results what is ctcssdcs hardware, cables, antennas, pin outs cable loss attenuation chart. Chirp version 20160215 and i assume all later versions will read from and program to the uv b6. How to reset handy talky baofeng uv b5 or baofeng uv b6. The baofeng uv b6 is excellent value and a very popular choice.
Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are a. May 24, 20 as far as software ive tried both the chirp daily build and the factory uv b5 software that i downloaded from the baofeng site at the following link. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uvb6 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Yeah the uv b56s with 27 menus dont work with current chirp at the moment. The uv b6 is a bit different from the uv 6 in that the former has a keypad and a display, the latter doesnt. Baofeng uvb6 issue with chirp, but connects fine to baofeng. I downloaded the latest version direct from baofeng the version of software that im using is called baofeng uvb5 v1. I can hit and transmit on my small town repeater from about 15 miles out on the 220, hit a 440 repeater about 25 miles out with some noise, but still understandable quality. 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. Many new ham licensees start with a basic handheld radio. How to program a baofeng uv6 radio on windows pc youtube. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as. 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.
Baouv6 programming software for the pofungbaofeng uv. I did not even use it, just turned it on to make sure its not defective. In the world of ham radio transceivers, radios from china are quickly becoming popular for their cost effective devices. Chirp made these radios usable or i would have returned them. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. Step by step guide of how to program a baofeng uv6 two way radio on the computer. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. 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. 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. Baofeng programming software freeware free download baofeng. Looking on line, it looks like the main difference is a lamp instead of an encoder knob on the top of the radio. Locate the chirp programming software for your operating system. I did a quick search and didnt seen any posts here about the uvb5, so i would like to introduce what i am calling the best kept secret in chinese.
How to reset handy talky baofeng uv b5 or baofeng uv b6 youtube. Met chirp kun je lijsten maken met frequenties en hun eigenschappen en. The baofeng uv b6 comes with one of the best stock antennas rubber ducks for the ham users out there. In fact, it starts transmitting, but no voice is sent whatsoever dead carrier. Jun 26, 2015 this is how to reset transceiver baofeng uv b5 and baofeng uv b6, presshold menu during poweron. Baofeng uvb5 b6 programming software for windows this software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. Aug, 2015 step by step guide of how to program a baofeng uv 6 two way radio on the computer. However, the radio exhibits some really strange display issues when you tune above 499mhz.
The original baofeng software accepts any freq in this range cause ive edited the i. Gmrs two way radio gmrs repeater compatible with dual band vhfuhf scanning receiver dual watch baofeng uv82hp. The baofeng uvb6 and b5 too, im assuming are factory programmed to operate uhf up to 480mhz. Chirp didnt have access to all the different little radio settings for the uv 5r like the baofeng software has, or at least i couldnt find a tab where i could change those settings.
The uvb6 is a bit different from the uv6 in that the former has a keypad and a display, the latter doesnt. I never got used to the system of pressing up and down buttons for changing frequencies or channels, and this model promised to address this issue. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy. Baob5 b6 software software program memories and other setting of the baofeng pofung uv b5 and uv b6 hts radios. Since i rather have an encoder, i choose the uv b5. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Shown above are the arrls band plans for the 2m and 70cm bands 14x. Using chirp software, you are allowed you to extend the frequency entry range to 128270 and 400520mhz. When i first spotted the baofeng uvb5 i was slightly more interested than normal. Chirp doesnt seem to work using the baofeng driver software off the. Just curious if anyone played with this model and experience the. I couldnt find it on the miklor website for anyone reading this. 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.
End the pain now with the rpck1uf painless programming cable from xlt. From the menu select radio download from radio choose vendor. I did not use the software on the disk because chirp is supposed to be better and it is free. Gmrs two way radio gmrs repeater compatible with dual band vhfuhf scanning receiver dual watch baofeng uv 82hp. How can the chirp accept freq programming in this ranges like the original baofeng software. Some more recent uvb5 b6 radios ship with only 27 menu options as. You can easily unlock this to 520mhz through either the baofeng software or chirp. Im not entirely sure if they are the newer radios or older ones. Remember these are not real memory channels since the details are lost as soon as you tune the radio manually. Oct 21, 2014 i downloaded chirp last night and tried it out, and honestly i think i like the baofeng software better. As far as software ive tried both the chirp daily build and the factory uvb5 software that i downloaded from the baofeng site at the following link. Baouv6 programming software memory types vfo the program makes available the same vfos as in the radio usually one per band. Also, there seem to be two models the uvb5 and the uvb6.
It receives and transmits well enough for a cheap mobile. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Its solidly made, seems to behave well, and does a better job than our previous baofeng models. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. 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.
I downloaded chirp last night and tried it out, and honestly i think i like the baofeng software better. Baofeng uvb6 pc programming software in summary, were impressed with this little radio. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. I kinda liked the no frills design with the rotary encoder on top. We will not be responsible for damage caused by improper loading or use of radio outside its factory specified limits. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 series of portable radios. Programming gb3da repeater into the baofeng uvb6 essex ham. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Below is a listing of legal frequencies you can use to program the baofeng uv5r assuming you have a valid amateur radio license. Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems.
This software has been made available as a courtesy to our readers. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. We are targeting this page at the absolute beginner. Baofeng uvb6 issue with chirp, but connects fine to. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. Baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5 baofeng uvb5. Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds since early april. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. They both have different software downloads on the baofeng site, and even trying all the available software with the uv 6 out of frustration, and in case they had misnamed something seems futile. Yeah the uvb56s with 27 menus dont work with current chirp at the moment.
Also, there seem to be two models the uv b5 and the uv b6. Baofeng uvb6 handheld radio,the baofeng uvb6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also very easy on your budget. The baofeng uvb6 is excellent value and a very popular choice. For me, the software supplied on the cd was useless.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 series of portable radios notes. Baofeng uv b6 handheld radio,the baofeng uv b6 is a multifunctional dual band uhfvhf amateur handheld two way radio thats also very easy on your budget. Step by step guide of how to program a baofeng uv6 two way radio on the. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v.
Chirp has supported the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6 in the daily builds. Chirp has supported the baofeng uv b5 and uv b6 in the daily builds since early april. Dec 18, 2012 when i first spotted the baofeng uv b5 i was slightly more interested than normal. Radios bought 2 did not allow 64 bit windows to interface had to use 32 bit. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Chirp programming software osx, linux, windows update. Testing of the extended range test 1 overtheair this was run using my baofeng uv82x and my uvb6 test radio. Works with baofeng uv 5r, uv b6, bff9 and other baofeng radios, kenwood two pin radios, wouxun, puxing, weierwei, quansheng and other two way radios with a kenwood connector.
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