I recently purchased several more of these same model radios, but with the newer firmware n5r2407 bfb297. Some uv 5rs have updated firmware, and older software might not match. Aug 10, 2014 i am looking for someone that has a working uv 5r or variant that has the following firmware version. I was originally hoping that i could change the firmware, but after looking at the chirp code i realized that you can only program the channels in the radio, and a few settings. When menu 3 save is enabled, the receiver is periodically turned off to reduce power consumption. Baofeng bff8 and uv 5r series programming software. The rt systems software for a particular baofeng radio baoxxx works for the same model radio labeled as pofung i. The following post did catch my eye with its certainty that it works on all newer firmwares. This version of chirp is not showing the firmware levels as i get 4 rather than six message boxes. Baofeng uv 5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. Uv 5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants.
The bao5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Uv5r radio software rt systems radio programming software. The uv 6r is a new design from baofeng company in 2015. Baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 full guides for download and.
The uv 6r is using the newest firmware hdbf230 which developed by baofeng to fix the bugs such as external speakers without voice in the uv 5r firmware bfb297. Program software for baofeng uv 5r windows 64 bit vip version. Software will not work with the btech uv5x3, the baofeng uv5r3, uv5x mate uv82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. If youre buying a uv 5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. It appears that the uv5rs arent serialized in such a way at all, which makes retrieving this information pointless.
For more details, you can visit the recovery using chirp software page. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Baofeng uv5r programming with windows 10 areresearch. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Baofeng fans often want to know what firmware version is on their amateur radios.
Programming software rss for the baofeng uv 5r series of portable radios notes. Looks like one says bfb and the other says bfp and the one has a hyphen between the 3 and the 2. It is only the firmware versions newer than bfb297 that will display an actual firmware version in firmware message 1. Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. Operationally, these models are identical they use the same firmware, but differ externally. I am looking for someone that has a working uv 5r or variant that has the following firmware version. The bao 5r software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Baofeng uv5r pdf manual english baofeng firmware ver. Bfb297 if you have one of these radios or know of someone that has one, i need a chirp. Dont forget gaining one lousy extra spoint would require 4x the original power output, which means that the uv5r would have to deliver 16 watts.
Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. The beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv5r variant. Uv5r the uv5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. 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 bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series baofeng bff8 and uv5r series. When powering on with the 3 key, they both show bfb297. Eddie, all uv5r radios with the actual bfb297 firmware version and older will display ver for firmware message 1. Doing that manually is very unpleasant, and i have a programming cable, of course. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. The uv5r has forty menu items, i have only covered the critical ones to ensure successful manual programming. But chirp shows something different when i download the stock settings. This works for all firmware versions, but tdr must be set to off on firmware versions bfb251 and lower.
It definitely is a uv5r so i checked the firmware on the radios by turning them on while holding down the 3. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. Since its introduction the uv5r has seen a massive success. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. It definitely is a uv 5r so i checked the firmware on the radios by turning them on while holding down the 3. Software will not work with the btech uv 5x3, the baofeng uv 5r 3, uv 5x mate uv 82, bff8 or bff8hp radios. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. It is this one, that is not even labelled, but works great. There is more to the uv5r than meets the eye a truly excellent bit of kit.
Uv 5r 4w bfb297 vs uv 5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w the correct answer to your question is, i believe, that you should expect an increase of between 2040% in range, depending on the height of the repeaters you are trying to hit as well as your local propagation environment e. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r. Baofeng uv 5r plus software titlebaofeng uv 5r plus software how to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv 5. How to download and update baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 one of the most popular mobile phones brands on the market are htc phones, therefore when it get dated it is important to know how to update android firmware on htc. The uv 5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. How to check the firmware version of the baofeng uv5r the firmware version displayed on the lcd display isnt necessarily the one thats actually in the radio. It was introduced with the n5r20 firmware back in the summer of 2014. So im not sure if this unusual firmware version is just another verson scheme from baofeng like when they recently changed from bfb to bfs with bfs311bfb297 and then bfs3bfs297 or if it was created for a specific baofeng dealer or group of dealers. Chirp is a fantastic piece of software that allows to program a wide variety of radios. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. All uv5r radios report bfb297 or bfb298 no matter what the real firmware.
Baofeng introduced the uv5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. I am looking for someone that has a working uv5r or variant that has the following firmware version. Programming software rss for the baofeng uv5r series of portable radios notes. Unfortunately, since the release of version bfb297, the firmware. The uv5r is a cheap but decent chinese tranceiver that is sold for the ultralow price of around 30 usd 25 eur. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Apr 15, 2019 i needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv 5r memory settings. If youre buying a uv5r in 2020, it is most likely a knockoff made by someone other than baofeng. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. I uploaded the win7 device drivers to the files section of the uv3r yahoo group, so join that group and they are there. It is the higher of the two for a complete chirp guide, go to chirp software.
Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio blog. An exception is the uv5rx3 radio being sold by main trading from paris texas. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. The uv6r is using the newest firmware hdbf230 which developed by baofeng to fix the bugs such as external speakers without voice in the uv5r firmware bfb297. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv 5r. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv 5r also a basic. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. Hacking the baofeng uv5r sunday, 10 february 20 21. The beep bug was the last known user detectable bug a uv 5r variant. The only thing that does not seem to be programming correctly is the fm radio preset.
Unit was purchased in 1120 and may have been manufactured the same month. Baofeng uv5r, new firmware the differences ham radio. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. 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. The uv5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. I hope this information helps other radio amateurs understand and successfully program the baofeng uv5r. So im not sure if this unusual firmware version is just another verson scheme from baofeng like when they recently changed from bfb to bfs with bfs311 bfb297 and then bfs3bfs297 or if it was created for a specific baofeng dealer or group of dealers.
To check your uv5r firmware version, press number 3 key while powering the radio on. 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. Download and install usb cable driver software for windows xp, 2000, win98. Uv5r 4w bfb297 vs uv5r 8w bfp323 difference 4w vs 8w the correct answer to your question is, i believe, that you should expect an increase of between 2040% in range, depending on the height of the repeaters you are trying to hit as well as your local propagation environment e. The safest bet for buying an official baofeng is to get the bff8hp from a reputable dealer including btech or baofeng directly. Make sure you get the latest version or build from the software provider. Together with the scanning capabilities, this makes the uv5r also a basic. Maybe im a bit backward, but i got the baofeng uv5r for christmas and used it straight out of the box im not even sure how you can programme it as there is just a 9pin dtype socket shaped recess in the case, but no actual socket. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng programming cable can be relatively easy, if you know how. The baofeng uv5r is a compact hand held dual band, radio transceiver providing 4 watts output in the range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz it is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older.
This radio comes with a battery, charging base, wall plug, ear piece, and rubber duck antenna. The bao 5r radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. The uv6r is a new design from baofeng company in 2015. How to download and update firmware baofeng uv 5r firmware bfb297 download digital photo cameras firmware. This is version 2 of the programming software for the uv 5r. Eddie, all uv 5r radios with the actual bfb297 firmware version and older will display ver for firmware message 1. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe. Triband i have not been paying much attention to the triband posts on the uv5r instead looking at the tyt thuv3r running 220 or the 2m220 specific model of the uv5r. How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. I have several of these same model radios, but with different firmware bfs3bfs297.
Jan 31, 2018 baofeng uv 5r pofung uv 5r tranceiver. I recently purchased several more of these same model radios, but with the newer firmware n5r2407bfb297. Attached are the two images downloaded from radio 1 and radio 2, both displaying exact same firmware, but will not upload to the corresponding radio as explained before. Gotta be quick the one that will connect says bfb297, the one that wont says bfp325. Some uv5rs have updated firmware, and older software might not match.
Programming with computer and software is easier, but has its problems. Baofeng uv5r purchased new in 20 firmware bfs311 903n. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. The manual was six pages of poor english, so i didnt bother. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. The firmware version bfb will briefly show on the display. I needed to make some changes to my baofeng uv5r memory settings. 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. I even attempted to write a simple python script derived from the chirp program, to see if other commands are available, but with no success. By the way, there is a uv3r group and also a baofeng uv5r group. The bao5r software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
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