Am testing using my daughters surprisingly good cheap binatone action 1100 pmr446 handset for tx. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. This has made the uv5r a perfect choice for amateur radio newcomers as well as a musthave for long time hobbyists. For many users who are new to programming portables, it is also one of the most challenging to program, primarily due to a poorly written user manual and an all but complete lack of support from its manufacturer, baofeng. The radio can also be connected to a pc or laptop via a cable not included, where the free downloadable program chirp provides a quick and simple. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. You now have to go back to frequency mode by pushing the vfomr button and dial in the input frequency of the repeater you want to use. We carry the uv 5r but we do not carry the uv 5re, so we do not have a manual specifically for this model. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. We recommend the original baofeng uv5r baofeng uv5r dual band two way radio black baofeng bff8hp 8watt dual band twoway radio baofeng uv5ra ham two way radio authentic ftdi usb programming cable for kenwood, baofeng, and anytone chirp programming software. For example, the baofeng uv 5r plus can be used on the frs and gmrs frequencies. Baofeng uv5r manual programming and basic manual operation.
The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your radio. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. The main category is baofeng uv 5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. The 5r is a bit of a legend in the handheld transceiver world a very cheap and capable vhfuhf unit covering business light and ham bands on fm. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult.
Oct 15, 20 ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. Because the baofeng uv is designed for use in emergencies, during disasters, or on the field, it can be programmed manually at any location using the included baofeng uv5ra programming manual. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Difference between the baofeng uv 5r and 5ra post by 108eh002.
Uv 5r user manuals original user manual for the baofeng uv5r distributed with the uv 5r transceiver. Baofeng uv5ra uv 5 ra uv5ra service manual and specs. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Buy baofeng uv5r plus qualette two way radio imperial yellow. Although it has scan capability, the baofeng uv 5re is not a dedicated radio scanner, it is an amateur two way radio, similar to the original uv 5r. Summary of contents for baofeng uv5r plus page 1 quick users guide to the yellow radio what follows covers basic steps needed to effectively communicate using this radio, specifically. Being a low budget ham radio operator, i find the baofeng radios extremely appealing. My trusty uv5r with extended life battery and upgraded antenna check the amazons or ebayz for the cool dealz this cable was a great find by dave.
Database contains 1 baofeng uv 5r plus manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Preface thank you for purchasing our amateur portable radio, which is a dual banddual display radio. Just got a uv5r, and am having a clicking issue when receiving on e. Programming a repeater channel with standard offsets this example is for. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Walkthrough steps for manually programming the btech and baofeng. Any idea where i can find out what are the differences and new functions for this plus model. It is highly advised to turn tdr off when programming directly from the radio. How to manually program your baofeng uv5r transceiver. One feature available with the affordably priced baofeng uv5r plus twoway ham radio is its ability to utilize more frequencies than other amateur radios. Used to enter information for programming the radios lists and the.
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. The biggest complaint with the baofeng uv5r is its lack of. The main differences are the case style and the firmware versions, bfb230 being the oldest and bfb295297 the newest. Programming interface schematics for baofeng uv5r uv 5 r uv5r. Setting up and programming your uv 5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Baofeng uv5r programming memories manually the following steps must be followed exactly. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen.
All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. 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. Emmet brown this manual started out as a bit of a joke between friends, saying that someone should write a better manual. Difference between the baofeng uv 5r and 5ra transmission1. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project.
This link is listed in our web site directory since friday feb 6 2015, and till today baofeng uv5r models has been followed for a total of 9033 times. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio. Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. The uv82 feels much more comfortable in your hands, the keys are larger and rx audio sounds slightly better, probably as a result of better acoustics. This video demonstrates the programming on a baofeng uv82hp. It provides ground isolation so the that the ptt is activated on transmit. Used to enter information for programming the radios lists and the non. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal.
It is a dual band radio 2m70cm with tons of options at an almost unbelievable low price. A year after that, baofeng now pofung, internationally designed and released their own radios based on the uv5r. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. How can i check the firmware version that is installed. 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 uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. 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. User manuals, guides and specifications for your baofeng uv 5r plus twoway radio. However, since the two radios are very similar, the uv 5r manual should help somewhat. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration. Really the uv5re is just a cosmetic variant of the uv5r. Baofeng uv5r plus manuals and user guides, twoway radio.
Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. It has a few flaws for example you cant disable the keypad and stop users doing. Someone asked me today whether they should get a uv5x instead of an uv5r. View and download baofeng uv5r plus quick user manual online. Manual pdf original the chinese radio documentation project written by lennart lidberg. Introduction your uv 5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. How to easily add a channel on a btech or baofeng handheld. It came with a decent manual, the updated and slightly better version of the oem antenna and a recent firmware version. These are about all of the distinctions youll find between basic uv5r radios and it got them all right. Press the menu again to lock in your selection if you have voice turned on menu item 14 the radio announce.
Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. Baofeng uv5r manual programming in 50 seconds youtube. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. About baofeng uv5r models the resource is currently listed in in a single category. I just get my ticket and all the specs look the same to me. Personally i never expected too much from baofeng uv 5r plus. I bought a baofeng uv5r5 radio and a programming software usb driver. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. A real baofeng uv5r owners manual buy two way radios.
This link is listed in our web site directory since friday feb 6 2015, and till today baofeng uv 5r models has been followed for a total of 9033 times. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Why the radio was setup this way i dont know, but that is one of the peculiarities of the baofeng uv 5r radios and why most people opt for the usb programming cable. I bought a baofeng uv5re plus, which presumably is an improved version of the basic uv5. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w 3. Follow the 4 steps and you will be able to set up your radio in no time. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. This guide was originally written for the baofeng uv5r, but may work on other models as well. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo. Mirkit usb baofeng programming cable basic model pl2303 chip for baofeng two way ham portable radios. This easytouse radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable.
Baofeng uv 5r plus is the evolution done in 2014 of the baofeng uv 5r first edition and i was thinking it will be not a surprise. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. Turning the radio on and adjusting the volume, selecting the proper channel for communication, and fundamentals of talking on the radio. About baofeng uv 5r models the resource is currently listed in in a single category. When receiving this on the uv5r, although i get very good quality for her, i also get an annoying erratic clicking over the top of her voice.
Introduction your uv5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. These variants have no differences from the uv 5r besides their cosmetic design along with the possible removal of the band key no longer required in gen. Dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver category is a curation of 14 web resources on, baofeng mic pin out and programming cable schematics, uv 5r keypad and functions, baofeng uv 5r mod. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. The main category is baofeng uv5r that is about dual band vhf uhf handheld transceiver. Detailed information about each major button function is also included. This topic has been widely discussed in the baofeng uv5r yahoo group.
All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. If you want a black baofeng that is 5 watts, get the uv5ra. The programming software is called chirp, and it is freely available online. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480mhz 520mhz later versions. Baofeng uv 5r plus had many indepth revisited features. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. Whats the difference between the baofeng uv3r, uv5r, uv.
The biggest complaint with the baofeng uv5r is its lack of documentation. I recently bought this and am about to buy a second one. However, ive heard that the uv5ra is difficult to program. The baofeng uv5r is very popular among ham radio enthusiasts, and for good reason.
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