Nov 08, 2015 these are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. The updown arrow keys srcoll through the standard tone frequencies. Introduction your uv 5ra radio has been programed to provide you with a preset channel setup. While studying for my license, ill eavesdrop on some hams rag chewing on a local vhf repeater. Folded to the size of a credit card for easy carrying in a wallet or purse. The baofeng uv5r radio, just about every ham active on vhfuhf has one. Uv5r user manuals original user manual for the baofeng uv5r distributed with the uv5r transceiver. The chinese radio documentation project or its authors does not hold any responsibility or liability for any damage or injury, direct, indirect or otherwise caused as a result of following the instructions and procedures herein. We have 7 baofeng uv5r manuals available for free pdf download. Differences between the latest uv5rs uv5ra, uv5re, uv5r. Rt systems bao5r programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the baofeng uv 5r radios in many variations click here for more information on the windows version and general details of how the programmers work on either operating system. Baofeng radio us the official baofeng us distributor.
I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv5. 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. There is, in most cases, almost no actual difference between the variants, which is very confusing for customers. Although it has scan capability, the baofeng uv5re is not a dedicated radio scanner, it is an amateur two way radio, similar to the original uv5r. 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. We carry the uv5r but we do not carry the uv5re, so we do not have a manual specifically for this model. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. Unfollow baofeng uv5r to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Baofeng uv5re new version dual band uv radio youtube. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham radio. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. So far ive seen the uv 5r, uv 5ra, uv 5rb, uv 5rc, uv 5re, and the uv 5r plus. This trifold wallet card overs the following transceivers. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it.
Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng uv 5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. All information, software, etc is provided in good faith and at your risk. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad. Part 90 hand held transceiver providing 4 watts in the frequency range of 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz. However, since the two radios are very similar, the uv 5r manual should help somewhat. Any vendor that purchases a large quantity of radios can have a private label and in some cases, firmware version applied to the radio. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. It has special vhf receive band from 65 108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band.
Reference oscillator harmonics can be heard on 156. Jan 26, 2014 uv5r vs uv82 vs gt3 there are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. After a complete charge, the uv5r was connected to the hp 8590a spectrum analyzer, combined with a 30db attenuator, the hp 8498a. See an indepth comparison chart, by picking from a chart viewer below.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. Then i tried to write the memories back to andys uv5. If you find that the best way to program the baofeng uv5re is to drive a screwdriver through it with a hammer, you are probably doing it wrong. But on august 1, 2018 the fcc isued a citation and order. Note the rough inner edges around the lcd the jagged metal appears to be quite common as can be seen in this publicity picture note ragged finish far left of screen. Uv 5r the uv 5r is a 4w1w vhfuhf radio covering 6174 and 400520 mhz early versions 400480 with a 7. View or download the comparison chart in a pdf viewer. See the list below in red for model exceptions for this programmer. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products. Thanks for contributing an answer to amateur radio stack exchange. My new favourite cheap handheld transceiver, the baofeng uv5s. The baofeng uv5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. Shown above are the arrls band plans for the 2m and 70cm bands 14x.
Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. So far ive seen the uv5r, uv5ra, uv5rb, uv5rc, uv5re, and the uv5r plus. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. These are some instructions i have put together to help you get your baofeng ht up and running with repeaters. The baofeng uv5r is the basis for many other models. 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. It is a compact, economical ht that includes a special vhf receive band from 65108 mhz which includes the regular fm broadcast band. 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. Across the board of models available, one thing thats consistent is that you should buy and use the programming cable for this radio.
I am using a uv5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. Nothing really complex, but you have to put some effort to program the baofeng uv 5r. Baofeng radio us is the authorized distributor of baofeng products, introducing new range of baofeng radios. Ctctss transmit and receive tone frequencies can be set via the numeric keypad to any frequency from 60. Baofeng uv5r plus qualette 5w dual band two way radio walkie talkies royal blue 4. The uv 5r also gives you frequency options that the other one does not, including murs and gmrs. On both models, the fm radio is at least 3db louder than the repeater.
The bao uv 5r has made quite a few noticeable improvements over the uv 5ra model. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. There are now so many radios build around baofeng uv5r circuitry and software that potential buyers dont know which one to pick. Resetting the radio from factory default setting the first thing you are going to want to do is to reset the radio to erase any memory channels that may be programmed in. I made sure that the programming lead was working on my laptop and then ran up the software and downloaded the memories from my uv 5.
The good thing about this radio is that the price also includes accessories. This may include manual edits or importing memories from other sources. The chinese radio documentation project written by lennart lidberg annotated by jim unroe, kc9hi. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs. The baofeng uv 5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. Aug, 2018 the baofeng radios, notably the uv 5r, uv 5ra, and uv 5re, did not comply to these rules and on march, 20 the fcc enforcement bureau received a complaint alleging that these models were capable of transmitting on land mobile frequencies using external controls and operating at power levels above those specified by the equipment authorization. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two.
Baofeng uv5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband. We carry the uv 5r but we do not carry the uv 5re, so we do not have a manual specifically for this model. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. Operationally, these models are identical they use the same firmware, but differ externally. Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. My main complaint with this and all baofengs is the slow scan and difficulty programming by hand. 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. These variants have no differences from the uv5r besides their cosmetic design along with the possible removal of the band key no longer required in gen. Below is a listing of legal frequencies you can use to program the baofeng uv5r assuming you have a valid amateur radio license. If you find that the best way to program the baofeng uv 5re is to drive a screwdriver through it with a hammer, you are probably doing it wrong. I am using a uv 5re plus, but these instructions will be very similar to other. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration.
Ive read where the uv 5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. Would be perfect for anyone who wants a cheap waterproof dual band. Most questions i get by email are about choosing one of these three baofeng radios. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. I have two baofeng, one a proper uv 5r and another uv 5r rebadged. We recommend the original baofeng uv 5r baofeng uv 5r 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. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. But avoid asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers. The baofeng uv 5r is the basis for many other models. Ive read where the uv5r plus is supposed to be the latest and greatest modelversion from baofeng. Jan 12, 20 when i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv 5 was different to mine its a uv 5ra. Manual pdf original the chinese radio documentation project written by lennart lidberg. Then i tried to write the memories back to andys uv 5. 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.
If you are wondering what amateur radio is about, its basically a two way radio service where licensed operators throughout the world experiment and communicate with each other on frequencies reserved for license holders. When i opened the packet, i immediately noticed that andys uv5 was different to mine its a uv5ra. Aug 05, 2018 the baofeng uv 5r radio, just about every ham active on vhfuhf has one. Ill normally listen to the fm a lot while working from home. The baofeng uv5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. The baofeng uv 5r is one of the most popular dual band handheld two way radios on the market worldwide. The baofeng uv 5ra is a compact, economical ht covering 2 meters and 440 mhz. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor. However, since the two radios are very similar, the uv5r manual should help somewhat. Bao5r programming software only for the baofeng uv5r ht. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. This includes the maximum range, which was increased from 0.
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