This has made the uv5r a perfect choice for amateur radio newcomers as well as a musthave for long time hobbyists. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you. Baofeng doesnt provide a whole lot of information with their instruction manual. As its designed for commercial and pmr use in addition to amateur radio, theres nothing to stop it from transmitting outside of any particular band so care needs to be taken when programming the transmit frequencies parameters. Programming the baofeng uv5r programming the baofeng uv5r.
And finally we will see how we can set up the baofengpofung uv5r as a cheap and basic radio. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project miklor. With the exception of the programming cable, the baofeng dm5r dmr radio is. This article is still very useful in terms of appreciating the issues surrounding how to make a choice of twoway radio. 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. Not without its flaws though, and one of them is the cryptic and incomplete manual. 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.
Browse the specifications and features of latest models of uv 5r baofeng radios at baofengradio. Baofeng uv 5r the transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv 5r is. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 and linux usb to serial programming cable usb programming cable. After loading the uv5r drivers, follow the setup instructions that came with your transceiver, to check that the drivers have been correctly installed. How to manually program the baofeng uv5r from the keypad.
Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and. Baofeng uv5r uv 5 r uv5r users manual pdf service manual with schematics for baofeng uv5r does anyone on here have or know of a site that has the uv5r service manual and or disassembly instructions in. Baofeng uv5r vii preface lennart lidberg november 10th, 2012. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Baofeng uv5r the chinese radio documentation project. 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. This manual started out as a bit of a joke between friends, saying that someone. The triangle to the left of the frequencies will be on the top line and pointing up. Baofeng uv5r vhfuhf fm transceiver 11 pages twoway radio baofeng uv5r programming notes. A printed users manual is included with the radio, but it doesnt even. He highlights the basic functions of the baofeng uv5ra and how to get set up for monitoring your local frequencies.
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. The stock antenna is fine for most, especially if youre looking right at the repeater tower ok, im exaggerating, ive gotten some pretty good distance. Extremely popular, the baofeng is a compact, handheld radio capable of transmitting with 4 watts of power across 6174 mhz and 400480 mhz frequencies. But the recommended choice in this article the baofeng uv if youre reading this, youve probably either just purchased a or are about to do so.
Baofeng uv5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice. I didnt have time to build it to scale or paint it. The baofeng uv5r is a great cheap little radio, but its notoriously difficult to use, with poor documentation. For dummies computertech arrl general class license manual for the radio amateur. Introduce and explain the amrron read more 7 comments. This video has been about how to use the baofeng uv5r. Install chirp for baofeng uv5r on linux or win10 one. In some future blog posts we will take a closer look at all the available channel options, the radio settings and how to adjust them for gmrs, frs and pmr communications. Emmet brown this manual started out as a bit of a joke between friends, saying that someone should write a better manual. You need to change to frequency mode see the orange button in the image below, manually enter t he frequency you need to save.
View and download baofeng uv 5r user manual online. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions that i can help you with. While the frequency can be entered in the baofeng uv5r and similar radios by just punching in numbers it is also possible to save it as a channel for easy access at any timesee below. Use only baofeng supplied or approved batteries and chargers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading baofeng uv5r. Page 1 baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofengs support and because of its poorly written user manual. Twoway radios free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Nov 19, 2015 if you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival. Programming the baofeng uv 5r this little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money.
I checked out the database here, programmed the local police frequencies using chirp and i am not picking up anything other than some occasional static. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by w7dtg. For less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver by bob peterson ke7rap, randall jones ae7rj and jack tiley ad7fo 1. Browse manuals the chinese radio documentation project. It cleared up quite a few programming questions i could not figure out from the manual or using online resources. A beginners guide to baofeng uv82 ham radio we are going to be covering basic use, programming, scanning and using the baofeng radio. Feature a dual watch and dual reception is supported. The bf888s and retevis rt7s are programmed to the same frequencies to allow them to work together but when i program the same frequencies into my uv5r i get nothing on receive from the other radios unless i defeat the squelch. I bought one baofeng uv5r and one bff8hp radio to play with in the mean time. Everything related to baofeng radios, and other similar models. The baofeng support homepage is your starting point for help with baofeng products, featuring software, manuals, support downloads, tech specs, troubleshooting pages, and tutorials.
Jan 31, 2018 install chirp for baofeng uv5r on windows 10 settings to be continued. So far, the baofeng uv 5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part. Uv5r amateur portable radio, bleh ii dual buddual dilplay radio. Jan 17, 2015 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.
Here are some tips and resources ive found to help me use them. It is a dual band radio 2m70cm with tons of options at an almost unbelievable low price. Also handy for receiving weather radio and transmitting in an emergency. Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with explosive and flammable materials. Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. A real baofeng uv5r owners manual buy two way radios. The uv 5r has seen 2 major changes since its launch with the second generation being signified by bfb297 firmware 2nd gen. Follow the instructions below to manually program your baofeng uv5r direct from the keypad of the radio. Of course to start with you will need the baofeng uv5r radio. The baofeng handheld radios are inexpensive but cover many frequencies, making them the swiss army knives of the budget ham radio community. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Programming the baofeng uv5r for common frequencies. 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.
Learn how to program your baofeng uv5r hand held radio for the ham bands. Apr 07, 2012 setting up and programming your uv 5r. If youve read any of our ham radio or communication posts, then you know what fans we are of the baofeng handheld radios. For users that are new to portable programming, its difficult to program, due to a lack of baofeng s support and because of its poorly written user manual. Baofeng is a chinese manufacturer and these products are imported this helps explain the low price. Baofeng introduced the uv 5r dual band, dual display radio in 2012. So far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. This video is just going over the buttons and what they do. Baofeng uv5r programming with chirp software or keypad. Click here for manual keypad programming for the uv5r. Setting up and programming your uv5r 1 p a g e so far, the baofeng uv5r seems to be a steal of a deal. Turning the radio on and adjusting the volume, selecting the proper channel for communication, and fundamentals of talking on the radio.
Baofeng uv5r stepbystep programming guide also applies to uv5ra, uv5x3, uv5rax, gt3, bff8, bff9 noji ratzlaff set the radio to communicate with a repeater at 146. I received my first baofeng uv5r for some of the sales that i have made over the past few months in working order, and was able to quickly program the local repeater into it and test it out. The biggest complaint with the baofeng uv5r is its lack of documentation. Can i use the baofeng uv5r in a simple mode like frs. If you already own a baofeng uv5r, and have all the various accessories, there is no need to rebuy them. Describe your experience with the baofengpofung uv5r and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Want something that better suits your reading device of choice. Not all models of baofeng carry fcc part 90 certification and use on part 90 requires an expensive license anyway. How to program the baofeng uv5r radio the best ham. Were going to program a baofeng radio with chirp software. Baofeng uv 5r manual programming is not difficult, but it requires some practice.
Programming your baofeng uv5r radio simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what you 1. For connecting the radio to the pc i used this generic, cheap kenwoodstyle serial cable. Amrron operators are on the air almost any time of day. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. Setting up and programming your uv5r ham radio blog pd0ac. Jun 05, 2018 for less than the cost of a decent dinner out for two people a fullfeatured short to medium distance communication tool the baofeng uv5r can be purchased.
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Buy baofeng uv 5r plus dualband 6174400480 mhz fm ham twoway radio black. I am studying for the technicians test in the us now. Press the menu button from the keypad, press 2 and 7, than press men. List of common radio frequencies for the baofeng uv5r. Oct 17, 20 i have a couple of baofeng radios uv5r and bf888s along with a couple of retevis rt7 radios. Learning how to use the baofeng uv5r can be sort of frustrating you are just getting started. We are the authorized distributor of baofeng products.
Ironically the programming cable is not in the box. 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. Quick reference guide kindle edition by kimball, matthew, kimball, joy. These simple steps are easy to memorize, but if we dont use it often, having a tip sheet will help. Today i show you how i use my ham radios to listen in to local police, fire and ems. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio. Set your display to frequency mode from channel mode.
Programming manually a baofeng radio, especially the model uv 5r is possible using the own keypad of the radio. Baofeng uv5r programming memories manually the following steps must be followed exactly. In future videos will be discussing programming and how to connect to repeaters. If you are a newbie, check out this baofeng for dummies tutorial video by living survival. What a great, and fun way to introduce the kids read more 0 comments. No channel listed to the right of the display vfomr 2. Mar 23, 2019 join us as we host a question and answer session on the baofeng uv 5r. This little dual band plus broadcast band transceiver is amazing value for money. The transceiver is a microminiature multiband fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Baofeng uv5r ham radio, talking from atlanta to seattle. Since its introduction the uv 5r has seen a massive success. This article will teach you how to set up the uv5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. An idiots guide to programming your baofeng uv5r radio by. Tips on how to best configure and use your baofeng uv update.
Think of this as your how to program the baofeng uv5r for dummies which will walk you through each step necessary to program the baofeng uv5r. In a nutshell, you can use the baofeng uv5r for amateur radio, with the appropriate license, legally. The uv5r is not type certified for any other radio service frs, murs, or gmrs even when the power is. No problem, wege got versions coming for all the popular formats. Simplex direct radio to radio manual programming what. It is pretty common for imported radios to have poor documentation, and the uv 5r is no exception. This article will teach you how to set up the uv 5r, and how to program frequencies into the memory by hand. The numbers of all the parameters are listed in the radios manual so theres no point repeating them here. There will be a follow up video discussing how to program the baofeng how to use the baofeng uv5r read more. Manually programing your baofeng uv5ra dual band transceiver. Baofeng is a market leader in its segment and the baofeng uv5r is. The baofeng uv5r is a popular twoband radio worldwide.