Models such as the uv3r, uvb6, bff9 and the legendary uv5r are. Programming cable 2 pin baofeng, kenwood, wouxun, anytone trc btech and qyt mobiles yaesu ft7800, 7900, 8100, 8800, 8900 rj45 leixen rj45 anytone, intek, polmar, powerwerx rs232 serial programming cable temporary progr cable btech and qyt mobiles. Twoway radio to connect it directly to a pc or laptop via usb interface, no additional adapter option requires. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. This worked fine with default drivers for bf888s, but failed on uv5r until i installed the prolific driver in place. The most powerful, versatile baofeng, it has transmitting power selectable up to 8 watts. Baofeng programming cable for uv5r and uv82 for two way ham portable radios. Additionally, some scammers may try to identify themselves as a microsoft. It uses the latest in technology and gives you a highly powerful radio for an incredibly small price. 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.
This cable cannot be used for baofeng uv3r, u3 model. Baofeng usb programming cable for baofeng uv5r,bff8hp, bf. Fast shipping and 100% usa warranty for 2 years from mirkit radio. This programming cable also compatible with a wide variety of portable. Programming data entered on the b display lower display will not be saved. If you purchased the baofeng uv series usb programming cable from buy two way radios, the driver for windows will be on the cd included with the cable in the usb cable driver folder. Press to enter frequency mode uv82 press and turn the radio on. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. The chirp program does not specifically support this model. Ultra fast when auto install the driver and program the radio.
One of the incompatibilities is to cause the radio to transmit when the programming cable is plugged in. Since the uv5r series share the same manufacture programming software and chirp support most of baofeng uv5r models, this programming guidance is a helpful preference to the following model. This programming cable allows a wide variety of portable handheld radios to be connected to a computer via usb for programming purposes. Radioddity pc001 ftdi usb programming cable, plug and. Original baofeng usb programming cable with software cd for uv5r series, bf888s and more. So go to the chirp download page and click the latest daily build link to get the latest daily build. You can program it, however, through the bff8 model. Today we walk through the entire process to get a ham radio ht up and running using chirp. Usb programming cable for baofeng two way radio uv5r bf. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software, available right on our site.
What is the difference between ftdi and prolific usb serial cable other than the. The rt systems software for a particular baofeng radio baoxxx works for the same model radio labeled as pofung i. Anyone have any suggestions or can send me a copy of the software. Btech aprsk1 cable audio interface cable for baofeng, btech bff8hp, uv82hp, uv5x3 aprspro, aprsdroid, compatible android, ios 4.
The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r, uv82 is not compatible with digital. If for any reason you want to download drivers directly you can do so from. All the big 3 have different manual programming menus that some of us are use to. Baofeng, mirkit, wouxun, kenwood, archell, retevis. The upper display must be used to program channels into the radio. Below is the download link of the programming cable driver. Programming was tricky at first but thanks to a couple monkeys i figured it out.
Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. I recently got my gmrs license and am studying to get my ham license. When you purchase this programming cable, we will include the free usb cable driver and programming software on cd. Same electronics, same behavior, but fortunately shipped with a much better antenna. Plug and play with no drivers or extra installations needed. I can interface successfully with chirp20150702 under mac os x 10. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv5r how to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the comfort of your keypad.
I have the proper drivers and cable installedi think. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. When compared to my police scanner it was very close. This is the baofeng original programming usb cable which will allow you connect the radio directly to a computer or a laptop, provide efficient and stable transmission of information. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Press or andor otherwise choose the a display upper display. Retevis usb programming cable 2 pin compatible with walkie talkie rt24 rt27 rt22 rt1 rt28 rt617 rt618 rt619 rt46 baofeng bf888s bf88e uv5r kenwood wouxun hyt tyt 2 way radio 1 pcs 4. Baofeng programming cable for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus. Baofeng usb programming cable uv5r666s777s888s walkie. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv5r dm5r. Prolific clone usb cable driver installation youtube. So i am new to the gmrs and ham world of communications. Times have changed and the uv5r and variants like the f8hp have come a long way to get with the program.
Uv5r,5ra,5r plus,5re,bf f8hp, bf888s, uv82hp, 5rx3 and lanyard mirkit 4. Once you have installed it and have it loaded, then use vendor. If your programming cable has a counterfeit prolific chip and are using the device driver automatically installed by windows, this device driver is intentionally incompatible with unauthorized copies of the prolific chip. Typically, the os will automatically install the drivers when the cable is. To find and install the baofeng usb programming cable driver and. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. But i dont have a cable if you dont have a generic cable, you can use 2. The original baofeng programing cable, its compatibility is stronger, compatible with xp, win7, win8, win10 system, win7 or above system free installation driver. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. I plan on replacing the antenna and battery immediately, so the only thing im really interested is the.
How to manually program memory channels into baofeng. Current uv5r radios apparetnly have a new 2nd generation pcb which would be enough that one would expect the original uv5r part 90 certification would not apply, especially since the requirements are a bit more stringent since. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. The uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. So far there have been no changes to the radios other than the company name. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Download boafengpofung 2way radio programming software. Mac, and linux and get a cable with an ftdi chip in it i got mine from amazon. This is the only cable i recommend you buy for programming any baofeng radios as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying. I assume that the interface for the uv6r has yet to be developed. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. If your computer did not automatically update to the latest ftdi driver you can do so by visiting this link right here. Software and faq drivers and usb cables w graphics.
Baofeng uv5r bf888s radios programing cable program software cd usb 2 pins. Win7 usb interface programming cable for baofeng uv5r uv. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. If you answered no to any of these, that is likely the issue btw, make sure the interface cable is completely inserted. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. Install driver for pl2303 chip if cable is not regonized, plug the cable to the. Chirp is a free software title that works with most handie talkie radios. 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.
How to program baofeng uv5r series with programming software. Baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. Newest version support windows 7, 64 bit original baofeng programming cable for two way radio used for baofeng uv5r5ra5r plus5re, uv3r plus, bf888s note. Here are the pin outs, and what jims kc9hi cable looks like. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Unfortunately, i cannot communicate with a newly acquired pofung uv6r using the uv5r options over this cable, neither over the cheaper cable for the shallower recess that interfaces with the bf888 radios. The new antenna, however, is one of the better if not the best short smafemale antennas. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software.
Usb programming cable for two way radio uv5r uv6r uv82hp bff8hp gt3. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. They work, but last night i set up the f9 to charge and the light did not turn green. Pc03 ftdi authentic genuine usb programming cable for baofeng, kenwood, wouxun, anytone. Tenway baofeng usb programming cable win 710, 64bit for baofeng radio uv5r, bf888s, h777 with driver cd 4. Real baofeng cables have a cokebottle shape to the usb plug. The usb interface programming cable allows you to plan your twoway radio from your computer.
Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Insert the cd and go to usb cable driver usb cable driver prolific 3. Mirkit ftdi usb programming cable model 3 red for flashing analogue ham radio. Rumors that the gt5 would have new features on board, such. The bff8 is the latest high power model from baofeng that i know of. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. I was familiar with how to program it already, so i was ready to go. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. This usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. If you purchased a usb programming cable with your radio, chances are it is. This radio appears to be the only current fcc part 90 certified member of the uv5r family. Baofeng programming cable usb 2pin for uv5r5ra5re uv3r.