If the radio is in channel mode, turn off the radio, then press and hold menu while turning on the radio 2. This free and opensource radio programming tool together with a usb programming cable makes. While the programming software is different, it was a smooth install on windows 10. Did troubleshooting with another ftdi official cable from baofeng and it worked perfectly. Baofeng radio programming software download homepage, chirp. Mirkit ftdi usb programming cable model 3 red for flashing analogue ham radio. Baofeng programming software freeware rapid sequencer programming software v. Programming with software the baofeng pofung bf888s uhv. How to program the baofeng bf888s radio the best ham. Yes, i have a baofeng and i initially went through some issues with programming it in the beginning, but when i realized how much of a hassle it was, even with a good cable, and the spectral purity issues i put the radio up on the shelf and now use my yaesu radios exclusively.
I cant even figure out why mine never came with cable, i swear it said cable included yet i never did get it with the boxnow im back to square. The bao82 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. The cable is driver free, and the radio appears to detect as if it were a mouse, ensuring the use of built in generic drivers. Dmr dual band radio 6174400470mhz support uv double segment, frequency range. Take care about to install the win drivers after plug the usb programming cable if not, a manual downgrade of the drivers must be performed in order to make it works.
I have found that the software downloaded from does not work correctly. About this software you can use the mcpf6f7 to create data such as memory channels and menus on a pc by connecting the thf6af7af7e to the pc by using an optional programming cable pg4y rs232. The connector in the back is sunk into the case and the 3. If not, the opening screen may continuously flash on your computer screen searching for the proper com port. Wouxun software download baofeng software download. This can be a big turn off but it doesnt have to be as programming the radio is pretty easy. Baofeng dm1801 dmr tier ii dual band vhf uhf amateur. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit, windows 8 and 8. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows. Always wondering where i left my ht lying in my mobile, i decided to add a mount to my radiostack, especially for positioning one of my hts in place allowing me to keep track of it. See a lot of questions posted about programming the new 20 baofeng uv5ra with a cable connected to your computer. System utilities downloads uv6 uv7 series by baofeng and many more programs are available for instant and free download.
How to programme baofeng uv5r driver issues solved youtube. After asking arcshell about my problem through amazon, they immediately sent a reply and another cable that arrived 2 days later. A video i made on how to programme the baofeng uv5r with chirp software and also how to solve usbcom port issues. Twoway radio to connect it directly to a pc or laptop via usb interface, no additional adapter option requires. Baofeng, mirkit, wouxun, kenwood, archell, retevis.
Baofeng bft1 or bf9100 or mini walkie talkie added by gabe cottrell over 2 years ago. The bf888s ham transceiver is great value and can be programmed easily with the correct cable and software. Baofeng bft1 walkie talkie bft1 usb programming cable. The usb cable must be plugged in when running software. Once you have your usb cable all that is needed is to download the free programming software. We cannot offer any help with programming your radio. Save to desktop or downloads and open in the free software. The official baofeng software for dm5r and rd5r for windows can be downloaded below. This article is the cable that uses to connect your radio and your pc, then writes the program setting and the frequency of the walkietalkie by pc. Creating a programming cable for a qyt kt8900 with some. The usb cable driver offered by baofeng is buggy and the programming software made by the manufacturer is, for all intents and purposes. Radioddity is the place to go for all your amateur, business and freelicense radio needs.
Before loading any software, you must verify your current firmware release. This week i have actually two videos on the baofeng dm5r radio. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable. All bf series uv series gt series dm5r plus mobile car radio. Thank you for your suggestions dm1801 from baofeng has a monitor mode which can be enabled by pressing a specific key for a longer time. Baofeng bf888s programming software free instant download. Avoid counterfeit cables our ftdi cable is plug n play baofeng tech provides usb cables that plug into your computer windows, osx, linux and will work with your systems default drivers. You should see a balloon popup that says installing device driver software. How to use baofeng dm5r markii usb programming cable software.
Also a separate programming cable is needed to program the unit. Uv5r programmer lies within system utilities, more precisely device assistants. Baofeng programming software software free download. Usb programming cable for baofeng for dm5r markii item no. Btech aprsk1 cable audio interface cable for baofeng, btech bff8hp, uv82hp, uv5x3 aprspro, aprsdroid, compatible android, ios 4. I could not get the baofeng software to work and ran into some issues with the.
The programming cable for the baofeng analog walkietalkie uv5r, uv6r, uv82 is not compatible with. First cable i got to program the arcshell ar5 the renamed baofeng bf888s wouldnt even read from the radios. The baofeng bf888s is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the baofeng bf888s radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. Baofeng dm5r dmr digital radio vhfuhf 6174400480mhz 2000mah high capacity battery high powerlow power 21cm dual band antenna 8level stepped frequency selection auto power saving function,superlong standby compatibility of digital and analog under dmr system. This usb cable is used to program the codeplug needed to configure this walkietalkie dmr. Software program memories and other setting of the baofengpofung bfuvb2plus radio. The latest available prolific drivers brakes the communication with the dm5r, so ensure to select the version 3. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable i bought a couple of baofeng uv9r radios with a computer communication cable, but i could not find instructions on how to program the radios from a computer. My programming cable works fine with baofeng software. Basically the radio is pretty much a brick until software is released and use of the proper programming cable. How to install the baofeng usb programming cable and software. At that stage we didnt know that the basic baofeng uv5 software didnt work with the new style rig, so i suspect that had he installed chirp it would have probably worked fine. Works with the uv82, uv82c, uv82l, uv82hp, uv82x and the uv82x3 triband radio. As of today july 10, 2016, there is no software available for the bft1.
Funciona bajo windows98, windows 2000xpserver 2003, windows vista, win 7, win 88. Baofeng programming software freeware free download. From what i understand the baofeng uv5ra is a bit less cryptic for the consumer but it is still recommended that you use the programming cable. The biggest of course is how easy is it to program. Programming baofeng uv9r through communication cable. When data is transferred from the bf888s it is incorrectly identified with model info reading vhf 245 246 mhz even though the displayed set frequencies. The bft1 is programmed using a dedicated, singlepurpose programming cable. The usb interface programming cable allows you to plan your twoway radio from your computer. Baofeng bf888s programming software free download with. Tim kirby, g4vxe, is a regular contributor to and writes from oxfordshire, england. The size of the latest downloadable installation package is 2. New usb programming cable for baofeng dmr dm5r, radioddity rd5r, baofeng dm1701 and dm1801. The cable needed has an rs232 to ttl converter in the cable. From there the software has the same look and feel as the tyt md380 md390.
I noticed that it was very difficult to find a working link to download this software since everybody else was linking to the file hosted on which they had removed. Coflash has an intuitive user interface with a traditional windows graphical user interface gui, and a command line mode as well. This is the download for the genuine baofeng bf888s which we offer for download absolutely free of charge. Here you will find user manuals, device drivers and softwares for a wide range of our products. To download, rightclick the link and choose save target as programming software for wouxun dualband models. Baofeng pofung uv5r vip software uv5r f11 uv5ra uv5rc. Cable programacion software baofeng bft1 accesorios. There is no need to use any cd as the drivers automatically download through your operating system. The cable for the original uv5r is compatible with the uv5ra. This is sold separately, and they stock it for not too much cash.
Works only with the rt systems usbk4y cable as shown below. But a broken pc speaker set wanted to donate a cable with 3. Simply complete checkout and you can download instantly from your downloads section on our website. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is safe.
In the first video, i am going through the baofeng dm5r programming software for the radio and in the second one. By utilizing this software, you can enjoy the versatility of the kenwood transceivers through the memory channel management or edit functions. I just cut the baofeng cable to get at the gnd, rx and tx wires. Operating system selection made when adding to cart. Load only the software designed for your firmware release.