For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. A list of public and private bulletin boards, forums and groups for baofeng amateur two way radios. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Factory oem software uv82 all models chirp software and faq. This programming software is available for free online and requires. When i open chirp, click radio, then click download from radio, the popup that i assume to be the standard popup, pops up. To verify the connection, run the chirp programming software. How can i avoid accidentally transmitting with a baofeng. The chirp software baofeng uv82 is developing at a frantic pace. How to program a baofeng ham radio with chirp thesmokinape. We guarantee that your product will be 100% functional or we will issue you an immediate replacement. Please feel free to ask questions in the comments below. Homebrew users can install chirp without the kk7ds runtime by running brew install tdsmithham chirp and then running chirp from the terminal. The originally software from the manufacturer is for beginners very complicated and works often bad.
Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. My initial attempts at programming a baofeng uv82 handheld transceiver ht with chirp via a serial cable met with failure. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. I have the chirp program and see the skip option, but it appears that it is not. Then edit that image to put in your desired frequencies. Heres a chirp issue actually a feature request, which is open and not complete, to add support for the dm5r. The baofeng uv82 is legal for use on amateur frequencies. First, new technologies are emerging, as a result, the equipment is being improved and that, in turn, requires software changes.
There is a special method at miklor which describes loading the proper usb driver for the uv82x under chirp, if your usb driver is not correct then the radio will not communicate with the software. This factory software is for both 150450 mhz and 150220 mhz newest software below, 2 formats 1a baofeng cps vip with installer english. Programming your baofeng uv5r radio chirp software. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download. I was able to use chirp to program it without any problems. Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software posted on april 30, 2014 by saverio i have, like most of my friends, the popular radio baofeng uv5r plus. Two way radio forum a public forum community for enthusiasts and users of all types of two way radios, including amateur, business, frs, gmrs, cb and marine forums collaboration platform for public safety communications professionals and hobbyists. So instead of selecting something, i put in the name of the port as it appears in the device manager. Chirp is a freeware, written by ham radio operators.
Return to chirp and click the radio menu and choose download from radio 6. All the time, you need to add up to 128 channels on your radio. There will be a video on programming this radio with the uv82 oem cps, but for now enjoy this video on programming with chirp attention. Usb 2 pins programing cable program software cd for. Click go to radio on the menu bar and choose download from radio. Original baofeng uv82 2 dual ptt speaker mic microphone for baofeng uv82 uv82hp gt5tp portable radio walkie talkie ham radio bfuv82 4. Gmrsv1, uv5x3, bff8hp, uv82hp, uv5r, uv82, along with several other baofeng handhelds. Factory software for tripower 1, 4, 8w baofeng vip with installer english. The baofeng uv82 series the baofeng uv82 series has upped the bar on affordable ham radio technology. 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. Then downloaded the latest factory software for the 888s from baofeng. Bao82 programming software for the baofeng uv82 dcs rx dcs dcs polarity tx power scan add busy lock ptt id signal code comments receive frequency transmit frequency offset frequency offset direction operating mode name tone mode ctcss rx. This video is to help educate others on the process i use to get my baofeng radio to program using chirp software.
Baofeng gt3 radio successfully programmed with chirp software. Once plugged into the pcs serial port, the radio would begin transmitting as soon as it was powered on. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software installing the baofeng. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. However, the baofeng tech download page does offer oem software to program the. Chirp settings and baofeng radio menu settings often use different terminology for the same radio parameter. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for baofeng uv82 software. When you program a baofeng with chirp, you must start by downloading an image from your radio. With default security settings, you will need a special procedure to run it. I did this, and used my baofeng as a receiver only before getting my licence.
Turn on your radio and wait for radio activity to stop if any this may take several seconds. There are many different programs available for programming the baofeng radios. Rt systems radio programming for baofeng handhelds rt systems programming software for baofeng handheld radios allows access to the full functionality of the baofeng radio. Erik van eeuwen chirp zegt dat mijn baofeng uv82hp, geen uv82hp is. Baofeng uses many different firmware versions, and theyre mostly incompatible.
I am using chirp version 20150118 and a 2202 uv82x which works fine. I select baofeng and uv82, but theres nothing in the port drop down list. It seems clear, unfortunately, that chirp doesnt yet support the dm5r. In addition, the product is covered by a 1 year manufacturers warranty which will be honored by us through our office in houston, tx. Chirp seemed to download from the radio ok, but would not upload, persistence rewarded me with bricking two units. Baofeng programming software freeware free download.
Baofeng 5ra marine and nordic hunting chanals chirp csv files. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Chirp programming software osx, linux, windows update. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. Another way you can program your baofeng radio is by using the chirp software. How to fix a baofeng uv5r that stops receiving after chirp file is uploaded resolving an issue that occurs after loading a chirp. A lot more attractive and can read the channels with software in the radio. Baofeng uv82 stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv82hp, uv82l, uv82x, uv82c, uv89 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. Edit when i mean permanently, i mean the radio will not respond to the transmit key being pressed. Featuring the 2pin speakermicrophone connection common among kenwood, baofeng, tyt, and wouxun radios, this cable can be used to program radios from many different manufacturers.
The uv82hp is the second generation of the popular uv82 series of handheld portable radios from baofeng. Programming software rss for the baofeng uvb5 and uvb6. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. Like the bff8hp, it is an upgrade on the uv5r and not just a fancier looking device with brighter colors. If the radio is in channel mode, turn off the radio, then press and hold menu while turning on the radio 2. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. Program software for baofeng uv5r windows 64 bit vip version. Baofeng uv82 uv82x uv82 uv82x baofeng uv82 uv82x uv82 uv82x. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Itll be easier just to buy a programming cable and use the free chirp software to turn off transmit permanently.
I then changed the computer and the programming cable. If you are a vendor and want to have your radio supported by chirp, please see informationforvendors. The program should download the frequencies from the radio. Baofeng bff8hp vip programming software baofeng uv82 and uv82x series. Chirp ham radio programming software basic step by step the easy way duration. Baofeng uv 82 was a good replacement at a fair price. With your radio turned off, connect your radio to your computer using the baofeng uv5r programming cable. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad.